Ascaron Presents: Virtual Skipper 4

News by GamesIndustry International Contributor

Published on March 3, 2006

Virtual Skipper is back. The regatta simulator for sailing fans everywhere, improved and advanced, in an eye-catching sequel.

Virtual Skipper 4 is without doubt the most spectacular and absorbing version of the acclaimed series. With magnificent graphics, incredible ocean rendering and motion, day and night cycles, 3D animated volumetric clouds, and weather management, Virtual Skipper 4 guarantees you an awe-inspiring voyage.

The game offers 12 of the world's most famous seascapes, homes to the globe's greatest sailing competitions. Take the helm of ACC, Melges 24, Offshore Racer and Open 60 boats and race in the many available regattas.

In solo and multiplayer modes, the Virtual Skipper 4 simulation delivers a thrilling and immersive experience, a must-play for all sailing fans.

Download the playable demo (220 Mb)

http://www.noos.fr/animation/focus/vsk4/Vsk4Demo.exe

At first you'll play the tutorial to get the fundamentals of Virtual Skipper. You will also learn the official rules of regatta. As a scenery we propose you to race in the Bay of Marseille, or in the nordic sea. The demo includes a multiplayer mode for competing with skippers all around the world, from 2 to 20 players.

Download the screenshots (2 Mb)

http://www.focus-home.com/focus/vsk4/2005_11_03.rar

Ascaron Entertainment is one of the pioneers in the development of computer games. It is also one of the leading developers of computer games in Germany and has been prominent in the sales charts for more than a decade with titles such as Patrician, ANSTOSS, Port Royale and SACRED.

Ascaron is headquartered in Gütersloh and Germany and maintains a development studio in Aachen (Germany) and Berlin, as well as an international department in Birmingham (UK). The UK office provides a bespoke publishing, sales and marketing function to selected European Affiliate label partners. Currently, Ascaron markets its products in more than 30 countries.

"93 Games" a subsidiary label of FHI France, has become, in just a few years one of the leading publishers and distributors of PC games in France. FHI is critically acclaimed and recognized for its savoir-faire and the numerous successes the company has achieved since its creation.

FHI has discovered and supported a large number of games, many of which have become references on the PC game market: hit titles such as Runaway, Trackmania, Cycling Manager, Virtual Skipper. FHI has constantly endeavoured to offer only high quality and original games. Today, FHI is present across Europe and in many countries throughout the world thanks to a strong network of partners and distributors.

FHI is headquartered in Pantin, near Paris, France.

Official Website: http://www.Focus-Home.com/

For further information about Ascaron Entertainment, please visit: http://www.ascaron.com

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