It’s been a while since I’ve played a Might & Magic game, but this new one coming out on the DS seems different. You’ll be able to explore and battle your way through the world of Ashan through 5 epic quest. It’s being labeled as a Puzzle RPG, with turn-based puzzle battles.

Full Press Release after the break

UBISOFT® CREATES NEW MIGHT & MAGIC® EXPERIENCE FOR NINTENDO DS PLAYERS

Might & Magic® Clash of Heroes®

to Launch Worldwide in August 2009

Montréal, CANADA – May 13th 2009 – Today, Ubisoft® announced that it will launch a new title in the Might & Magic universe. Might & Magic Clash of Heroes, a puzzle RPG, was developed by Capybara Games, creators of award-winning handheld and mobile games, specifically for Nintendo DSTM for release in August 2009.

In this game, through five unique and epic quests, players will alternate exploration and turn-based puzzle battles to save the world of Ashan from demonic chaos. Might & Magic Clash of Heroes also adopts a brand new manga-style art design that is perfectly suited to Nintendo DS. In a world populated by knights, elves, wizards, necromancers and demons, gamers can manage their own hero, customize their army and lead campaigns in the mythic Might & Magic world.

“Our fans have always appreciated the depth and richness of the Might & Magic universe,” said Romain de Waubert de Genlis, senior producer at Ubisoft. “The teams at Ubisoft and Capybara were inspired to extend that universe in a unique way onto DS, creating an engaging new game experience.”

Created for Might & Magic fans while also attracting new audiences, Might & Magic Clash of Heroes can be played in solo mode or shared with a friend in two-player peer-versus-peer mode.