New World Computing
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New World Computing, Inc. was an American computer game developer and publisher founded in 1984 by Jon Van Caneghem and Mark Caldwell. It was best known for its work on the Might and Magic RPG series and its spin-offs, especially Heroes of Might and Magic. The company was bought by The 3DO Company in 1996. In 2003, with 3DO falling into bankruptcy, New World Computing disappeared as well. Ubisoft bought the rights to Might and Magic in 2003.
Originally, New World Computing was created to publish Might and Magic: The Secret of the Inner Sanctum for the Apple II. In 1988, New World Computing released Might and Magic II: Gates To Another World, which further pushed the capabilities of the Apple II.
In 1992, New World Computing released its first game developed specifically for the IBM PC, Might and Magic III: Isles of Terra. With Might and Magic IV: Clouds of Xeen and Might and Magic V: Darkside of Xeen, released for the IBM PC in 1992 and 1993 respectively, New World Computing did...
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- Heroes of Might and Magic
- Might and Magic IV: Clouds of Xeen
- Hammer of the Gods
- Inherit the Earth: Quest for the Orb
- Might and Magic III: Isles of Terra
- Might and Magic V: Darkside of Xeen
- Anvil of Dawn
- Chaos Overlords
- Might and Magic II: Gates To Another World
- Might and Magic: The Secret of the Inner Sanctum
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- Heroes Chronicles
- Heroes of Might and Magic
- Might and Magic IV: Clouds of Xeen
- Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Restoration of Erathia
- Might and Magic IX
- Heroes of Might and Magic: Quest for the Dragon Bone Staff
- Might and Magic III: Isles of Terra
- Might and Magic VIII: Day of the Destroyer
- Might and Magic VI: The Mandate of Heaven
- Joe & Mac
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