Timothy Train

Developer BIO

As President and COO, Tim Train heads up the internal development of Big Huge Games. With fifteen years of leadership and team experience on numerous landmark PC titles, Tim brings a broad range of administrative skills and product knowledge to the company. He has worked in every genre of computer games, and has the proven ability to organize and motivate a team, while keeping within project budgets and scheduling commitments.

Tim's career in computer games began at Microprose in 1991, as a team member on the original Sid Meier's Civilization. During his time at Microprose he worked in virtually every genre of computer games in various capacities. In 1994, Tim started the Multimedia Group at Microprose, and designed or implemented a wide variety of multimedia content for several games.

In 1996, Tim joined Brian Reynolds and Sid Meier at Firaxis Games, where he authored the multimedia content for Sid Meier's Gettysburg. Next, he was Producer and Co-designer for 1999's critical and commercial hit, Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri. In his final project for Firaxis, Tim designed and produced the Alien Crossfire expansion pack for Alpha Centauri.

In 2000, Tim joined Brian Reynolds, David Inscore, and Jason Coleman as founding partners in Big Huge Games. Tim served as Executive Producer on BHG's first hit, 2003's Rise of Nations, and also designed the "Conquer the World" single-player campaign game. He was also Executive Producer for 2006's Rise of Legends

Tim holds a bachelor's in International Studies with a minor in Psychology from Johns Hopkins University.

Also Known As

• Tim Train

Websites

• Apolypton interview -- Interview with Tim Train about his move to Big Huge Games
• IMG Interview with Timothy Train -- An interview with Train about Big Huge Games and Rise of Nations: Gold (Dec, 2004).

Games Credited

• Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning (2012), Electronic Arts, Inc.
• Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties (2007), Microsoft Game Studios
• Catan (2007), Big Huge Games, Inc.
• Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends (2006), Microsoft Game Studios
• Rise of Nations: Gold Edition (2004), Microsoft Game Studios
• Rise of Nations: Thrones & Patriots (2004), Microsoft Game Studios
• Rise of Nations (2003), Microsoft Game Studios
• Civilization II (Multiplayer Gold Edition) (1999), MacSoft
• Sid Meier's Alien Crossfire (1999), Electronic Arts, Inc.
• Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri (1999), Electronic Arts, Inc.
• Magic: The Gathering (1997), MicroProse Software, Inc.
• Sid Meier's Gettysburg! (1997), Electronic Arts, Inc.
• Sid Meier's Civilization II (1996), MicroProse Software, Inc.
• Dragonsphere (1994), MicroProse Software, Inc.
• BloodNet (1993), MicroProse Software, Inc.
• Darklands (1992), MicroProse Ltd.
• F-15 Strike Eagle III (1992), MicroProse Software, Inc.
• Sea Rogue (1992), Microplay Software
• Gunship 2000 (1991), MicroProse Software, Inc.
• Gunship 2000: Philippine Islands & Antarctica Scenario Disk With Mission Builder (1991), MicroProse Software, Inc.
• Sid Meier's Civilization (1991), MicroProse Software, Inc.