New World Computing
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New World Computing, Inc. was an American video game developer and publisher founded in 1984[1] by Jon Van Caneghem, his wife, Michaela Van Caneghem, and Mark Caldwell.[2] It was best known for its work on the Might and Magic role-playing video game series and its spin-offs, especially Heroes of Might and Magic. The company was purchased by and became a division of The 3DO Company on July 10, 1996[3] from NTN Communications, after NTN purchased New World Computing for $10 million in stock.[4]
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Industry | Video games |
Founded | 1984; 40 years ago (1984) |
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Defunct | 2003 (2003) |
Fate | Chapter 11 bankruptcy |
Headquarters | , U.S. |
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Amidst financial turmoil, the 3DO Company laid off a large portion of the staff of New World Computing on April 15, 2002.[5] While a smaller, core staff remained at New World Computing, the following year saw little improvement in parent 3DO's situation, and the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in May of that year.[6] Before dissolving later that year, 3DO sold the rights to the Might and Magic series to Ubisoft.[7] As an in-house development studio of the 3DO Company, New World Computing ceased to exist with the dissolution of its parent organization.