East India Company launch trailer

30 July 2009

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Posted by:Josh

East India Company has been released by Finnish developer Nitro Games and publisher Paradox Interactive for the PC. The game is a (real-time) strategy title with elements of trading, naval warfare, and management. The game is out now for your purchasing pleasure.

In East India Company, players assume the role of Governor Director of one of the East India Companies or other rival companies. There are eight nationalities to choose from: British, Dutch, French, Danish, Portuguese, Swedish, Italian or Spanish – with the goal of bringing new colonies and wealth such as: tea, spices, gold, diamonds and other precious cargo back to Europe, but they must dominate the other rival empires along the way. Players will also conquer the open sea and explore 40 different cities, towns and villages with 11 different ship types including the schooner, the sloop, the brigantine, the East Indiaman, the frigate, and the ship of the line.

Here’s the launch trailer for the game:

Key features of East India Company include:

* Hire and manage your own crew
* Buy guns and ammo
* Repair and upgrade your ships at port
* Buy and sell goods
* Establish profitable trading routes
* Open diplomatic relations or declare war
* Negotiate tense political situations
* Lead the most powerful company in history
* Take over colonies and expand your empire
* Build a powerful fleet to rule the seas
* Conquer strategic ports
* Accomplish tasks ordered by your company or the Crown
* Supports up to 8 simultaneous players
* Player statistics tracked on the EIC game server
* Raise your ranking by thwarting your opponents
* Head-to-head missions are a true test of strategic skill

Here is a development team documentary followed by a multiplayer trailer.