Age of Sail II

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Preview: Age of Sail II

TalonSoft is turning back the clocks to a time when mighty Fighting Ships ruled the oceans in Age of Sail II. Spanning the era between 1775 and 1820, Age of Sail II will cast players as the captain of a massive warship, sailing the seas and battling foes in a real-time 3D setting. With over 1,200 ships represented, from the Constitution to the Victory, Age of Sail II will have you advancing from Ensign to Admiral as you make your way through over 100 historical scenarios, including Copenhagen, Trafalgar, and the Battle of the Nile. Multiplay will allow up to16 friends to engage in massive naval warfare as they battle it out over the Internet. Strategy fans and history buffs will want to keep an eye out for Age of Sail II when it navigates into stores this fall.-- Brian Wright / GamePro