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technology1 year ago•4 min saved

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Faces Turbulence but Aims for Recovery

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 offers an unparalleled virtual reality experience with its realistic recreation of Earth, despite initial launch issues. The game features real-time weather, authentic biomes, and new career paths, pushing the boundaries of traditional flight simulators. While performance challenges exist, especially in VR mode, the game remains a visual feast, requiring powerful hardware for optimal experience. With ongoing improvements, it invites players to explore and fulfill their aviation dreams in a richly detailed virtual world.

via UploadVR|

#flight-simulator #gaming #microsoft

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Faces Turbulent Launch Amid Mixed Reviews

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has faced a problematic launch, receiving an overwhelmingly negative rating on Steam due to long loading times and missing content. The issues stem from server overloads as the game's popularity exceeded expectations, leading to players experiencing crashes and missing planes. Microsoft and developer Asobo Games are working to resolve these issues, apologizing for the inconvenience and promising updates through social media and their website.

via Polygon|

#asobo-games #flight-simulator #microsoft

technology1 year ago•1 min saved

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Faces Turbulent Launch Amid Negative Reviews

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has faced significant launch issues, with players experiencing installation problems, long login queues, and game crashes. The game, priced at $70, has received "Overwhelmingly Negative" reviews on Steam due to these issues. Microsoft acknowledged the problems, attributing them to high server demand, and advised players to reboot the game if loading stalls. Similar issues were noted during the launch of its predecessor in 2020.

via The Verge|

#flight-simulator #gaming #launch-problems

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Faces Turbulent Launch with Negative Reviews

The launch of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 faced significant server issues, with many users experiencing long loading times and incomplete installations. The problems arose despite simulated load tests for 200,000 users, as a database cache failed under real demand. This incident coincided with Microsoft's Ignite event, where the company was promoting its Azure cloud services, highlighting a failure in server scaling and planning. The developers have apologized, but the situation underscores the challenges of predicting and managing launch day surges.

via The Register|

#azure #flight-simulator #gaming

gaming1 year ago•2 min saved

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Launches with New Features and Game Pass Access

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is now available on Xbox Game Pass for Ultimate and PC subscribers, offering enhanced visuals and new features like World Photographer mode and Aviation Careers. Developed by Asobo Studio, the game builds on its predecessor with improved ground details, new activities, and additional global elements such as helipads and glider airports.

via TrueAchievements|

#asobo-studio #flight-simulator #gaming

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"Xbox's Surprise Move: Four Exclusive Games Headed to PlayStation and Nintendo Switch"

Microsoft has confirmed that four of its previously exclusive games, including "Sea of Thieves" and "Grounded," will be available on other consoles such as the PS5 and the Switch. There are reports indicating that Microsoft is considering releasing "Microsoft Flight Simulator" and the next "Doom" game on rival consoles, along with the possibility of "Gears of War" being considered for non-Xbox platforms. This move suggests that the initial batch of four titles could be just the beginning of Microsoft's expansion to other platforms.

via Dark Horizons|

#doom #flight-simulator #gaming

aviation2 years ago•9 min saved

Amateurs tested in flight simulator to see if they can land a plane.

The Washington Post conducted a simulation experiment to test whether inexperienced travelers could land a plane in an emergency. Six participants, including four with no pilot experience, were tasked with landing a simulated Airbus A320 after the pilots became incapacitated. None of the novice pilots were confident they could land a plane, and all struggled to varying degrees. The private pilot performed the best, surprising the experts, while the former airline pilot aced the test. The experiment showed that inexperienced travelers should never volunteer to land a plane in an emergency, and that disengaging the autopilot is a big mistake.

via The Washington Post|

#aviation #aviation-experts #emergency-landing

travel2 years ago•5 min saved

"Man transforms Boeing 737 into quirky Airbnb with hot tub and flight simulator"

British entrepreneur Steven Northam spent $24,000 to buy the front end of a 1968 Boeing 737-200 on eBay and transform it into a luxury Airbnb vacation rental. The plane includes a cockpit flight simulator, an engine hood hot tub, and modern technology and home entertainment options. The plane can sleep four people and has a glass floor that looks into the cargo hold area. Northam is waiting for planning permission from the local council to market it on Airbnb, but there's already a "long list" of people eager to stay.

via Yahoo News|

#airbnb #boeing-737 #flight-simulator