Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020)
Big summer holiday cancelled? No matter - you can still take to the skies in the easiest of easy jets as the legendary flight sim returns with some serious upgrades…
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These past few months we’ve become more used to the idea of virtual tourism, but nothing comes close to the scale and ambition of having a getaway with Microsoft Flight Simulator. After a 14-year hiatus, the long-running PC series couldn’t have come back at a better time.
A lot has changed too, thanks to the enormous leaps in technology. The real trick behind this entry is its integration of Microsoft’s Bing Maps and Azure cloud-computing network, which means literally the entire world’s geography can be generated in the game. Just point your finger anywhere on the globe and you can fly there, all while skipping the hassle of baggage check-ins, overpriced airport food or having to wear a mask.