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Timothy Train

aka: Tim Train
Moby ID: 41

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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.

Credited on 32 games

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Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition (2020, Windows) Executive Producers
Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning (2020, Windows) Additional Thanks
Klaus Teuber Catan VR (2018, Windows) Special Thanks
Rise of Nations: Extended Edition (2017, Windows Apps) Executive Producer
Dungeon Chess (2017, Windows) Special Thanks
Magic Table Chess (2016, Windows) Special Thanks
DomiNations (2015, Android) Project Lead
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning (2012, Xbox 360) Additional Thanks
Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties (2008, Macintosh) Executive Producers
Catan (2007, Xbox 360) Production
Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends (2006, Windows) Executive Producer
Rise of Nations: Gold Edition (2004, Windows) Executive Producer
Rise of Nations: Thrones & Patriots (2004, Windows) Executive Producer
Rise of Nations (2003, Windows) Production
Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri: Planetary Pack (2001, Linux) With (Alpha Centauri Design)
Sid Meier's Alien Crossfire (1999, Windows) Design
Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri (1999, Windows) Design
Civilization II: Multiplayer Gold Edition (1999, Macintosh) Multimedia
Magic: The Gathering (1997, Windows) Multimedia Tutorial
Sid Meier's Gettysburg! (1997, Windows) Support

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