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Microsoft Flight Takes Off Into Free-to-Play

Posted January 4, 2012 by David Radd

Microsoft Studios has announced a new game called Microsoft Flight. The PC game is the successor to the Flight Simulator series, and will be a free game that will take place on Hawaii.

“Many people dream of flying, but few have the chance to experience the fun of exploring the world from above. Microsoft Flight provides players the opportunity to explore that curiosity and interest,” said Joshua Howard, executive producer of Microsoft Flight. “Aviation can be incredibly technical, but we’ve taken great care to build an experience that makes taking to the skies thrilling and accessible for everyone.”

The game will also feature the all-new Icon A5, which will be the first aircraft available to players for free in Microsoft Flight. “Icon Aircraft and Microsoft Flight both share the goal of making the fun of flying accessible to everyone who’s ever dreamed about it," said Icon Aircraft CEO Kirk Hawkins. "Icon does this by fusing world-class product design with the very best engineering, and Microsoft by combining the excitement of a great gaming experience with the authenticity of a top notch flight simulator."

David Radd has worked as a gaming journalist since 2004 at sites such as GamerFeed, Gigex and GameDaily Biz.

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