Big ole bump to this thread.
After some trouble finally got my account on this forum working again.
Saw this thread a month back, think it's a great idea. Wrote google the following:
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I really think you guys ought to consider doing a doodle to celebrate MYST's 20th anniversary on Sept 24. The game has been a very positive influence in the gaming industry.
The Myst series is notable for:
-helping the adoption of CD-ROMs
-non-violent, story and puzzle driven gameplay
-promoting literacy
-groundbreaking graphics and music in games
-clearest example of video games as art
-featured in both the Smithsonian and Museum of Modern Art
-key factor in the creation of video games live (Jack Wall was a founder)
-a major inspiration for the tv show LOST
Unfortunately, despite all this, Myst has largely dropped out of public consciousness. So I propose celebrating the 20th anniversary of Myst's release so more people come into contact with what I personally think is a cultural treasure of the internet age.
Thanks for your consideration.
Sincerely,
a Myst fan.
Would like to see more buzz in this thread, see if we can't get google's gears turning.