On with the game release information:
In East India Company, players will enjoy building the World's
most powerful trading empire and engaging in vigorous battles
in both single player and multiplayer modes, all within a
breathtaking cinematic game environment
Players will fight, manage and rule nations from Europe to the
Far East with eight nationalities to choose from: British
Dutch, French, Danish, Portuguese, Swedish, Spanish and Holy
Roman Empire
Starting modestly, you will build your fleet, establish
connections to far away countries, and keep the rivaling
nations at bay. Choose from a wide array of ship classes
including a variety of transport and military vessels. Create
diverse fleets and assign each of them specific trading
routes. Control and upgrade well situated ports as you form
your strategy for domination
Conflicts and wars are inevitable. When hostile fleets engage
each other, the spectacular naval battles are fought from a
real-time tactical level. Devastating broadsides are fired
with a deafening roar and cannon balls tear through enemy
ships and their crew. For greater tactical depth, command
your ship and give independent orders to each of your fleets
Fight against the other European powers to create a trading
empire that will rule above all others in this groundbreaking
strategy war game!
Spectacular cinematic and epic naval battles
Two Command Modes: Give orders to all your ships in RTS mode or
take the helm of a single ship in Direct Command-mode
Unique combination of war and trading
State of the art diplomacy AI
Eight playable nations: England, France, Holland, Portugal
Denmark, Sweden, Spain and the Holy Roman Empire
Over 10 realistic ship types; from small sloops and cutters to
the East Indiaman and warships
Realistic yet fast-paced naval combat
Hire fleet commanders who will gain new skills and increase
the abilities of your fleets
Take over ports and protect your shipping routes to create the
largest trading empire
East India Company: Pirate Bay
Want to concentrate on naval combat, looting trade ships and
raiding ports? Pirate Bay is add-on campaign to East India
Company that let's you play as a pirate
You start with one ship and you have 20 years to make your
fortune by attacking trading ships that are constantly going
to East Indies and back. You can also raid ports in order to
loot the valuable trade items from their trading posts
But beware: Your captain represents you and if he is killed
that will spell swift end to your career. When the campaign
ends, the amount of money you have accumulated during your
career will be the measure of your success. Pirate Bay
campaign results can be uploaded to your East India Company
gamer profile to let everybody know who s the best pirate of
them all!
Add-on campaign to East India Company
Attack trade ships to loot their cargo or commandeer whole
ships
Add more and larger ships to your fleet
Hoard as much money as you can in 30 years time
