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  • Cyan releases remastered Myst Mobile game for iOS, iPadOS devices

    Cyan releases remastered Myst Mobile game for iOS, iPadOS devices

    Following up on Monday’s article about a 30th anniversary edition of Myst being developer for iOS and iPadOS devices, developer Cyan on Thursday released the remastered “Myst Mobile” game for the iPhone and iPad.

    The game had been available via a prior version for iOS devices in 2009, but this is an updated version that is free to download and play.

    The game can be played on any iOS or iPadOS device with an A12 chip or later, as well as an M1 or M2 chip. Cyan says that the game has been optimized for ‌M1‌ devices and runs supercharged on ‌M2‌ chips in particular, with graphics that rival console graphics. The game supports keyboards and trackpads, as well as gamepads.

    The Myst Island content is available at no const, albeit if you’d like to unlock the Ages beyond Myst Island add-on, this is available for a one-time purchase of $14.99. There is a launch promotion right now that drops the price down to $9.99.

    If you’ve had a chance to try the game, please let us know about your experience in the comments.

    Via MacRumors, TouchArcade, and the App Store

  • Myst in development for iOS/iPadOS port

    Myst in development for iOS/iPadOS port

    Myst, the classic puzzle adventure game that may have driven you nuts back in 1993, is en route to your iPhone or iPad. Myst Mobile is based on the remastered version of the original that’s been released for Oculus headsets and PCs over the past few years as a 30th anniversary edition.

    The iOS/iPadOS port will support iPhones and iPads with A12 Bionic chipsets and newer. Compatible iPhones include the XS, XS Max, XR, and newer; the eighth-gen iPad, third-gen iPad Air, and fifth-gen iPad Mini and newer will all be compatible, too.

    The latest version will feature a revamp via the Unreal Engine, offering a more photorealistic look for the game’s graphics.

    The new version will be free to download, and you can play through the game’s first location, Myst Island, for as long as you want without paying anything. To explore any of the other locations, you’ll need to pay the full $14.99 retail price.

    Cyan, the game’s developer, has yet to provide an exact launch date for the title.

    Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.

    Via The Verge and @cyanworlds

  • Cyan releases M1-optimized version of Myst

    Cyan releases M1-optimized version of Myst

    If you lived and breathed Myst back in the 90’s, it’s back and now optimized for M1-based Macs.

    Software developer Cyan has undertaken a rework of the game that takes advantage of Metal 2.1 and AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution for a 50 percent performance boost on ‌M1‌ Macs that does not impact game quality.

    Myst for M1-based Macs offers improved modeling, textures, and dynamic lighting effects, and Apple’s machines are able to run the game at 4K resolution without noisy fans. It’s also been reimagined for a VR gaming experience.

    The game is compatible with both Intel and M1-based Macs, and per the system requirements, works with the following machines:

    • All MacBook Pros released since 2018
    • All iMacs released since 2019
    • All iMac Pros released since 2017
    • All MacBook Airs released since 2018
    • All Mac Pros released since 2019
    • All Mac minis released since 2018

    The updated version of Myst can be snagged from the Mac App Store and retails for $29.99.

    Via MacRumors and the Mac App Store

  • Microsoft to launch Surface Pro tablet, expand international availability on February 9th

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    If you’re hankering for more of Microsoft’s Surface tablet, you’re in luck.

    Per AppleInsider, Microsoft announced on Tuesday that it will expand its Surface tablet lineup next month with the new “Pro” model running Windows 8, as well as a new “RT” version with 64 gigabytes of storage.

    Surface Windows 8 Pro will be available for purchase on Feb. 9 in the U.S and Canada starting at US$899 for the 64-gigabyte version. The Surface Pro comes with a Surface Pen and is powered by an Intel Core i5 processor.

    The 64-gigabyte standalone version of Surface Windows RT will run an ARM processor like the existing Windows RT tablets. The new high-capacity variant will retail for0 US$599, with the touch cover sold separately.

    Microsoft will also launch new Surface accessories in markets where the tablet is still available. They are three limited edition Touch Covers, as well as the Wedge Touch Mouse Surface Edition.

    The new Touch Covers will be available in red, magenta and cyan for US$129.99, while the Wedge Touch Mouse will be US$69.95.

    Finally, Microsoft also revealed it will more than double the number of markets in which Surface Windows RT is currently available.

    The 13 additional markets are Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. They join markets where Surface RT is already available: Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

    If you’ve had a chance to tinker with the Surface and have any feedback to offer, please let us know in the comments.

  • Myst Comes to the iPhone and iPod Touch

    Ah, the beautifully rendered scenes, the clever puzzles, and the creepy ambient sounds and music. If you’ve been a Mac user since the days of the beige cases, you probably remember all of these characteristics from playing the game Myst and its sequels, developed by Cyan which was founded by Rand and Robyn Miller.

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    The original Myst, released in 1993, sold over 12 million copies and held the title of best-selling computer game until The Sims was released in 2000. The game was partly responsible for the CD’s increase in popularity as it was the first game to be released exclusively on CD. The game made extensive use of Apple’s QuickTime technology for its gameplay, and all the environments were complete 3D modeled creations, which was rare for games at the time.

    Now, the entire game has been reproduced in iPhone/iPod Touch format and is available in the App Store [app link]. The game has been updated to use multi-touch controls rather than the original point and click navigation. Otherwise your trip through the four Ages of Myst to solve its puzzles and unravel the mystery of Atrus and his “linking books” remains intact from the original.

    Myst requires 1.5GB of free space to install, though it will reduce in size to 727MB or so once it’s finished installing. The game requires iPhone 2.2.1 software and is $5.99 in the App Store.