Jaleco Updates

Publisher Jaleco has updated its site. Apparently, they've acquired rights to publish Paragon 5's Karnaaj and rights for a yet unanounced game, Sea Trader. Info and screens inside.

Publisher Jaleco has updated its site. Apparently, they've acquired rights to publish Paragon 5's Karnaaj and rights for a yet unanounced game, Sea Trader.

First, there's Karnaaj: A top down view racing game in which you're allowed to destroy all other vehicles in your path as well.
Features:

14 upgradeable vehicles and 22 tracks ensure a different race every time
Control your vehicle from a top down perspective
Every smash, crash and bash is full of eye-popping detail and color with a mix of 2D and 3D graphics
Car handling on different surfaces such as tarmac, ice and snow creates a realistic racing experience
Quick Race and Time Trial modes
Cartridge save (four careers, best track times)
Link up with other GameBoy Advance systems and race against up to four players (multi-cart)

Karnaaj has been delayed from November 19th to Mid December 2002.

And there's Sea Trader: Rise of Taipan. It's time to discover new lands on the first commodities trading game for the GBA. Captain your own ship, with a band of wacky sailors at your command. Become the supreme Sea Trader as you trade in silk, grain, currency and black market goods to increase your wealth. Fight off pirates when they try to steal your goods, or even attack other ships to plunder their spoils. And when you're victorious, carousing is optional.
Some might recognize title and/or game description from C64...

Features:

Addictive "buy low, sell high" commodity trading gameplay
Trade 36 commodity types, including black market Elite goods
Bribe Customs Officials and avoid Guards in a perilous wartime environment in order to expand your markets
Unlock and explore charts to 6 exotic lands, rich with new goods and dangers
Choose your own First Mate, each with unique strengths that can help you succeed
Encounter mythical creatures and fantastic events in your sea journeys
Risk everything in order to fight, board and pillage enemy ships
Upgrade your trade ship with more firepower, faster speed, tougher armor, more hold space, and better crew
Earn medals and money for outstanding achievements in battle and trade
Presented in an engaging and unique comic book style format
Choose to play short, medium or long games, and try to beat high scores