Kalypso Media USA announces Port Royale 3: Pirates & Merchants is now available in North American stores for Windows, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3, offering the latest installment in this swashbuckling series. Here are the pertinent details:

Port Royale 3 takes players to an authentic recreation of the 17th century Caribbean, where they'll choose either the life an adventurer, or that of a merchant, following quests specific to their choices. Adventurers will find their path filled with exciting naval battles and quests, from saving young damsels from kidnappers, to invading pirate hideouts, hunting down elusive pirates or even raising the skull and crossbones flag over the player's own fleet to become a privateer. As a merchant, players will craft massive shipping and trading empires, build fleets balanced for cargo hauls and survival in the treacherous waters, aiming for power, wealth and influence rivaling those of the great nations of the era. More information about Port Royale 3: Pirates & Merchants is available at www.port-royale3.com.