GameSpot Previews Magic & Mayhem: The Art of Magic which is an update to their Art of Magic preview, based on their opportunity to check out a "much more complete" beta version of the game. According to their impressions, the game "is still a bit rough around the edges, but it appears to be very solid in its current form, and it is clearly shaping up into an impressive genre-bending title." The article attempts to convey what gameplay consists of, offering comparisons to Evil Islands and Myth II, as well as to Magic & Mayhem, pointing out that AoM's 3D facelift offers better graphics, as well as improved gameplay, as it is easier to quickly scroll around the map. They also discuss the spell system, saying the "effects are the new engine's strongest point," and go a bit into multiplayer play. Included with the preview are a dozen new screenshots.