SID MEIER'S PIRATES! Computer Video Game Ad Vintage 1987 Commodore 64 Apple IIe
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Description
SID MEIER'S PIRATES! Computer Video Game Ad Vintage 1987 Commodore 64 Apple IIe. Published by MicroProse. - Location: Hunt Valley, MD. - Item Type: Magazine Ad. - Art Style: 1980s Illustration / Historical Adventure. This original 1987 magazine advertisement features the legendary swashbuckling title 'Sid Meier's Pirates!' published by MicroProse. The artwork depicts a dramatic high-seas boarding action with a 17th-century privateer engaged in a sword fight on the deck of a ship, while a naval battle rages in the background. The aesthetic captures the adventure and simulation depth that Sid Meier, designer of 'F-15 Strike Eagle' and 'Silent Service,' brought to the gaming world. The ad highlights the game's availability for the Commodore 64/128, IBM-PC/compatibles, and the Apple IIc and 128K IIe. The layout includes several enthusiastic testimonials from publications like 'Popular Computing Weekly, U.K.' and 'DallasGamers, in Game News,' with slogans such as 'Adventure Gamers Applaud Pirates!' and 'You're a 17th century privateer captain in the thick of the action on the Spanish Main.' This print ad is a quintessential piece of 1980s retro gaming history, showcasing the transition of video games into complex simulations and role-playing adventures. Visible at the bottom are the MicroProse Simulation Software logo and the company's Hunt Valley, Maryland address. Specifications: - Brand: MicroProse - Product: Sid Meier's Pirates! (Video Game) - Item Type: Magazine Ad - Author/Designer: Sid Meier - Art Style: 1980s Illustration / Historical Adventure - Publication Details: Circle 152 on Reader Service Card - Graphics: Illustrated pirate sword fight, naval battle, parchment scroll text box, game UI screenshot - On-Piece Claims: 'Combined the best of simulation, role-playing and strategy games' - Manufacturer: MicroProse Simulation Software - Location: Hunt Valley, MD - Substrate: Paper - Dimensions: Approx. 8" x 10.75"
