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Roberta Williams
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About Roberta
Roberta Lynn Williams is an American video game designer and writer known for her significant contributions to the industry. She co-founded Sierra On-Line with her husband, game developer Ken Williams. Her first game, Mystery House, was released in 1980 and is credited as the first graphic adventure game. Williams is best known for creating and maintaining the King's Quest series and designing the full motion video game Phantasmagoria in 1995. Her work has earned her recognition as one of the most influential creators in the video game industry, and she has been called the queen of adventure games. After Sierra was acquired by CUC International in 1996, Williams experienced management changes and later left the company in 1999. Following her departure from the industry, she focused on traveling and writing historical fiction, publishing the novel Farewell to Tara in 2021. She returned to game development with the 3D remake of Colossal Cave Adventure, titled Colossal Cave, released in 2023. Williams has received numerous accolades, including the Industry Icon Award from the Game Awards and the Pioneer Award at the Game Developers Choice Awards, recognizing her pioneering influence and legacy in adventure gaming.
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Shane Plays Geek Talk
Ken St. Andre Part 2 - Episode 290 - 4/30/2026
Apr 30, 2026
Deleted Saves
Mountain Views: A Retrospecive Review of Sierra Entertainment Titles
Jun 25, 2025
The Retro Adventurers
Episode 7 - A Conversation with Roberta and Ken Williams
Sep 17, 2024
Video Game History Hour
Ep. 90: Colossal Cave Adventure with Roberta Williams
Aug 24, 2022
Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast
523. The History of Sierra Online (with Ken and Roberta Williams)
Aug 12, 2022
Dressage Today Podcast
Episode 6: A Chat with George and Roberta Williams
Dec 21, 2019
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