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Pirates! set to be published by 2K Games under new agreement with FIRAIXIS Games...
In a joint statement 2K Games and FIRAXIS Games have announced that they have secured a deal that will see Take-Twoâ??s latest label publish Sid Meierâ??s Pirates! in Summer 2005 on Xbox. The deal follows previous news that the two companies had agreed to publish Civilisation on Xbox through 2K, with both titles appearing around July 1st 2005.
"It's very exciting to strengthen our relationship with FIRAXIS Games, a development studio that consistently produces games of the highest quality and with mass consumer appeal," said Christoph Hartmann, Senior Vice President of Publishing for 2K Games. "Sid Meier's Pirates! makes an excellent addition to the 2K Games summer lineup and we also look forward to expanding our catalog of products with the Civilization titles."
"Sid Meier's Pirates! was one of the most acclaimed PC titles of 2004," said Jeff Briggs, Founder, President and CEO of FIRAXIS Games. "Now with 2K Games on board, we're ready to bring the same fun and innovative experience to Xbox gamers across the globe. It's great to work with a publisher like 2K who shares our vision for bringing the very best interactive entertainment to audiences worldwide."
"Pirates! for the Xbox brings the re-imagination of our legacy brand to new audiences in new ways, said Sid Meier, Director of Creative Development at FIRAXIS Games. I think Xbox gamers will be pleased with some of the assets and experiences we've been able to add because of special opportunities the platform offers."
The Xbox version will include some console exclusive features besides its basic implementation of Live(scoreboards and future downloadable content) with the inclusion of several multiplayer mini-games for up to four players to participate in.
The statement also confirms that the Xbox version of Pirates! will be playable at E3 â?“ weâ??ll have more soon...
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| Out Now | 1 |
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| Atari | Action/Adventure |
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| Firaxis |
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Added:Sun 01st Apr 2007 15:21, Post No: 9
my name is Sid Meier and i think this game is the best game in the world because i made this game!!!
Added:Sun 01st Apr 2007 15:18, Post No: 8
the guy 5 spaces up is a complete dumb, numpty, idiot, smelly, wierdo, freaky dumb-ass! what is he thinking, this game is brill!
Added:Sun 01st Apr 2007 15:14, Post No: 7
I am from planet Zorg!!! I will kill you all!!! HA! HA! HA!
Added:Sun 01st Apr 2007 15:12, Post No: 6
Really good game, the choice on what to do is cool too. The idiot that say this game is 'a hunk of junk' needs his flippin' head testing!
Added:Thu 22nd Mar 2007 05:56, Post No: 5
fun game with good replay value, but some annoying bugs that can bring your game to a halt. Arr, ye be warned!
Added:Mon 19th Feb 2007 12:10, Post No: 4
great open play giving lots of choice on what to do next, the non linear approach makes this a true pleasure to play Maybe a bit difficult having so much choice for the muppet above
Added:Tue 06th Feb 2007 00:59, Post No: 3
i bought sid meiers pirates for the psp and the game sucks soo much. First of all the graphics suck and the storyline is terrable. I wish i never got it because its a hunk of junk game.
Added:Tue 30th Jan 2007 01:49, Post No: 2
im not sure if march 16th is the real release date or not but i have it already
Added:Thu 16th Nov 2006 19:15, Post No: 1
Sid Meier's Pirates! In Sid Meier's Pirates!, a strategy/adventure game, players take the role of a Pirate Captain in the 17th century Caribbean - amassing fortune and fame in an attempt to seize a rightful place as one of the most revered and feared pirates in history. Additional features for the PSP system include wireless Ad-Hoc multiplayer for up to four players, widescreen graphics, new treasure hunts and more. Format: PSPRelease 23 Feb 2007Developer: FiraxisPublisher: 2K GamesPlayers: Wi-Fi Ad Hoc (1-4)PEGI Rating: Pirates! To Swashbuckle Onto PSP In February [ News ] Sid Meier's buccaneer sim to be walking the plank on Sony's handheld from February 2007... Author: Jon Wilcox | Date Added: 15/11/2006 2K Games has today confirmed that Sid Meier's Pirates!, released on PC and Xbox in 2004/2005, will be heading to PSP on February 23rd 2007. Currently in development at Firaxis, the game sees players take to the Caribbean high-seas for a life of plank-walking, cutlass waving, and treasure hunting, and will include Ad Hoc multiplayer for up to four players. "Sid Meier's Pirates! is already a proven success," said Christoph Hartmann, President of 2K. "The universal appeal and compelling gameplay in Pirates! makes it a perfect match for the PSP system." "We love the new possibilities from handheld systems like the PSP system," added Sid Meier, Director of Creative Development at Firaxis Games. "Pirates! for the PSP system allows players to shape the heroic life of a pirate while embracing the pirate's way of life - always on the go!" We'll have more news shortly...