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In the last couple of years, New York and Los Angeles have been drawing much attention by setting the scene for a number of video games. It has rewarded both cities with a great deal of global publicity. As of now, Seattle can be added to this prestigious list. In the recently released Take On Helicopters, developed by the Czech studio Bohemia Interactive (also known for its award-winning military ‘Arma’ franchise), Seattle makes its first big appearance in a video game.

The brand new Take On Helicopters enables players to fly their helicopter over more than 3,800 km² of Seattle terrain, while enjoying an authentic flight experience. The game’s playground includes Seattle’s industrial, commercial and residential areas, as well as iconic landmarks like the Space Needle. Furthermore, Take On Helicopters brings several innovations to the flight sim genre. For example, players are able to get out of their helicopter and continue exploring Seattle on foot. Plus the game also includes a story-driven campaign, which is set around the fictional Seattle-based family business ‘Larkin Aviation’. Campaign missions range from: filming whales in Puget Sound, to flying in formation above Bremerton in a veteran’s air show and assisting SWAT fast-roping operations on the roof of the Columbia Tower.