PORT ROYALE 2 IS IN STORES NOW!

Dallas, TX – September 23, 2004 – Ascaron Entertainment announces that Port Royale 2 for the PC is now available at North American Retail outlets.

The Spanish Main

The English, Spanish, French and Dutch rulers weren’t the only ones to use the Spanish Main to increase their wealth. 2000 of it’s inhabitants; nearly half of Port Royale’s population, took part in the officially sanctioned practice of privateering, or worse piracy in an effort to increase their personal wealth or to create an independent republic where they could rule or use as a base to plunder other nations.

Port Royale 2 is the sequel to the successful trade simulation game Port Royale (released in over 15 languages worldwide!)

The team behind Port Royale 2 is led by experienced lead programmer Bernd Ludewig (of the legendary "Der Patrizier" fame) and Daniel Dumont, project manager and concept author (of both the Patrician and Port Royale series!)

Story

Port Royale 2

An adventurous trader in the Caribbean during the 17th Century; trade with over 60 towns and create your own production facilities. Increase your trading empire, and influence development of the New World.

Trade is not everything though: pirates and military fleets threaten your trade convoys. Build and command escort ships for the convoys. Turn the tides and hunt for pirates or capture the military ships. Become famous and expand your own fleet as well as your stocks of goods.

If that is not enough, take on missions for merchants, diplomats and other characters. Use a letter of Marquee to gain the most desirable missions of the vice-kings; to attack and conquer enemy towns. As a sign of gratitude you will be awarded land, to be used later for the building and growth of your own towns.

Command and engage in sea and land battles: Decide, which ships you, take to battle, and which ships are on escort duty. The 3D Sea Battles provide the choices of protecting your merchant ships with battleships; Sink, plunder or the capture of enemy ships. Planning and commanding sea or land based attacks on the towns of your foes, or even your friends.

An updated Interface with clear icons, created with care and attention, will provide an easy to use interface that every player will be able to pick up, even with a game of this depth.

Overview

New and improved sea battles using modern 3D Graphic Technology, including stunning ships, damage display, new water transparencies and underwater life Huge game world with 4 nations and 60 towns Construct production facilities, houses and special function buildings to help your towns flourish Set up cartels and exploit your position Create your own towns and grow them into powerful ports Stronger consequences of war (towns can be conquered) Introductory scenarios to describe all important features of the game 8 special scenarios for a quick and easy start in the world of Port Royale 2 Open ended game with endless detail and game depth Complete more missions and gain more wealth, property, land and enemies! 16 different ship-types, including types specific to certain nations and pirates Port Royale 2 is in stores now!

About ASCARON ENTERTAINMENT: Ascaron Entertainment GmbH, based in Gütersloh, in the north of Germany has been developing entertainment software on various formats since its inception in 1991. One of the oldest developer-publisher companies in Europe, Ascaron is privately owned. The senior management of Ascaron has over 100 years of game industry experience, and all remain avid game players. Currently, Ascaron is focused on delivering high-end RTS, Simulation and Action titles for the PC market that will entertain the more discerning consumer with many hours of in-depth game play. Previous successes include The Patrician (1992), Elizabeth I (1996), the Anstoss football management brand (throughout the 1990s), and Port Royale (2002). The UK subsidiary, Ascaron Entertainment (UK) Ltd is based in the West Midlands and is responsible for launching and developing the Ascaron product range overseas.

About Tri Synergy, Inc.:

Founded in Dallas, TX in 1996, Tri Synergy is a computer and video game co-publishing company offering software developers an indispensable alternative to traditional affiliate label and licensing programs. Tri Synergy actively encourages the creative process by relieving the developer of the time constraints inherent in managing the business factions of publishing a successful software title. Tri Synergy coordinates every key step for the developer including sales services, distribution, vendor relations, marketing, public relations, manufacturing, packaging, inventory management, fulfillment and more. Notable recent releases are, among others, Anarchy Online, The Longest Journey and Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project. www.trisynergy.com 

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