The World of Riven: The Sequel to Myst, Is Ready for Visitors.NOVATO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 30, 1997-- Broderbund's Red Orb Entertainment Red Orb Entertainment was a division of the Brøderbund software company created to market its gaming titles, distinguishing them from its considerable library of edutainment titles, which it marketed to schools. and Cyan Announce the Domestic and International Availability of the Most Anticipated CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). Game of All Time Even as the bars obstruct one's view, the first glimpse First Glimpse is a monthly consumer electronics magazine published by Sandhills Publishing Company in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA. The magazine was known as CE Lifestyles before a name change in early 2006. of this world seems almost peaceful, a surreal place that welcomes the visitor with sounds of nature and the warmth of sunlight. A person appears and attempts to communicate with the new visitor. The language is strange and impossible to decipher. One wonders, "Is this a welcome or a warning?" A nervous hand reaches between the bars and takes the book before there's a chance to pull it back. The stranger seems fascinated by its contents. There's the brief sound of a pulse of air as he grabs the back of his neck and falls to the ground. As the bars disappear from view, one begins to feel both apprehension and a sense of freedom as he realizes he's now free to explore this new world. Realizing that the book is now gone and that there are other people, both friend and foe Friend and Foe is the third release from the Portland, Oregon-based band Menomena. It was released January 23, 2007 by Barsuk Records. The cover art is designed by Craig Thompson, writer and illustrator of the award-winning graphic novel Blankets. , in this strange, but beautiful world, the visitor can't help wonder if that feeling of freedom is unfounded ... if leaving will be more difficult than arriving. Red Orb Entertainment(TM), a division of Broderbund Software, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :BROD BROD Big Bike Riders of Dagupan (Motorcycle Club in the Philippines) ), announces the domestic and international availability of the Cyan, Inc. production Riven rive v. rived, riv·en also rived, riv·ing, rives v.tr. 1. To rend or tear apart. 2. To break into pieces, as by a blow; cleave or split asunder. 3. (TM): The Sequel to Myst(R). This much-anticipated sequel to the best-selling computer game of all time combines the beauty of a surrealistic sur·re·al·is·tic adj. 1. Of or relating to surrealism. 2. Having an oddly dreamlike or unreal quality. sur·re world created with the most sophisticated hardware and software available with an intriguing plot that once again casts the player as the central character. Riven will be featured at retail starting tomorrow. "Riven was inspired by many things, mostly subconscious, but it was a much more purposeful work than Myst," said Rand Miller Rand Miller (born January 17, 1959, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.) co-founded Cyan (now Cyan Worlds) with brother Robyn Miller and became famous from the unexpected success of their computer game Myst , president of Cyan. "The creative effort entailed a much larger degree of asking ourselves 'why' before adding elements to the game. Before creating a building, for example, or an animal or tool, we wanted to know who built it, why it was built, what materials it would likely be made of and other details." "The story of Riven picks up almost exactly where Myst ended, but after that, it's all new characters and environments," said Robyn Miller Robyn Charles Miller (born August 6, 1966, in Dallas, Texas) co-founded Cyan Worlds (originally Cyan) with brother Rand Miller. After releasing a number of children's adventure "worlds", the brothers finally hit on a success with the computer game Myst , co-designer of Riven. "It's our focus on the story that sets this genre apart from other types of computer games. I believe it is a more powerful genre in which the story has the power to provoke people into looking at the world in a slightly different way." Though a sequel, Riven is not Myst. The game offers an unprecedented amount of depth and detail in graphics, animation and sound. Its extensive use of animation and live actors creates a more live, organic feel to the environment than Myst had. Players also will find the puzzles in Riven more seamlessly integrated into the expanded storyline. While Myst players will see a logical progression from the end of Myst to the beginning of Riven, it is not necessary to have played Myst to enjoy Riven. The sequel is a complete story in itself with a distinctive beginning and ending that will surprise Myst and non-Myst players alike. The player has been chosen by Atrus to journey to Riven to find and rescue his wife, Catherine, whom he fears has been imprisoned im·pris·on tr.v. im·pris·oned, im·pris·on·ing, im·pris·ons To put in or as if in prison; confine. [Middle English emprisonen, from Old French emprisoner : en- by his powerful and corrupt father, Gehn. This task must be completed before the entire world collapses. The word "Riven" literally means "a splitting or coming apart." In the world of Riven, it translates to both a geology torn asunder a·sun·der adv. 1. Into separate parts or pieces: broken asunder. 2. Apart from each other either in position or in direction: The curtains had been drawn asunder. and the involuntary separation of personal relationships. To reveal more would spoil the experience of exploring this world. Riven: The Sequel to Myst, is a five CD-ROM game designed to leverage the new capabilities of Pentium and PowerMacintosh computer systems. Just as Myst raised the bar in computer gaming in 1993, Riven: The Sequel to Myst once again raises that bar to give players an experience that seems both surrealistic and realistic at times. Created using two rooms full of Silicon Graphics workstations and servers, Riven's attention to detail, from the smallest stone to a character's costume, gives players an experience so immersive, they feel as though they are visiting a world that truly exists. "We felt strongly that the best way to get others to believe in this place was to believe in it first ourselves," said Richard Vander Wende, co-designer of Riven. "The funny thing is, after spending so much time trying to convince myself that it was real, at some point the world of Riven started to convince me. Now, it's hard to imagine that it hasn't always been there. Riven is a real place." "Riven is a unique artistic achievement. Its level of detail sets a new standard for excellence in our industry," said Ken Goldstein, vice president and general manager of Broderbund's Red Orb Entertainment. "Riven takes place in a much larger world set after the conclusion of Myst. There's a much bigger environment to explore, encompassing Cyan's signature approach to well-integrated and challenging puzzle development. It is an understatement to say that we are excited to bring this title to market." Myst, which continues to be a consistent Top 10 best seller, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. PC Data, surpassed company and industry expectations to become a unique phenomena in computer gaming. To date, more than 3.5 million units of Myst have been sold in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . According to a Broderbund survey of Myst customers, approximately one-third of Myst players are women and about two-thirds of Myst customers describe themselves as "non-gamers." According to PC Data, Myst has enjoyed the longest run on the Top 10 best seller list of any software game and was once again the top selling product in North America in July and August of this year. Riven: The Sequel to Myst will be available at most stores that carry software starting tomorrow. There is no suggested retail price, so pricing will be set by individual stores. System requirements To be used efficiently, all computer software needs certain hardware components or other software resources to be present on a computer system. These pre-requisites are known as (computer) system requirements and are often used as a guideline as opposed to an absolute rule. for Riven are Windows 95 with a Pentium or compatible 100MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. or faster microprocessor, 16MB RAM with a minimum of 75 MB hard disk space available, 4X CD-ROM or faster, 640x480 display, High Color The ability to generate 32,768 colors (15 bits) or 65,536 colors (16-bit). 15-bit color uses five bits for each red, green and blue pixel. The 16th bit may be a color, such as XGA with 5-red, 6-green and 5-blue, or be an overlay bit that selects pixels to display over video input. See true color. , a Windows compatible sound device and Video and sound cards compatible with DirectX. For Macintosh: System 7.5 or higher, 90 MHz PowerPC or faster, 9MB RAM free with a minimum of 65 MB hard disk space available, 4X CD-ROM drive A device that holds and reads CD-ROM discs. CD-ROM drives generally also play audio CD discs by sending analog sound to the sound card via a 4-pin cable. For specifications of 10x, 20x, etc. drives, see CD-ROM drives. See CD-ROM, CD-ROM changer, CD-ROM server and CD-ROM audio cable. or faster, 640x480 display, thousands of colors.(a) Cyan, Inc. creates worlds. Since 1987 they've created worlds. Now, they have some of the most talented people and state-of-the-art equipment available. Cyan's Web site is located at http://www.cyan.com . Red Orb Entertainment is a division of Broderbund Software, Inc. dedicated exclusively to the development of imaginative, high-quality entertainment software for a broad range of game enthusiasts. In addition to developing entertainment software within the Red Orb Entertainment studio, Red Orb Entertainment publishes entertainment software from several of the industry's leading entertainment software development companies. Red Orb's Web site is located at: http://www.redorb.com . Broderbund Software, Inc. develops, publishes and markets a broad line of interactive content for use in homes, schools and small businesses. Since its founding in 1980, Broderbund has pioneered innovative, award-winning products that take advantage of the latest technologies. Broderbund has a successful track record of identifying and capitalizing on emerging trends through its studio development approach. Broderbund's Web site is located at: http://www.broderbund.com . (a) System Configuration: May require minor adjustments to the configuration of your operating system and/or updates to the hardware component drivers. -0- NOTE TO EDITORS: Broderbund(R) and Red Orb Entertainment(TM) are trademarks or registered trademarks of Broderbund Software, Inc. Riven(TM) and Myst(R) are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cyan, Inc. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners. CONTACT: Broderbund Software Eric Winkler Winkler may refer to:
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