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    Microsoft Flight to be Freemium

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Rodster, Jan 4, 2012.

  1. Rodster

    Rodster Merica

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    I like this idea and it looks like MS is going to give away lots of free content and you'll have to pay for different regions and other things. :)

    Free Microsoft Flight hits the skies this spring - News at GameSpot

    "After downloading the complimentary core component of Microsoft Flight, gamers can partake in "hours" of activities on the Big Island of Hawaii. Microsoft also mentioned that those who sign in to Microsoft Flight via their Games for Windows monikers will receive free content and other perks. The content and perks up for grabs include an in-game Boeing Stearman aircraft and additional missions to partake in.

    Gamers looking to fly further in Microsoft Flight will also be able to purchase additional content in the form of new planes, regions, and "customization options." Microsoft also noted that it plans to release additional content "frequently" via daily challenges and updates. Microsoft did not mention what any of the purchasable items will cost. "
     
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    I just want them to make another Combat Flight Simulator. They did an awesome job with CFS 1,2,3. Looks like this time around though they're concentrating on the casual gamer since they accommodate gamepad and runs on older hardware. This is good, but graphically, it looks worse than FSX.
     
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    killkenny1 Too weird to live, too rare to die.

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    Who cares, REX FEX UTX, GEX will do the trick :D. + my beloved PMDG 737 NGX
     
    killkenny1, Jan 5, 2012
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  4. DEagleson

    DEagleson Gamer extraordinaire

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    More flight, less sim.
    They did kill of the series after the lack of attention for Flight SImulator X, so its nice to see that they want to relaunch it.

    But for real simulator fans theres X-Plane 10 and FlightGear.
     
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    Yeah, I lost interest in just flight sims. I want to shoot things! lol. A bigger challenge. But we've got DCS for that now.
     
    HTWingNut, Jan 5, 2012
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    You like HAWX 2 HT?
     
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    Didn't buy it because of the required constant internet connection. I liked HAWX 1 though. Good fun action flight combat game.
     
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  8. Rodster

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    Yeah I have X-Plane 9 and recently bought X-10. :)

    Buy the 360 version, looks good enough and problem solved. :)
     
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    Naw, my gaming has to be on my PC these days for a number of reasons.
     
    HTWingNut, Jan 5, 2012
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  10. Rodster

    Rodster Merica

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    Then resort to what we can't discuss on NBR. That's what I always do after I buy the product if the DRM is too intrusive. :)
     
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    I've looked :rolleyes: and no crack exists actually, and surprisingly.
     
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    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The closed BETA has begun.
     
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    maxheap caparison horus :)

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    I just installed A-10C warthog, but I am sick atm :( I will try it in the evening! :) I also want a combat flight simulator, man they were the best games ever, it was so nice, graphics, flight, dogfights, the mechanics, why the hell did they stop working on it :(
     
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    I want a combat flight sim like Jane's USAF. Best online modern jet warfare ever. It was a great idea. Just don't have anything like it that's reasonably new.
     
    HTWingNut, Jan 5, 2012
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    There's a new Janes USAF that was recently released and it leans arcade. :)

    Amazon.com: Jane's Advance Strike Fighters: Pc: Video Games

    Also Thirdwire puts out some good sim/arcade flight games. I have several and they are a good mix between arcade and sim. Oh and NO DRM :cool:

    https://store.thirdwire.com/store.htm
     
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    Yeah thirdwire does make some decent stuff especially for a small business. The problem is they all basically use the same Strike Fighters engine from ten years ago.

    That Jane's Advance Strike Fighters is nothing like USAF. It's an abomination of a game.
     
    HTWingNut, Jan 5, 2012
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    Vogelbung I R Judgemental

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    Can't you just, like, play FLIGHT and have a nerf gun handy? :p
     
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    LOL. Yeah nerf guns... pew pew pew. Suction cups all over my monitor.
     
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    Shobster Notebook Consultant

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    What if, out of nowhere, they offer a combat plane you pay for like $0.99, and you can hop into a server full of unarmed planes and start blowing them up?
     
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    No, they have to shoot back. :p
     
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    Awww, where's the pay2win in that? :rolleyes:
     
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    oh my god, this jane's advanced strike fighters is the worst game ever, even I couldn't bear with the 10 minute youtube video for about 2-3 minutes... don't freaking buy this game!
     
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    No but you can have some nervous pax :D. Exceed banking angle limits and just listen to that symphony of choir of shouting pax and accompanying braking plates :D.
     
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    You can't even crash in MS FS games. It just says CRASH. Wow.

    Landing in adverse conditions can always be fun. But heck I don't ever recall your landing gear getting ripped off, shoved up into your fuselage, or blow a tire on landing. Hell I blew a tire on landing once in real life and about crapped pancakes. Spun out 180 deg, lucky I didn't flip the damn plane. Tire just blew out. Never see that crap in MS FS.
     
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    So this is where you can equip one of your offspring with the other nerf gun :p
     
    Vogelbung, Jan 6, 2012
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