Heroes of Might and Magic 3 to return in HD, debut on tablets
Heroes of Might and Magic 3 is charging back into gaming with a surprise pincer attack. Not only is the 1999 turn-based strategy returning to Windows PC with widescreen-friendly HD visuals, but it's also coming to iOS and Android, albeit for tablets only.
If that has strategists of a certain age fidgeting at the thought of more all-nighters, the good news is they've barely more than a month to wait. Both the PC and tablet games are already scheduled for release on January 29, 2015.
While Ubisoft's yet to reveal a price, the publisher did divulge a few details about the HD re-release. For one, the PC version is Steamworks-compatible, and introduces an online multiplayer lobby where players can congregate. Ubisoft's press release doesn't mention any online multiplayer for the tablet versions, but they do support local multiplayer.
If you've not experienced the fantasy series' mix of fortress building and grid-based strategy, Heroes of Might and Magic 3 is as good a starting point as any. Not only is it widely regarded as one of the best if not the very best in the series, but - and this is 100 percent true - it's the only video game my uncle will play. He's been playing it for 15 years, and refuses to move on to newer entries because as far as he's concerned, it doesn't get any better than HoMM 3. I'm genuinely wary of telling him about the HD re-release for fear he might spend the next 15 years playing it.
Not that my uncle cares, but HoMM 3 HD isn't the only Heroes game on the horizon. Might and Magic Heroes 7 is already in development at Might & Magic X: Legacy studio Limbic Entertainment, and it's currently scheduled for release in 2015.
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UBISOFT ANNOUNCES HEROES® OF MIGHT & MAGIC® III HD EDITION
The most acclaimed Heroes title of all time is back in high definition
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London, UK - December 9, 2014 - Today, Ubisoft announced Heroes® of Might & Magic® III – HD Edition, a return to the most popular turn-based strategy game of the franchise. Developed by DotEmu, the HD update brings the players' experience to new heights. Heroes® of Might & Magic® III – HD Edition will be available digitally on Windows® PC and for the first time on tablet (iOS and Android) in January 29th, 2015.
Fans of the series will get to relive an enhanced Heroes III adventure thanks to the authentic upgrades made on graphics which can now be appreciated in wide screen. This new HD edition still remains faithful to the roots of the original game by offering seven exciting campaign scenarios, 48 skirmish maps, a local multiplayer mode and a map editor (only available on PC). A new online multiplayer Steam lobby will also be deployed for players to share their enthusiasm and experiences with the rest of the Heroes III community.
"Community is at the core of the Might & Magic series, and we wanted to thank their everlasting support by bringing back the epic tale of Queen Catherine Ironfist", said Erwan le Breton, Might & Magic creative director. "We wanted to keep the heart of what made Heroes III one of the most renowned titles of the series while providing an enhanced visual experience and offering the possibility to also play the game on tablets".
Fifteen years later, Heroes® of Might & Magic® III – HD Edition is more appealing and eye-catching than ever before. Players will discover a new HD experience on their quest to re-conquer the Kingdom of Erathia and forge the destinies of mighty and magical heroes.
For more information about Might & Magic Heroes III – HD Edition, please visit: http://mmh3-hd.com/
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