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PC Preview - 'Dark Messiah of Might and Magic'
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - Post - E3 2006
Genre: Action RPG
Publisher: Ubisoft
Developer: Arkane Studios
Release Date: September 2006
It says a lot about the reputation of the Heroes of Might and Magic series that Ubisoft had a sequel to the recently released Heroes of Might and Magic V already mostly finished and ready to show off in time for E3. Dark Messiah of Might and Magic is the work of a different development studio, but picks up directly where the last game left off and takes place in the world of Ashan. It tries to shake up the gameplay a little for the
'Heroes of Might and Magic V' - 18 New Screens
by Rainier on Dec. 24, 2005 @ 4:41 p.m. PST | Filed under News
Gamers will delve into a more mature, consistent fantasy universe that will appeal to fans of all fantasy genres. Heroes of Might & Magic V will benefit from the features and characteristics that established the success of the initial saga while offering a wealth of innovations such as a highly immersive scenario, a variety of appealing factions, modern 3D graphics, a revolutionary tactical combat system, and a story-based campaign mode.
'Dark Messiah of Might & Magic' (X360/PC) - 3 New Screens
by Rainier on Dec. 19, 2005 @ 1:41 a.m. PST | Filed under News
In Dark Messiah of Might and Magic, players will be introduced to the world of Ashan, the new setting for all future Might & Magic games. Ashan is a dark and unforgiving world, scarred by a bloody history and threatened by an apocalyptic prophecy: the Dark Messiah.
'Heroes of Might and Magic V' Creature Special Abilities - 6 New Screens
by Judy on Dec. 1, 2005 @ 12:29 p.m. PST | Filed under News
Gamers will delve into a more mature, consistent fantasy universe that will appeal to fans of all fantasy genres. Heroes of Might & Magic V will benefit from the features and characteristics that established the success of the initial saga while offering a wealth of innovations such as a highly immersive scenario, a variety of appealing factions, modern 3D graphics, a revolutionary tactical combat system, and a story-based campaign mode.
'Heroes of Might and Magic V' Racial Skills & Abilities - Screens
by Rainier on Nov. 23, 2005 @ 4:01 p.m. PST | Filed under News
Gamers will delve into a more mature, consistent fantasy universe that will appeal to fans of all fantasy genres. Heroes of Might & Magic V will benefit from the features and characteristics that established the success of the initial saga while offering a wealth of innovations such as a highly immersive scenario, a variety of appealing factions, modern 3D graphics, a revolutionary tactical combat system, and a story-based campaign mode.
'Heroes of Might and Magic V' - 6 New Screens
by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2005 @ 1:47 p.m. PST | Filed under News
Gamers will delve into a more mature, consistent fantasy universe that will appeal to fans of all fantasy genres. Heroes of Might & Magic V will benefit from the features and characteristics that established the success of the initial saga while offering a wealth of innovations such as a highly immersive scenario, a variety of appealing factions, modern 3D graphics, a revolutionary tactical combat system, and a story-based campaign mode.
'Dark Messiah of Might & Magic' (X360/PC) - 7 New Screens
by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2005 @ 11:26 a.m. PST | Filed under News
In Dark Messiah of Might and Magic, players will be introduced to the world of Ashan, the new setting for all future Might & Magic games. Ashan is a dark and unforgiving world, scarred by a bloody history and threatened by an apocalyptic prophecy: the Dark Messiah.
'Dark Messiah of Might & Magic' (X360/PC) - 8 New Screens
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2005 @ 10:48 a.m. PST | Filed under News
In Dark Messiah of Might and Magic, players will be introduced to the world of Ashan, the new setting for all future Might & Magic games. Ashan is a dark and unforgiving world, scarred by a bloody history and threatened by an apocalyptic prophecy: the Dark Messiah.
'Heroes of Might and Magic V' Academy Faction - Details & Screens
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2005 @ 10:08 a.m. PST | Filed under News
Heroes of Might & Magic V will benefit from the features and characteristics that established the success of the initial saga while offering a wealth of innovations such as a highly immersive scenario, a variety of appealing factions, modern 3D graphics, a revolutionary tactical combat system, and a story-based campaign mode. Read more for details on the Academy faction.
'Dark Messiah of Might & Magic' Also Coming To Xbox 360
by Rainier on Oct. 4, 2005 @ 5:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
A job listing indicates that Arkane Studios has plans for an X360 version of its upcoming action/RPG Dark Messiah of Might & Magic, as it is looking for a lead programmer and project leader for "an upcoming title currently in development on the PC, using the Valve's Source engine, which is already running on Xbox. In Dark Messiah of Might and Magic, players will be introduced to the world of Ashan, the new setting for all future Might & Magic games. Ashan is a dark and unforgiving world, scarred by a bloody history and threatened by an apocalyptic prophecy: the Dark Messiah.
'Heroes of Might and Magic V' Sylvan Faction - Details & Screens
by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2005 @ 5:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
Heroes of Might & Magic V will benefit from the features and characteristics that established the success of the initial saga while offering a wealth of innovations such as a highly immersive scenario, a variety of appealing factions, modern 3D graphics, a revolutionary tactical combat system, and a story-based campaign mode. Read more for details on the Sylvan faction.
Ubisoft CEO Says He Might Sell If The Price Is Right
by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2005 @ 6:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
In a somewhat interesting turn of events Ubisoft CEO Guillemot said in an interview with French newspaper Les Echos (question nr. 6) that its efforts to counter EA's hostile takeover might be futile in the long run. The long time CEO said the company still has a few elements in their favour, such as its strong market value, meaning shareholders would not be easily swayed. But on the other hand Guillemot also said that if the price was right, he would consider the offer as long as it benefits the shareholders and the Ubisoft employees. The interview promplty showed results as the Ubisoft shares went up $1.66 (1.36 euros).
'Heroes of Might and Magic V' Dungeon Faction - Details & Screens
by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2005 @ 12:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
Heroes of Might & Magic V will benefit from the features and characteristics that established the success of the initial saga while offering a wealth of innovations such as a highly immersive scenario, a variety of appealing factions, modern 3D graphics, a revolutionary tactical combat system, and a story-based campaign mode. Read more for details on the Dungeon faction.
'Dark Messiah of Might and Magic' Developer Q&A
by Rainier on Sept. 9, 2005 @ 12:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under Interviews
In Dark Messiah of Might and Magic, players will be introduced to the world of Ashan, the new setting for all future Might & Magic games. Ashan is a dark and unforgiving world, scarred by a bloody history and threatened by an apocalyptic prophecy: the Dark Messiah. Today we have an interview with Ubisoft's Romain de Waubert de Genlis, and Arkane Studios' Raphael Colantonio.
'Heroes of Might and Magic V' Necropolis Faction - Details & Screens
by Rainier on Aug. 19, 2005 @ 3:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
Heroes of Might & Magic V will benefit from the features and characteristics that established the success of the initial saga while offering a wealth of innovations such as a highly immersive scenario, a variety of appealing factions, modern 3D graphics, a revolutionary tactical combat system, and a story-based campaign mode. Read more for details on the Necropolis faction.
'Heroes of Might and Magic V' - Screens
by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2005 @ 4:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Gamers will delve into a more mature, consistent fantasy universe that will appeal to fans of all fantasy genres. Heroes of Might & Magic V will benefit from the features and characteristics that established the success of the initial saga while offering a wealth of innovations such as a highly immersive scenario, a variety of appealing factions, modern 3D graphics, a revolutionary tactical combat system, and a story-based campaign mode.
'Dark Messiah of Might & Magic' - 7 New Screens
by Judy on Aug. 17, 2005 @ 12:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
In Dark Messiah of Might and Magic, players will be introduced to the world of Ashan, the new setting for all future Might & Magic games. Ashan is a dark and unforgiving world, scarred by a bloody history and threatened by an apocalyptic prophecy: the Dark Messiah.
'Heroes of Might and Magic V' Haven & Inferno Faction - Details & Screens
by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2005 @ 1:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Heroes of Might & Magic V will benefit from the features and characteristics that established the success of the initial saga while offering a wealth of innovations such as a highly immersive scenario, a variety of appealing factions, modern 3D graphics, a revolutionary tactical combat system, and a story-based campaign mode. Read more for details and the Haven & Inferno factions...
'Dark Messiah of Might & Magic' Announced
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2005 @ 9:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Ubisoft announces the development of Dark Messiah of Might & Magic, a new first-person action game for the PC, powered by an enhanced version Valve's Half-Life 2 Source Engine.
'Heroes of Might and Magic V' Developer Q&A
by Rainier on July 13, 2005 @ 1:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under Interviews
Gamers will delve into a more mature, consistent fantasy universe that will appeal to fans of all fantasy genres. Heroes of Might & Magic V will benefit from the features and characteristics that established the success of the initial saga while offering a wealth of innovations such as a highly immersive scenario, a variety of appealing factions, modern 3D graphics, a revolutionary tactical combat system, and a story-based campaign mode. Ubisoft sends along a pre-canned Q&A with producer Fabrice Cambounet.
Microsoft Might License Xbox Software
by Rainier on June 30, 2005 @ 9:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates hinted Thursday that his company might license the software underlying its Xbox gaming machine to a variety of outside companies in a bid to expand the market share for the Xbox machine
'Heroes of Might and Magic V' - Screens & Trailer
by Judy on May 19, 2005 @ 2:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Gamers will delve into a more mature, consistent fantasy universe that will appeal to fans of all fantasy genres. Heroes of Might & Magic V will benefit from the features and characteristics that established the success of the initial saga while offering a wealth of innovations such as a highly immersive scenario, a variety of appealing factions, modern 3D graphics, a revolutionary tactical combat system, and a story-based campaign mode.
'The Mighty Eighth' Announced & Dated
by Rainier on May 17, 2005 @ 4:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
iEntertainment Network announced that The Mighty Eighth: A WarBirds Series Combat Simulation, will be released to retail stores in March 2007! IENT believes this new combat flying simulation about the Air War over Europe during World War II is likely to win accolades as ‘The Best Flight Simulation of the Year, 2007!"
'Heroes of Might and Magic V' - 6 New Screens
by Rainier on April 20, 2005 @ 4:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
The first game to reintroduce the Might & Magic universe to the public will be Heroes of Might and Magic V. Gamers will delve into a more mature, consistent fantasy universe that will appeal to fans of all fantasy genres. One of the most successful turn-based strategy* franchises, the Heroes of Might and Magic series, with its distinctive touch of RPG, is a benchmark in the Heroic Fantasy genre, with considerable commercial and critical acclaim.