Post by spad54 on Jan 24, 2009 15:12:32 GMT -5
Microsoft Closes ACES Studios
Category: Gaming
Posted: January 24, 2009 08:21AM
Author: Nemo
Flight sim fans were dealt a blow Friday when Microsoft confirmed it is closing down ACES Studios. ACES Studios was the developer responsible for the Microsoft Flight Simulator series of games dating back to 1982. Microsoft said it is still committed to the Flight Simulator series but there's a lot of confusion as to how that will happen without a dedicated development team. Microsoft also announced Thursday that it is eliminating 5,000 jobs over the next 18 months. Microsoft, while expressing support for a game that has been around for 27 years, seemed unsure how this is all going to play out. A spokeswoman for the company said it was “definitely confusing” and had no time frame for further information on what form, if any, new versions of the game will take.
Category: Gaming
Posted: January 24, 2009 08:21AM
Author: Nemo
Flight sim fans were dealt a blow Friday when Microsoft confirmed it is closing down ACES Studios. ACES Studios was the developer responsible for the Microsoft Flight Simulator series of games dating back to 1982. Microsoft said it is still committed to the Flight Simulator series but there's a lot of confusion as to how that will happen without a dedicated development team. Microsoft also announced Thursday that it is eliminating 5,000 jobs over the next 18 months. Microsoft, while expressing support for a game that has been around for 27 years, seemed unsure how this is all going to play out. A spokeswoman for the company said it was “definitely confusing” and had no time frame for further information on what form, if any, new versions of the game will take.
