Hopefully it does not have an outdated, slow, decade old engine like FSX that
still runs badly on midrange computers. I'm glad they're doing something new, because I think most would agree that another release like FSX would be disappointing in pretty much every way possible. The only thing that remains to be seen is how well they pull it off. I also, hope, that it's still a simulator, but we'll see when more information comes out. I wonder if they dropped the 'simulator' from the title because it's no longer a simulator, or because they want to differentiate it with the previous flight simulators from some reason? Besides, a "Microsoft Flight Simulator XI" would sound boring.
"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."
So it's definitely something new.... I am happy, but also cautious!
Here's a higher resolution video that looks damn sweet:
http://content4.catalog.video.msn.com/e ... 71c269.wmvI'm not going to condemn it until more information comes out! Also, it might be pre-rendered, meaning it's may not be the actual game, or the actual graphics! Anyone else remember the DX10 pictures of FSX, that were later found out to be concept art? Come to think of it, it looks like it may be pre-rendered.
If anyone remembers this blog by P-12C? He posted again:
http://paul-flightsimguy.spaces.live.com/default.aspx"Cough, cough...
Just dusting off the cobwebs a bit. I might actually need to do something with this blog in the future."
which was like 1 day before the annauncement
too early to tell what it will be like imo
pretty much all we know is:
1. The video was probably pre-rendered
2. it will use windows live
3. it will not be developed by ACES
4. it's probably going to be significantly different to MSFS.
5 . it may / may not be a simulator
As far as Windows live goes, it's probably like GTAIV, or Dirt 2. You pretty much only log into Windows live for copy protection (verifies your cd-key and account bascially) and
if you want to play online. You can also join friends servers, and message them.... which is great. also, windows live is a free service, I find it HIGHLY doubtful, even impossible to beleive that there will be a subscription free.
I agree with Bill 99%, although I think that it will likely be using a whole new engine, which is great. It will not be ACES developing this like FS9 / FSX, so I doubt they'd use the same engine...
P.S:
http://www.microsoft.com/games/flight/CloudBgnd.jpgCool photo. It's the background for the site. KSEA. Obviously not an in-game photo, but just thought I'd point it out.
P.P.S
http://www.microsoft.com/games/flight/Notice the picture of the pilot on the right is a Women. And also the woman in the video saying, 'when I was young, I dreamed I could fly'. Wonder if they're connected?
P.P.P.S
[quote]If it looks anything like that video portrays,
can you imagine how long it will be before anyone can run it?
A lot of people are still having issues getting FSX & FS9 to run,
I can't possibly imagine why they would push the envelope even further,
unless of course they've gone the route of dumbing down the game engine to allow it to run smoothly,
and putting the real burden on the graphics card,
instead of the CPU.
I really hope this isn't some cheap 'video game' of flight.
It's bad enough that it appears to be online based.
Seeing as how the majority of MSFS supporters still feel abandoned by MS,
I see this one falling on it's face,
and being supported only by the trendiest of 'gotta have the best' types.
Won't hold my breath on this one.
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