Microsoft’s beautiful and punishing Flight Simulator 2020 reboot will spur a staggering $2.6 billion in PC hardware sales, Jon Peddie Research (JPR) estimates. Flight Simulator formally launched August 17. Previews of Flight Simulator (including PCWorld’s) largely agree it’s one of the most sophisticated flight sims, if not games, to release on the PC. Jon Peddie […]
Microsoft Flight Simulator’s most-needed feature is co-op
Microsoft Flight Simulator came out on Tuesday to stellar reviews, including here at Polygon. Developer Asobo Studio worked to make the game as realistic as possible, including spending time with aircraft manufacturers to ensure that the planes’ flight models and instrumentation were spot-on in the game. So, I decided to do a little experiment: I […]
Microsoft researchers use Bing data to track shifting human needs during the pandemic
Research about the pandemic has mostly focused on epidemiology, but health data alone can’t inform policies — decisions should ideally take into account the impacts on communities. Driven by this maxim, Microsoft researchers developed a framework to characterize the changes in people’s physiological, socioeconomic, and psychological needs during the pandemic. After applying the framework to […]
12 tips to make Microsoft Flight Simulator much easier
Microsoft Flight Simulator is an incredibly dense piece of software. I hesitate to even call it a game, because it really does require that players know their way around an airplane. But there are a few ways to make the experience easier for yourself, especially if you’re just starting out. In this Microsoft Flight Simulator […]
Microsoft Flight Simulator review: clear skies with some light chop
I paused to take in the surroundings as my little yellow bush plane taxied to a stop at Moloka‘i Airport. Final approach had been beautiful. There wasn’t a cloud in the sky as I lined up on the runway, dipped down below the treeline, and flared out for a graceful landing. I’ve been to the […]
Microsoft Flight Simulator Out Now, Is A Huge Download On Game Pass And Steam
Microsoft and Asobo Studio’s revival of a classic is now available for everyone, with Microsoft Flight Simulator now live on Steam and the Windows 10 Store. You can virtually fly the globe for $60, or through Xbox Games Pass for PC–but be prepared for a sizable download before you can start playing. Microsoft Flight Simulator’s […]
Microsoft ends xCloud support on iOS, launching as Android exclusive
Apple is not happy about Microsoft’s streaming plans and has stopped them from launching xCloud on iPhone, perhaps forever. No matter what else is going on with Microsoft’s promotion of the Xbox Series X their ace in the hole remains Project xCloud, their streaming service that has been in testing for several months now and […]
Xbox Series X Will Be Compatible With Xbox One Controllers
Microsoft has just announced that its upcoming Xbox Series X will be backwards compatible with Xbox One controllers. The news was revealed on Xbox UK’s official Twitter account. The tweet confirmed, beyond the official Xbox controller, that other popular controllers work with the new system as well: Xbox Adaptive Controller, designed primarily for gamers with […]
Microsoft Might Be Ditching Xbox Series X Games' Prominent Sticker Already
With Microsoft’s decision to lean heavily into marketing games as cross-generational for Xbox One and the upcoming Xbox Series X, it had to figure out how to convey this effectively to players. The initial solution was to slap a big, green sticker on games’ packaging, which has now quickly been moved to the back. The […]
Microsoft Flight Simulator VR Support Confirmed For Fall, But Only On Reverb G2
Great news; Microsoft Flight Simulator VR support has been confirmed, but only for one headset right now. Polygon confirms that the ultra-realistic flight sim will add support for the upcoming HP Reverb G2 headset when it launches later this fall. The game itself is launching on August 18th but won’t have any VR support at […]