Flight Simulator X Soars To Gold
Posted by: Aaron Lockard on September 20, 2006 12:49:32 PM (95 Reads)
The Newest Edition Arrives on Canadian Store Shelves Oct. 3
The skies are almost at your fingertips as Microsoft Game Studios today announced that "Flight Simulator X" has gone gold.
The newest addition to the 25-year "Flight Simulator" franchise will
fly to Canadian retailers on Oct. 3 for an estimated $59.95 (CDN) for
the Standard Edition and $79.95 (CDN) for the Deluxe Edition. Gamers of
all ages, types and skill levels will experience firsthand what it's
like to be an aviator traveling the globe in one of the dozens of
aircraft available.
With this 10th addition to the "Flight Simulator" franchise from
ACES Studio, gamers can immerse themselves in a beautifully rich and
realistic world that offers a completely new and innovative gaming
experience. With the addition of more than 50 missions, "Flight
Simulator X" is more than just a simulator, challenging aviators to
beat the clock in the infamous Red Bull air races or to drop relief
materials in exotic locations. Through increased online game
capabilities, gamers can also choose their role, from air-traffic
controller to pilot or co-pilot, as they interact with other aviators
worldwide.
Available in both standard and deluxe versions, "Flight Simulator
X" features a newly detailed environment with incredible graphics and
added realism that includes weather, time of day and seasons. "Flight
Simulator X" also introduces new aircraft from the deHavilland DHC-2
Beaver floatplane and Grumman G-21A Goose to the AirCreations 582SL
Ultralight, and includes more than 24,000 airports to depart from.