The Caribbean Islands are not just the spot for blooming tourism and great music. Back in the 17th century, these islands were also the home of pirates. Well, once you’ve been El Presidente, you can safely stir things up a little by becoming the Pirate King. In Tropico 2: Pirate Cove you give up on plantations and high educated workers for your factories and concentrate on plundering the wealthy merchant ships that come too close to your secret island. It’s still the Caribbean, it’s pretty much the same game engine, but it’s a totally different story and definitely another gaming experience.
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The Europa Universalis series is back with yet another extensive strategy game. Make your choice of the 250 nations that you can lead and start playing at any moment between 1453 and 1789. Europa Universalis III is unparalleled in its depth historical accuracy. The map is composed out of about 1,700 provinces and it is up to you to rule your nation till the dawn of the French and American Revolution. With such a wide range of choices, I can only imagine that any help that you can get to increase the rate at which you see what every nation has to offer is a heavenly gift.
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