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BRODERBUND SETS STORE DATE FOR RIVEN, THE SEQUEL TO MYST

The Most Anticipated Software Game of 1997 Expected Next Month

Novato, CA, September 16, 1997 -- What's left to say about the sequel to the best selling computer game of all time? When? The Red Orb Entertainment Division of Broderbund Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:BROD) today announced that Riven, the Sequel to Myst, the much-anticipated follow-up to the blockbuster that revolutionized entertainment software, is expected to be available in stores October 31, 1997. The title will be available at both domestic and international retail outlets.

"Myst has enjoyed the longest run on the Top 10 best seller list of any software game," said Ann Stephens, president of PC Data. "It has been on the list continuously for more than three years, which is truly a phenomenon."

"The Cyan team raised the bar in entertainment software when we released Myst in September of 1993," said Joe Durrett, chief executive officer of Broderbund. "We feel it is a privilege to be their partner once again as we deliver another ground breaking title. We have shared the excitement and impatience of the 3.5 million Myst customers while waiting for the sequel. Riven is more than worth the wait."

Riven: The Sequel to Myst, will be available for both the Windows 95/Pentium and Macintosh/PowerPC platforms. Both versions are expected to be in stores by October 31, 1997.

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Red Orb Entertainment is a division of Broderbund Software, Inc. dedicated exclusively to the development of imaginative, high-quality entertainment software for a broad range of game enthusiasts. In addition to developing entertainment software within the Red Orb Entertainment studio, Red Orb Entertainment publishes entertainment software from several of the industry's leading entertainment software development companies.

Broderbund Software, Inc. develops, publishes and markets a broad line of interactive content for use in homes, schools and small businesses. Since its founding in 1980, Broderbund has pioneered innovative, award-winning products that take advantage of the latest technologies. Broderbund has a successful track record of identifying and capitalizing on emerging trends through its studio development approach.

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