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Atari to Beta Test New 'Pirates!'

By Nate Mook | Published August 31, 2004, 2:17 PM

Sid Meier and Firaxis Games are resurrecting the hit 1987 game Pirates!, and distributor Atari is seeking beta testers to trial the 21st century update. According to Atari, "In Pirates! you take the leading role of a Pirate Captain in the 17th century Caribbean amassing fortune and fame." The final game will reach the PC on November 16, with an Xbox version slated for 2005. Interested gamers can apply for the beta by visiting Atari and entering the product code "AVAST."

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NyaR
Sep 3, 2004 - 4:07 AM

thanks for the heads up, been lookin for a new beta to test

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speedmeister
Aug 31, 2004 - 3:19 PM

Just applied for this beta. I don't know how many people will get to participate in the beta but I am sure there will be a lot of requests.

Pirates! is a classic game. I still play the C64 version through an emulator. I just hope this new version is as much fun as the old one.

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staramb
Sep 1, 2004 - 4:03 AM

Wow
I can't wait for this game.
I signed up for the game also. I hope I can get into it :)

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juergenvh
Sep 13, 2004 - 5:41 AM

me too. loved the C64 version, even if it was done in Basic. Well, that will change, i suppose *g*

looking forward eagerly...

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