Pirates Constructible Strategy Game Online Now Available for PC (gamezone)

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SOE-Denver Creates Online Version of Popular Collectible Game

Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE), a global leader in the online games industry, announced that an online version of the Pirates constructible strategy game™ (CSG) is available for purchase via digital download at www.piratesgameonline.com.

Developed by SOE-Denver, Pirates CSG Online is based on WizKids’ successful and critically acclaimed constructible tabletop strategy game, where players use die-cut cards to construct 3D galleons, sloops and frigates and plunder the high seas in search of treasure. Similarly, the digital version of the CSG 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,” said Scott Martins, director of development, 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 contains 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.

SOE President John Smedley has this to say in his station blog at http://blog.station.sony.com.

"I’m very proud to announce that SOE has launched the online version of Pirates Constructible Strategy Game (based on the collectible card game from Wiz Kids). It’s our first foray into online collectible gaming which is something we see being a key part of SOE’s games in the near future. In addition, all proceeds generated today from Pirates CSG are going to be donated to Child’s Play Charity. For more information, visit childsplaycharity.org."