Microsoft Aces Studio Alumni Form New Sim Studio

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Two veterans of Microsoft Aces Studio--developer of Microsoft's Flight, Combat and Train Simulator series, closed earlier this year--have founded a new sim-focused studio.

Led by Microsoft Train Simulator 2 lead game designer Rick Selby and lead program manager Kathie Flood with "a number of other former Aces members" onboard, Cascade Game Foundry aims to "address the significant hole in the simulation market left by Microsoft's recent departure" and explore unconventional simulator settings.

"Our previous efforts focused on building traditional simulation titles. However, now we get to redefine what a simulation game can be," declared Selby in a press statement.

"The simulation market is known to be a strong, consistent performer, but our vision extends beyond flying and railroading," said Flood. "Think of SCUBA diving off Hawaii, traversing the Andes, hiking the Great Wall of China... the possibilities are endless."

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    October 15, 2009 11:42 AM

    I want a traffic sim. there hasn't been a game that accurately represents real life driving. on real life roads..

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      October 15, 2009 11:58 AM

      real life driving is a lot like real life driving...

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      October 15, 2009 12:11 PM

      I'm holding out for Certified Public Accountant 2010. I hear tell that there will be 10, yes, TEN different accounting calculators. From the basic and reliable DR-T120 to the slick lines of the new Casio DR-270HD.

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        October 15, 2009 1:32 PM

        Oooooo, I've been wanting to try out the new DR-270HD. This should be a blast.

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        October 16, 2009 7:01 AM

        Don't forget to put the cover sheet on those TPS reports.

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      October 15, 2009 3:03 PM

      There was at least one air traffic controller sim game; one of those "Why would you want to play a game that simulates one of the highest-turnover jobs in the world?" games.

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