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Microsoft Flight Simulator Releases Reno Air Races Expansion Today

Posted: 18 Nov 2021 10:30 AM PST


Experience the Fastest Motorsport in the World Starting Today!


The Microsoft Flight Simulator community continues to grow! The Reno Air Races: Expansion Pack and Reno Air Races: Full Collection are available today for purchase in the Microsoft Flight Simulator marketplace.

The Reno Air Races: Full Collection offers 40 unique, officially licensed and carefully modeled planes – 10 North American P-51 Mustangs, 10 North American T-6 Texans, 10 Aero L-39 Albatros', and 10 Aviat Pitts Special S1S. Among them are many famous "Gold" champions like Miss America, Strega, Voodoo, Baron's Revenge, Radial Velocity, Six-Cat, American Spirit, and Pipsqueak, and many of the other top racers. All of these amazing aircraft and the full online racing experience are included – for just $59.99.

Reno Infographic

For those who just want to get their feet wet and race with friends, the Reno Air Races: Expansion Pack is a great entry point. It includes the exhilarating, online multiplayer racing experience along with four highly detailed starter aircraft: a North American T-6 Texan, a North American P-51 Mustang, an Aero L-39 Albatros, and an Aviat Pitts Special S1S – for only $19.99.

The Microsoft Flight Simulator team worked closely with the Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) and dozens of pilots and owners to develop highly authentic recreations of many of the world's most famous racing aircraft.

MSFS Reno Air Races

We can't wait for you and your friends to experience this thrilling air racing experience starting today. Visit the Microsoft Flight Simulator in-game marketplace to see all the planes included in the Reno Air Races: Full Collection. The sky is calling!

Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available on Xbox Series X|S with Xbox Game Pass, Windows 10 with Xbox Game Pass for PC, and Steam. For the latest information on Microsoft Flight Simulator, stay tuned to @MSFSOfficial on Twitter.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator: Standard Game of the Year Edition

Xbox Game Studios

218
$59.99
PC Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass
The Microsoft Flight Simulator Game of the Year (GOTY) Standard Edition celebrates all the positive feedback, reviews and awards garnered, but it is also a "Thank You" to our fans – new and old – that have made Microsoft Flight Simulator such a phenomenon. The Microsoft Flight Simulator Standard Game of the Year Edition includes 25 highly detailed planes with unique flight models and 38 hand-crafted airports. This enhanced edition introduces simmers to five all-new aircraft, eight new handcrafted airports, six new Discovery Flights, new tutorials, and updates to the weather system The five new handcrafted aircraft in Microsoft Flight Simulator include: • Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet: Our first military jet and a highly requested feature from the community. The Top Gun: Maverick expansion will release with the movie next Spring, but we wanted simmers to have the opportunity to test their need for speed this holiday. • VoloCity: We partnered with well-known German company Volocopter, which is working on an eVTOL called "VoloCity", a vision for an urban air taxi. We worked closely with the Volocopter engineering team to develop an authentic version of the prototype aircraft for the simulator. This is our first aircraft that can perform pinpoint landings and is a teaser of what you can look forward to in 2022 when we intend to launch helicopters in the sim. • Pilatus PC-6 Porter: This legendary short takeoff and landing (STOL) utility aircraft is a highly versatile plane from Switzerland and comes with several cockpits, cabins, and landing gear variations. It is the result of our close collaboration with the manufacturer and the development efforts by famed developers Hans Hartmann and Alexander Metzger resulted in a great and fun new aircraft with exception capabilities in the simulator. • CubCrafters NX Cub: Yakima-based CubCrafters recently introduced a nosewheel option for their flagship CC-19 XCub Aircraft, popularly called the NX Cub, which we are pleased to introduce to the flight sim audience to further enhance our bush flying and off airport options. • Aviat Pitts Special S1S: One of our most popular planes gets a single-seat option with the release of this aircraft. New Airports – We are adding eight handcrafted airports in Central Europe and the United States: • Germany o Leipzig/Halle Airport (EDDP) o Allgäu Airport Memmingen (EDJA) o Kassel Airport (EDVK) •Switzerland o Lugano Airport (LSZA) o Zurich Airport (LSZH) o Luzern-Beromunster Airport (LSZO) •United States o Patrick Space Force Base (KCOF) o Marine Corps Air Station Miramar (KNKX) The Game of the Year release is adding information about 545 previously missing airports in the United States. New Missions -Based on the popularity of the recently introduced Discovery Flights, we are adding an additional six locations (Helsinki, Freiburg im Breisgau, Mecca, Monument Valley, Singapore, and Mount Cook) to this popular series. New Tutorials – To further expand the onboarding experience, we are adding 14 new tutorials, introducing simmers to Bush flying (in an Icon A5) and IFR (in a Cessna 172). New Features – We are also pleased to introduce several highly requested features by the community: an updated weather system, early access to DX12, and a dev mode replay system. New Photogrammetry Cities – As part of our ongoing collaboration with Bing Maps, we are pleased to add a number of new photogrammetry cities: Helsinki (Finland), Freiburg im Breisgau (Germany), Brighton, Derby, Eastbourne, Newcastle, and Nottingham (UK) and Utrecht (Netherlands). Microsoft Flight Simulator Standard Game of the Year Edition will be available as a free update for owners on PC and Xbox Series X|S. For new users, the GOTY Standard Edition is the perfect entry point to flight simming as it offers an even richer experience, and it will be the item they purchase as we are retiring the original. Invite your friends to experience the wonders of flight. The sky is calling!
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Microsoft Flight Simulator: Game of the Year Edition Available Today

Posted: 18 Nov 2021 10:00 AM PST


Microsoft Flight Simulator: Game of the Year Edition available as a Free Update for Existing Users!


We are excited to announce that the Microsoft Flight Simulator: Game of the Year Edition (GOTY) is available today! This new edition celebrates all the positive feedback, reviews and awards garnered, and is also a "Thank You" to our fans – new and old – that have made Microsoft Flight Simulator such a phenomenon. The Microsoft Flight Simulator: Game of the Year Edition features five new handcrafted aircraft, eight new airports, six new Discovery Flights and updated weather systems and incorporates all six World Updates.

Microsoft Flight Simulator: Game of the Year Edition

Let's dive a little deeper into what simmers can expect when they update the simulator.

New Aircraft

We have added 5 brand new aircraft to Microsoft Flight Simulator:

  • Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet: Our first military jet and a highly requested feature from the community.
  • VoloCity: From well-known German company Volocopter, comes "VoloCity", an aircraft for an electric urban air taxi.
  • Pilatus PC-6 Porter: This legendary short takeoff and landing (STOL) utility aircraft is a highly versatile plane from Switzerland and comes with several cockpits, cabins, and landing gear variations.
  • CubCrafters NX Cub: Yakima-based CubCrafters recently introduced a nosewheel option for their flagship CC-19 XCub Aircraft, popularly called the NX Cub, which we are pleased to introduce to the flight sim audience to further enhance our bush flying and off airport options.
  • Aviat Pitts Special S1S: One of our most popular planes gets a single-seat option with the release of this aircraft.

New Airports

We have added 8 handcrafted airports in Central Europe and the United States:

  • Germany
    • Leipzig/Halle Airport (EDDP)
    • Allgäu Airport Memmingen (EDJA)
    • Kassel Airport (EDVK)
  • Switzerland
    • Lugano Airport (LSZA)
    • Zurich Airport (LSZH)
    • Luzern-Beromunster Airport (LSZO)
  • United States
    • Patrick Space Force Base (KCOF)
    • Marine Corps Air Station Miramar (KNKX)

The Game of the Year Edition also includes information about 545 previously missing airports in the United States.

New Missions

Based on the popularity of the recently introduced Discovery Flights, we have added 6 additional locations (Helsinki, Freiburg im Breisgau, Mecca, Monument Valley, Singapore, and Mount Cook) to this popular series.

New Tutorials

To further expand the onboarding experience, we have provided 14 new tutorials, introducing simmers to Bush flying (in an Icon A5) and IFR (in a Cessna 172).

New Features

We are also pleased to introduce several highly requested features by the community: an updated weather system, early access to DX12, and a dev mode replay system.

New Photogrammetry Cities

As part of our ongoing collaboration with Bing Maps, we have added a number of new photogrammetry cities: Helsinki (Finland), Freiburg im Breisgau (Germany), Brighton, Derby, Eastbourne, Newcastle, and Nottingham (UK) and Utrecht (Netherlands).

And, best of all, the Microsoft Flight Simulator Game of the Year Edition is a free update for existing players on PC and Xbox Series X|S. For new users, the GOTY Edition is the perfect entry point to flight simming.

We can't wait for you to experience this expanded edition of Microsoft Flight Simulator. Invite your friends to enjoy the wonders of flight. The sky is calling!

Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available on Xbox Series X|S with Xbox Game Pass, Windows 10 and 11 with Xbox Game Pass for PC, and Steam. For the latest information on Microsoft Flight Simulator, stay tuned to @MSFSOfficial on Twitter.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator: Standard Game of the Year Edition

Xbox Game Studios

218
$59.99
PC Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass
The Microsoft Flight Simulator Game of the Year (GOTY) Standard Edition celebrates all the positive feedback, reviews and awards garnered, but it is also a "Thank You" to our fans – new and old – that have made Microsoft Flight Simulator such a phenomenon. The Microsoft Flight Simulator Standard Game of the Year Edition includes 25 highly detailed planes with unique flight models and 38 hand-crafted airports. This enhanced edition introduces simmers to five all-new aircraft, eight new handcrafted airports, six new Discovery Flights, new tutorials, and updates to the weather system The five new handcrafted aircraft in Microsoft Flight Simulator include: • Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet: Our first military jet and a highly requested feature from the community. The Top Gun: Maverick expansion will release with the movie next Spring, but we wanted simmers to have the opportunity to test their need for speed this holiday. • VoloCity: We partnered with well-known German company Volocopter, which is working on an eVTOL called "VoloCity", a vision for an urban air taxi. We worked closely with the Volocopter engineering team to develop an authentic version of the prototype aircraft for the simulator. This is our first aircraft that can perform pinpoint landings and is a teaser of what you can look forward to in 2022 when we intend to launch helicopters in the sim. • Pilatus PC-6 Porter: This legendary short takeoff and landing (STOL) utility aircraft is a highly versatile plane from Switzerland and comes with several cockpits, cabins, and landing gear variations. It is the result of our close collaboration with the manufacturer and the development efforts by famed developers Hans Hartmann and Alexander Metzger resulted in a great and fun new aircraft with exception capabilities in the simulator. • CubCrafters NX Cub: Yakima-based CubCrafters recently introduced a nosewheel option for their flagship CC-19 XCub Aircraft, popularly called the NX Cub, which we are pleased to introduce to the flight sim audience to further enhance our bush flying and off airport options. • Aviat Pitts Special S1S: One of our most popular planes gets a single-seat option with the release of this aircraft. New Airports – We are adding eight handcrafted airports in Central Europe and the United States: • Germany o Leipzig/Halle Airport (EDDP) o Allgäu Airport Memmingen (EDJA) o Kassel Airport (EDVK) •Switzerland o Lugano Airport (LSZA) o Zurich Airport (LSZH) o Luzern-Beromunster Airport (LSZO) •United States o Patrick Space Force Base (KCOF) o Marine Corps Air Station Miramar (KNKX) The Game of the Year release is adding information about 545 previously missing airports in the United States. New Missions -Based on the popularity of the recently introduced Discovery Flights, we are adding an additional six locations (Helsinki, Freiburg im Breisgau, Mecca, Monument Valley, Singapore, and Mount Cook) to this popular series. New Tutorials – To further expand the onboarding experience, we are adding 14 new tutorials, introducing simmers to Bush flying (in an Icon A5) and IFR (in a Cessna 172). New Features – We are also pleased to introduce several highly requested features by the community: an updated weather system, early access to DX12, and a dev mode replay system. New Photogrammetry Cities – As part of our ongoing collaboration with Bing Maps, we are pleased to add a number of new photogrammetry cities: Helsinki (Finland), Freiburg im Breisgau (Germany), Brighton, Derby, Eastbourne, Newcastle, and Nottingham (UK) and Utrecht (Netherlands). Microsoft Flight Simulator Standard Game of the Year Edition will be available as a free update for owners on PC and Xbox Series X|S. For new users, the GOTY Standard Edition is the perfect entry point to flight simming as it offers an even richer experience, and it will be the item they purchase as we are retiring the original. Invite your friends to experience the wonders of flight. The sky is calling!
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Happy Anniversary Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play
Xbox Cloud Gaming Launches on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One Consoles

Happy Anniversary Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play

Posted: 18 Nov 2021 09:00 AM PST

Celebrate and get more game today with EA Play's member only rewards. What can members score this month? Unlock your FIFA 22's Zaandam Zebras Stadium Set, and XP Boost. Score your Chelwave Set in NHL 22‘s World of Chel, as well as an Ultimate Team Pack in Madden NFL 22. Lastly, grab the Dr. Hakim Weapon Charm in Apex Legends and your Fatal Friend Melee Takedown in Battlefield 2042. Members can also try Battlefield 2042 and fight in military battles of unprecedented scale with its 10-hour trial.

EA Play November Rewards

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can enjoy EA Play at no additional cost with access to great player benefits and a library of top games. Access exclusive in-game challenges and rewards, unlock special member only content, play early trials of select brand-new titles, and get instant access to a collection of our best-loved series and top titles. Plus, save on EA digital purchases with a 10% member discount.

Visit the EA Play page or EA.com/EA-Play/Terms for more details. To stay up to date on the latest from EA Play follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. Please see EA.com/EA-Play/Terms for full details.

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Claim Victory with the New Xbox Series S – Fortnite and Rocket League Bundle

Posted: 18 Nov 2021 08:00 AM PST

Summary

  • The new Xbox Series S – Fortnite and Rocket League Bundle is available today in North America and December in all other markets on Xbox.com and participating retailers while supplies last
  • Xbox Series S – Fortnite and Rocket League Bundle comes with the Midnight Drive Pack, including accessories, V-bucks, and more
  • Get the Fortnite and Rocket League Bundle, plus 24 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, with Xbox All Access starting at just $24.99 per month for 24 months
  • TikTok star Khaby Lame shows us just how simple it is to get into next-gen gaming with Xbox Series S

Grab the new Xbox Series S – Fortnite and Rocket League Bundle starting today


Introducing the Xbox Series S – Fortnite and Rocket League Bundle, including an Xbox Series S, 1,000 Fortnite V-bucks, 1,000 Rocket League Credits, and the Midnight Drive Pack for both titles. Starting today, the bundle is available online and in participating North American retailers for $299 and will be rolling out worldwide in December while supplies last. Round up your experience and get this bundle plus access to over 100 games with 24mo Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, from $24.99 per month for 24 months with Xbox All Access.

Jump into the optimized action of Fortnite and Rocket League including lightning-fast load times and framerates up to 120fps. And, since Fortnite and Rocket League are free to play with Xbox (free Xbox Live account required), you can get right into gaming with your friends.

The bundle includes the Midnight Drive Pack, 1,000 V-Bucks, and 1,000 Rocket League Credits (Fortnite: Save the World mode access is excluded). With the Midnight Drive Pack for Fortnite, you can customize your looks with the Dark Skully outfit, Dark Skully Satchel Back Bling, Dark Splitter pickaxe, and 1,000 V-Bucks to spend on cosmetic items or to get the latest Battle Pass. For Rocket League add-on content, you get the standout Purple Masamune Car, Purple Virtual Wave Boost, Purple Zefram Wheels, and 1,000 Rocket League Credits that can be used to build Blueprints, upgrade to Rocket Pass Premium, or purchase most-wanted content from the Rocket League Item Shop.

The Cube has returned, but now there’s… more of them in Fortnite Chapter 2 – Season 8: Cubed. From the smoldering wreckage of the Mothership a new threat arises. Cubes are waking up, spreading corruption, and creating Rifts to "The Sideways." Enter the Sideways to take on monsters and find Sideways Weapons. Rev up these new weapons to their superpowered state. Join the community effort to build measures against the Cubes. It's up to you — all of you — to fight for the Island's survival.

Blast off into Rocket League Season 5! Assemble your squadron and shoot for the moon in this out-of-this-world new Season, featuring the new Starbase Arc (Aftermath) Arena. Take control of the latest futuristic car, Nexus, in the Season 5 Rocket Pass, and earn Pro Rewards beyond Tier 70! Plus, fly into the new Competitive Season and climb the bracket in Competitive Tournaments. Download and play Rocket League Season 5 for free!


Simply Next-Gen with Khaby Lame


To further celebrate just how simple it is to get into next-gen gaming, we're launching a new campaign starring TikTok star Khaby Lame. He's known for his viral videos in which he reacts to overly complicated life hacks and provides his own straightforward solutions to them. Khaby shows us that we should not overcomplicate next-gen gaming — getting to features like faster load times, framerates up to 120fps, and Quick Resume are as simple as pushing the power button on the Xbox Series S.


Whether you want to battle or build your way to victory or take the game of vehicular soccer to a whole new level, this holiday season is the perfect time to get into next-gen gaming with the Xbox Series S – Fortnite and Rocket League Bundle.

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Introducing Out of Line on Xbox One

Posted: 18 Nov 2021 06:00 AM PST

Out of Line is a beautiful 2D side-scrolling platformer puzzle game with awesome hand-drawn assets. Incarnate San, a child yearning for freedom, carries a spear that he will use in order to solve the different puzzles ahead. That spear reacts to elements, but also sticks well to walls and other blocking elements. This spear helps San elevate himself in areas where he needs it, and solve the puzzles ahead as this will be the player's main tool to solve them! Indeed, here the spear is used as a tool, not a weapon. While this helps to convey important personality traits for San, it also is the core concept that defines the broad gameplay experience of Out of Line.

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In this journey, the player will have to trust his spear and avoid being caught by very odd machines that keep hunting him while overcoming a series of obstacles and puzzles, in search of meaning and freedom, in this strange world. With the help of multiple friends San will encounter along the way, he'll have to solve multiple puzzles and learn the true lesson of this amazing journey !

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Each new level, the player is given the opportunity to discover and interpret what Out of Line is all about. The journey gives meaning and a sense of purpose to the art, levels and game mechanics as well as the puzzles. Instead of making heavy use of text or a voice-over, it's the player's curiosity for exploration and interaction with the world that conveys the story.

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The side scroller evokes multiple emotions depending on the area you are in. Each new area evokes a new story that the player is free to interpret until they reach the end. The puzzles are first handedly easy to introduce new players to the genre to appreciate the game, but the more the player will play, the more difficult these puzzles will get.

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However, the satisfaction each puzzle offers is a nice touch to the gameplay. Get to experience a challenging side-scroller game while appreciating the beautiful artworks and story the game offers. Join San during his journey : buy Out of Line on Xbox One today!

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Out of Line

Hatinh Interactive

A unique adventure game filled with beautiful puzzles all hand-drawn in a unique 2D style! Join San on his introspective journey in his quest for identity and freedom. Discover several wonderful worlds where many obstacles await you. In Out of Line, you follow the adventures of San, on his quest to escape the factory that was once his home. Immerse yourself in this mysterious story and world, find and help new friends while browsing this wonderful 2D platform game!
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Explore, Leap and Shoot in Tamarin, Available Now

Posted: 17 Nov 2021 03:00 PM PST

Do you know what a Tamarin is? There are so many animals in the world you might not have heard of. Many places you have never been. And this is a game you have never played!

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You play as a character inspired by the "emperor tamarin'"- one of the world's most adorable monkeys. The real ones have little moustaches and quick moves. What a great animal for a classic 3D-platformer game. We tried to turn this into an iconic and cute character that is fun to control and play with.

Two-in-One: 3D Platformer and Third-Person Shooter

Bad bugs come marching in. They destroy your house. Burn down the forest. Take away your family. The cute critter gets the help of his animal friend, and now you can splatter the insect invaders to pieces!

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Nature in Danger

The game reflects upon some of the brutality that's happening in the real world. Many species are going extinct. Their forests are burnt down. In the game, cute birds get taken down unless you save them in time. This is a claustrophobic world, a world of industrialization and pollution, with danger around every corner.

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Explore an Interconnected World

This is contrasted with the beauty of nature; you get to explore interconnected worlds of forests, fjords, and mountains, accompanied by a wonderful soundtrack. You can jump around and search for secrets in the open, colorful Nordic landscapes, and return the birds you saved safely into their birdhouses. This in an adventure you will not want to miss. Explore, leap, and shoot to save your family from the insect invasion! Tamarin is available on Xbox now.

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Tamarin®

Chameleon Games

2
$29.99
Explore, leap and shoot to save your family from the insect invasion! Leap into action and discover nature in Tamarin, a third-person action-adventure game set in beautiful Nordic scenery, starring the world's cutest monkey. Pollution and destruction from ever-expanding insects sets the agile monkey into a fight for his family's survival. Explore an incredible interconnected 3D world, brimming with primate platforming and bug-splattering shooter action. Leap with the agility of a tamarin as you journey into the Northern wilderness on scenic routes through forests, fjords and mountains. Along the way you will chase mysterious electrical fireflies, discover a secret underground world of dancing ants, rescue innocent birds, and restore the tamarins' once idyllic natural habitat.


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