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Free Major Update to Buccaneer: The Pursuit of Infamy

September 4, 2009, 1:42 pm - Valve - Product Update

Stickman Studios release a FREE major update to Buccaneer: The Pursuit of Infamy.

Enjoy 20 levels of frantic ship to ship combat in the all new Co-op Mode. Join forces with a buddy and help the Golden Buccaneers triumph against their arch rivals, the deadly forces of The Crown. Fought across 5 mini campaigns, players must overcome overwhelming odds against the clock to progress - so co-operation is key. Grab your eyepatch! Summon your cut-throat brethren! Roll out the guns and set sail! The Buccaneers are counting on you!

This huge update includes:

• New! 5 mini, 2 player co-op campaigns, play co-op online or across LAN.
  
• 7 new Steam achievements
  
• New crown co-op A.I.
  
• New co-op Hall of Infamy.
  
• 20 co-op levels in total.
  
• Mode specific loading screen tips.
  
• Loading screen painting...
  
• Dedicated server system
  
• Multiplayer and co-op hosts now broadcast a national flag to show the country they’re hosting from.
  
• Healing Icon shows when you’re under repair or repairing another ship.
  
• Ship repair system updated.
  
• Major localization overhaul.
  
• A.I. land based cannon are balanced.
  
• Team multiplayer update, 5 treasure runs = 500 team points bonus
  
• Pirate voice on his own volume slider
  

Plus many, many other bugfixes and enhancements.

Buccaneer Multiplayer Update and 50% Off Sale

April 3, 2009, 10:55 am - Valve - General Announcement

To celebrate the recent huge multiplayer update, Buccaneer — The Pursuit of Infamy is 50% off for two weeks.

Now Powered by GameSpy and using their new matchmaking technology, hosting and playing a multiplayer game could not be easier. Anyone may now host a game without fuss — simply click "Host Game" and your server is up! And to compliment this update, we are giving away ALL multiplayer maps FREE to anyone who downloads the demo! So assemble your fleet, roll out your guns and set sail in the pursuit of infamy!

Offer ends April 17th.

Buccaneer Sails Onto Steam

December 5, 2008, 3:59 pm - Valve - Product Release

Will you become the world's greatest and most feared pirate captain, or will you let your infamy ebb away and risk mutiny at the hands of your bloodthirsty crew? Try your hand as a captain on the Caribbean with Buccaneer. Now available worldwide on Steam for just $19.99.