East India Company (video game)

Infobox VG
title = East India Company


developer = Nitro Games
publisher = Lighthouse Interactive
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engine =
released = Q1 2009
genre = Real Time Strategy
modes = Single player, Multiplayer
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platforms = PC
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input = Keyboard and Mouse

East India Company is a computer game currently being developed by Finnish company Nitro Games. It is set for release somewhere around 2009.

The game is based on the history of European conquest of South Asia and South-East Asia by means of their East India Companies. In the game, the player takes on the role of the Governor Director of the East Indies. The task is to conquer the East Indies and establish a trade empire to rule over all others.

The game features real-time naval combat when enemy ships engage the player's fleets, and real-time land combat when the enemy tries to invade one of the player's colonies. East India Company combines trading, naval warfare, and management. Players can create a fleet to conquer the enemy with powerful warships and privateers.

Features

There are eight playable nations to choose from: Britain, France, The Netherlands, Portugal, Denmark, Sweden, Italy and Spain. Tasks may be given by the company or the crown.

Ships

There are 11 ship types in the game, including the schooner, the sloop, the brigantine, the East Indiaman, the frigate, and the ship of the line.

External links

* [http://www.eic-game.com/ East India Company official site]