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New World Computing

New World Computing

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47gamesUnited StatesFounded 1984

Closed in 2003

Part of The 3DO Company

New World Computing was an American game developer and publisher based in Agoura Hills, California, which produced the iconic Might and Magic series and its spinoff, the Heroes of Might and Magic series. The company was founded in 1984 by Jon Van Caneghem, his wife Michaela, and Mark Caldwell. The studio was acquired by 3DO Company in 1996, and continued to operate until 2003, when it was dissolved alongside 3DO Company in the latter's bankruptcy.

47

Games

38

Developed

21

Published

Shipping 1986–2003

Releases by year

32 across 1986–2003
1986peak 7 in one year2003

Developed & published

12
Heroes of Might and Magic: A Strategic Quest1995Heroes of Might and Magic: A Strategic QuestMultimedia Celebrity Poker1995Multimedia Celebrity PokerMight and Magic: World of Xeen1994Might and Magic: World of XeenZephyr1994ZephyrIron Cross1994Iron CrossMight and Magic V: Darkside of Xeen1993Might and Magic V: Darkside of XeenMight and Magic IV: Clouds of Xeen1992Might and Magic IV: Clouds of XeenPlanet's Edge1991Planet's EdgeMight and Magic III: Isles of Terra1991Might and Magic III: Isles of TerraKing's Bounty1990King's BountyMight and Magic II: Gates to Another World1988Might and Magic II: Gates to Another WorldMight and Magic: Book One - The Secret of the Inner Sanctum1986Might and Magic: Book One - The Secret of the Inner Sanctum

Developed for others

26
Heroes of Might and Magic IV: Winds of War2003Heroes of Might and Magic IV: Winds of WarHeroes of Might and Magic IV: The Gathering Storm2002Heroes of Might and Magic IV: The Gathering StormMight and Magic IX2002Might and Magic IXHeroes of Might and Magic IV2002Heroes of Might and Magic IVHeroes Chronicles: Revolt of the Beastmasters2001Heroes Chronicles: Revolt of the BeastmastersHeroes Chronicles: The Sword of Frost2001Heroes Chronicles: The Sword of FrostLegends of Might and Magic2001Legends of Might and MagicHeroes of Might and Magic: Quest for the Dragon Bone Staff2001Heroes of Might and Magic: Quest for the Dragon Bone StaffHeroes Chronicles: Masters of the Elements2000Heroes Chronicles: Masters of the ElementsHeroes Chronicles: Clash of the Dragons2000Heroes Chronicles: Clash of the DragonsHeroes Chronicles: The Fiery Moon2000Heroes Chronicles: The Fiery MoonHeroes Chronicles: The World Tree2000Heroes Chronicles: The World TreeHeroes Chronicles: Warlords of the Wasteland2000Heroes Chronicles: Warlords of the WastelandHeroes Chronicles: Conquest of the Underworld2000Heroes Chronicles: Conquest of the UnderworldHeroes of Might and Magic III: The Shadow of Death2000Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Shadow of DeathArcomage2000ArcomageMight and Magic VIII: Day of the Destroyer2000Might and Magic VIII: Day of the DestroyerHeroes of Might and Magic III: Complete - Collector's Edition2000Heroes of Might and Magic III: Complete - Collector's EditionHeroes of Might and Magic III: Armageddon's Blade1999Heroes of Might and Magic III: Armageddon's BladeMight and Magic VII: For Blood and Honor1999Might and Magic VII: For Blood and HonorHeroes of Might and Magic III: The Restoration of Erathia1999Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Restoration of ErathiaMight and Magic VI: The Mandate of Heaven1998Might and Magic VI: The Mandate of HeavenHeroes of Might and Magic II: Gold1998Heroes of Might and Magic II: GoldHeroes of Might and Magic II: The Succession Wars1996Heroes of Might and Magic II: The Succession WarsKing's Bounty: The Conqueror's Quest1991King's Bounty: The Conqueror's QuestNuclear War1989Nuclear War

Published for others

9
Chaos Overlords1996Chaos OverlordsWages of War: The Business of Battle1996Wages of War: The Business of BattleAnvil of Dawn1995Anvil of DawnEmpire II: The Art of War1995Empire II: The Art of WarHammer of the Gods1994Hammer of the GodsEmpire Deluxe1993Empire DeluxeCaveman Ninja1991Caveman NinjaSpaceward Ho!1990Spaceward Ho!Tunnels & Trolls: Crusaders of Khazan1990Tunnels & Trolls: Crusaders of Khazan

Game and studio data from IGDB, with release information from Steam, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo.

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