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PRESS RELEASE
January 4th, 2012 – Microsoft Flight Takes to the Skies
Today, Microsoft Studios premiered Microsoft Flight, a PC game that lets players jump into the challenge, fun, and freedom of flight. Microsoft Flight will be available as a free download this spring, giving players the freedom to fly the skies over the beautiful Big Island of Hawaii, complete a variety of exciting missions, test their skills in flying challenges, or find hidden aerocaches on the island.
In Microsoft Flight, players view the world from above in a visually stunning and realistic representation of the earth, complete with region-specific weather patterns, foliage, terrain and landmarks. Players can choose to take the helm using highly rendered, accurate cockpits and authentic piloting procedures, or simply use their mouse and keyboard to control the plane in an exterior view. More experienced players can tailor the flight controls to match their skill level, making Microsoft Flight easy for beginners while still challenging for the most accomplished PC pilots.
“Many people dream of flying, but few have the chance to experience the fun of exploring the world from above. Microsoft Flight provides players the opportunity to explore that curiosity and interest,” said Joshua Howard, executive producer of Microsoft Flight. “Aviation can be incredibly technical, but we’ve taken great care to build an experience that makes taking to the skies thrilling and accessible for everyone.”
Start Exploring For Free
After downloading Microsoft Flight for free, players can jump into hours of exciting gameplay on the Big Island of Hawaii.
In addition, players who sign in to their Games for Windows – LIVE account automatically receive additional free content, including the legendary Boeing Stearman plane, supplementary missions, and access to Achievements and an Online Pilot Profile. Those looking to deepen their experience can purchase and download additional content that adds new aircraft, regions and customization options. The frequently released new content for Microsoft Flight includes daily aerocache challenges and updates that make every flight unique and fun.
Be the First to Fly the Definitive Light Sport Aircraft ICON A5
Microsoft Studios worked with the personal airplane manufacturing team at ICON Aircraft to give aviation fans the exclusive opportunity to fly the all-new ICON A5 before real-world production starts at the end of 2012. Designed by the world-class aeronautical engineers behind the Voyager spaceship, X-Prize winning SpaceShipOne, and Virgin Galatic’s SpaceShipTwo, the ICON A5 is the “jet ski for the skies,” a high-wing amphibious monoplane with a carbon fiber airframe and a comfortable, automobile-inspired cockpit with space for two. The ICON A5 will be the first aircraft available to players for free in Microsoft Flight.
“ICON Aircraft and Microsoft Flight both share the goal of making the fun of flying accessible to everyone who’s ever dreamed about it. ICON does this by fusing world-class product design with the very best engineering, and Microsoft by combining the excitement of a great gaming experience with the authenticity of a top notch flight simulator,” said ICON Aircraft CEO Kirk Hawkins.
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Was sagt uns das? Wir bekommen zum Anfüttern gratis eine mickrige, aus Sicht von Europäern unbedeutende Insel mit 2 Flughäfen, einigen kleinen Airstrips und einem Vulkan ... dazu zwei kleine Flugzeuge und dürfen spielen und alles andere... den Rest der Welt... dazukaufen. Über die Preise für die Addons schweigt sich Microsoft mit gutem Grund aus. Wie es mit anderen fliegenden Untersätzen aussieht und ihrem Funktionsumfang schweigt Microsoft ebenfalls. Warum wohl?
Ferner stellt sich die Frage... was wird aus Addons von anderen Herstellern? Es sieht so aus, als ob Microsoft allein kassieren will und keine mehr zuläßt. Selbst wenn andere zum Beispiel eine Szenerie entwickeln würden und sie bei MS verkaufen dürften... Zuerst braucht man wohl den entsprechenden Landschnipsel von Microsoft. Das Ganze ist absurder Blödsinn. Ich hake für mich Flight erst einmal als unbrauchbares, extrem teueres geschlossenes Flusi-Spiel ab, für das andere Addon-Hersteller nicht entwickeln werden.
Dieser Beitrag wurde bereits 2 mal editiert, zuletzt von »hasegawa« (4. Januar 2012, 18:24)
Wenn nicht so vieles anders wäre... Aber für mich steht im Moment fest, dass der einzige richtige FlightSimulator die nächste Zeit noch der FS9/X sein wird. Die ganze Welt mit einer unzählbaren Menge an Addons wird es so schnell wohl nicht für einen anderen Sim geben (nur X-Plane hat da gute Karten).
