Microsoft Flight Simulator X Soars to Gold

From: Al Bawaba | Date: November 14, 2006 | Copyright information

Microsoft Game Studios has announced that its popular Flight Simulator X has gone gold. The game is now available in the Middle East, giving gamers of all ages, types and skill levels a chance to experience being an aviator traveling the globe in one of the dozens of aircraft available. With high realism and advanced graphics, Microsoft Flight Simulator X builds on the momentum generated by previous additions to provide a truly immersive gaming experience

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