First off I am sorry this this a duplicate thread I already made herehttp://forum.avsim.net/topic/293270-new-microsoft-flight-simulator-annoucned/I just wanted to make aware to the members who don't visit the general threads normally (like myself), feel free to lock or delete this thread.------------------------I can't find it mentioned anywhere else (within AVSIM), not real sure if this is the correct place to post it either and not 100% sure of the validity yet. But anyway:According to various game websites, apparently within MS's press release for "Age of Empires Online" a new MS flight sim was annouced but to be called just "Microsoft Flight"

Microsoft Heralds a New Age of Gaming With "Age of Empires Online"New franchise installment joins exciting PC lineup of LIVE-enabled titles from Microsoft Game Studios.COLOGNE, Germany - Aug. 17, 2009 - On the eve of gamescom 2010, the world's largest consumer-oriented games showcase, Microsoft Corp. unveiled the newest addition to the famed "Age of Empires" franchise, "Age of Empires Online." Microsoft also announced the development of "Microsoft Flight," a new entry inspired by the best-selling "Microsoft Flight Simulator" franchise. Published by Microsoft Game Studios, these new titles, along with the previously announced "Fable III," fully integrate the free* Games for Windows – LIVE online service to deliver compelling socially connected gameplay experiences."Today, we're bringing powerful, inventive gaming experiences to the Windows-based PC," said Phil Spencer, corporate vice president of Microsoft Game Studios. "Over the years, our PC heritage captured the hearts and minds of millions of players. Reinventing these iconic franchises with social, shared experiences at their core marks the beginning of our return to PC gaming in bold new ways.""Age of Empires" for a New EraWith more than 20 million copies sold worldwide, the "Age of Empires" series redefined real-time strategy games for Windows-based PC players. Now, the timeless franchise once again invites players to experience its rich storyline in new ways. Developed by Robot Entertainment, "Age of Empires Online" will invite players to create a living, growing online world, shared with friends and friendly rivals around the globe. Begin the journey with your own Greek civilization, and watch as it progresses from a village to an empire. Embark on quests along the way, alone or with friends, and immerse yourself in epic tales, quirky characters, adventure, history and strategy. Together with the Games for Windows – LIVE service, "Age of Empires Online" delivers a rich, social experience that lets you play however you want - anywhere, anytime.Marrying fresh features with iconic gameplay, "Age of Empires Online" offers something for long-time fans, newcomers and everyone in between. "Age of Empires Online" will feature:* A persistent online capital city that lives and grows even when you're offline* Cooperative multiplayer quests, trading and a level-based system that lets you progress at your own pace* Fun, approachable style and storylines* Free-to-play experiences via Games for Windows – LIVE More information, news and chances to join the beta program are available at http://www.ageofempiresonline.com.Introducing "Microsoft Flight"Twenty-eight years after the debut of "Microsoft Flight Simulator 1.0," Microsoft Game Studios also announced the internal development of "Microsoft Flight," a new Windows exclusive. "Microsoft Flight" will bring a new perspective to the long-standing genre, welcoming everyone, including long-time fans, to experience the magic of flight.A teaser of the future of Flight on the Windows-based PC is available at http://www.microsoft.com/games/flight/.Discover Adventure With "Fable" on the PC"Fable III" for Windows lets you once again join the action, drama and adventure while you rule Albion as the next king or queen in an ever-evolving world of rebellion and revolution. Discover new quests and unlock new regions as you make choices and sacrifices to test your morality and potentially affect your entire kingdom. The choice is yours: reunite the impoverished people of your kingdom as their monarch, or bring Albion to the brink of collapse.Powered by Games for Windows – LIVEAll three titles are designed with Games for Windows – LIVE at the core, delivering a seamless online gaming experience from start to finish. Log in with a single identity to earn Achievements and up your Gamerscore across Games for Windows – LIVE and Xbox LIVE. See your friends online, send and receive voice messages, text messages and game invites, and enjoy cross-platform communication. You even receive automatic game updates and the ability to extend the experience with Game Add-ons only found on the Games for Windows – LIVE Marketplace.

This is just announced and we will probably find out more at Gamescom gameshow which is just beginning in Cologne. A little concerning the "Simulator" part has been dropped.Some sourceshttp://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2010/aug10/08-16MSGamescomPCPR.mspxhttp://i.joystiq.com/2010/08/17/microsoft-flight-announced-minus-the-simulator/http://www.thebitbag.com/2010/08/16/microsoft-returns-to-its-roots-in-pc-gaming-with-2-new-titles/EDITThanks to wims who found a working MS webpage with teaser videohttp://www.microsoft.com/games/en-us/community/pages/gamescom.aspxAlso, official dedicated website works nowhttp://www.microsoft.com/games/flight/

The last link you have there "thebitbag" seems a good read. The others seem based on the article quoted above, it's from Aug. 17, 2009, weird. The user comments were fresh though. This looks like possibly some great news, let's hope it happens :Big Grin:I still have my doubts though since allot of links in this article don't work. The one that says to look at for a taste/tease is inop also:http://www.microsoft.com/games/flight.As is http://www.ageofempiresonline.com./Here's a good link (not many of them out yet):The interesting article is:"Microsoft is also working on Microsoft Flight, a new Windows exclusive game that is being developed internally. Microsoft launched its Flight Simulator game for the first time 28 years ago. Lots of fans worried that the company had shuttered the franchise after a bunch of layoffs. But now the company has evidently revived the game franchise. No other details were available on it."

wims in my original thread posted a working link with video teaserhttp://www.microsoft.com/games/en-us/community/pages/gamescom.aspx

Hmm, It also looks like it may be a spin off from Simulation to more of a game type thing."Now Microsoft Flight brings a new perspective to the long-standing genre, welcoming new pilots and long-time fans to experience the magic of flight!"Don't get me wrong haha, I hope its a new FS, I just see all the Windows Live thing and cringe at what it may be instead :wink:Either way it's GREAT news, since at least they are returning to PC gaming! Now give those poor ole Aces chaps back their jobs!

The 2009 part is some error.Maybe your right it might be a more casual spin off the simulator series, hopefully we find out more when Gamescom actually starts. As for old Aces stuff I am pretty sure you would have trouble getting them back, they're probably enjoying themselves too much working on their own projects. :)

If this is not a simulator I most likely won't buy it. If its just some "game" then its not worth my time.

If this is not a simulator I most likely won't buy it. If its just some "game" then its not worth my time.

I do agree but I feel MS might have dropped the Simulator part in a attempt to attract people that normally scared off by sims. Hopefully it stays PC exclusive too wasn't made to find it's way to Xbox.I am curious though, now it has been announced were any of the top end payware developers (like PMDG) notified about this earlier? IIRC before Aces was dropped they were working with payware developers were they not?EDITOfficial dedicated webpage works now and has been added to first posthttp://www.microsoft.com/games/flight/

Like I said in another post, I feel the new name gives the franchise a new and fresh feel. Flight Simulator 11 would have sounded pretty boring.Kind Regards,Awais M.

It is interesting how Microsoft just took the word "simulator" out of the name. The fact that "Flight" will support (i.e. mandate) the use of GFWL is also a bit disconcerting.Reading between the lines of the announcement you can only wonder if "Flight" will become a casual game with social networking integration, archievements and cross-platform gameplay. Although "Flight" was announced as "Windows Exclusive", I would take that with a grain of salt. Several, once "Windows Exlcusive" titles were eventually released for the XBOX360, "Alan Wake" comes to mind.The Amelia Earhart rip-off indicates a more story driven gameplay. If I am not mistaken the aircraft visible in the trailer is a Boeing Stearman. So this might be one of the flyable aircraft.Let us hope "Flight" will retain some resemblance to the old Flight Simulator and be open to third party developers like PMDG. With the recent development in the games industry in mind, I think Microsoft could try to introduce DLC to the simulator market.There is a lot of potential for both excellence and failure with this reboot.

I too hope it will be a simulator and not a game. Also hoping that it will be possible for PMDG to patch their planes for MS FLIGHT if it turns out to be any good (performance wise).My 2 cents.

The movie they posted is obviously not the actual "Microsoft Flight." However, I do not think that the new msflight will have a simulator aspect to it, but rather only a game aspect. It's going to be all about missions and things like that with a pretty background.

Mod- Can we lock this thread so as to keep all the MS Flt confined to the main one in the hangar forum?

i thinks its really important that they missed"simulator"i bet its some cheap arcadey thing

i will definitely not purchase this as my pmdg aircraft wont work for this and besides whats the difference between lets say fsx and fs9 not much and besides the only 2 aircraft i will be purchasing are the ngx and 777 and they're for fsx so im covered

So now we'll have FS9 vs FSX vs FSFlight wars? Oh gods... I'm more interested in some 10GB patch for FSX, but if they will put good physics and possibility to add mods then PMDG will change it into excellent simulation