Microsoft Flight Sim devs found new studio

Author: Joe Martin
Published: 14th October 2009
Comments (21) Stumble
Microsoft Flight Sim devs found new studio

Cascade Game Foundry has been founded by ex-ACES Studio developers and will focus on sim games.

Developers left out in the cold after Microsoft closed down ACES Studio, it's internal flight simulator team, have now begun to assemble around a new company - Cascade Game Foundry.

Launched by ex-ACES designers Rick Selby and Kathie Flood, Cascade Game Foundry is based in Washington and will focus on the simulation genre.

According to comments made in the official press release, Cascade isn't just going to focus on flights sims either. Flood and Selby are very much aware that the flight sim genre is their "critical foundation", but say the team hopes to expand into all manner of sims.

The plans look quite extensive too, with Cascade's press release making mention of train driving simulators, scuba diving sims, hiking sims and even mountain climbing sims set in the Andes. Ambitious, or what?

The team's official site is already online and development has already begun on a demo of Cascade's first planned game.

"The beauty of starting a new studio is that we get to reconsider all our preconceived notions,” commented Selby, a former Lead Product Designer at Microsoft. “Our previous efforts focused on building traditional simulation titles. However, now we get to redefine what a simulation game can be. As a designer, that is incredibly liberating.”

“The hardcore simulation fan is the critical foundation, but why stop there?” said Selby. “We want to deliver unique experiences that appeal to diverse audiences around the world.”

We guess Antony can consider this a direct reply to his latest blog post, title 'What Happened To The Flight Sim?' - let us know your thoughts in the forums.
Quote xaser04 14th October 2009, 14:19
Hiking Sims? WTF...
Quote mi1ez 14th October 2009, 14:37
Hoorah!
Quote Bauul 14th October 2009, 14:54
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Originally Posted by xaser04
Hiking Sims? WTF...

Blu-Tac down the W key = Success!
Quote scawp 14th October 2009, 15:02
Yawn
Quote Molajoku 14th October 2009, 15:11
Change to title to 'Launch' new studio.
Games studios aren't something you find behind the sofa.
Quote Bursar 14th October 2009, 16:48
It's perfectly fine. A company has a founder, and people found the company.
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scuba diving sims

Some of this please: http://myspeccy.com/en/games/scuba-dive :)
Quote cheeriokilla 14th October 2009, 16:49
Why don't they make a crawling simulator while they're at it... I thought they'd present us with a new Combat Flight Sim
Quote Rustynutts 14th October 2009, 18:11
Or we could have a Pick Your Nose Sim, to see how many you can wipe on the sofa cushions with out the wife finding out.
Quote MrGumby 14th October 2009, 18:16
Oh goody. My girlfriends dad will be pleased
Quote Star*Dagger 15th October 2009, 02:42
Pure Awesome, free from the Empire of Darkness and Evil to pursue excellence!
Quote livesabitch 15th October 2009, 02:46
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Originally Posted by Rustynutts
Or we could have a Pick Your Nose Sim, to see how many you can wipe on the sofa cushions with out the wife finding out.

thats hilariuos! would love to have that one!
Quote MrGumby 15th October 2009, 03:49
I suppose STD Sim could be quite interesting too. See how many STDs you can get on a nightout or at work in the office!! The possibilties are endless.
Quote Phil Rhodes 15th October 2009, 12:08
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“We want to deliver unique experiences that appeal to diverse audiences around the world.”

I'm gonna start a list of euphemisms for console games.
Quote Combatus 15th October 2009, 14:11
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Originally Posted by MrGumby
I suppose STD Sim could be quite interesting too. See how many STDs you can get on a nightout or at work in the office!! The possibilties are endless.

Oh dear lord
Quote SMIFFYDUDE 15th October 2009, 15:12
They all sound like they should be on the Wii.

I thought ship simulator or farming simulator was niche, but this takes niche to a whole new level.
Quote MrGumby 15th October 2009, 15:12
Oh and a nice little expansion pack could be where you have to explain to the Mrs where you got that rash!!
Quote iggy2k 17th October 2009, 16:31
ITS FOUNDED YOU FOOLS.
Quote Loom 17th October 2009, 21:25
How about a hitchhiking sim... ;)
Quote ou7blaze 18th October 2009, 21:47
Being someone who has enrolled on a pilot course and is wanting to become a pilot for a commercial airline I'm very interested in what happens next. But hiking? :(
Quote BLC 19th October 2009, 09:04
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Originally Posted by Rustynutts
Or we could have a Pick Your Nose Sim, to see how many you can wipe on the sofa cushions with out the wife finding out.

Or instead of wiping on cushions, see how far you can flick it across the room - double points if you hit the TV while X-Factor is on.
Quote Loom 20th October 2009, 10:36
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Originally Posted by BLC
Or instead of wiping on cushions, see how far you can flick it across the room - double points if you hit the TV while X-Factor is on.

Unlock the bonus level by eating it.
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