New World Computing, Inc.
Moby ID: 143
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New World Computing, Inc. was a North American video game developer and publisher based in Agoura Hills, California. It was founded in 1984 by Jon Van Caneghem, his wife Michaela, and Mark Caldwell. They are best known for their Might and Magic series. On July 10, 1996, the New World Computing was purchased by 3DO Company. A large portion of its staff was laid off in April 2002. The following year 3DO filed for bankruptcy, putting an end to New World Computing's existence as well. The rights for the Might and Magic franchise were sold to Ubisoft.
Credited on 53 Games from 1986 to 2015
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History +
- July 10, 1996
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Acquired by 3DO from NTN Communications for approximately $13 million and became a division of that company.
- 1984
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Company founded in Agoura Hills, California.
Trivia +
Location and contact information in March 1995:
New World Computing Inc.
P.O. Box 4302
Hollywood, CA 90078
Tel: 818-889-5600
www.nwcomputing.com
Frequent Collaborators
Companies- 20 games with 3DO Company, The
- 13 games with Epic Games Tools LLC
- 10 games with Ubisoft Entertainment SA
- 10 games with Softgold Computerspiele GmbH
- 8 games with BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Germany GmbH
- 8 games with ESDigital Games
- 8 games with Mastertronic Games Ltd.
- 7 games with StarCraft, Inc.
- 7 games with 3DO Europe, Ltd.
- 7 games with Acer TWP Corp
- 37 games with Jon Van Caneghem
- 34 games with Mark Caldwell
- 25 games with Bonita Long-Hemsath
- 23 games with Robert King
- 23 games with Julia Ulano
- 22 games with Peter Ryu
- 20 games with Scott McDaniel
- 18 games with Paul Romero
- 18 games with April Lee
- 17 games with Steve Baca
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