18 minutes ago, G-RFRY said:

For I want it as real as it gets users it may be years before you see the same as last year, EGKK for example may have very few airlines using it government's are bailing out airlines not allowed under EU rules, so they may have too dumb down MSFS to make it look real. 

Yes, because airlines are being bailed out/going bankrupt, MSFS will be dumbed down. Sound logic.

Now let's discuss the effect of Taylor Swift cancelling her concerts will have on the flight model.

 

28 minutes ago, mp15 said:

Hyper-inflation Is around the corner, I already saw how tomatoes went from 2$ to $3,99 at the groceries. So Is not only how much the subscription will cost with the new prices and if people will afford It or not,  but also the possibility of a fund developement cut,  in this case there wont be any game this year and we all gonna end playing marbles.

 

Logically, if tomatoes double in price, subscription costs for MSFS will also double, because that's how the economy works. So instead of 0$ for your MSFS subscription you will have to pay twice that amount!

 

/s

Edited May 6, 20206 yr by MagentaChild

20 minutes ago, mp15 said:

Hyper-inflation Is around the corner, I already saw how tomatoes went from 2$ to $3,99 at the groceries. So Is not only how much the subscription will cost with the new prices and if people will afford It or not,  but also the possibility of a fund developement cut,  in this case there wont be any game this year and we all gonna end playing marbles.

 

It can play on either side... As I mentioned above, the Agence France-Press article that hinted about MSFS release, talks about the Video Game industry that made good amount of profits during this crisis unlike other industries...

So maybe more will be spent on this sector of entertainment for the upcoming months...

I just hope MS won't put pressure on Asobo to deploy something quick and rough... 

4 minutes ago, MagentaChild said:

Yes, because airlines are being bailed out, MSFS will be dumbed down. Sound logic.

 

It seems you didn't understand the concept of injecting fake trafic in game and dumbing things around because most airlines will dissappear very soon except the ones that will be bailed out by the gov.

49 minutes ago, mp15 said:

If It wasn't solved in the 5 Years of DR what makes you think it will be fixed for Xmas? If It was only that.. your domestic computer should exercise in more than 10 fps in big airports too

 

Maybe they didn't it solve yet, because it's so small insignificant problem and they plan solving those minor issues during beta, after they finishing functionalities list? I think it's more logical explanation, than your shouts "of course, is it not possible MSFS releasing this year" 😉

The chinese virus caused a quarantine and the entertainment sector made a profit out of It. MS will probably pressure As for the game to be ready but there Is a contract and a global pandemic Is a Fair cause to delay things if necessary.

24 minutes ago, mp15 said:

The chinese virus caused a quarantine and the entertainment sector made a profit out of It. MS will probably pressure As for the game to be ready but there Is a contract and a global pandemic Is a Fair cause to delay things if necessary.

I just love this thread...

If Microsoft profits from this, it is fairly reasonable to assume that they have been behind this all the time. They planted the virus in china so it would cause a global pandemic and quarantine so they could make Asobo publish MSFS early and earn some big $$$. True story. So it's not a "chinese virus", it's an american virus! /s

We better just stick with official info. Speculations won't add much to the discussion.

They've officially said that the Simulator will be released on 2020 and the last time they talked about the development situation, they've said they are on schedule, but they had to change some of their priorities. Being on schedule means they have the main features being delivered on time. 

Unless they come to the public saying they will have to postpone the release, I will count on a 2020 release.

Top management and Press voices can officially give a release date for 2020 but in reality, It Is all in hands of the people who actually do the real work, the devs.

Statement was made before the chinese virus appearance, work from home reduce efficiency and communication by up to 70%

bugs and unexpected errors will appear, May Is already gone, in the northern hemisphere the hot weather apply from June to September so here the work force and vital energies reduce to half.

Then there is october and november, here we may watch some game play, by december people go on vacations and merry xmas but only @MagentaChild would bet on a 2020 release.

From the just announced Surface Book 3 trailer, Microsoft Flight Simulator confirmed for release this year:

 

 

Edited May 6, 20206 yr by elmar01

40 minutes ago, mp15 said:

Top management and Press voices can officially give a release date for 2020 but in reality, It Is all in hands of the people who actually do the real work, the devs.

Statement was made before the chinese virus appearance, work from home reduce efficiency and communication by up to 70%

bugs and unexpected errors will appear, May Is already gone, in the northern hemisphere the hot weather apply from June to September so here the work force and vital energies reduce to half.

Then there is october and november, here we may watch some game play, by december people go on vacations and merry xmas but only @MagentaChild would bet on a 2020 release.

What's your actual problem? 

The official release is 2020. Speculating in here isn't going to change that. Could it get delayed, yes of course. There is even a chance it could get cancelled all together, but what's the point of arguing over something that is just pure guess work on your side. It's totally pointless and silly. 

Even though the virus could have delayed development, remember that the developers themselves said it was progressing faster than expected before that, which is why Tech Alpha 2 was renamed to Alpha. If the release was planned to be in 2020 this time last year, then it should still be 2020.

Reason, facts, official statements? Come on, that's not fun.

Let's throw in some speculation, wild guesses, conspirational thinking and baseless assumptions to make this at least somewhat entertaining until the summer heat drains our energy by 50%.

2 hours ago, G-RFRY said:

MS XBOX show 7th may showing third party titles coming to X BOX Series X.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzkvucOWM2s

MSFS isn't a third party title, so I'm not sure how that's relevant.

3 hours ago, mp15 said:

If It wasn't solved in the 5 Years of DR what makes you think it will be fixed for Xmas?

We've seen screenshots without AI wheels sinking into the ground, so it isn't a consistent bug.

It's still in alpha, minor cosmetic bugs like that wouldn't be a priority until Beta or even launch. The focus right now would be game breaking bugs, and if you think wheels sinking into the ground is a game breaking bug, then you have some odd priorities.

Edited May 6, 20206 yr by Tuskin38

2 hours ago, mp15 said:

The chinese virus caused a quarantine and the entertainment sector made a profit out of It. MS will probably pressure As for the game to be ready but there Is a contract and a global pandemic Is a Fair cause to delay things if necessary.

Please be aware that Avsim is a global community of simmers from all backgrounds, this is not a place for political rhetoric. We’re all simming fans on different platforms enjoying them equally. 
 

All the best, 

Pete

20 hours ago, Novation said:

 

I think large parts of the entertainment industry are doing very well from the current situation. I'm sure we are not alone, but we are spending far less overall at the moment and therefore have more disposable income for gaming, films, subscriptions, or whatever, should we wish too. Obviously that is not the case for all, and it depends on the country you live in, and the benefits afforded to you.

1Q 2020 earnings:

"Video-game makers Activision Blizzard and Electronic Arts both beat on top- and bottom-line results as stay-at-home orders drove a surge in demand."