Ages of Myst(ery)

Modern video gaming does not exist without the 90s classics Myst and Riven. In this episode, we dive into these video game classics and their associated novels with a panel consisting of host Cindy Collins Smith, Fr. Evan Cummings, and Maggie and Jos Johnson. The ensuing conversation covers the groundbreaking nature of Myst, its influence on other media like the TV show Lost, and the impact of its rich aesthetic and complex puzzles on the gaming industry as a whole. The panel also delves into the collaborative nature of these games, the intricate storytelling, and the philosophical and moral themes embedded in the Myst saga - drawing parallels with the biblical narratives and Shakespearean drama that came before it. Here is the Myst Trilogy of ebooks mentioned in the episode: https://www.amazon.com/Myst-Trilogy-Rand-Miller-ebook/dp/B0FH5PTQ7P Here is a playlist of the entire Myst Soundtrack (Robyn Miller, 1993): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVIBbYYzNw8&list=PLF0F0D1BF9F96BFC7