Paradox Interactive and Nitro Games Ltd. are looking for beta testers to play their upcoming strategy game, East India Company, which is due to release in Q3 of 2009.

Now is your chance to control one of the most powerful companies in history. In East India Company, the player assumes the role of Governor General, the leader of one of the East India Companies. The goal of the game is to bring wealth and new colonies to your company and make it the dominant force within a given time limit.

The player must organize profitable trade routes to the East Indies and back, as well as use political skills to minimize conflict. However, being that there are seven other companies with the same intentions, armed conflicts and outright wars are unavoidable.

East India Company features spectacular naval battles fought in RTS-fashion. The revolutionary Direct-Command mode puts the player right in the middle of the action on the ship’s deck.

Testing will include playing the single player campaign modes and fighting naval battles in various multiplayer modes.

To apply as a beta-tester, please go to: http://www.paradoxplaza.com/beta/

Beta-tester applications must be received by 7th of May. Please note that an internet connection is required.

For more information, please visit the East India Company homepage: http://www.eic-game.com.