Microsoft comments about closing Aces Studio
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By now, many of you have heard that Microsoft has closed Aces Studio, the publisher of Microsoft Flight Simulator. This was not a reflection of the quality of the products Aces has developed, the sales performance of the games, or the quality of the team at Aces. This difficult decision was made to align Microsoft’s resources with our strategic priorities. Microsoft Flight Simulator X will remain available at retail stores and web retailers, the Flight Sim community will continue to learn from and encourage one another, and we remain committed to the Flight Simulator franchise for the long term.
Microsoft Game Studios is investing significant resources in many exciting and new areas of gaming and entertainment, including Windows games. We believe these future investments will push innovation, community, and collaboration to unprecedented levels and will provide more synergy with our ongoing investments in Games for Windows – LIVE as well as other Windows entertainment technologies. We have nothing specific to announce at this time, but stay tuned for more information.
We are humbled and proud of the passion and support that the Flight Simulator franchise has developed over its more than twenty-five year history. This includes you, the large community of flight simmers, as well as the vibrant third-party ecosystem that has developed around the game. We will continue to produce, sell, and support the latest version of Flight Simulator as we plan for future versions of the franchise. Thank you for your understanding of our decision and for your continued support!
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any updates coming ?
At least Microsoft Flight Simulator X will still be available
What would i do without that simulator?!
Exactly. I still use FS9…
I’ve been researching PC flight simulator, And I’ve spotted a pattern. A new genre in its own right. This is separate and apart from the genre of larger flight simulator to which it already belongs.
The completely unique control mechanisms of helicopters set them apart from traditional flight sims, as they make the usually daunting task of taking off and landing much less harrowing. They also improved upon the otherwise mundane task of flying from Point A to Point B, by making the task stimulating.
In many flight sims, autopilot often is a pilot’s best friend to avoid the rather tedious task of flying around. A good PC flight simulator makes flying more rewarding.
I really love that game.
I love playing it on the computer.