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Voyage Century Online: Phase 3 Skill Manual |
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Written by Keith
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Friday, 08 February 2008 |
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 The Voyage Century Online (http://vc.igg.com )is endeavoring to continue to solve the problems that have been affecting it and to enable players to obtain certain Item Mall items in game. The Phase 3 Skill Manual and some other crafting items are also available in game now.
To obtain the Phase 3 Skill Manual: you can either beat the boss on Hurricane Island, or dig for treasure to make an exchange for it. (The boss will drop the Phase 3 Skill Manual from 22nd Jan onwards)
To obtain the crafting items: Blood Stone, Fire Stone, Amethyst Stone, Holy Spirit Stone, Flame Stone, Windstorm Stone and Huge Power Stone can all be obtained from the monsters in the Hurricane Instance, or you can buy them from the Municipal Ministers in Oslo, Cape Town, etc…but your guild should occupy the city first.
Pure Steel, Refined Steel, Steel Plate, Pure Steel plate, Handle, Comfortable Handle, Steel Thread, and Refined Steel Thread can be bought from the Municipal Ministers in each city, but your guild should occupy the city first. (Open to players now)
Players can obtain more Item Mall items in game in the future.
From the Siege version to the Hurricane Island version, some improvements have been made to the game. Some Item Mall Items can now be obtained in game such as the Phase 3 Skill Manual.
Learn more from here:
http://vc.igg.com
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Tradewinds 2 gets first release for Windows Mobile® Standard smartphones |
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Written by Keith
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Thursday, 07 February 2008 |
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KEELE, Staffordshire, UK & BOTHELL, Wash, USA - February 6th, 2008 - Astraware® and Sandlot Games® are pleased to announce a new version of Tradewinds 2 for Windows Mobile® Standard devices alongside an update to the existing Palm OS® and Windows Mobile® Professional versions.
The first release of Tradewinds 2 for Windows Mobile® Standard devices supports both QVGA and QVGA landscape smartphones, and the 5-way control system has been optimised for non-touchscreen devices to make it easier to navigate map, port, and combat screens in the game. The Palm OS® and Windows Mobile® Professional versions of Tradewinds 2 have also been updated to include these enhancements which further improve the playability for users who prefer to use key controls instead of the stylus and touchscreen.
Tradewinds 2 is a fun Caribbean trading adventure featuring 20 ports to explore and trade in, pirates to battle and defeat and fun missions to complete for honor and reward. Players can select from a choice of 4 characters to play as, with an additional unlockable character and a Custom Character Creator to offer many hours of additional play. Tradewinds 2 includes two modes: Story Mode where players undertake tasks to complete a set of missions; and Free Trade Mode where the aim is to trade goods and build your fortune.
Tradewinds 2 is available for download for Palm OS® and Windows Mobile® smartphones and PDAs from http://www.astraware.com/tradewinds2. To enjoy fully-featured, unlimited play players can purchase the game for $19.95.
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Written by Keith
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Wednesday, 06 February 2008 |
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 Not alot going on in the pirate game world at the moment. There are alot of reviews and Q&A's for POTBS (such as HERE) But thats about it. I am certain we will soon be hearing something from the guys at Buccaneers about their publishing deal. Along with that news I will be putting up the Q&A we did with them also.
But to keep you going today we have a bumper Real Pirates! episode with a whopping 11 reported cases. Once again Africa takes the prize for the most dangerous waters even a kidnapping is involved!
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New Content for Pirates of the Caribbean Online |
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Written by Keith
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Saturday, 02 February 2008 |
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 In February, Pirates of the Caribbean Online players will be able to give their customized Pirate avatars a whole new look! Adding to the already extensive character creation system, Disney Online will introduce new customization options including new hairstyles, tattoos and jewelry and clothing, including three brand-new coats inspired by members of the Brethren Court.
Tattoo parlors, jewelry stores, and tailor shops will be added and, also as part of the Avatar Customization update, Disney Online will add the first round of “emotes” to the game. Emotes give players a whole new way of communicating by allowing players’ avatars to do a variety of actions including dancing, laughing, clapping, and celebrating.
Disney Online has also made changes to the Lookout System – an in-game system that matches players up with others looking to engage in the same activity. Players can now instantly see their percentage of finding a match (high, medium, or low) to help determine how long it will take before a match is found. Players can also now get more closely matched with other players that are at the same notoriety level as themselves.
In addition, Disney Online has also made enhancements to the Quest tracking system. Now when players are in the “return to townsperson” stage of completing a Quest, they simply must follow the ray of light and the yellow arrow at their feet to return to their townsperson.
Disney Online has additional content planned for 2008 including expanding ship customization, extending quest story lines, and adding more enemies and challenges.
Pirates of the Caribbean Online, developed and published by Disney Online, is rated E10+ and features lower PC and Mac system requirements than most other games in this genre, allowing for easier access to a broader audience of players.
Players can download the game directly and access additional information at the game’s Web site, www.PiratesOnline.com. A portion of the game is available for free and players can get unlimited access for a monthly subscription fee.
You know after looking at these screenshots I really think Micky is really going for a social netowrk MMORPG rather than pirate one.
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PT Boats: Knights of the Sea Updates |
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Written by Keith
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Friday, 01 February 2008 |
 A bit more PT news for everyone from Akella, who are actually very regular with their news posts. They just need to make more pirate games ;)
Interface modification, introduction of a new vessel to the playable party's navy, and other features take effect as the game gets a good polishing
Akella is pleased to announce the final stage of PT Boats: Knights of the Sea development at which some finishing touches will be applied to make the game look even more beautiful and appealing to both hardcore and casual gamers. Committed to keeping historical accuracy, game devs have introduced one more unit to the British navy - a legendary Fairmile D motor torpedo boat. It's one of the largest and heavily armed boats in the world. It is fitted out with 4 torpedoes, 2 single 40-mm cannons, 2 twin 12,7-mm machine guns, 1 single 20-mm cannon, and depth charges.
The interfaces of the first-person view and tactical mode have been re-designed to better convey the battle experience on the open sea in the WWII. As you switch between modes, you reveal more new features. In the first-person view, you can see a fire control center available on board the boats and submarines. Targeting and selection of weapons are made through appropriate scopes (artillery, torpedo, and periscope).
The interface of the tactical mode has become easier and more good-looking; we've added keys/indicators that allow the gamer to repair separate vessel sections while staying at sea.
Please view illustrations of these new features in place in the game gallery. For more information about the game, please, visit the official website.
 
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New Trailer Released for SHIP SIMULATOR 2008 Life Jackets Recommended |
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Written by Keith
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Thursday, 31 January 2008 |
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Just did'nt seem like enough news today so I started to get desperate. There is a pirate link though as Lighthouse is also the publisher for Nitro's East India Company.
Toronto, Canada – January 31, 2008 – Leading computer software publisher Lighthouse Interactive and developer VSTEP today released a new trailer for Ship Simulator 2008, their true-to-life naval simulator on CD-ROM, compatible with Windows® Vista™. Ship Simulator 2008 includes multiplayer and new vessels from personal watercrafts and powerboats, to hovercrafts and super tankers. Navigate your way through San Francisco Bay, the New York harbor, port of Marseille and many other world renowned harbors, all recreated in minute detail. Ship Simulator 2008 began shipping to major retailers across Canada and the US last week.
The new trailer takes players on a thrilling simulation ride showcasing the wide variety of vessels. Fans can get a glimpse of Ship Simulator’s universe as they take the helm of great oceans liners of the past, as well as high-powered vessels of today. Experience what it’s like to sail your yacht through the Thai Phi Phi Islands or test your maneuvering skills with the Titanic in the bustling Rotterdam port! Besides these exciting vessels and environments, the trailer also shows the easy-to-control and user-friendly interface, giving great insight into the menus, maps and navigational instruments. Do you have what it takes to become a true sea captain?
To download the trailer, please visit www.lighthouse-interactive.com.
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