Old News: Ubisoft Announces Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes in HD

I know this announcement is now a week old (equal to about 2 years in internet time), but I thought I'd mention it officially here too.

Following on the heels of its highly charming (and even more addictive) puzzle-RPG hybrid for the Nintendo DS, Ubisoft and Capybara have announced that they will be remaking Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes using HD hand-drawn sprites for Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network.

Additionally, it appears that the gameplay is being tweaked for the new release, and online play has also been confirmed. Furthermore, it has been confirmed that there will be a co-op mode, allowing players to have battlefields beside one another, as well as a new game plus for those who want to go back and play completionist.

While the game is confirmed for XBLA and PSN, Ubisoft apparently hasn't ruled out a WiiWare or PC release.

Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes will be available for Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network sometime this Summer.

[Kotaku]

Ubisoft Announces Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes

Ubisoft announced a new handheld entry into the extremely long-running Might & Magic series on Wednesday. Titled Clash of Heroes, this new title incorporates a new manga-inspired art direction coupled with five unique quests and puzzle-style turn-based battles.

Clash of Heroes represents something of a "reboot" to the series which Ubisoft hopes will expand the appeal of the franchise and make it more relevant to current DS gamers.

I, myself, have been out of touch with Might & Magic for about 15 years, never having really cared for the ultra Western feel of the series, but I must say that the new art style and puzzle-style battles have me intrigued. I'll at least be keeping an eye on this.

Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes will be available in North America for Nintendo DS sometime this August.

[Destructoid]