Flight Sim X takes off for factory

Office-chair flyboys can begin stowing their luggage and returning their desks to their upright positions, as Microsoft has announced that Flight Simulator X for the PC has finished development and been sent off for replication. The game is rated E for Everyone and will land in stores on October 17.

The 10th installment of the venerable series allows gamers to fly the friendly skies without leaving the comforts of their PC. Flight Simulator X features new missions that test more than just a gamer's ability to take off and land--some missions ask pilots to airdrop supplies to exotic locations or race small planes through an obstacle course.

According to Microsoft's Web site for the game, a standard edition ($49.99) will feature 18 planes, 28 detailed cities, and 40 highly detailed airports. A deluxe version ($69.99) will feature 24 types of aircraft, 38 highly detailed cities, and 45 highly detailed airports.

For more information on the game, head over to GameSpot's previous coverage or try out the downloadable demo.