One of the very few available options for fans of the ship simulation genre, Ship Simulator 2008 includes new vehicles like jet-skis and hovercrafts, and adds locations like Southampton, Marseille, and San Francisco Bay. Virtual captains sailing in the game's San Francisco Bay area can imagine traveling past Shacknews editor-in-chief Chris Remo's coastal condominium as they partake in multiplayer and open sea missions.

The title features advanced weather effects, visible hull damage, dynamic waves, and even icebergs for Titanic-replicating wrecks. Dual-screen support gives players a navigational chart on their second monitor to make their computer room a virtual bridge. No price or exact date was announced for the title, but FileShack has a downloadable demo of Ship Simulator 2008 for your privateering pleasure.