Editorials

Welcome to the story of the (first) rise and fall of Microsoft Flight Simulator, and chronicle flight simulations fall from the crown jewel of Microsoft Gaming, to a mere afterthought in the wake of Halo and the Xbox. Explore our content from Editorials below.

23.9.2024
MSFS

Simcident Report: Did Xbox Kill Flight Sim? The (First) Rise and Fall of Microsoft Flight Simulator 

Did the Xbox Kill Flight Sim? Welcome to the story of the (first) rise and fall of Microsoft Flight Simulator. Read more

1.3.2024
MSFS

Flight Sim Travel Guide: Experience The Beauty of The Outer Banks of North Carolina

Welcome to Flight Sim Travel Guide! Join us for a virtual tour of The Outer Banks of North Carolina, home to beautiful beaches and... Read more

25.12.2023
MSFS/XP/P3D

FSNews Editors’ Choice Awards 2023

The 2023 FSNews Editors’ Choice Awards Read more

16.12.2023

How SayIntentions.ai’s GPT-Based ATC Plans to Revolutionize Your Sim: Developer Interview

SayIntentions.ai, a new AI-based air traffic control add-on currently in beta, takes an innovative approach to combining... Read more

26.11.2023

Simcident Report: Can Flight Sim Get You Arrested? The Bizarre Stories of Simmers Swept Up By Law Enforcement Post-9/11

We examine the bizarre stories of how the post-9/11 state got the police sent to the home of a 10-year-old boy and ... Read more

19.10.2023

Where2Fly or Where Not to Fly? That’s the Question

I have over four thousand flying hours logged in all flight simulators combined. With over one and a half thousand flights, I have... Read more

11.10.2023
MSFS

MSFS Vs. Reality: How Using MSFS For Flight Training Helped Me Pass My Checkride

With its standout realism, it is only natural to wonder: “Will using Microsoft Flight Simulator help me in real-life fl... Read more

13.9.2023
MSFS

A Comprehensive MSFS Addons Guide For First Timers, Intermediates, and Seasoned Experts

A comprehensive and detailed guide on MSFS Addons that aims to walk users through and mitigate issues simmers might have installin... Read more

11.9.2023
MSFS

Simcident Report: 9/11 and The War on Flight Sim – A Look at Moral Outrage and Simming in the Wake of the September 11th Attacks

Today, we examine how the September 11th (9/11) attacks changed the flight sim world, and the ensuing backlash against the hobby a... Read more

30.8.2023
MSFS

The Magic of Parallel 42 Sceneries Exclusively with Their CEO

Recently, I spoke to Edson Soriano, head of Parallel 42 (//42) and we spoke about their sceneries and how they create them. For my... Read more