Paradox Interactive and Nitro Games have announced a new strategy title called “Commander: Conquest of the Americas“, coupled with not one, but two videos. The game itself takes place in the historical Americas in the 18th century, when the European superpowers fought for control of the New World. After selecting one of six nations to join, the player is given command of a colonization fleet with the purpose of taking control of as much land and riches from the lands beyond as possible. To spice up the game and add replay value, each nation has it’s unique advantages and disadvantages.
According to Lead Designer Kim Soares, “[the] goal of Commander is to create as powerful presence as you can in the New World before the American revolution starts”.
The game is slated for a Q3 2010 release for the PC.
From the press release:
The upcoming title, which combines the best elements of trading and strategy games, will enable players to take control of a wide variety of European nations in efforts to conquer the New World.
During the Paradox Interactive Convention, Kim Soares, Lead Designer, at Nitro Games sat down to demonstrate the latest action and story behind Commander: Conquest of the Americas.
Main Features:
- Choose from 6 different European factions
- Manage your colonies’ resources, production, military, and more
- Game world spanning the Caribbean to Hudson Bay
- Naval battles with as many as 30 ships in varied environments and 2 different control modes
And here are the links to those videos:
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Hi folks, next IGDA Finland Gathering is on Tuesday, February the 2nd. The Gathering is titled “Meet the Gamers”. As you know, game developers have to think of the potential audience for their product. Too often developers think that the typical gamer is “someone like me”. What if that is not the case?
Now you have a golden opportunity to chat with other gamers and see what type of issues they like in games, why they play games and what they would like to experience in games. IGDA invited Women Gamers (Pelinaiset) to visit IGDA Gathering. Pelinaiset is a group of women & girls who are into gaming. You will soon find out that there are as many tastes as they are players. This is a perfect opportunity for you to learn something new! Besides chatting with gamers, we have some 8-bit gaming and a 8-bit music quiz for you. Also Lipshack booth will be open for the night!
Warmly welcome – see you on Tuesday the 2nd of February
IGDA FINLAND FEBRUARY GATHERING
Place: Cuba Bar, Erottajankatu 4, 00120 Helsinki (map: http://igda.fi/?page_id=5)
Time: Tuesday, 2th of February, doors open at 19:00
The first IGDA Finland Gathering in 2010 was held on 12th of January. Even if it was freezing cold outside, Café Cuba provided cozy warmth indoors. The beginning of a year has typically been a bit quieter compared to the fall season. So it was also in January 2010. Instead of 150 persons we had just little over 70 persons joining the IGDA party. Then again we all know that it is not about the number of people but the explosive atmosphere! Besides having good time (special thanks to Eevi Korhonen for the great kick off! 
) – and goofing, also business and networking wise the evening was a good one. New contacts were made and potential partnerships started. Thank you everyone for the great party! Whooo-yeeaaaah!
More photos from the event: Igda Finland photo archive.
The Finnish Game Jam crew was also present promoting the first Finnish Game Jam! The 48 hours Jam session will start already on 29th January! It is not yet too late to join the fun!
“Amazing weekend of game jamming is approaching! You have still some time to register to the event which will be participated from 129 locations and 37 countries! The registration to Finnish Game Jam is in process and continues until 25th of January, 16:00. The weekend is surely an unforgettable experience. Do not miss your chance to be a part of it!”
Hop on by registering here: http://finnishgamejam.fi/registration
Hey all! It is time to shovel your way to Cuba Cafe to meet the coolest gang, see who will be attending to GDC2010 or Finnish Game Jam and what’s up with Finnish game developers.
IGDA FINLAND JANUARY GATHERING
Place: Cuba Bar, Erottajankatu 4, 00120 Helsinki (map: http://igda.fi/?page_id=5)
Time: Tuesday, 12th of January, doors open at 19:00
So IGDA Finland party is already tomorrow at Cuba Cafe (Erottajankatu 4). Warmly welcome IGDA members and non-members! Remember that the Gatherings are open for everyone but only IGDA members get good discounts on drinks.
IGDA little Xmas party held on 8th of December was arranged in collaboration with Futuremark and oh boy what an ending for the IGDA Finland fall season we had! There were lots of things happening besides sipping drinks and enjoying Christmas food with other developers. Nearly 200 developers and guests joined the party and Cuba Cafe boosted lots of activities from Shattered Horizon tournament to Lips singing game, game music quiz and more.
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