might &amp; magic heroes (formerly heroes of might and magic) is a series of video games originally created and developed by jon van caneghem through new world computing. as part of the "might and magic" franchise, the series changed ownership when nwc was acquired by 3do and again when 3do closed down and sold the rights to ubisoft. the games feature turn-based, fantasy-themed conflicts in which players control armies of mythical creatures. the series began in 1995 with the release of the first title. a seventh installment, "might &amp; magic heroes vii", was released on september 29, 2015.