Atari to Beta Test New 'Pirates!'

Sid Meier and Firaxis Games are resurrecting the hit 1987 game Pirates!, and distributor Atari is seeking beta testers to trial the 21st century update. According to Atari, "In Pirates! you take the leading role of a Pirate Captain in the 17th century Caribbean amassing fortune and fame." The final game will reach the PC on November 16, with an Xbox version slated for 2005. Interested gamers can apply for the beta by visiting Atari and entering the product code "AVAST."

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