TransOcean 2: Rivals

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In our third Dev Diary for "TransOcean 2: Rivals", Andrea and Marco of the Deck13 Hamburg developer team give some deeper insights into the development of the 3D harbors and their menu structure, as well as the selection process of the different harbors for the game. We hope you enjoy watching!

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[German - see below] Ship ahoy and full steam ahead: Our exciting economic simulation "TransOcean 2: Rivals" is available now! Experienced sea dogs and daring ordinary seamen who would like to enter the thrilling shipping business and to build up their own world wide empire, can find the game here:

"TransOcean 2: Rivals" on Steam:

http://store.steampowered.com/app/350110

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[German]

Schiff ahoi und Volldampf voraus! Unsere packende Wirtschaftssimulation "TransOcean 2: Rivals" ist ab sofort weltweit im Handel und als Download erhältlich. Erfahrene Seebären und verwegene Leichtmatrosen, die gerne selbst ins spannende Reedereigeschäft einsteigen und sich ihr eigenes weltumspannendes Imperium aufbauen möchten, werden hier fündig:

"TransOcean 2: Rivals" auf Steam:

http://store.steampowered.com/app/350110

"TransOcean 2: Rivals" auf simuwelt.de:

https://www.simuwelt.de/transocean2

"TransOcean 2: Rivals" bei Amazon:

The official release of "TransOcean 2: Rivals" is near. In our fifth tutorial we show you how to defeat your rivals tactically with the help of region majorities!

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Heads up, virtual captains! We have just launched our official release trailer for "TransOcean 2: Rivals". For all who can't wait until the official release on May 11th, 2016 and want to pre-order the game to secure some unique maritime pre-order bonuses right now, here is the link to the game on Steam:http://store.steampowered.com/app/350110

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[German]

Virtuelle Kapitäne aufgepasst: Soeben ist der offizielle Release-Trailer zu "TransOcean 2: Rivals" in See gestochen. Für alle, die den offiziellen Stapellauf des Spiels am 11.05.2016 kaum noch abwarten können, hier noch einmal die Links zu den aktuellen Pre-Order-Aktionen in den Stores, bei denen es einige maritime Vorbesteller-Boni und Rabatte abzustauben gibt:

"TransOcean 2: Rivals" auf Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/350110

"TransOcean 2: Rivals" auf simuwelt.de: https://www.simuwelt.de/transocean2

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Our fourth tutorial for "TransOcean 2: Rivals" has been set to sea. This time we'll show you everything connected to shipyards, ships and their upgrades. So, cast off and straight into the video!

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Soeben ist unser viertes Tutorial zu "TransOcean 2: Rivals" in See gestochen. Dieses Mal zeigen wir euch alles rund um die Werften, Schiffe und deren Upgrades. Also Leinen los und ab ins Video!

[English] In our second Developer Diary for "TransOcean 2: Rivals" the Deck13 Hamburg developer team offers some deeper insights into the ideas, the basics and the technique behind the exciting multiplayer mode of the game. So take the helm and move straight into the video!

[German - see below]

Ship ahoy! For all who can't wait to set sail: "TransOcean 2: Rivals" is now available for pre-order here on Steam! Next to a discount of 10 percent there are also a bunch of unique pre-order bonuses waiting for you. As a loyality bonus owners of the predecessor "TransOcean: The Shipping Company" will get a special discount of additional 10 percent!

http://store.steampowered.com/app/350110 Here is an overview of the pre-order bonuses: - 4 additional avatars - 4 additional logos - 1 additional vessel - 1 alternative headquarter - 1 variation of the shipyard backgrounds - Digital soundtrack of the game The pre-order phase will end on May 10th, 2016. So, take the helm and prepare yourself for this precious cargo!

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[German]

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In our third tutorial for “TransOcean 2: Rivals” we give you some deeper insights into the multiplayer mode of the game. So, cast off and challenge your rivals to an exciting competition!

The English version of our Tutorial Trailer #3 on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nJzIM4DeMKg

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[German]

Mit unserem dritten Tutorial-Video zu “TransOcean 2: Rivals” gewähren wir euch heute weitere Einblicke in den Multiplayer-Modus des Spiels. Also, Leinen los und die Rivalen zum spannenden Wettbewerb herausgefordert!

In our second tutorial video for "TransOcean 2: Rivals" we will show you how to navigate through the game's menus and what options are waiting for you inside of them. So hoist the anchor and move straight into the video!

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[English]

In today's tutorial video for "TransOcean 2: Rivals" we present first insights into the basics of the game. So put on your captain's hat and have fun watching! --- [Deutsch]

[German - see below]

Ship ahoy: "TransOcean 2: Rivals" is now available for pre-order in retail and digital stores! For those who can't wait to secure a copy of the game, we have created an attractive pre-order package:

- 4 additional avatars

- 4 additional logos

- 1 additional vessel

- 1 alternative headquarter

- 1 variation of the shipyard backgrounds

- Digital soundtrack of the game

So, open your hatchways and load this precious cargo!

Here an overview of all pre-order offers:

http://www.transocean2.de/en-buy-to2.php

(Important note: On Steam™ we will start a special pre-order offer on April 4th, 2016. Owners of the predecessor "TransOcean: The Shipping Company" will be able to purchase the game including all pre-order bonuses with an unique loyality bonus of 20% in total! All others will get a discount of 10%. More detailed information will follow in time.)

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[German]

Kapitäne aufgepasst: "TransOcean 2: Rivals" kann ab heute im stationären sowie digitalen Handel vorbestellt werden! Für alle, die sich lieber heute als morgen ein Exemplar des Spiels sichern wollen, haben wir ein attraktives Pre-Oder-Paket geschnürt:

- 4 zusätzliche Avatare

- 4 zusätzliche Logos

- 1 zusätzliches Schiff

- 1 alternativer Firmenhauptsitz

- 1 Variation des Werft-Backgrounds

- Digitaler Soundtrack des Spiels

Also, Ladeluke auf und rein damit!

Hier alle Vorbesteller-Aktionen in der Übersicht:

http://www.transocean2.de/de-buy-to2.php

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Single-player facts: Did you actually know that the exciting "Competition" mode of "TransOcean 2: Rivals" will not only be available in multiplayer games against real opponents but also as a single-player version against the AI? Just as in multiplayer you are allowed to define the length of the game by yourself and there are numerous and exciting victory conditions waiting for you. And of course you will also be able to choose by yourself if you want to compete against one or up to seven AI opponents. The more AI counterparts you select, and the higher you define the level of difficulty for each of these opponents, the more challenging the competition will be. Accordingly, you will have to rethink your strategy again and again and adapt it to the current situation. So you can be curious!

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[German - see below] We are happy to present you today our first Developer Diary for "TransOcean 2: Rivals"! Game designer Andrea not only carries you off into the atmospherical Port of Hamburg, but also provides some deeper insights into the Deck13 Hamburg developer studio and the team behind the game. We hope you enjoy it!

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[German - see below] Single-player Facts: Did you already know that the single-player campaign of "TransOcean 2: Rivals" starts in North America and will lead you in six gripping chapters with steadily increasing levels of difficulty back to the top of the shipping industry? Next to the scheming investor Lydia Blythe-Smith you will also meet other old friends, like your former advisor Hiram T. Witherspoon, during the exciting story of the campaign. After the events of the predecessor Hiram is sitting in a tight spot. Will you be able to protect him from the intrigues of the vengeful Lydia?

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[German - see below] Multiplayer Facts: Did you actually know that the world map is divided into regions and that you will earn region points by delivering orders into destination ports of a region? After gaining a certain number of region points you are allowed to open your own branch offices in the ports of the corresponding region. Each branch office will offer certain functions (repair, refueling, upgrades, etc.) of which the owner will benefit. For example, every time an opposing player is refueling his ship, the owner of the branch office will gain a share of the revenues. Once a player owns the majority of branches in a region, the region turns into his sphere of influence and he benefits even more from opponents acting in "his" region. This way, the region and branch office system will offer a lot of room for cleverly devised strategies in multiplayer games!

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Single-player Facts: Did you already know that "TransOcean 2: Rivals" will not only offer a unique multiplayer mode but also some tremendously entertaining single-player modes? One of them is the thrilling singleplayer campaign. The campaign seamlessly continues the story of its predecessor and you will also meet the shady investor Lydia Blythe-Smith again. The extensive singleplayer campaign will not only introduce you step by step into the gameplay elements and tactics of the game but will also prepare you for the challenging multiplayer sessions. You can also look forward to an extremely thrilling story with some unexpected twists. You may be curious!

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In our third video blog for "TransOcean 2: Rivals", Andrea of the Deck13 Hamburg developer team grants you some insights into the development process of the multiplayer mode and explains in which way the "Donations" feature will affect your chances to win or lose a game in the multiplayer sessions.

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