by Judy on Nov. 2, 2004 @ 2:48 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft has released an update patch for its adventure game Myst IV: Revelation bringing your retail game to v1.01 and addressing various crashes, bugs and Radeon 7000-7500 problems (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for download links ...
by Judy on Oct. 22, 2004 @ 12:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Adventure Company has released a playable demo for Return to Mysterious Island, which follows the journey of Mina, a strong young woman alone on a round-the-world sailing expedition, competing for the "Jules Verne Trophy." The demo contains a cut scene and part of the game on a deserted beach. Read more for download links ...
by Gordy Wheeler on Oct. 14, 2004 @ 2:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Within the visually awe-inspiring world of Myst, a gripping family drama will slowly unfold. Players will escape into the adventure as they attempt to solve the mystery and discover the fate of the two villainous brothers, Sirrus and Achenar. Understanding their motives is the key to the investigation which will lead to a true "revelation."
by Judy on Sept. 30, 2004 @ 10:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft today announced that Myst IV Revelation, a PC/Mac hybrid DVD-ROM, is available now at the manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $39.99 – rated “T” for Teen, with mild violence. Myst IV Revelation, developed by Ubisoft’s talented Montreal studio, beckons Myst loyalists, adventure seekers and puzzle fans of all ages to join the story.
by Judy on Sept. 22, 2004 @ 1:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft today announced that in addition to collaborating with award-winning composer Jack Wall on the Myst IV Revelation soundtrack, Peter Gabriel also lends his voice to a character in the game.
by Judy on Sept. 9, 2004 @ 9:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft today officially announced their title, Myst IV Revelation, has gone "Gold." Myst IV Revelation will be available as a PC/Mac hybrid DVD in North America beginning on September 28, at the manufacturer's suggested retail price of $39.99 and is rated "T" for Teen.
by Judy on Aug. 9, 2004 @ 11:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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As promised Ubisoft has released a demo for its latest iteraration in he Myst franchise, Myst IV Revelation. The demo features an episode where you step into Atrus' room and attempt to solve a puzzle leading to the imprisoned brothers Sirrus and Achenar and the worlds of Myst (thanks Gamespot). Read more for download links ...
by Judy on Aug. 5, 2004 @ 1:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced they have launched
the official Myst IV Revelation website which will allow browsers catch a glimpse of the experience that awaits them in the next chapter of the Myst saga. All visitors will be able to travel in different Ages, admiring the stunning beauty of the various environments. Each Age contains puzzles and several exclusive bonuses to discover and collect. Never has a website been so immersive and rich. The website is designed to please both die-hard fans and newcomers to the Myst universe.
by Judy on Aug. 2, 2004 @ 11:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cenega has released a demo for Centauri Production's 3rd person point and click style RPG adventure Gooka: the Mystery of Janatris. In Gooka you take on the role of Judge Gooka, who, on arriving home after a long journey discovers his house has been razed to the ground, his wife in a critical condition and his son vanished. No specific details as to what this demo features are available at this point. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on April 17, 2004 @ 9:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Adventure Company has released a demo for Detalion's adventure game Mysterious Journey II (known in Europe as Schizm II: Chameleon).This demo lets you to try out the 'The Three' and 'Ansala Sea Gate' levels, including a walkthrough (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on April 5, 2004 @ 9:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft today revealed the critically acclaimed and best-selling Myst franchise will launch its newest adventure, Myst IV: Revelation, this fall. Peter Gabriel, world-renowned recording artist, composed an individual song to compliment the soundtrack of award-winning composer Jack Wall that creates the game's immersive and ambient soundtrack. Read more for details and screens ...
by Rainier on March 22, 2004 @ 10:03 a.m. PST | Filed under
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As was
announced several weeks ago Ubisoft & Cyan Worlds have now released the first free expansion pack for Uru: Ages Beyond Myst, the next chapter of the Myst franchise and the most immersive and ambitious Myst experience ever created. The first expansion pack for Uru: Ages Beyond Myst is titled "To D'ni" and consists of content that was largely to be released in the form of Uru Live service that was shelved in February 2004. Read more for details and download links ...
by Rainier on Dec. 18, 2003 @ 12:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Cyan Worlds, Inc. today announced that the highly acclaimed soundtrack for URU: Ages Beyond MYST is now available at Amazon. Composed and produced by Tim Larkin, the soundtrack features over 50 minutes of original music including bonus tracks from future updates to URU live content. The CD also features a special "URU: The Makers" video and exclusive interviews with Tim Larkin and Rand Miller.
by Rainier on Nov. 26, 2003 @ 1:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Uru is the next saga in the Myst universe. The retail product allows players to experience an all-new single-player adventure that will be more stunning and visually captivating than ever. Ubisoft has released a new patch for Cyan World's Uru:Ages BEyond Myst. This upgrade brings your retail game to v1.2 and adresses some ATI gfx card issues as well as a dozen or so bugfixes. Read more for details & download links ...
by Rainier on Nov. 11, 2003 @ 12:34 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft has released a demo for Cyan Worlds 3D Adventure game Uru: Ages Beyond Myst. Uru: Ages Beyond Myst is the next chapter of the Myst franchise and the most immersive and ambitious Myst experience ever created. This demo features only a very small portion of what awaits you; a brief doorway into what lies beneath - a vast and complex world in which endless Ages are waiting to be rediscovered by today's world. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2003 @ 9:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft and Cyan Worlds, Inc., makers of the legendary video games Myst and Riven, today announced their pre-sell launch campaign for the upcoming title, Uru: Ages Beyond Myst for Windows. Customers who pre-order Uru, slated to be on retail shelves nationwide on November 14 at the manufacturer's suggested retail price of $49.99, will receive a free copy of the Myst 10TH Anniversary DVD Edition (consisting of first three Myst titles on three individual DVDs with a standalone MSRP of $19.99). Read more for details ...
by Thomas on June 10, 2003 @ 3:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The demo version of 1893: A World's Fair Mystery is now available for download. In it, you can begin the adventure, read a little background material, explore one of the exposition buildings, and interact with some other characters. In addition, tutorial information is embedded in the demo to help introduce players to Interactive Fiction, and explains how to use many of the basic commands.
by Rainier on April 11, 2003 @ 1:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Twilight Software is proud to announce that its adventure game The Sydney Mystery is now available for online purchase at
the official website. The Sydney Mystery is an adventure game photographed and filmed on location in Sydney, Australia by a small group of enthusiasts and friends on a shoe-string budget. The Sydney Mystery contains over 240 scenes, 11 characters, 17 authentic Sydney locations and loads more puzzles, music and exploration. In the adventure, you play the niece of a retired private investigator. When your uncle is kidnapped, it's up to you to unravel the mystery. Who kidnapped your uncle? Who is behind the bombings in Sydney? Why is this happening? Only by playing the Full Game while you discover all this and more!
by Rainier on April 9, 2003 @ 3:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Sydney Mystery is a mystery adventure game fully photographed on location in Sydney, Australia. The full game features over 240 scenes, 17 real Sydney locations, and 11 characters. Your uncle, a retired private investigator, has been kidnapped, and as his niece you must explore this rich world, talk to an intriguing cast of suspicious people and ultimate solve the mystery. As announced earlier Twilight Software has just released a demo featuring Act 1 (including 2 characters) of the full product, read more for download links ...
by Thomas on Feb. 3, 2003 @ 2:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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1893: A World's Fair Mystery, an interactive CD-ROM game based upon Chicago's Columbian Exposition, has been released after four years in development. This work of interactive history celebrates an important event in Chicago's past and accurately represents the grandeur of what remains the largest tourist attraction America has ever known.
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2003 @ 5:48 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Dreamcatcher's "Mystery Of The Mummy" is inspired by the Adventures of Sherlock Holmes written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Become Sherlock Holmes as you embark on a remarkable adventure. Investigate a mysterious case, full of suspense, of the disappearance of a famous archaeologist and a valuable Egyptian Mummy, in turn-of-the-century England. What begins as a simple case quickly becomes a web of intrigue, robbery, priceless artifacts, and potentially, a murder. Read more for links where to grab the demo ..
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2002 @ 8:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In honor of Myst III: Exile for Xbox and PS2 shipping to retail stores nationwide today, following is screenshots and a movie of Exile's Age of Energy, Voltaic. Voltaic is a U-shaped canyon lined by forbidding sandstone cliffs. Players must get power flowing to the Small Isle connected to the island by harnessing, transforming, or channeling various forms of natural energy to activate a series of mechanisms. Read more to check the screens and download the trailer!
by Thomas on June 9, 2002 @ 12:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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'Popular VeggieTales Characters Star in First Interactive PC Game' Big Idea Productions, creators of the best-selling direct-to-video VeggieTales children’s series, and ValuSoft, a leading global publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and productivity software, have teamed up to bring the trademark silliness and original stories of VeggieTales to children of all ages with the release of The Mystery of Veggie Island interactive PC game.
by Rainier on May 3, 2002 @ 11:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Proving to be a major hit amongst critics and consumers alike, the latest chapter in the critically acclaimed Myst saga continues its domination at the top of the game soundtrack business as Game Industry News awarded The Soundtrack of the Year to the top-selling Myst III: Exile, published by Ubi Soft.
by Rainier on March 21, 2002 @ 12:42 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Mindscape is proud to announce an exclusive publishing agreement with Project 3 Interactive for the adventure game ’Schizm: Mysterious Journey’ on DVD-Rom and PC CD-Rom. The popular adventure game has already been launched as localised versions across Europe and the agreement with Mindscape secures distribution of the English version in the UK and Ireland.