Ship Simulator Extremes leaves the dry dock

by: Chad - posted: 8/9/2010 11:07:00 AM

Paradox Interactive and VSTEP are happy to announce that Ship Simulator Extremes has gone gold.  Take direct control over a wide variety of vessels (hovercraft, Coast Guard interceptors, tankers, tugboats, luxury cruise liners, and more) and travel the globe.  You can dock in many famous harbors while exploring, completing missions and working your way through the campaign.  

I'm not going to lie, I'm going to look further into this sim title.  Who hasn't wanted to be the captain for one of these behemoths?  Ship Simulator Extremes is set for release on August 27 (PC only).  The official site has much more information as well as details for the pre-order bonus.

Permission to Board Ship Simulator Extremes Granted

Title Set to Release on August 27th Goes Gold

NEW YORK – August 9th, 2010 – Developer VSTEP and publisher Paradox Interactive today announced that Ship Simulator Extremes is ready to set sail. The development of the all too real simulation game, Ship Simulator Extremes has completed and the pre-order has commenced on leading digital distribution outlets. As an exclusive bonus from select distribution sites, pre-orders for the game will grant the unique bonus fishing vessel "Sigita" and six bonus missions to feature more challenges as you endeavor in the rescue attempts of your fellow vessels.

Ship Simulator Extremes offers exciting missions all over the world as you pilot an impressive array of vessels, and live the story of real ship captains. The most realistic simulator ever set on the high seas is scheduled for release on August 27th and will be published worldwide by Paradox Interactive. The PC title will be available in stores and on all leading digital distribution platforms.

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About Paradox Interactive
Since 1999, Paradox Interactive has been a leading global developer and publisher of PC-based strategy games. World-renowned for its strategy catalog, the company holds a particularly strong presence in the United States and Europe. Its steadily-growing portfolio includes originally developed titles such as the critically acclaimed Europa Universalis and the Hearts of Iron franchises, as well as publishing titles such as the Elven Legacy series, Mount&Blade and Majesty 2. Paradox made an explosive entry onto consoles during 2010 with the release of Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West. For more information, please visit www.paradoxplaza.com and follow @pdxinteractive on twitter.

About VSTEP
Game developer VSTEP harnesses an exciting mix of commercial and serious game developers and has created successful simulation games as well as professional simulators and virtual training projects. VSTEP has created the bestselling Ship Simulator game series. A pioneer in the creation of innovative simulation and virtual training, VSTEP is a multiple winner of acclaimed governmental innovation prizes. The developer is based in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Read more: http://www.vstep.nl