LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- A decade ago, Rand Miller gave the world "Myst." One of the first programs to ship on a CD-ROM, the puzzle-solving adventure game redefined what was possible on a home computer. It had a rich story, beautiful visuals and sweeping music and sound effects.
Now Miller is taking the Myst brand into another dimension -- the burgeoning world of multiplayer online games.
His new project, "Uru: Ages Beyond Myst," is an immense challenge but has stunning potential to dynamically evolve as its developers enrich the game with updates over the Internet.
A few sequels after 1993's "Myst," Miller thinks he's found the secret to luring gamers back to the intricate, photorealistic worlds fans have come to expect: give players the freedom to roam three dimensions, let them play in groups over the Internet and provide lots of new content.
"In some ways the title itself -- 'u' 'r' 'u' -- we're trying to let you be yourself or anyone. You act as if what you would do if you were there," he said. "What would you be interested in exploring, what role, would kind of be the essence of things."
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