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Lighthouse Interactive Releases Update 1.4.1 for
SHIP SIMULATOR 2008

Toronto, Canada – May 22, 2008 – Publisher Lighthouse Interactive and developer VSTEP today released a new update to their successful simulation hit Ship Simulator 2008. This highly realistic simulator puts players at the helm of some of the World’s most varied and detailed ships found at sea, allowing them to explore accurately recreated environments. Ship Simulator is available in 20 countries and 7 languages.

Update 1.4.1 is multilingual and suitable for all available versions of Ship Simulator 2008, upgrading version 1.4 to version 1.4.1.

Some of the new key features included in Update 1.4.1 include:
Towing performance improved - Towing has been enhanced by a new system that improves the towing performance of all tugboats.  Improved ocean bump maps and ship dynamics - Wave effects on all ships have been improved, recreating waves on a more realistic scale and intensifying the sailing experience for all vessels. 

Improved AI awareness - AI captains have better awareness and, depending on the size and speed of your vessel, AI controlled ships will stop for your ship to pass. 

Pushboat connection - The pushboat is able to connect to the barges using a new type of rope only available for the pushboat. 

To download update 1.4.1 and the complete feature list, visit: www.lighthouse-interactive.com

To find out more about Ship Simulator 2008 and to keep up with the latest news, visit: www.lighthouse-interactive.com and www.shipsim.com
 
About VSTEP
VSTEP develops professional simulators for fire-fighters, train drivers, safety officers, and nautical training. Since its initiation in 2002, VSTEP has completed over 30 training simulators for customers like the Royal Dutch Navy, the Port of Rotterdam, Falck/Nutec, and the Dutch Railways. VSTEP’s experience and core technology from these projects has been adapted to deliver a “true to their roots” simulator for the home PC user. www.vstep.nl
 
About Lighthouse Interactive
 Lighthouse Interactive Game Publishing B.V. is a fast growing publisher of interactive entertainment with offices established in Toronto and Montreal, Canada, Haarlem, The Netherlands and London, England. The company is focused on bringing strong titles to the worldwide market in a wide array of genres including: RPG, Simulation, Adventure, Action and Strategy. Staffed with industry veterans, Lighthouse is the right choice for developers looking to bring their products to a worldwide audience.
www.lighthouse-interactive.com