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Microsoft Bringing Back Flight Simulator in 2020
Thurrot.com ^ | 6/9/2019 | Medhei Hassan

Posted on 06/18/2019 11:57:57 AM PDT by Signalman

Microsoft is bringing back its popular Flight Simulator game. It’s just announced a new instalment to the Flight Simulator series, and the new iteration looks absolutely stunning.

Microsoft hasn’t shared many details about the game, but it will be available for the PC when it launches in 2020. The game will be available in 4K, and it is powered by Microsoft Azure AI.

“Coming 2020, Microsoft Flight Simulator is the next generation of one of the most beloved simulation franchises. From light planes to wide-body jets, fly highly detailed and stunning aircraft in an incredibly realistic world. Create your flight plan and fly anywhere on the planet. Enjoy flying day or night and face realistic, challenging weather conditions,” Microsoft said.

The visuals in the trailer look absolutely amazing, and 2020 couldn’t come soon enough. Take a look.

(Video at link)


TOPICS: Hobbies
KEYWORDS: flightsimulator; fsx; gaming; mh370; microsoft
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To: M Kehoe
Can I have a 30mm cannon on my version?

I'm gonna get the stripped down fuselage on mine, for better fuel economy.


21 posted on 06/18/2019 12:26:06 PM PDT by deoetdoctrinae (Donate monthly and end FReepathons.)
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To: deoetdoctrinae

Not to mention the superb aerodynamics.


22 posted on 06/18/2019 12:27:42 PM PDT by TomServo
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To: Signalman

There are a lot of great flight Sims on the market already such as Aerofly and Xplane11. These both have full support for virtual reality. I’m hoping the new Microsoft version will too. VR adds so much to the realism and immersion.


23 posted on 06/18/2019 12:35:20 PM PDT by willk (A bias news media is not a free press.)
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To: Signalman

Hopefully they can open source it so we can get a DC3/C47 sim + PBY Cat and of course a Cessna 172.


24 posted on 06/18/2019 12:38:14 PM PDT by DCBryan1 (Quit calling them liberals, progs, socialists, or democrats. Call them what they are: COMMUNISTS!!!!)
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To: Leaning Right
There's always Minesweeper. I think they dropped Space Cadet Pinball by then.

-PJ

25 posted on 06/18/2019 12:42:29 PM PDT by Political Junkie Too (The 1st Amendment gives the People the right to a free press, not CNN the right to the 1st question.)
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To: DCBryan1

You can fly this one, but it's only available on Windows BC.

-PJ

26 posted on 06/18/2019 12:48:01 PM PDT by Political Junkie Too (The 1st Amendment gives the People the right to a free press, not CNN the right to the 1st question.)
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To: Signalman

Unless you can crash it into the sears tower it ain’t MS Flight Simulator.


27 posted on 06/18/2019 12:56:32 PM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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To: rjsimmon

Yes, but it doesn’t come with a manual.


28 posted on 06/18/2019 1:05:08 PM PDT by Vermont Lt (If we get Medicare for all, will we have to show IDs for service?)
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To: Signalman

“The game...is powered by Microsoft Azure AI.”

So Microsoft will be using their Azure cloud to spy on everyone who buys the simulator.


29 posted on 06/18/2019 1:09:34 PM PDT by MeganC (There is nothing feminine about feminism.)
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To: Signalman

I think I still have one around here someplace , Microsoft Flight Simulator 4.0 Dos IBM 5.25 Disk ,LOL


30 posted on 06/18/2019 1:17:57 PM PDT by butlerweave
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To: Leaning Right

I’m staying with Windows for Workgroups 3.11; too many bugs in that new stuff.


31 posted on 06/18/2019 1:20:19 PM PDT by Ben Hecks
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To: Signalman

Will it report to the F.B.I. anyone that uses it to fly into buildings?


32 posted on 06/18/2019 1:38:08 PM PDT by Pilgrim's Progress (http://www.baptistbiblebelievers.com/BYTOPICS/tabid/335/Default.aspx D)
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To: rjsimmon

It looks good but like side scrollers I think most gamers may have moved on from this type of game.


33 posted on 06/18/2019 1:55:36 PM PDT by gibsonguy
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To: Signalman

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReDDgFfWlS4


34 posted on 06/18/2019 2:09:40 PM PDT by Mr. K (No consequence of repealing obamacare is worse than obamacare itself.)
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To: Signalman

For those that have upgraded to Linux:

https://www.lifewire.com/flight-simulators-for-linux-2204909


35 posted on 06/18/2019 2:22:13 PM PDT by taxcontrol
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To: Signalman
What could possibly go wrong? It's better than Flight School!


36 posted on 06/18/2019 3:41:16 PM PDT by Uncle Miltie (Trump 2020 - Re-Elect the M*****F***er!)
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To: Dr. Sivana

I thought MS-DOS version 3.3 hit the sweet spot on capability, performance, and memory usage.
As far as Windows, that honor should go to Windows 2000 (NT ver. 5.0) with no service packs installed. Of course, MS had to hire some adults from DEC to design NT for them.


37 posted on 06/18/2019 3:51:05 PM PDT by Dalberg-Acton
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To: Dalberg-Acton

I agree. I would also give an honorable mention to Win98se2 for 16 bit versions, for finally implementing USB, and cleaning up the horrific mess made by Win95.


38 posted on 06/18/2019 4:16:03 PM PDT by Dr. Sivana
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To: Leaning Right

The Solitaire in Win10 wants to go online for anything above beginner level.

I don’t understand why that would be.


39 posted on 06/18/2019 4:26:10 PM PDT by Don W (When blacks riot, neighbourhoods and cities burn. When whites riot, nations and continents burn.)
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To: dayglored

someone I know is going to be so happy about this...


40 posted on 06/18/2019 4:28:40 PM PDT by novemberslady
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