Dungeons 2 is Unleashed today

The Ultimate Evil has arrived and a new Dawn of Terror is upon us. Especially if you are a unicorn, he hates unicorns. Snots throughout the underworld, prepare to quiver in your boots as Dungeons 2 launches for Windows PC, Mac and SteamOS today.

Featuring a unique mixture of classic dungeon simulation and real-time strategy gameplay, Dungeons 2 challenges players to assume the role of The Dungeon Lord, craft a network of terrifying dungeons and use its resources to fuel a campaign against the forces of goodliness. Order your servant snots to do your bidding and fill your coffers with gold, amass an army of lurching minions and then head to the surface world of the humans to conquer The Overworld.

To celebrate the Ultimate Evil’s momentous return, there is a brand new gameplay trailer available to watch below, featuring some of the terrifying creatures who roam your dungeon as well as the loyal (but stupid) Snots eagerly mining gold while avoiding a slap from the ‘Hand of Terror’.

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Dungeons 2 Release Date Confirmed for 24th April

The Dawn of Terror approaches. On the 24th of April, The Dungeon Lord shall arise from the dark depths of The Underworld, as Dungeons 2 is released for PC, Mac & SteamOS. Featuring a unique mixture of classic dungeon simulation and real-time strategy gameplay, Dungeons 2 challenges players to assume the role of The Dungeon Lord, craft a network of terrifying dungeons and use its resources to fuel a campaign against the forces of goodliness. Order your servant snots to do your bidding and fill your coffers with gold, amass an army of lurching minions and then head to the surface world of the humans to conquer The Overworld. A brand new gameplay trailer is available to watch below, featuring in-game narrator and acclaimed voice actor Kevan Brighting. It shows off the basic ways to look after your dungeon, as well as how to manage your demonic horde once you reach the surface.

Dungeons 2 will be available worldwide via Steam for Windows PC, Mac and SteamOS on the 24th of April - with a boxed retail version for PC released in Europe on the same day. The North American PC retail version will be available on the 28th of April.

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Help An Eco-Friendly El Presidente in the ‘Gone Green’ DLC for Tropico 5

It’s an endless struggle trying to please the people of Tropico – and this time El Presidente needs to go green in order to get out of trouble. Of course, this is all to protect the funds of his Swiss bank account; which are obtained through the simple method of exporting ludicrously large amounts of crude oil to competing superpowers. In ‘Gone Green’, the new DLC for Tropico 5, help El Prez promote a better image of the island by building 100% eco-friendly windfarms as a cheap and renewable source of energy and turn Tropico into a positive showcase of modern sustainability. ‘Gone Green’ is out today to download for PC, Mac & SteamOS via Steam and adds a brand new green-themed scenario as well as a new building, avatar accessory, sandbox map and music track. So don your hippie haircut and help El Presidente do his bit to appease the eco-crowd by utilizing the new windfarm building. Create a clean energy powered haven on the new sandbox island of Isabella and protect that all important retirement fund with the ‘Gone Green’ DLC.

The ‘Gone Green’ DLC for Tropico 5 is out today for PC, Mac & SteamOS via Steam for  £2.49/€2.99/$3.99. For non-Steam users, the PC version of the DLC is available via http://launcher.kalypsomedia.com/.

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Take A Journey Through Time & Space And Save Earth in ‘Surf’s Up!’ For Tropico 5

El Presidente has visited the void of time and space and confirmed his long-held suspicion: he is in fact the most important person in the entire universe. However, the enlightenment it granted gave him an ominous message: the planet earth is under threat from alien incursion – and they want to build an intergalactic motorway straight across Tropico! Enlist the help of the wise dolphins of the Pacific Ocean and save your banana republic in the ‘Surf’s Up!’ DLC for Tropico 5. Out today to download for PC, Mac & SteamOS via Steam, the brand new content adds a zany intergalactic adventure to the game - along with a new building, avatar accessory, sandbox map and music track. Rally the favour of the dolphins by building the Dolphinarium, look like a real professional with the marine biologist outfit and conquer the new ‘Qualichi’ island in sandbox mode. Help protect the island from annoying space tolls and you might just find the answer to the question of life, the universe and everything.

The ‘Surf’s Up!’ DLC for Tropico 5 is out today for PC, Mac & SteamOS via Steam for £2.49/€2.99/$3.99. For non-Steam users, the PC version of the DLC is available via http://launcher.kalypsomedia.com/

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First ‘Game World’ Trailer For Grand: Ages Medieval Revealed

Witness for yourself the unrivaled scale and majesty of Grand Ages: Medieval, as Kalypso Media reveals a brand new Game World trailer. The debut footage shows off the gigantic in-game environment in which players can build, develop and conquer as they see fit. From luscious green woodlands and craggy mountain peaks to river filled rolling hills, the entirety of Europe is available to explore and utilize. How you begin to develop an empire is completely up to you - whether it is the considered approach of diplomacy or the strength of military arms that forges your path to greatness. Craft useful trade routes (but watch out for plundering bandits), develop key relationships with surrounding settlements or intimidate the opposition with the might of your army.

It is the year 1050 AD. At the beginning of the High Middle Ages development in Europe has seen an unprecedented level of progress and a rapidly growing population spreads across the length and breadth of the continent. New frontiers are explored, settlements founded and vast trading routes established. As the head of one of these small settlements, it falls upon you to lead your people towards greatness. Explore a vast world, gather resources, encounter other societies and use your trading expertise to expand and make your fortune. Found new cities, progress your nation with inventive technology and protect your trade routes against barbarian attacks until you are powerful enough to begin your conquest over Europe and forge a bold new empire.

Grand Ages: Medieval is a real-time strategy game from Gaming Minds. Lead your people and advance through the decades by utilizing construction, research, expansion and conquest in an area extending from Scandinavia and North Africa; to Portugal, the Caucasus and the Middle East. Rise from the humble role of a simple mayor governing a small settlement and rule over all of Europe. Experience an exciting campaign with elaborately designed cut-scenes, play by your own rules in free play or test your skills in multiplayer against up to 8 players!

Grand Ages: Medieval is scheduled for release in 2015 for PC. The ‘Game World’ trailer can be watched below.

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First Expansion For Tropico 5 Announced

Explore the full potential of the ocean industry in ‘Waterborne’, the first major expansion for infamous city-builder/political sim Tropico 5. The future of Tropico lies on its shores – and now renowned leader El Presidente wants to spread his reign out into the sea and take advantage of lucrative new industrial opportunities by constructing waterborne structures across the coast. The expansion features water based game mechanics for the first time in the history of the series and comes with a slew of new features and enhancements: such as water traffic, larger coastal areas and new events to keep even the most seasoned island ruler on their toes.

Build brand new off-shore alternatives for defence, food, energy, entertainment and even housing. Organise and co-ordinate transport to production buildings like the Oyster and Kelp farms, construct tidal power plants as an eco-friendly alternative to nuclear power and build luxurious floating apartments. Launch military submarines to bolster your naval forces - or create an exotic bathysphere attraction to compliment your bustling tourist paradise. The ‘Waterborne’ expansion for Tropico 5 includes an all-new campaign spanning 6 epic scenarios, new dialogue and story. Plus, all new content and off-shore gameplay works with existing sandbox maps and multiplayer modes.

‘Waterborne’ for Tropico 5 is out to download for PC via Steam and the Kalypso Launcher on the 17th of December for £14.99/€19.99/$19.99. A teaser trailer for the expansion is available below.

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New downloadable content is out today for Hegemony Rome

From rolling hills to secluded woods, a wise leader knows that how you use the environment of the battlefield can change the course of victory. Master the art of war and enhance your combat stratagem in the ‘Advanced Tactics’ DLC for Hegemony Rome: The Rise of Caeser, which is out today and adds 6 all new-units to your mercenary army: including the Kush Archer, Parthian Cataphracts and Horse Archers, Berber Javelineer, Naked Skirmishers and Gallic Ambushers.

The additional content makes use of the recently introduced ambush game feature that allows units to shroud themselves within the field of war, await the approaching enemy forces and seize the opportunity for an attack advantage. Utilise the agile Parthian Horse Archers to scout out the area, rally a powerful charge with the cataphracts and employ the Gallic Ambushers’ knowledge of the terrain to launch deadly surprise assaults.

The ‘Advanced Tactics’ DLC for Hegemony Rome: The Rise of Caesar is available to purchase today for £3.49/€3.99/$4.99 and can be downloaded via Steam.

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Cinemaware Anthology:1986-1991 Out Today

Today sees the global digital launch of Cinemaware Anthology: 1986-1991; a facinating collection of 13 of the most highly regarded and successful classic games from legendary game developer Cinemaware. Relive that awesome ‘golden-era of videogames’ feeling: rescue a princess in medieval England, become the boss of Chicago's Mafia, wipe out terrorizing killer-ants or fight against enemy invaders with your jetpack and raygun in the 1940s! Choose to play the original Amiga version or the PC-MSDOS version (where available). All games will run on Windows 7 and Windows 8.

Cinemaware Anthology: 1986-1991 also contains special bonus content. Every game will come with its original manual (in digital format) and its complete soundtrack in mp3 format.

Cinemaware Anthology: 1986-1991 includes the following titles:

• Defender of the Crown
• SDI
• The King of Chicago
• Sindbad and the Throne of the Falcon
• Lords of the Rising Sun
• Rocket Ranger
• It Came From the Desert
• It Came From the Desert II: Antheads
• Wings!
• TV Sports: Football
• TV Sports: Basketball
• TV Sports: Baseball
• TV Sports: Boxing

Cinemaware Anthology: 1986-1991 is available now for PC via digital distrubtion for £7.99/€9.99/$9.99 with a boxed retail version scheduled for a 2015 launch.

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Tropico 5 Out Today On Xbox 360

The trumpets have sounded, the red carpet rolled across the beach and now the citizens of Tropico warmly welcome the return of El Presidente on console. Tropico 5 is out today for the Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft and the island of Tropico needs your political direction to get things in order. Whether you choose to become a vain dictator or an angel of social justice, it’s completely up to you how to govern the people. Build the city in your image, secure political favours and develop commercial industry - just make sure you do whatever you can to stay in power!

There is a new release trailer available for Tropico 5 on Xbox 360 – check it out below for a look at everything you need to know about the acclaimed city-builder and dictator sim! Don’t forget, the Limited Special Edition of Tropico 5 on Xbox 360 features all manner of bonus content: including ‘The Big Cheese’ and ‘Bayo del Olfarto’ add-on content available for download from the Xbox Games Store and a printed Tropico passport and postcard.

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Crowntakers Out Now Globally Via Digital

Level up, Gear up, Team up, Beat up, Repeat. Kasedo Games and developer Bulwark Studios invite you to enter the vast fantasy world of rogue-like Strategy RPG Crowntakers, now available to purchase digitally on PC, Mac & SteamOS via Steam. Do you have what it takes to take on the challenges thrown at you by a procedurally generated medieval game world where danger lurks around every corner? Combining turn-based strategy with RPG elements, Crowntakers challenges you to constantly change your tactics as you take on dangerous foes along with an ever changing landscape.

To celebrate the launch, Kasedo Games has released a brand new gameplay video detailing the challenges of the procedurally generated environments; as well as demonstrating the important team building element of the gameplay which will prove instrumental in the success of your quest.

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Wings! Remastered Edition Out Today On PC

Return to the pilot seat of an Allied fighter and bring the past glories of the Amiga into the present day, as Cinemaware’s Wings! Remastered Edition is out today for PC via digital download. Reimagined in rich HD with the original soundtrack re-recorded in full instrumentation, Wings! Remastered Edition throws you back into the arcade-action of the Amiga classic ‘Wings!’. So get your act together, take to the skies and give the enemy hell before Colonel Farrah has you court-martialled for negligence. There’s also a brand new launch trailer out now for the game – check it out below and experience for yourself the thrill of air combat and admire the daring of these brave pilots.

Wings! Remastered Edition is out today for PC via Steam. The Mac version will be available on the Mac App Store soon and a boxed retail edition will also be released on the 14th of November.

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New Tropico 5 DLC ‘Generalissimo’ Out Today

Is the Cold War over yet? Far from it! As history is repeating itself with the Tropican Missile Crisis! In ‘Generalissimo’, the latest DLC for Tropico 5, El Presidente is preparing for all-out invasion and large-scale warfare. Guide him to victory against a foreign military invasion by building a fearsome Defense HQ to instill fear in your enemies and rallying the nation in the name of the island. ‘Generalissimo’ includes a new scenario, a Defence H.Q allowing you to train Elite Commandos, the Madre de Dios sandbox map, the intimidating General’s hat avatar accessory and a brand new music track – with all new voice recordings bringing the tumultuous days of the 1960's back to life!

The ‘Generalissimo’ DLC for Tropico 5 is out today via Steam for £2.49/€2.99/$3.99. For non-Steam users, the PC version of the DLC is available via http://launcher.kalypsomedia.com/

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New Tropico 5 DLC ‘Mad World’ Available Now

The ‘Mad World’ DLC for Tropico 5 is out today on PC and El Prez needs your help in the brand new ‘Madness’ scenario! Set in the ‘World War’ Era, things have gone a bit too far for the mighty El Prez this time and the loving support of Penultimo just isn’t enough. Return him to his usual sharp self and share the benefit of advanced health care using the new Asylum building – though be warned: as with all things Tropico, there are two sides to every story. Will you provide health and happiness to the people, or push your enemies to the brink of madness? ‘Mad World’ includes the new ’Madness’ scenario, the all new Asylum building, St. Dimpa sandbox map, the very serious Funnel Hat avatar accessory, and a spicy salsa music track to help lift the mood of the troubled Tropicans!

The ‘Mad World’ DLC for Tropico 5 is available now from Steam for £2.49/€2.99/$3.99.

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Hegemony Rome: The Rise Of Caesar DLC ‘Bannermen’ Free to Download

Strike fear into the hearts of your enemies and raise troop morale on the battlefield with the free ‘Bannermen’ micro-DLC for Hegemony Rome: The Rise of Caesar. This new cosmetic content adds four fully-animated units to the game: including the Roman Aquilifer and the Gallic Hornblower. These will be automatically integrated into your units upon download - making your veteran units look even more distinctive and fearsome on the battlefield. The DLC is a small thank you for the fantastic support from the community, but larger additional content is planned and will be coming soon. Additionally, further updates to the game will still be added regularly.
Hegemony Rome: The Rise of Caesar is available now via retail and as a digital download through Steam – and the ‘Bannermen’ DLC is also available to download right now.

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Tropico 5 Mac/Linux Release Date Announced

Loyal citizens and lovers of Tropico! The Tropican Department of Information has an important message from your beloved ruler El Presidente - Tropico 5 will be released for Mac & Linux on the 19th of September via Steam and the Mac App Store. In just a few weeks, Mac/Linux players can also visit the island paradise of Tropico, where the people don’t even have to think for themselves and the burden of voting is kindly relieved by the government. Get yourself a job in Tropico’s booming llama industry, admire quaint historical landmarks such as the Cold War era military base and relax on the beach with Tropico’s own take on the Manhattan – which contains absolutely no alcohol. The Mac/Linux version of Tropico 5 includes cross-platform multiplayer via SteamPlay, Full Controller and Big Picture Mode support. Plus, if you’ve already bought Tropico 5 for PC, then you can download the Mac/Linux edition for absolutely free via Steam cross-buy!

Take on the role of El Presidente in Tropico 5 for Mac & Linux this September and found your own city, build a powerful dynasty and rule across the eras. Or prove your dictator skills/team work (delete where applicable) in competitive and co-operative multiplayer. Tropico 5 for Mac & Linux will be available to purchase on the 19th of September via Steam and the Mac App Store.

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Kalypso Announces Grand Ages: Medieval at Gamescom 2014

Kalypso Media has announced that Grand Ages: Medieval is currently in development by Gaming Mind Studios and will be released in 2015 for PC. Being shown behind closed doors at gamescom 2014, Grand Ages: Medieval takes place in the High Middle Ages while Europe is in a period of huge change and rapid population growth. New frontiers are being explored and as the head of a small settlement it is up to you to lead your people from its beginnings as a small society and advance it through the years as you build it into an empire. Plot your conquests on a game map consisting of 30 million square kilometres; or decide where to found new cities and strategically defend key territories. Lead your people to greatness by raising an army, building a network of trade routes and getting the advantage over rival states by developing superior technology through research.

It is the year 1050 AD. At the beginning of the High Middle Ages development in Europe has seen an unprecedented level of progress and a rapidly growing population spreads across the length and breadth of the continent. New frontiers are explored, settlements founded and vast trading routes established. As the head of one of these small settlements, it falls upon you to lead your people towards greatness. Explore a vast world, gather resources, encounter other societies and use your trading expertise to expand and make your fortune. Found new cities, progress your nation with inventive technology and protect your trade routes against barbarian attacks until you are powerful enough to begin your conquest over Europe and forge a bold new empire.

Grand Ages: Medieval is a real-time strategy game from Gaming Minds. Lead your people and advance through the decades by utilising construction, research, expansion and conquest in an area extending from Scandinavia and North Africa; to Portugal, the Caucasus and the Middle East. Rise from the humble role of a simple mayor governing a small settlement and rule over all of Europe. Experience an exciting campaign with elaborately designed cut-scenes, play by your own rules in free play or test your skills in multiplayer against up to 8 players.

Kalypso Media has also released the debut trailer for Grand Ages: Medieval. Watch it below for your first look at how even the mightiest empires begin with small, but ambitious foundations.

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Wings! Remastered Edition Announced for 2014 Release

Experience the rush and glory of a WW1 Allied fighter pilot, as Cinemaware’s Amiga classic returns as Wings! Remastered Edition. Published by Kalypso Media, Wings! Remastered Edition takes the original gameplay of the flight combat hit Wings! and recreates it faithfully in stunning HD and with a completely re-recorded orchestral soundtrack. Featuring exciting and accessible arcade-action, Wings! Remastered Edition challenges players to enter intense dogfights, take on daring strafing & bombing missions and survive to the end of the First Great War.

Colonel Farrah, spokesperson for Cinemaware, commented, “Listen up hotshots! It is with great pride that Cinemaware and the 56th Squadron announce this publishing partnership with Kalypso Media. This will help us in our crucial war efforts to bring the experience of Wings! to a much wider audience out there and enlist new pilots for our future campaigns – and that can only be a good thing! Dismissed!”

Cinemaware's classic Wings! gets re-mastered in high definition with all its original missions, dogfights, story and gameplay!

Relive the action, glory and seat of the pants daring of a WWI Allied fighter pilot! You'll strafe Hun armies, bomb enemy aerodromes and match wits against deadly Aces in heart-stopping dogfights, the loser going down in flames...without a parachute! More than just a simulator, Wings! Remastered Edition features genuine arcade action and an emotion-packed role-playing experience. Wings! Remastered Edition is the easy to play air combat simulation you've been waiting for... no complicated keyboard commands. Just fly and shoot!

Wings!, the classic flight-combat action game from the Amiga generation is back! With Wings! Remastered Edition, Cinemaware brings you back to an experience full of blasting action, drama and emotions. Get your Sopwith Camel started and dive deep into this amazing story of a WWI combat pilot's life experience. Fight your foes in one-on-one air combat, bomb enemy installations and strafe enemy supply lines!

Wings! Remastered Edition is the great comeback of the Amiga hit-game from 1990. The game has been completely reproduced in stunning HD graphics, high-quality sound effects and a masterful soundtrack re-scored with real instruments. Jump into the cockpit and enjoy this re-mastered classic game experience!

Wings! Remastered Edition will be available in 2014 on PC, Mac, iOS, Android and later also via the PlayStation Network for PlayStation 3. For more information please visit www.kalypsomedia.com.

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Patrician IV Gold & Port Royale 3 Gold Double Pack Out Now on PC

Fun-loving pirates, brave adventurers and entrepreneurial merchants prepare yourself for the ultimate strategy experience, as Patrician IV Gold & Port Royale 3 Gold Double Pack is out today on PC. Master the economy of the Middle Ages and dominate the trade market in Patrician IV Gold, or set out in search of fame, wealth and adventure in the 18th century Caribbean in Port Royale 3 Gold. This comprehensive double pack combines two of the most celebrated games in the trading strategy genre and also includes all released additional content and expansions for both titles. Where will you start your journey? Check out the brand new launch trailer below for a look at the exotic locales of the Caribbean in Port Royale 3 and the lucrative opportunities found in the Hanseatic League in Patrician IV.

Patrician IV Gold & Port Royale 3 Gold Double Pack is out now across Europe via retail on Windows PC. For more information please visit www.kalypsomedia.com

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First Tropico 5 DLC Pack – ‘The Big Cheese’ Available Now

Do you know El Presidente’s only weakness? His penchant for a good, ripe cheese of course! While his exclusively imported French speciality cheese may bring some short lived satisfaction, El Presidente wants more! So he’s decided to open his very own artisan cheese factory in the first DLC pack for the hugely popular Tropico 5. ‘The Big Cheese’ DLC, available today, challenges players to create and promote an artisan cheese brand by introducing a new production chain with the Creamery: a new building that enables you to make the most of Tropico’s local goats and llamas. Face international competition in an epic quest to create the best cheese in the world and put on the chef’s hat! This add-on includes an all-new sandbox map and task, a standalone scenario including additional voiceovers, building, avatar accessory and music track.

People who pre-purchased Tropico 5 via Steam will receive ‘The Big Cheese’ DLC for free as part of the pre-purchase tier reward bonus.

Tropico 5 Update 1.04 has also gone live today: adding save games to multiplayer so you can pause and carry on those extra-long political campaigns later. Check out the change log below for a full list of bug fixes, tweaks and additions.

‘The Big Cheese’ DLC for Tropico 5 is available to download now from Steam for £2.49/€2.99/$3.99. For non-Steam users, the PC version of the DLC is available via http://launcher.kalypsomedia.com/

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Patrician IV Gold & Port Royale 3 Gold Double Pack Announced

Kalypso Media announced that the Patrician IV Gold & Port Royale 3 Gold Double Pack is scheduled for a European retail and global digital release on 25th July 2014 for PC. Rise up through the Hanseatic League and gain control over the trade routes of the Northern Sea in Patrician IV Gold, or fulfill the ambitions of a rising merchant and survive the turbulent 18th century Caribbean in Port Royale 3 Gold. Plus, this comprehensive double pack also contains every expansion and all released additional content for both titles – creating the ultimate trading experience for strategy fans.

This double pack combines both the award-winning Patrician IV Gold and Port Royale 3 Gold into one fantastic trading-sim bundle: offering strategy fans two of the most acclaimed titles the genre has to offer together. Both games received several awards upon release and the Patrician IV Gold & Port Royale 3 Gold Double Pack represents the ultimate trading experience and guarantees over 100 hours of intricate gameplay. Plus, it also contains all released DLC and expansions for both games.

Patrician IV Gold challenges players to rise up the merchant ranks in order to become the leader of a burgeoning Northern European shipping empire during the late Middle Age. Trade with common goods, build up your own production and establish a merchant fleet as you gain more and more political influence and eventually even found new towns.

Port Royale 3 Gold puts you in the Caribbean of the turbulent 17th Century. The maritime powers of Spain, England, France and the Netherlands fight over the colonies, whilst you as a young sea captain strive to become the most powerful figure in the New World. Choose from three distinctive and extensive campaigns: The Adventurer, The Merchant or The Pirate.

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