Sid Meier's Pirates! For the PSP

Here’s a treat for all you pirate wanna-bees who fashion ill-fitting skull print bandanas and flimsy plastic rapiers. 2K Games is bringing Sid Meier’s Pirates! to the PlayStation Portable (PSP) in January 2007 (Arrrr!).

This is the third edition of the game (the original was made in 1987!) and here is what you can expect from the game according to their official site :

New and Enhanced Features in Sid Meier's Pirates!

• Experience an all-new story built upon the most fun and compelling features of the original Pirates! game

• Live out multiple quests through a non-linear, open life timeline where every decision poses distinct challenges and possibilities

• Witness the consequences of your actions in current events throughout the Pirates! world

• Battle, overtake and command 27 different ship types, enhanced with assorted ammo, cannon and other upgrades

• Take on various foes including merchant and military captains, ferocious pirates, evil gentry and even rival suitors ? each with different skills and abilities

• Confront enemies on board ships, in seedy taverns, on the ramparts and even at the Governor’s mansion

• Wield weapons - or anything within your reach - as you fence against foes

• Engage in fierce naval battles fighting single enemies or multiple ships '

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