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Microsoft Flight Simulator Kodiak, Seneca, A340 Get New Screenshots; Mini-500 Helicopter & Elstree Aerodrome Announced

The Microsoft Flight Simulator market moves very fast, and third-party developers have made plenty of new reveals today.SimWorks Studios provided a development update for its Quest/Daher Kodiak, with new screenshots and information. —EXTERIOR—The exterior is nearing completion and we are putting the last few rivets on the airframe. The aircraft will ship with 25 factory schemes in three different layouts and will use MSFS’ tail number system. The standard and tundra tyre variants are fully animated and ready in the simulator including some custom animations that we will showcase later.

Microsoft Flight Simulator for Xbox Series X|S Gets New Details; Xbox One Version Still Possible

Today Microsoft hosted a livestreamed Q&A session dedicated to Microsoft Flight Simulator, primarily focusing on the software development kit. We hear from head of Microsoft Flight Simulator Jorg Neumann, SDK Producer Alyzée Arfel, and Lead SDK developer Eric Pellissier.The software development kit (or SDK) is what developers use to create the many add-ons released and in the works for the growing simulator. Incidentally, the upcoming Xbox version was a relevant topic as Microsoft is preparing to help developers prepare their add-ons for the new platform. To better answer developer questions,

Microsoft Flight Simulator CRJ 900, Twin Otter, Spitfire Mk 1a, & Seneca Get New Screenshots

Today several third-party developers showcased new assets and news about their aircraft add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator.First of all, Aerosoft showcased the first images of its upcoming Bombardier CRJ 900/1000 add-on to the CRJ 700/550 package. Specifically, we get to see a CRJ 900 in Lufthansa Cityline livery. Additional liveries will include SAS, Air Nostrum, Air France Hop!, and SkyWest 35th Anniversary.Next is new screenshots of the upcoming de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter.Following, we get a ton of screenshots of the Spitfire Mk 1a from Aeroplane Heaven. According to

Microsoft Flight Simulator Santiago de Chile International Airport Released

Today third-party developer LatinVFR released a major airport add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator that will please those who love flying in South America.The airport is Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCEL) in Santiago, capital of Chile. It’s the busiest hub in the country host to plenty of airline and cargo flights from all over the world.It can be purchased on Simmarket for arpproximately $22 plus applicable VAT.Below you can check out a gallery of screenshots and an official feature list.Hand-made and detailed PBR ground markings and textures according to the

Microsoft Flight Simulator PA34T Seneca Announced; Palma De Mallorca, Frankfurt, & More Get New Screenshots

Today third-party developers had a lot of reveals to make about upcoming content for Microsoft Flight Simulator. First of all, Carenado announced its Piper PA-34T Seneca, which is mentioned as “coming soon.” You can check out plenty of screenshots below.Next announcement comes from Magsoft, that revealed Ciudad Victoria International Airport (Aeropuerto Internacional General Pedro José Méndez MMCV) in Mexico. Apparently, it’ll be released in “a few days” and you can find plenty of screenshots below.Next is Orbx, revealing more images for its Frankfurt City Pack that is coming soon.Orbx announced

Microsoft Flight Simulator Frankfurt City Pack & Trento Airport Revealed by Orbx & Aerosoft

Today third-party developers Orbx and Aerosoft had relevant reveals about their upcoming add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator. First of all, Orbx revealed its Frankfurt City pack, which was initially announced a few days ago with the developer’s roadmap for the year.Below you can read an official features list and see lots of screenshots. For now the release date is simply “soon.”11 high-detail custom landmarks including Europaturm, Hauptbahnhof (railway station), Messeturm, Paulskirche, and Kaiserdom100 custom landmarks, balancing quality and performanceMany enhancements to the city and surrounding areas: improved vegetation and building

Microsoft Flight Simulator Goes to Russia With Pevek Airport Release and New Moscow Images

Today’s dose of Microsoft Flight Simulator third-party add-on news focuses on Russian scenery.First of all, Simulación Extrema moved away from its usual South-American focus to release Pevek Airport (UHMP) in Northern Russia, one of the closest to the North Pole. It may be a different continent, but the extreme theme is definitely still there. Below you can see a trailer and images aplenty.[embedded content]Traveling back to something less extreme but certainly anticipated by many, Drzewiecki Design shared more images of Moscow Sheremetyevo Alexander S. Pushkin International Airport (UUEE), displaying the

Opinion: The Match-Fixing Mess in China’s League of Legends Esports Ecosystem

“Please punish those ‘cheaters’ and ‘actors’ severely. please! Otherwise the League of Legends competitive scene can not [be called] professional [esports],” Chinese esports icon Jian “Uzi” Zihao pleaded after his game was match-fixed. Uzi is considered one of the biggest superstars in the world of esports China, and has the most commercial value in the country as both a player and streamer. Before Nike signed the ¥200M RMB ($30.5M USD) four-year sponsorship deal with League of Legends Pro League (LPL) in 2019, the company was already attracted by Zihao’s influence

Microsoft Flight Simulator – Lviv & Olaya Herrera Airports Released; Aalborg Announced; Osaka & Miramar Get New Screenshots

Today third-party developers have continued to release new airports and reveal new goodies for Microsoft Flight Simulator.Pyreegue released Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (UKLL) in Lviv, Ukraine.It’s currently available on Orbx Direct for approximately $17. Below you can check out a gallery of screenshots and a features list.Terminal Carcass made with AutoCAD to almost identically replicate the real buildingCustom Animated Jetways with dynamic hood to perfectly fit any airframe.Custom Ground polygons with custom markings and dirtILS/VOR data according to latest AIP (On-line ready)2021 layoutCustom night lightingPBR textures for every objectOptimized LODs and

Microsoft Flight Simulator France & Benelux World Update Gets Release Date & Beta Test Phase

Today Microsoft and Asobo Studio released another development update for their popular Microsoft Flight Simulator. We learn that the upcoming World Update 4: France & Benelux (of which you can sample some tidbits via an earlier teaser trailer) is now slated for an April 15 release. Perhaps even more exciting is the fact that a beta test involving the community will be hosted before the update is released. 300 beta testers will be selected with signups starting tomorrow. “In our continued efforts to provide the best experience for our community we