Game company profile: New World Computing
New World Computing (NWC) was a video game developer and publisher founded in 1984 by Jon Van Caneghem. The company is best known for creating the Might and Magic series, one of the most influential franchises in the RPG genre, and its spin-off, Heroes of Might and Magic, a turn-based strategy series.
In 1996, NWC was acquired by The 3DO Company. While the partnership allowed for larger-scale projects like Might and Magic VI, financial mismanagement at 3DO ultimately impacted NWC’s creative freedom.
Following NWC's closure, the rights to the Might and Magic franchise were sold to Ubisoft. Ubisoft rebooted the series, with games like Might and Magic X: Legacy (2014) and new entries in the Heroes franchise.
Jon Van Caneghem went on to work in other parts of the gaming industry, including stints at EA and Tencent.
In 1996, NWC was acquired by The 3DO Company. While the partnership allowed for larger-scale projects like Might and Magic VI, financial mismanagement at 3DO ultimately impacted NWC’s creative freedom.
Following NWC's closure, the rights to the Might and Magic franchise were sold to Ubisoft. Ubisoft rebooted the series, with games like Might and Magic X: Legacy (2014) and new entries in the Heroes franchise.
Jon Van Caneghem went on to work in other parts of the gaming industry, including stints at EA and Tencent.
Based in:
U.S.A.Founded by:
Jon Van Caneghem, Michaela Van Caneghem, Mark Caldwell
Established in:
1984
Closed in:
2003
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