This week's episode covers Ultima VII: The Black Gate, one of the most ambitious and influential computer role-playing games ever made. Designed by Warren Spector and Richard Garriott, The Black Gate is probably the best overall of the single-player Ultima games. It was critically acclaimed and remains a favorite of many aficionados of the genre. The key draws are an immense and highly interactive virtual world, real-time gameplay, and a deep and compelling story.