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Most-Heralded Series Returns With 3D Accelerated Graphics, New and Improved Game Play

Might and Magic VII features new support for 3D graphics acceleration, improved game play features, and special opportunities for new players to get involved.

The eleventh game set in the Might and Magic universe, Might and Magic VII is the sequel to the best-selling Might and Magic VI The Mandate of Heaven which went as high as No. 4 on the PC Data Top 100 list. Well over four million units have sold worldwide in the Might and Magic universe, and the games have been translated into over 12 languages.

Might and Magic VII features new 16 bit, 65,000 color graphics in a smooth-scrolling, high resolution environment and takes advantage of the latest 3D graphic accelerators. The game is also designed to look breathtaking while running without graphic acceleration as well. A new combat system allows players to choose whether they fight in real-time or turn-based mode, with movement possible in turn-based mode. The new set of 26 monsters provides ample opportunities for combat, but crafty adventurers can motivate monsters to turn against each other. The game uses the monster graphic set from Heroes of Might and Magic III, the most advanced Might and Magic monster graphics to date.

To introduce role-playing to novice players, Might and Magic VII features a training level where players can get their bearings, learn to purchase items, and even go a few rounds with some monsters to get accustomed to the game mechanics and interface before venturing out on a quest. Also included in the package is a special guide that introduces the basics of role-playing. The game features hundreds of completely new hand-tuned mini quests and the introduction of multi-dimensional quests. Might and Magic VII allows for more character development with a choice of four classes: elf, dwarf, human, and goblin. Players may develop their characters as either good or evil and still finish the game.

``We really listened to the players of Might and Magic VI when we designed this game, and this one is the best yet,'' says Jon Van Caneghem, founder and president of New World Computing. ``We think the story in Might and Magic VII is even more compelling than the previous games. The game play improvements and the new character options should contribute to many sleepless nights for fans of the series.''

``Role-playing is back and Might and Magic VII is poised to duplicate the incredible success of its predecessors,'' says Mark Caldwell, general manager and vice president of New World Computing. ``The new features will keep the long-time fans enthralled, and the new training ground allows new players to see what all the excitement is about.''

An aggressive marketing campaign for Might and Magic VII includes strong retail advertising partnerships and prominent in-store displays. Electronics Boutique will be giving away a mini strategy guide to purchasers of the game, and Babbage's customers will receive a limited edition poster of renowned fantasy artist Boris Vallejo's exclusive artwork that also graces the game box.

The predecessor to Might and Magic VII, Might and Magic VI The Mandate of Heaven was nominated as ``Role-Playing Game of the Year'' by PC Gamer and Computer Gaming World magazines. The game was also nominated for both ``Best Adventure/RPG'' and ``Best Use of Audio'' by the Computer Game Developers Association, as well as ``Role-Playing Game of the Year'' by the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences. Might and Magic VI debuted at No. 2 on the Computer Gaming World Top 100 readers' poll, and has spent over ten months on the list of top ten games being played by the magazine's readers.

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