Jon Van Caneghem | |
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| Born | 1962 or 1963 (age 61–62) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) |
| Occupation | Game designer |
| Notable work | Might and Magic series Heroes of Might and Magic series |
| Children | Amanda (daughter) |
| Awards | Computer Gaming World Hall of Fame[1] |
Jon Van Caneghem (born 1962/1963)[2] is an American video game director, designer and producer. He is best known for launching development studio New World Computing in 1983, making his design debut in 1986 with Might and Magic Book One: The Secret of the Inner Sanctum. During the company's 20-year lifespan, Van Caneghem was involved in the creation and direction of several franchises, including the Might and Magic role-playing series and the spin-off Heroes of Might and Magic and King's Bounty strategy series.
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