HoMM 5 - Hammers of Fate - Ships to NA Retail

Nival's expansion for Heroes of Might and Magic is on its way to NA retail:

HEROES OF MIGHT AND MAGIC® V: HAMMERS OF FATE SHIPS TO RETAIL

SAN FRANCISCO – November 14, 2006 – Today Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, announces that Heroes of Might & Magic® V: Hammers of Fate, a Heroes of Might and Magic® V expansion pack, has released and will be at North American retailers this week.

Key features of the expansion pack include: • New faction: Introducing the brand-new Dwarves faction, made up of heroic warriors and rune magic adepts who stalk Ashan's deepest mountains and most hostile regions.

• A brand-new adventure: Featuring 15 new missions, new heroes, and improved cut-scenes, the new campaign will lead players even deeper into the dramatic events that began with Heroes of Might and Magic V.

• Extended game experience: Includes a wealth of new spells and abilities, 5 new single-player maps, 10 new multiplayer maps, new buildings, new artifacts, and new neutral creatures, Heroes of Might and Magic V: Hammers of Fate gives players the tools to develop new tactics and further their game experience both online and offline.

• Improved mechanics and gameplay: New features, such as Caravans and a random map generator, allow players to have unlimited replay options and an even smoother gameplay experience. In addition, the simultaneous turn feature will speed up online games.

Developed by Nival Interactive, Heroes of Might & Magic V: Hammers of Fate releases with an ESRB rating of "T” (teen) and an MSRP of $29.95.

For more information on Heroes of Might & Magic V: Hammers of Fate, please visit the official web site at www.mightandmagic.com.