Paradox Interactive have released the real-time strategy game Commander: Conquest of the Americas, featuring strong elements from both trading and strategy games, players will be able to build their own legacy

With the choice of 7 different European factions, it is up to you to conquer the New World, found new colonies and manage their resources, production, military and much more as you watch them develop into a full blown empire.

Choose to command ships in an RTS fashion or take direct control of them as you engage your fleet with ships of an enemy nation, or blood thirsty pirates.

Keep an eye out for our review of the interesting historic real time strategy, and if you are unsure of the game, you can check out the demo. Commander: Conquest of the Americas is available now in stores, and digital distribution platforms such as GamersGate and Steam.