Microsoft not out of the flight sim game after all...

[Tempest123]

"While I have come to love IL-2 recently (sorry guys, I was late to the game and had been dedicated to the Battlefield series lol), it's very apparent that the IL-2 flight models do not measure up to those of MSFS or X-Plane. It's just "too easy" to fly in IL-2 from a pure flight sim point of view"

Not really true in my opinion, I have some flying experience and of course MSFS is ahead in modelling aircraft systems and navigation, but as far a physics goes I think Il2 still has the edge. Now that being said, I'm not talking about add-ons such as accusim P-47/B-17 which are obviously much more in depth than Il2. I always wanted IL2 to be more of a study sim with more systems modelled and certainly a better CEM mode. Simple things like switching fuel tanks, or charging guns would be nice. From what I've seen TD has finally incorporated real navigation and airframe stresses, which will be great.

[Chivas]

That promo video is probably just another example of Microsoft bullcrap false advertising. Much like the FSX direct X10 screenshot and the CFS3 promo video.

I hope I'm mistaken, but they've had a very poor rep over the last few years. I did enjoy CFS1, but they went down hill ever since. Anyone that suggests Microsofts flight model with its "fill in the blanks" data is more realistic than the IL-2 series has got to be kidding.

[WTE_Galway]

Introducing “Microsoft Flight”

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.

A teaser of the future of Flight on the Windows-based PC is available at http://www.microsoft.com/games/flight..

Sooo ... this is not for XBOX live then which was my original assumption.

[nearmiss]

MSFT is not going to waste money promoting something they don't intend to do. I'd be willing to bet the project is already significantly underway.

I don't know anymore than what I saw in the video in the first posting.

First I've heard of it, but it looks good to me.

If you look carefullyjust above the video you will see a news clickon. You can get a bit more information that way.

[WTE_Galway]

Originally Posted by nearmiss

MSFT is not going to waste money promoting something they don't intend to do. I'd be willing to bet the project is already significantly underway.

I don't know anymore than what I saw in the video in the first posting.

First I've heard of it, but it looks good to me.

If you look carefullyjust above the video you will see a news clickon. You can get a bit more information that way.

Yeah the news basically says its meant to be a "Windows Live" online game.

[nearmiss]

That is so "LIVE" does have it's own issues