The Ultimate Train Simulation Experience Gets on Track and Reaches Store Shelves Today
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Jan 16, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- All aboard! Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced
that Rail Simulator® has shipped to North American retailers for the
PC. Train enthusiasts will find even more control, track options and
unprecedented graphics in Rail Simulator as they take the helm of
historic and contemporary trains on more than 1,000 miles of real-life
routes from around the world. Developed by Kuju Entertainment, the
North American version of the game features new content including U.S.
trains and the famous Barstow to San Bernadino route modeled in
extraordinary detail. Rail Simulator shipped in Europe in October
2007.
"Our team is excited to be able to bring Rail Simulator to North
America and really pleased to be able to provide rail fans with
content specifically created for their market," said Tim Gatland,
managing director of Rail Simulator Developments Limited. "It's been
great working with the team at EA Partners once again following our
European launch a few months ago."
"At EA Partners, we are always looking to work with independent
developers who are leaders in their categories, and Kuju Entertainment
is unquestionably at the head of this genre," said David DeMartini,
vice president and general manager of EA Partners. "We have had a
great experience working with Kuju and are looking forward to getting
Rail Simulator out to train enthusiasts across North America."
From the team behind the popular Microsoft Train Simulator, Kuju
Entertainment is continuing to push the genre to new heights. Rail
Simulator puts players in full control of every aspect of the train's
operation and even gives players a powerful track editor to create and
share their own routes. Varying difficultly levels tailor the game to
players of all skill levels, from Easy to Full Simulation.
Rail Simulator is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB. More
information about Rail Simulator is available at
www.railsimulator.com.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City,
California, is the world's leading interactive entertainment software
company. Founded in 1982, the company develops, publishes, and
distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems,
personal computers, cellular handsets and the Internet. Electronic
Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTS™,
EA™, EA SPORTS BIG™ and POGO™. In fiscal 2007, EA posted
revenue of $3.09 billion and had 24 titles that sold more than one
million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More
information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be
found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.
About Kuju Entertainment
Kuju Entertainment is one of Europe's leading independent game
developers on console, PC and handheld platforms and has been creating
top-rated games for over eighteen years. Kuju operates five studios in
the UK; Chemistry, Kuju London, Zoe Mode, Nik Nak and doublesix. Kuju
Entertainment is part of the Catalis N.V. media services group.
About Rail Simulator
Rail Simulator was developed for the PC platform by Kuju
Entertainment (www.kuju.com) for Rail Simulator Developments Limited.
For more information, please see www.railsimulator.com or contact Tim
Gatland +44 131 225 9677.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS BIG, and POGO are trademarks or
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countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
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