Gaming News - September 2006

Chapel Hill, NC (September 19, 2006) - Merscom today announced that Trainz: Driver Edition for the PC has shipped to select retailers nationwide and is now in stores.

From Merscom:

Developed by Auran Games and rated "E" for Everyone by the ESRB, Trainz: Driver Edition will engage veteran and novice trains enthusiasts alike. This 3-CD set will retail for $9.99 (USD).

In this latest installment in the Trainz series, players can experience driving a locomotive through the eyes of an engineer. Trainz: Driver Edition features a special Driver Mode with ready-to-drive routes and real-world locomotives, as well as a Railyard Mode in which players can run long haul freight services and high-speed passenger runs. With 21 interactive scenarios, Trainz: Driver Edition will thrill the would-be locomotive engineer with the sights and sounds of a real railroad. The game also ships with comprehensive driving tutorials and a full 330-page manual in PDF format.

Providing a range of operating activities from Amtrak passenger services over the famous Marias Pass to historic narrow gauge mine and logging tours through breathtaking countrysides, Trainz: Driver Edition is sure to captivate railroad enthusiasts of all ages.

"Trainz: Driver Edition is the forerunner to our Trainz Classics series," said Graham Edelsten, co-founder of Auran Games. "We will feature a new railroad experience at a budget price for our Trainz fans on a regular basis."