Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Might & Magic Heroes 6 activation issues resolved]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/08/might-and-magic-heroes-6-activation-issues-resolved/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/08/might-and-magic-heroes-6-activation-issues-resolved/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/08/might-and-magic-heroes-6-activation-issues-resolved/#comments Activation problems with Might & Magic Heroes 6 have been resolved, according to Ubisoft. Earlier this week, players encountered issues with the game, and many were unable to activate the game, which refused to accept the activation keys given to players upon purchase. "We have fixed the authorization issues for every specific version of the game," Ubisoft notes. "Your content is now unlocked, so please reboot the game in order to apply the modifications."

Even with the fixes, those who bought Might & Magic Heroes 6 and the Shades of Darkness expansion on two different digital platforms will be unable to merge the two games. Both games, however, will still be playable via the platform on which they were purchased.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Might-and-Magic-Heroes-6pcsteamubisoftuplayWed, 08 May 2013 15:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Might & Magic Heroes 6 currently unplayable for many [update: Ubisoft responds]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/06/might-and-magic-heroes-6-currently-unplayable-for-many/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/06/might-and-magic-heroes-6-currently-unplayable-for-many/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/06/might-and-magic-heroes-6-currently-unplayable-for-many/#commentsMight & Magic Heroes 6 currently unplayable for many update Ubisoft responds Update: Ubisoft has issued a new response on Facebook, apologizing for the problems users are facing. The post lists possible solutions to some issues, though it seems that those with problems redeeming keys or with inaccessible content will have to wait. Ubisoft is preforming maintenance today to reauthorize players and "gradually set everything back to normal."

Many Steam and Ubisoft customers are complaining that Heroes of Might & Magic 6 has become unplayable since the release of its recent expansion, Shades of Darkness, and the 2.1 patch that accompanied it. The issue seems to center around Ubisoft's Uplay service, which refuses to accept the download codes issued to customers after they buy the game.

Users are saying that the problem arises after downloading the game and activating their key within Uplay. Upon booting the game, the in-game store page asks for the same key. If the key is entered again, the game produces an error message that the key has already been redeemed. After this, players have access to the Heroes 6 expansions, but are unable to play the main campaign (it's grayed out in the menu).

For its part, Ubisoft has acknowledged the issue on its own forums, assuring users that their keys are "not broken and will be fixed as soon as possible." The company is also recommending a workaround discovered by forum user ElektroDragon, which involves manually downloading and installing the patch instead of allowing the game to do it automatically.

Meanwhile, Steam users have started a petition against Ubisoft, specifically its use of 3rd party DRM via Uplay. The publisher has a rocky history with its PC games, often releasing them long after their console counterparts and saddling them with restrictive DRM. Earlier this year, Ubisoft's Uplay director, Stephanie Perotti, said that the company is working to improve its relationship with the PC community.

We've contacted Ubisoft regarding this latest issue and will update this story if we hear anything new.

Update: The specifics of the problem have been clarified. Thanks to commenter LamiaMistral for providing the image above.

JoystiqMight & Magic Heroes 6 currently unplayable for many [update: Ubisoft responds] originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 06 May 2013 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ubisoft has revealed a handful of pre-order bonuses for the standalone Might & Magic Heroes 6 expansion, Shades of Darkness. Pre-ordering the $30 package directly from Ubisoft will net you several in-game items, including the hero Belketh - who looks just a bit like the Grim Reaper - as well as four special weapons.

Shades of Darkness will be released on February 28. Check out the trailer above for a peek at its story (just be sure to set your monitor to "maximum cheese").

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>black-hole-entertainmentexpansionMight-and-Magic-Heroes-6pcshades-of-darknessubisoftTue, 15 Jan 2013 23:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Might & Magic Heroes 6 'Shades of Darkness' standalone coming Feb. 28]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/11/might-and-magic-heroes-6-shades-of-darkness-standalone-coming-fe/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/11/might-and-magic-heroes-6-shades-of-darkness-standalone-coming-fe/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/11/might-and-magic-heroes-6-shades-of-darkness-standalone-coming-fe/#comments Might & Magic Heroes 6 'Shades of Darkness' standalone coming Feb 28, web portal open nowUbisoft has announced a release date for the upcoming Might & Magic Heroes VI standalone expansion. Shades of Darkness, as it's called, will be available worldwide on February 28, 2013. Set in time one century after the core game's events, Shades of Darkness will feature two storylines, setting two factions - the Dark Elves and the Necromancers of Heresh - against each other for the fate of Ashan.

The expansion will be available independently or as part of a Might & Magic Heroes VI Complete Edition, which includes the core game and the expansion along with all bonus content, two DLC packs, and a full soundtrack. And Ubisoft has also premiered the Might & Magic web portal, featuring lots of information about the franchise's mythology, an interactive timeline about the world's history, and lots of new and info on the various games in the series. You can see some portal layouts and a bit of concept art for the expansion in the gallery below.

Gallery: Might and Magic Heroes 6: Shades of Darkness

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JoystiqMight & Magic Heroes 6 'Shades of Darkness' standalone coming Feb. 28 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 11 Dec 2012 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In the flood of first-person shooters and action titles out there this holiday, isn't it nice to know that Might & Magic Heroes 6 is delivering strategy? Not that you would know that from this fancy trailer, but it's available now.

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While we understand our bodies' natural inclination to produce both tears and blood during times of emotional duress and physical injury, we'd hate to have to be forced to choose between the two. If the question is more metaphorical however, as is the case in this new Might & Magic Heroes VI trailer, we think we'd have to go with blood, since they appear to be the side with glowing magma creatures.

You know, now that we think about it, we'd always take blood over tears, especially in literal situations.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Black-Holeblack-hole-entertainmentmight-and-magicMight-and-Magic-Heroes-6pcSat, 08 Oct 2011 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Might & Magic Heroes VI delayed until October 13]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/08/might-and-magic-heroes-vi-delayed-until-october-13/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/08/might-and-magic-heroes-vi-delayed-until-october-13/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/08/might-and-magic-heroes-vi-delayed-until-october-13/#comments Those eager to overthrow evil in a polite, turn-based manner will have to wait a bit longer before diving into Might & Magic Heroes VI. Posting on the game's official forums, Community Developer Irina Kassina has announced another delay for the role-playing strategy hybrid, this time lasting until October 13.

Kassina explained that player feedback gathered during the beta, specifically relating to bugs and game balancing, highlighted the need for more development time. "Thus, we took the decision to delay the release of Might & Magic Heroes VI in order to secure a bit more time for the dev team to take into account your comments and deliver the best quality game," she wrote.

The beta will begin a second phase with additional single- and multiplayer maps on August 16. If you've won a key through a community contest or pre-ordered the game, you'll be granted access to the latest round of testing. And just think of the power you'll have over us! Your glitch-detecting prowess could determine whether or not we write another post about this game being delayed.

JoystiqMight & Magic Heroes VI delayed until October 13 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>betablack-hole-entertainmentdelaydelaysirina-kassinaMight-and-Magic-Heroes-6pcrelease-dateubisoftMon, 08 Aug 2011 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Ubisoft bringing Assassins, Rabbids, and Future Soldiers to Gamescom]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/04/ubisoft-bringing-assassins-rabbids-and-future-soldiers-to-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/04/ubisoft-bringing-assassins-rabbids-and-future-soldiers-to-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/04/ubisoft-bringing-assassins-rabbids-and-future-soldiers-to-game/#comments Sure, said assassins, rabbids, and future soldiers will arrive in video game form, but there's at least an air of danger in Ubisoft's Gamescom lineup. The French publisher revealed its German cavalry this week, saying that all titles will be available either in hands-on versions or hands-off presentations.

From Dust (released on consoles thus far), Far Cry 3, Might & Magic Heroes VI, and Rayman Origins will be on site. Ubi will also hold a roundtable discussion titled, "Is Online Gaming Changing How We Create?" and featuring "creative leaders from Ubisoft's online teams. It'll be open to press, Ubisoft partners and the show's trade visitors.

It's not necessarily bad news for you, Joe Public. While we're busy watching the roundtable, you could be jamming on some Anno 2070!

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JoystiqUbisoft bringing Assassins, Rabbids, and Future Soldiers to Gamescom originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 04 Aug 2011 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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For those of us outside of Europe who get redirected out of that region's online shop, Ubiworkshop posted images of two of the first offerings: an Assassin's Creed Brotherhood "Ezio's Fury" statue, limited to 2,000 units, that depicts Ezio furiously skipping on some broken columns, and a statue of Might & Magic Heroes VI's Archangel Michael, limited to 500. The shop will also sell Ghost Recon "Production Team" t-shirts, as seen on ... the Ghost Recon production team at E3.

Gallery: Ubicollectibles

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Pre-ordering the game early will get you access into the beta, which means you'll get to see both single- and multiplayer content before the game arrives in stores on September 8.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>betaMight-and-Magic-Heroes-6multiplayerpcpreordersingleplayerubisoftThu, 02 Jun 2011 06:02:00 EST<![CDATA[MIght and Magic Heroes 6 delayed until September]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/20/might-and-magic-heroes-6-delayed-until-september/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/20/might-and-magic-heroes-6-delayed-until-september/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/20/might-and-magic-heroes-6-delayed-until-september/#comments It looks like there just isn't enough might or magic to help Might and Magic Heroes 6 make its June 21 launch date. A Ubisoft forum manager broke the news on the Might and Magic Heroes 6 forum, noting that the date has been pushed to September 8. No reason was given for the delay, so we're just going to assume that orcs did it.

JoystiqMIght and Magic Heroes 6 delayed until September originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 20 Apr 2011 19:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>delayMight-and-Magic-Heroes-6pcrelease-dateubisoftWed, 20 Apr 2011 19:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Might & Magic Heroes 6 dev diary talks Orcs]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/14/might-and-magic-heroes-6-dev-diary-talks-orcs/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/14/might-and-magic-heroes-6-dev-diary-talks-orcs/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/14/might-and-magic-heroes-6-dev-diary-talks-orcs/#comments The first developer diary for Might and Magic Heroes 6 has been released, shedding light on the game's Stronghold faction. Or, if you prefer the shorthand: Orcs. There's a lot of backstory in the video, so allow us to sum up. Orcs are big, strong, angry and ugly. Yeah, we know, pretty shocking.

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JoystiqMight & Magic Heroes 6 dev diary talks Orcs originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 14 Jan 2011 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>black-hole-entertainmentMight-and-Magic-Heroes-6pcubisoftFri, 14 Jan 2011 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Have a look at the dirty brutes of Might & Magic Heroes 6]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/17/have-a-look-at-the-dirty-brutes-of-might-and-magic-heroes-6/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/17/have-a-look-at-the-dirty-brutes-of-might-and-magic-heroes-6/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/17/have-a-look-at-the-dirty-brutes-of-might-and-magic-heroes-6/#comments Ubisoft has released a few screens showing off the Stronghold faction in the upcoming Might & Magic Heroes 6 from Black Hole Entertainment. Traditionally in the long-running fantasy strategy series, the "Stronghold" town is a wild group of degenerate races that embraces the "Might" side of the equation rather than the Magic side, and in H6, the tale is no different. Goblins, Harpies and Maulers make up the Stronghold's forces, usually preferring melee or brute force to the more arcane arts.

As you can see from the screenshots, Stronghold troops are rough and tribal -- perfect for smashing some smarmy Mage's head in with a spiky club. There are a few pieces of concept art on the game's Facebook page to check out as well. M&MH6 is due out sometime next year.

Gallery: Might & Magic: Heroes 6 (Stronghold faction)

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Ubisoft has announced that the sixth installment of the Heroes of Might & Magic franchise -- somewhat awkwardly titled Might & Magic Heroes 6 -- will be headed to PC next year. The game is being developed by Black Hole Entertainment, most recently known for Warhammer: Mark of Chaos and its expansion Battle March, and will feature turn-based gameplay mixed with RPG elements. It takes place 400 years before the events of Heroes of Might & Magic 5 (released in 2006) and revolves around "a family of heroes in a thrilling, epic story where Angels plot to revive an unfinished war."

Check out fresh screens below and the first trailer after the break.

Gallery: Might & Magic Heroes 6 (first screens)

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