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   Roberta Lynn Williams (née Heuer; born February 16, 1953) is an American video game designer and writer, who co-founded Sierra On-Line with her husband, game developer Ken Williams. In 1980, her first game, Mystery House, became a modest commercial success; it is credited as the first graphic adventure game.

2. www.gamedesigning.org › experts › roberta-williamsRoberta Williams: From Housewife to Full-Time Game Creator

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   Dec 3, 2021 · Learn how Roberta Williams transformed the adventure game niche into a beloved genre with her influential titles, such as King's Quest, Phantasmagoria, and Mystery House. Discover her legacy, impact, and awards in the gaming industry.

3. www.sierragamers.com › roberta-williamsRoberta Williams - Sierra Gamers

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   Roberta Williams is a pioneer of graphic adventure games and the co-founder of Sierra On-Line. Learn about her life, career, achievements, and gameography, from Mystery House to King's Quest to Phantasmagoria.

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   This site celebrates the history and products of Sierra On-Line, Inc., founded by Ken and Roberta Williams. Learn about their new game, Colossal Cave 3D, and their books, Farewell to Tara and The History of Sierra.

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6. kotaku.com › sierra-roberta-williams-kings-questInterview With Sierra On-Line Founders Ken & Roberta Williams

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   Jul 19, 2022 · Roberta Williams, co-founder of Sierra On-Line and creator of King's Quest, talks about her new project to reimagine Colossal Cave Adventure in 3D and VR. She also reflects on her past and future in video games, and the challenges of working with her husband Ken.

7. www.latimes.com › entertainment-arts › storyThe comeback of 'King's Quest' creators Roberta and Ken ...

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   Aug 25, 2022 · Roberta Williams, creator of the franchise “King’s Quest,” a breakthrough in interactive storytelling and one of the first major graphic-driven adventure games, has a reputation as being a ...

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   Who is Roberta Williams?

   • Roberta Williams has personally inspired the characters and artwork of other games. She posed for the cover of the game Softporn Adventure by Chuck Benton, published by On-Line Systems. She posed much later with her children as Mother Goose for the cover photograph of Mixed-Up Mother Goose.

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   How did Roberta Williams impact the gaming industry?

   • Roberta Williams’ impact on the industry is astounding. Her creation of Sierra On-Line, Inc. with Ken alone was enough to solidify her legacy in the gaming world. Sierra On-Line, Inc., eventually renamed Sierra Entertainment, has been a fantastic company for game development.

   Roberta Williams: From Housewife to Full-Time Game Creator

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   How did Roberta Williams become a game designer?

   • Through playing games like the 1977 adventure title, Colossal Cave Adventure, Roberta Williams unknowingly started the journey towards full-time game design. Joining her husband, Ken, Roberta went on to form what would become Sierra On-Line, Inc. in 1980. Here are some of the most prominent and most influential titles credited to Roberta Williams.

   Roberta Williams: From Housewife to Full-Time Game Creator

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   What happened if Ken and Roberta Williams retired?

   • Ken and Roberta Williams’ retirement changed the course of the video game industry. If they had stayed, Ken tells Digital Trends that Sierra might have started marketing and selling its game engine, but that’s not what happened. Because of games like Doom, Duke Nukem 3D, Super Mario 64, and more, adventure games became less relevant.

   Ken and Roberta Williams are back to evolve the adventure game

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9. www.digitaltrends.com › gaming › roberta-williamsKen and Roberta Williams are back to evolve the adventure ...

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   Jan 16, 2023 · Roberta Williams, co-founder of Sierra On-Line and pioneer of adventure games, is back to create a 3D remake of Colossal Cave, the text adventure that inspired her. She and her husband, Ken Williams, share their vision and challenges of evolving the genre in an interview with Digital Trends.