Flight Simulator rebooted!

[mikea]

Microsoft presents Flight 28 years after the first Flight Simulator (which, I point out, Microsoft didn't write.) http://www.microsoft.com/games/flight/

COLOGNE, Germany — Aug. 17, 2010 — On the eve of gamescom 2010, the world’s largest consumer-oriented games showcase, Microsoft Corp. unveiled the newest addition to the famed “Age of Empires” franchise, “Age of Empires Online.” Microsoft also announced the development of “Microsoft Flight,” a new entry inspired by the best-selling “Microsoft Flight Simulator” franchise. Published by Microsoft Game Studios, these new titles, along with the previously announced “Fable III,” fully integrate the free* Games for Windows – LIVE online service to deliver compelling socially connected gameplay experiences.

(Leave it Microsoft to make a site all FLASH when they sell a competing product.)

Don't get too excited. It requires Microsoft's live gaming deal which gamers evidently hate..

WTF is the story of that guy in the right frame on the opening page. He's bare-chested beefcake wearing headphones...is he wearing a Bikini?

 

[tonycondon]

that could be a girl wearing a white t shirt.

 

[jesse]

that could be a girl wearing a white t shirt.

indeed. it's a girl.

the cloud overlay was a bad call. creates some interesting textures on her breasts.

Looks like a head-set in David Clark colors.

 

[Matthew]

She can't be a pilot - her watch is too small. I guess it's all part of the sim.

 

[mikea]

Microsoft presents Flight 28 years after the first Flight Simulator (which, I point out, Microsoft didn't write.) http://www.microsoft.com/games/flight/
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WTF is the story of that guy in the right frame on the opening page. He's bare-chested beefcake wearing headphones...is he wearing a Bikini?

I guess it's a woman. Some are thinking that her nipples have propellers on them.

 

[wsuffa]

I guess it's a woman. Some are thinking that her nipples have propellers on them.

beats a beanie hat with a propeller on top....

 

[rpadula]

I guess it's a woman.

Only one way to tell:

Would Nick hit it?

 

[wsuffa]

I guess it's a woman. Some are thinking that her nipples have propellers on them.

Her name is Beech... just call her "Twin Beech"...