Kalypso Media have released their new trading and economic simulation Rise of Venice for Windows PC. From the creators of Patrician IV and Port Royale 3, Rise of Venice challenges players to trade goods and ward off pirates in Renaissance era Venice, a time where the Council of Ten made all the decisions and the relationship between Venice and Genoa was a little on the rocks.

To celebrate the release of Rise of Venise, Kalypso Media have unveiled a launch trailer to lure you to set sail in this truly addictive game.

Rise of Venice starts the player out as a young merchant looking to pave his way to a trading empire during Renaissance era Venice, whilst you begin with a meagre group of trading ships, it won't be long until you've turned them into a mercantile fleet! Rise of Venice isn't all about the trading, and Renaissance Europe was ripe with political machinations that you will have to pay attention to if you wish to succeed.

In a story full of intrigue and treason in Venice you won't be alone; with your own family tree you can interact with family members, send them on missions and watch how your family grows as your trading empire expands across important cities such as Rome, Alexandria, Constantinople and Athens through production facilities and fleets.

Rise of Venice is available now for the SRP of £29.99 from all good digital distribution channels, from the creators of Patrician IV and Port Royale 3, you know you've got a brilliant trading simulation in store.