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Authored by Deborah Willis on 2008-05-14 12:56:49

PREPARE FOR THE EERIE ADVENTURES THAT AWAIT WITH THE ARRIVAL OF EMPIRE INTERACTIVE'S MYST

The Classic Graphic Adventure Game Ships to a Nintendo DS Near You

AUSTIN, Texas - May 13, 2008 - Just in time for that much-needed "getaway," Empire Interactive today announced that the newly enhanced version of Myst for Nintendo DS(TM) has shipped to retail stores in North America. The multitude of mazes, mesmerizing Ages, eerie environments, and compelling soundtrack from the original point-and-click adventure will engage fans, new and old, as the addition of the Rime Age and a fresh interface will offer a new experience to all.

Developed by Hoplite Research, LLC, Myst has been seamlessly enhanced and recreated for the DS with carefully re-mastered video and audio. The game's new tools take full advantage of the dual screen, and include a magnifying glass, camera, notebook and map. Players will especially appreciate the clues from their snapshots and diary pages as they take their adventure on-the-go, and will be immersed into the brain-teasing puzzles and breathtaking environments they will encounter while navigating through the memorable worlds of Myst.

"Myst has been an inspiration to game developers and Hollywood writers for some time now," said Karim Farghaly, Vice President of Sales, Empire Interactive. "It will surely continue to inspire everything from video games to hit television shows for years to come, as new generations of gamers begin their mysterious journey on Nintendo DS." 

"We took great pleasure in re-creating such a well-known game for DS," said Manny Granillo, President, Hoplite Research, LLC. "Myst already has a dedicated fanbase and they will not be disappointed with the portable version of the original classic adventure."

Myst is rated "E" for "Everyone" by the ESRB, and retails for $29.99. For more information on the game, please visit: www.myst-ds.com/

Myst is an engaging experience that draws adventure-seekers into beautiful yet eerie worlds with unique settings in varied times and places. While venturing through the six Ages of Myst, players find themselves playing a key role in an ever unfolding story or family intrigue and betrayal - by solving a multitude of puzzles, mazes, and problems.  Close observation and precise logic will help players unlock the secrets of Myst. The non-linear gameplay of Myst is designed unlike any other adventure game, with no instructions, inventory, death or dialogue. Myst is about the experience encountered throughout the breathtaking worlds and environments.

About Empire Interactive

Empire Interactive is a leading publisher of interactive entertainment software that has been in business for 18 years. Headquartered in the UK, Empire Interactive also has offices in the U.S., Germany, Italy, France and Spain. The company develops and publishes a varied range of titles for all current platforms in the U.S., Europe and Asia. Games such as Starsky & Hutch, Big Mutha Truckers, Ford Racing and FlatOut have all enjoyed success across the world. Its budget label, Xplosiv, is one of the fastest growing game labels in Europe. Further information about Empire Interactive and its products can be found at www.empireinteractive.com.

About Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Cyan Worlds, Inc., located in Spokane, WA, is best known for Myst and Riven, which received numerous awards, critical acclaim and broad popularity. Cyan has been designing and building immersive interactive worlds since 1987.  For more information about Cyan Worlds, visit www.cyanworlds.com.

About Hoplite Research, LLC
Hoplite Research, LLC is a leading entertainment research group, developer, publisher and marketer of interactive entertainment software. Created in 2001 primarily as the entertainment industry's first research group, Hoplite Research, LLC is dedicated to finding new methods of entertaining through technology, innovation, and design on all major PC and videogame platforms, including the PlayStation(R)2, PLAYSTATION 3, Xbox 360(TM), PlayStation Portable, Wii(TM) and Nintendo DS(TM).
www.hoplite-research.com

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