MULTIMEDIA is as much a buzzword in the computer industry today as it was two years ago when KPS began toying with compact disc-interactive (CD-I) products.
CD-I, pioneered by audio-visual giant Philips, allows computer users to step into the action and take a lead role in electronic games and interactive multimedia movies.
It gives players the chance to change movie plots and make choices to influence the outcome of games.
In this format, games and movies are popular sellers at KPS stores. Previously, the company rented CD-I players alongside its range of video cassette recorders.
''But we found that at the time prices were too high and the first round of titles were not very good,'' said KPS director Russell Yeh.
Today, however, CD-I and CD movies are coming into their own. Games are progressively more intricate, complex and yet fun to play.
CD movies would be the film ''format of the future'', said Garrie Roman, KPS managing director.