Ubisoft unveils Might and Magic Heroes VI

Ubisoft has unveiled a new edition to the Might and Magic franchise, interestingly titled Might and Magic Heroes VI. The game is developed by Black Hole Entertainment and will stay true to the series' core tenets, but also bringing innovation where it is needed.

Might and Magic Heroes VI is set 400 years before the events from the latest installment, Heroes of Might and Magic V, and the plot revolves around Angels who want to revive an unfinished war.

Apparently, a legendary Archangel general that was taken down during the battles that went on between the Eldar races has come back to life and seeks vengeance from his murderers. He warns of a false Demon invasion to unite the people of Ashan against his ancient enemies.

Black Hole Entertainment is the same studio behind the 2004 real time strategy Armies of Exigo and the well-known Warhammer: Mark of Chaos, as well as its expansion, Battle March.


Players will get a host of customization options during the story campaign: like choosing their path in the narrative, how to develop their characters and how to form their armies. A new graphics engine is also promised.

There will be social aspect to teh game as well. An online component will be included where the players will be able to post content online and compete with their friends in a new community interface design to make these kinds of interactions much easier.

Might and Magic Heroes VI will be released in 2011.

Blizzard to release World of Warcraft: Cataclysm collectors edition

WoW Cataclysm: Click on Image for details

Blizzard Entertainment will release a collector's edition for the third expansion of World of Warcraft later this year.

The World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Collector's Edition will be available for PCs and Macs for $79.99.

The special edition will include a Cataclysm art book, behind-the-scenes DVD, mouse pad and soundtrack. Consumers will also receive an exclusive pet for use in the game.
Cataclysm is the third expansion for World of Warcraft. The first, The Burning Crusade, debuted in 2007, while Wrath of the Lich King arrived in 2008. Among the new features debuting in Cataclysm are two new playable races, the Goblins and Worgen, and an increase in the level cap to 85.