Neal Hallford
@nealhallford.bsky.social
RPG Designer - Betrayal at Krondor/Dungeon Siege/others. Author, Filmmaker, Composer. OU grad. ᏣᎳᎩ Nation.
Audio Drama Honcho at http://Uncharted Regions.bsky.social
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Audio Drama Honcho at http://Uncharted Regions.bsky.social
http://linktr.ee/NealHallford
#gamedev #writer #synthsky #filmmaket
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Neal Hallford
@nealhallford.bsky.social
· Oct 17
For by birthday, sharing the trailer for my upcoming book, Heroes of Might & Magic: 30th Anniversary Retrospective from @ubisoft.com and @darkhorse.com. Available 12/25. Pre-Order today!
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#booksky #author #games #RPG #Strategy #HeroesOfMightAndMagic
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I'm coming home to Oklahoma for 3 signings of Heroes of Might & Magic: 30th Anniversary Edition! I'll be joined at FableRealm by Kenneth Mayfield, a King's Bounty artist! #Author #BookSky #BookLife #Games #GameDev #RPG #Strategy #Fantasy @greenfeatherbooks.bsky.social @decopolis.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 9:33 PM
I'm coming home to Oklahoma for 3 signings of Heroes of Might & Magic: 30th Anniversary Edition! I'll be joined at FableRealm by Kenneth Mayfield, a King's Bounty artist! #Author #BookSky #BookLife #Games #GameDev #RPG #Strategy #Fantasy @greenfeatherbooks.bsky.social @decopolis.bsky.social
I KNEW someone would show up with something Krondor-y to my book launch for Heroes of Might & Magic: 30th Anniversary Retrospective! bit.ly/477ecjY😅 Always grateful to JVC for my start in the computer gaming industry#Authoro#BAKA#HoMM303#CrossingTheStreamsm#GameDevev
November 27, 2025 at 11:18 PM
I KNEW someone would show up with something Krondor-y to my book launch for Heroes of Might & Magic: 30th Anniversary Retrospective! bit.ly/477ecjY😅 Always grateful to JVC for my start in the computer gaming industry#Authoro#BAKA#HoMM303#CrossingTheStreamsm#GameDevev
It's Turkey Day, which means that it's time for my annual podcast reshare of my favorite Along the Trail episode so far! How did my father narrowly avoid landing in Levniworth prison for marrying my mom? Have a listen!
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#Podcast #Holiday #Thanksgiving
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#Podcast #Holiday #Thanksgiving
EPISODE 1: A Thanksgiving Story Special
A recklessly romantic GI risks a trip to Leavenworth Prison for a Thanksgiving Wedding.
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November 27, 2025 at 10:34 PM
It's Turkey Day, which means that it's time for my annual podcast reshare of my favorite Along the Trail episode so far! How did my father narrowly avoid landing in Levniworth prison for marrying my mom? Have a listen!
www.nealhallford.com/p/a-thanksgi...
#Podcast #Holiday #Thanksgiving
www.nealhallford.com/p/a-thanksgi...
#Podcast #Holiday #Thanksgiving
Incredible day for my book launch for Heroes of Might & Magic: 30th Anniversary Retrospective! Jon Van Caneghem, Phelan Sykes, Rob King and I had a great time sharing the glory days of New World Computing. #Author #GameDev #HoMM30 #BookSky #BookLife #Signing @ubisoft.com @darkhorse.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Incredible day for my book launch for Heroes of Might & Magic: 30th Anniversary Retrospective! Jon Van Caneghem, Phelan Sykes, Rob King and I had a great time sharing the glory days of New World Computing. #Author #GameDev #HoMM30 #BookSky #BookLife #Signing @ubisoft.com @darkhorse.com
In bookstores now! Join me for the official launch today at the Mira Mesa Barnes & Noble in San Diego! 4 PM! Special guests are Jon Van Caneghem (series creator), Phelan Sykes (lead artist on Heroes III), and Rob King (sound and music director). #Author #BookLaunch #BookSky #Games #GameDev #HoMM30
November 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
LAUNCH DAY IS HERE! The Heroes of Might and Magic: 30th Anniversary Retrospective Hardcover is now available!
Details here: bit.ly/477ecjY
Dive into this oversized full-color volume chronicling thirty years of the beloved fantasy strategy franchise! #BookSky #Games #GameDev #Fantasy #BookLife
Details here: bit.ly/477ecjY
Dive into this oversized full-color volume chronicling thirty years of the beloved fantasy strategy franchise! #BookSky #Games #GameDev #Fantasy #BookLife
Heroes of Might and Magic: 30th Anniversary Retrospective HC :: Profile :: Dark Horse Comics
Join in on an informative, exciting, and whimsical oversized full-color volume chronicling thirty years of the beloved fantasy strategy franchise, Heroes of Might and Magic!
When New World Computing r...
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November 25, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Autographed book swap with my bud Gene Turnbow! Gene was a special consultant while I was writing Heroes because of his connection to The Dreamers Guild, another game company to which New World Computing was closely related. #Author #BookLife #GameDev #Fantasy #Strategy #History
November 24, 2025 at 9:20 PM
TOMORROW! BOOK LAUNCH! Mira Mesa Barnes & Noble at 4PM with Jon Van Caneghem, Phelan Sykes, and Rob King! Join the celebration! #Author #BookLaunch #Games #GameDev #History #Strategy #RPG #HoMM30 #NewWorldComputing #Unfrozen #barnesandnoble #DarkHorse #Ubisoft #BookSky
November 24, 2025 at 8:53 PM
TOMORROW! BOOK LAUNCH! Mira Mesa Barnes & Noble at 4PM with Jon Van Caneghem, Phelan Sykes, and Rob King! Join the celebration! #Author #BookLaunch #Games #GameDev #History #Strategy #RPG #HoMM30 #NewWorldComputing #Unfrozen #barnesandnoble #DarkHorse #Ubisoft #BookSky
Reposted by Neal Hallford
Ep. 287
Heroes of Might and Magic (and Other Goodness) with @nealhallford.bsky.social - Episode 287
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#games #gaming #videogames #history #podcast #interview
Heroes of Might and Magic (and Other Goodness) with @nealhallford.bsky.social - Episode 287
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#games #gaming #videogames #history #podcast #interview
Heroes of Might and Magic (and Other Goodness) with Neal Hallford - Episode 287 - 11/24/2025 - SHANE PLAYS
Neal Hallford joins to discuss his new book Heroes of Might and Magic: 30th Anniversary Retrospective, plus lots of other goodness.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Ep. 287
Heroes of Might and Magic (and Other Goodness) with @nealhallford.bsky.social - Episode 287
shaneplays.com/heroes-of-mi...
#games #gaming #videogames #history #podcast #interview
Heroes of Might and Magic (and Other Goodness) with @nealhallford.bsky.social - Episode 287
shaneplays.com/heroes-of-mi...
#games #gaming #videogames #history #podcast #interview
NEW SIGNING! FableRealm Books, Sat. 12/6 @ 1 PM. I'll be talking about the origins of Heroes of Might & Magic with Kenneth Mayfield, an artist from KING'S BOUNTY! #Games #History #GameDev #RPG #Strategy #DarkHorse #Ubisoft #Tulsa #nativeauthor #Bookstagram #HoMM30 #NewWorldComputing
November 22, 2025 at 8:14 PM
NEW SIGNING! FableRealm Books, Sat. 12/6 @ 1 PM. I'll be talking about the origins of Heroes of Might & Magic with Kenneth Mayfield, an artist from KING'S BOUNTY! #Games #History #GameDev #RPG #Strategy #DarkHorse #Ubisoft #Tulsa #nativeauthor #Bookstagram #HoMM30 #NewWorldComputing
Reposted by Neal Hallford
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Microsoft Open Sources Zork Trilogy Code, Preserving Gaming History
#Microsoft #Activision #Zork #OpenSource #Gaming #Xbox #RetroGaming #GameDev #TechNews #DigitalPreservation #PCGaming
Microsoft Open Sources Zork Trilogy Code, Preserving Gaming History
#Microsoft #Activision #Zork #OpenSource #Gaming #Xbox #RetroGaming #GameDev #TechNews #DigitalPreservation #PCGaming
Microsoft Open Sources Zork Trilogy Code, Preserving Gaming History - WinBuzzer
Microsoft and Activision have released the source code for Zork I, II, and III under the MIT License, officially preserving the text adventure classics.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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Microsoft Open Sources Zork Trilogy Code, Preserving Gaming History
#Microsoft #Activision #Zork #OpenSource #Gaming #Xbox #RetroGaming #GameDev #TechNews #DigitalPreservation #PCGaming
Microsoft Open Sources Zork Trilogy Code, Preserving Gaming History
#Microsoft #Activision #Zork #OpenSource #Gaming #Xbox #RetroGaming #GameDev #TechNews #DigitalPreservation #PCGaming
Reposted by Neal Hallford
EVERY TIME
November 19, 2025 at 8:47 PM
EVERY TIME
Our book launch event is leveling up! I've just learned that Rob King will also be joining our event! Rob and his musical partner Paul Romero are the only two people who have worked on every single Heroes of Might & Magic title! #Games #GameDev #Music @ubisoft.com @darkhorse.com @barnesandnoble.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Our book launch event is leveling up! I've just learned that Rob King will also be joining our event! Rob and his musical partner Paul Romero are the only two people who have worked on every single Heroes of Might & Magic title! #Games #GameDev #Music @ubisoft.com @darkhorse.com @barnesandnoble.com
Only one more week to wait until the launch! Join series creator Jon Van Caneghem, Heroes III lead artist Phelan Sykes and myself at the Mira Mesa Barnes & Noble right here in San Diego! Games #GameDev #Booktok #Bookstagram #BookSky #History #Author #Strategy #RPG #NewWorldComputing
November 18, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Only one more week to wait until the launch! Join series creator Jon Van Caneghem, Heroes III lead artist Phelan Sykes and myself at the Mira Mesa Barnes & Noble right here in San Diego! Games #GameDev #Booktok #Bookstagram #BookSky #History #Author #Strategy #RPG #NewWorldComputing
Ahead of the official drop date next week, I created a deep-dive explainer video for my lavishly illustrated new book from @ubisoft.com and @darkhorse.com #Author #Games #GameDev #BookSky #History #Strategy #RPG #NewWorldComputing #FantasyArt
Breaking Down Heroes of Might & Magic: 30th Anniversary Retrospective
What's Inside My New Book From Ubisoft & Dark Horse
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November 17, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Ahead of the official drop date next week, I created a deep-dive explainer video for my lavishly illustrated new book from @ubisoft.com and @darkhorse.com #Author #Games #GameDev #BookSky #History #Strategy #RPG #NewWorldComputing #FantasyArt
Tonight I stopped into Off the Shelf Games to tape a short introductory video for my new book, and to explain what you can expect to find inside. The video is coming tomorrow, but in the meantime...photos of a happy book dad. #Author #Bookstagram #OffTheShelfGames #Games #GameDev #History
November 17, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Tonight I stopped into Off the Shelf Games to tape a short introductory video for my new book, and to explain what you can expect to find inside. The video is coming tomorrow, but in the meantime...photos of a happy book dad. #Author #Bookstagram #OffTheShelfGames #Games #GameDev #History
Jon Van Caneghem received his copy of Heroes of Might & Magic: 30th Anniversary Retrospective, and e-mailed me to say that he loves it. Out of everyone whose approval I wanted most, his matters the most to me. #Games #HoMM30 #Books #RPG #GameDevelopment www.darkhorse.com/Books/3015-3...
Heroes of Might and Magic: 30th Anniversary Retrospective HC :: Profile :: Dark Horse Comics
Join in on an informative, exciting, and whimsical oversized full-color volume chronicling thirty years of the beloved fantasy strategy fran ...
www.darkhorse.com
November 15, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Jon Van Caneghem received his copy of Heroes of Might & Magic: 30th Anniversary Retrospective, and e-mailed me to say that he loves it. Out of everyone whose approval I wanted most, his matters the most to me. #Games #HoMM30 #Books #RPG #GameDevelopment www.darkhorse.com/Books/3015-3...
Exciting news! Might & Magic / Heroes of Might & Magic's creator, Jon Van Caneghem, will be joining us for my book launch on 11/25! #BookSky #Author #SanDiego #Games #RPG #Strategy #Signing @ubisoft.com @darkhorse.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Exciting news! Might & Magic / Heroes of Might & Magic's creator, Jon Van Caneghem, will be joining us for my book launch on 11/25! #BookSky #Author #SanDiego #Games #RPG #Strategy #Signing @ubisoft.com @darkhorse.com
One of the first artifacts found in Planet's Edge: Fractured Frontier is an important piece of field gear known as an HSA. Support if you're able at nealhallford.com #Game #RPG #IndieDev #3DModeling #Blender #UnrealEngine
November 12, 2025 at 8:11 PM
One of the first artifacts found in Planet's Edge: Fractured Frontier is an important piece of field gear known as an HSA. Support if you're able at nealhallford.com #Game #RPG #IndieDev #3DModeling #Blender #UnrealEngine
TWO WEEKS until the launch of my illustrated history, Heroes of Might & Magic: 30th Anniversary Retrospective. Brand new interviews with the devs for every Heroes game from creator Jon Van Caneghem to the Unfrozen team for Olden Era. #NewWorldComputing #Ubisoft #DarkHorse #BookSky #Games #HoMM30
November 11, 2025 at 5:21 PM
TWO WEEKS until the launch of my illustrated history, Heroes of Might & Magic: 30th Anniversary Retrospective. Brand new interviews with the devs for every Heroes game from creator Jon Van Caneghem to the Unfrozen team for Olden Era. #NewWorldComputing #Ubisoft #DarkHorse #BookSky #Games #HoMM30
It's just ONE month until my second signing in Oklahoma! This one at Rivendell Books and Baubles is probably the one most convenient for all my Tulsa and eastern oklahoma friends, fans, and family! Join me Tues., 12/9 at 5:30 PM! #Games #Signing #Homm30 #Fantasy #History #RPG #GameDev #BookSky
November 9, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Nothing to see here. Just a sneak peek at my reboot of Planet's Edge, the first game I had a major role in developing way back at the start of my dev career @ New World Computing. #RPG #IndieDev #TeamOfMe #SciFi #Blender #UnrealEngine #SomethingAboutThatChest #CrossingTheStreams
November 7, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Nothing to see here. Just a sneak peek at my reboot of Planet's Edge, the first game I had a major role in developing way back at the start of my dev career @ New World Computing. #RPG #IndieDev #TeamOfMe #SciFi #Blender #UnrealEngine #SomethingAboutThatChest #CrossingTheStreams
Just one month until my 1st Oklahoma signing for Heroes of Might & Magic: 30th Anniversary Retrospective! I'm thrilled to start the Oklahoma leg of my book tour with @greenfeatherbooks.bsky.social in my 2nd hometown of Norman! #OUAlum89 #Author #ComputerGames #History #HoMM30 #BookSky
November 6, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Just one month until my 1st Oklahoma signing for Heroes of Might & Magic: 30th Anniversary Retrospective! I'm thrilled to start the Oklahoma leg of my book tour with @greenfeatherbooks.bsky.social in my 2nd hometown of Norman! #OUAlum89 #Author #ComputerGames #History #HoMM30 #BookSky
It's weird being a game dev team of ONE after being on teams of dozens and hundreds. If I get stuck, I don't have a committee of geniuses who can explain things. I just spent a week figuring out something in Unreal Engine that was 10,000,000x less complicated in earlier engines.
November 5, 2025 at 11:13 PM
It's weird being a game dev team of ONE after being on teams of dozens and hundreds. If I get stuck, I don't have a committee of geniuses who can explain things. I just spent a week figuring out something in Unreal Engine that was 10,000,000x less complicated in earlier engines.
Three weeks until the official book launch! Pre-order through the Dark Horse page at www.darkhorse.com/.../Heroes-o... OR join me for a live chat at the Mira Mesa Barnes and Noble in San Diego on November 25th! #author #booklaunch #Ubisoft #DarkHorse #BarnesAndNoble #History #Games #HoMM30
November 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Three weeks until the official book launch! Pre-order through the Dark Horse page at www.darkhorse.com/.../Heroes-o... OR join me for a live chat at the Mira Mesa Barnes and Noble in San Diego on November 25th! #author #booklaunch #Ubisoft #DarkHorse #BarnesAndNoble #History #Games #HoMM30