With Disney’s tales of Captain Jack Sparrow raking in the bucks and capturing imaginations everywhere, 2006 is clearly the year of the pirate. The latest company to bank on the swashbuckling phenomenon is Sony Online Entertainment (SOE), which has released an online version of WizKids’ popular Pirates constructible strategy game (CSG). Developed by SOE-Denver, Pirates CSG Online is available for purchase via digital download at www.piratesgameonline.com.
In WizKid’s critically acclaimed constructible tabletop strategy game, players use die-cut cards to construct 3D galleons, sloops and frigates in order to plunder the high seas in search of treasure. Likewise, Sony’s digital version allows players to build and customize fleets, explore islands for treasure and attack fellow online buccaneers for their booty. Players can also communicate in real time with opponents and allies to trade treasure and ships to round out their collections.
“Bringing the immensely popular Pirates CSG to 3D online play is the next step in collectible gaming,” says Scott Martins, director of development for
SOE-Denver. “We’ve taken the fun of high seas treasure hunting and ship-to-ship combat and made it accessible to a worldwide audience in a shared experience.”
A variety of Digital Starter Packs are available for $9.99, each containing five ships, including two limited edition bonus ships from the Pirates of Davy Jones Curse CSG. Registration Packages range in price from $6.99 to $39.99, and include ships, crew, access to tournaments and other special events, unlimited play of the digital Pirates: Quest for Davy Jones’ Gold board game, and the ability to trade ships and crew from your fleet with other players. Game packs for expanding player fleets are also available for download for $3.99 each.
A free trial version of the Pirates CSG Online game is available at www.piratesgameonline.com and includes the game tutorial and access to practice games in a Casual Game lobby.
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