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Microsoft Flight Simulator, the Glossary

Microsoft Flight Simulator is a series of flight simulator programs for MS-DOS, Classic Mac OS, and Microsoft Windows operating systems.^[1]

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General flight simulators
Video game franchises introduced in 1982

Aces Game Studio

Aces Game Studio (ACES) was an American video game developer based in Redmond, Washington, owned by Microsoft Game Studios.

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Air traffic control (ATC) is a service provided by ground-based air traffic controllers (people) who direct aircraft on the ground and through a given section of controlled airspace, and can provide advisory services to aircraft in non-controlled airspace.

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Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is a Frederick, Maryland-based American non-profit political organization that advocates for general aviation.

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Airfight

Airfight is an early 3D graphics-based multi-user flight simulator, created on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) Control Data Corporation (CDC) PLATO system in the early 1970s.

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Altair 8800

The Altair 8800 is a microcomputer designed in 1974 by MITS and based on the Intel 8080 CPU.

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Amiga

Amiga is a family of personal computers introduced by Commodore in 1985.

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Apple II

The Apple II series of microcomputers was initially designed by Steve Wozniak, manufactured by Apple Computer (now Apple Inc.), and launched in 1977 with the Apple II model that gave the series its name.

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Approach plate

Approach plates (or, more formally, instrument approach procedure charts) are the printed or digital charts of instrument approach procedures that pilots use to fly instrument approaches during instrument flight rules (IFR) operations.

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Ars Technica

Ars Technica is a website covering news and opinions in technology, science, politics, and society, created by Ken Fisher and Jon Stokes in 1998.

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Artificial intelligence in video games

In video games, artificial intelligence (AI) is used to generate responsive, adaptive or intelligent behaviors primarily in non-playable characters (NPCs) similar to human-like intelligence.

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Asobo Studio

Asobo Studio SAS is a French video game developer based in Bordeaux and founded in 2002.

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Atari 8-bit computers

The Atari 8-bit computers, formally launched as the Atari Home Computer System, are a series of 8-bit home computers introduced by Atari, Inc., in 1979 with the Atari 400 and Atari 800.

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Atari ST

Atari ST is a line of personal computers from Atari Corporation and the successor to the company's 8-bit home computers.

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Avsim.com

AVSIM is a nonprofit flight simulation social networking service that focuses on Microsoft Flight Simulator, Prepar3D, and X-Plane.

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Boeing 777

The Boeing 777, commonly referred to as the Triple Seven, is an American long-range wide-body airliner developed and manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

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Bruce Artwick

Bruce Arthur Artwick (born January 1, 1953) is an American software engineer.

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Byte (magazine)

Byte (stylized as BYTE) was a microcomputer magazine, influential in the late 1970s and throughout the 1980s because of its wide-ranging editorial coverage.

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Cessna 182 Skylane

The Cessna 182 Skylane is an American four-seat, single-engined light airplane built by Cessna of Wichita, Kansas.

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Classic Mac OS

Mac OS (originally System Software; retronym: Classic Mac OS) is the series of operating systems developed for the Macintosh family of personal computers by Apple Computer, Inc. from 1984 to 2001, starting with System 1 and ending with Mac OS 9.

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Color Graphics Adapter

The Color Graphics Adapter (CGA), originally also called the Color/Graphics Adapter or IBM Color/Graphics Monitor Adapter, introduced in 1981, was IBM's first color graphics card for the IBM PC and established a de facto computer display standard.

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Commodore 64

The Commodore 64, also known as the C64, is an 8-bit home computer introduced in January 1982 by Commodore International (first shown at the Consumer Electronics Show, January 7–10, 1982, in Las Vegas).

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Component video

Component video is an analog video signal that has been split into two or more component channels.

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Compute!

Compute!, often stylized as COMPUTE!, was an American home computer magazine that was published from 1979 to 1994.

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Computer Gaming World

Computer Gaming World (CGW) was an American computer game magazine published between 1981 and 2006.

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Computerworld

Computerworld (abbreviated as CW) is an ongoing decades-old professional publication which in 2014 "went digital." Its audience is information technology (IT) and business technology professionals, and is available via a publication website and as a digital magazine.

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DirectX

Microsoft DirectX is a collection of application programming interfaces (APIs) for handling tasks related to multimedia, especially game programming and video, on Microsoft platforms.

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Douglas DC-3

The Douglas DC-3 is a propeller-driven airliner manufactured by Douglas Aircraft Company, which had a lasting effect on the airline industry in the 1930s to 1940s and World War II.

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Dovetail Games

Dovetail Games (DTG), a trading name of RailSimulator.com Ltd (RSC), is a British simulation video game developer and publisher established in 2008 by former Electronic Arts executive Paul Jackson, Fund4Games backers Tim Gatland and Charlie McMicking, and a development team from Kuju Entertainment.

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Dragon (magazine)

Dragon is one of the two official magazines for source material for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game and associated products, along with Dungeon.

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E3 2019

The Electronic Entertainment Expo 2019 (E3 2019) was the 25th E3, during which hardware manufacturers, software developers, and publishers from the video game industry presented new and upcoming products to the attendees, primarily retailers and members of the video game press.

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Flight simulation video game

A flight simulation video game refers to the simulation of various aspects of flight or the flight environment for purposes other than flight training or aircraft development.

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Flight Simulator II (Sublogic)

Flight Simulator II is a video game developed by Bruce Artwick and published by Sublogic as the sequel to FS1 Flight Simulator. Microsoft Flight Simulator and Flight Simulator II (Sublogic) are general flight simulators.

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FlightGear

FlightGear Flight Simulator (often shortened to FlightGear or FGFS) is a free, open source multi-platform flight simulator developed by the project since 1997. Microsoft Flight Simulator and FlightGear are general flight simulators.

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Flightsim.com

FlightSim.Com is a flight simulation review and resource website that focuses heavily on Microsoft Flight Simulator.

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FS1 Flight Simulator

FS1 Flight Simulator is a 1979 video game published by Sublogic for the Apple II. Microsoft Flight Simulator and FS1 Flight Simulator are general flight simulators.

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Game Developer (website)

Game Developer (known as Gamasutra until 2021) is a website created in 1997 that focuses on aspects of video game development.

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GameSpot

GameSpot is an American video gaming website that provides news, reviews, previews, downloads, and other information on video games.

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GameSpy

GameSpy was an American provider of online multiplayer and matchmaking middleware for video games founded in 1999 by Mark Surfas.

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Garmin G1000

The Garmin G1000 is an electronic flight instrument system (EFIS) typically composed of two display units, one serving as a primary flight display, and one as a multi-function display.

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Google Books

Google Books (previously known as Google Book Search, Google Print, and by its code-name Project Ocean) is a service from Google that searches the full text of books and magazines that Google has scanned, converted to text using optical character recognition (OCR), and stored in its digital database.

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Guinness World Records

Guinness World Records, known from its inception in 1955 until 1999 as The Guinness Book of Records and in previous United States editions as The Guinness Book of World Records, is a British reference book published annually, listing world records both of human achievements and the extremes of the natural world.

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IBM PC–compatible

IBM PC–compatible computers are technically similar to the original IBM PC, XT, and AT, all from computer giant IBM, that are able to use the same software and expansion cards.

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IBM Personal Computer

The IBM Personal Computer (model 5150, commonly known as the IBM PC) is the first microcomputer released in the IBM PC model line and the basis for the IBM PC compatible ''de facto'' standard.

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IMSAI 8080

The IMSAI 8080 is an early microcomputer released in late 1975, based on the Intel 8080 (and later 8085) and S-100 bus.

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Intel 8080

The Intel 8080 ("eighty-eighty") is the second 8-bit microprocessor designed and manufactured by Intel.

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International Virtual Aviation Organisation

International Virtual Aviation Organisation VZW (IVAO) is a non-profit association which operates a free-of-charge online flight-simulation network.

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Killer application

A killer application (often shortened to killer app) is any software that is so necessary or desirable that it proves the core value of some larger technology, such as its host computer hardware, video game console, software platform, or operating system.

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Kiosk software

Kiosk software is the system and user interface software designed for an interactive kiosk or Internet kiosk enclosing the system in a way that prevents user interaction and activities on the device outside the scope of execution of the software.

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Kotaku

Kotaku is a video game website and blog that was originally launched in 2004 as part of the Gawker Media network.

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List of longest-running video game franchises

This is a list of notable longest-running video game franchises. Microsoft Flight Simulator and list of longest-running video game franchises are video game franchises.

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Lockheed Martin

The Lockheed Martin Corporation is an American aerospace and defense manufacturer with worldwide interests.

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Lotus 1-2-3

Lotus 1-2-3 is a discontinued spreadsheet program from Lotus Software (later part of IBM).

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Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational corporation and technology company headquartered in Redmond, Washington.

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Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator

Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator: WWII Europe Series is the first version of all three combat flight simulation games from Microsoft. Microsoft Flight Simulator and Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator are Microsoft franchises and Microsoft games.

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Microsoft Flight

Microsoft Flight is an amateur flight simulation from Microsoft Studios created as a spin-off of the Microsoft Flight Simulator series. Microsoft Flight Simulator and Microsoft Flight are general flight simulators and Microsoft games.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator (1986 video game)

Microsoft Flight Simulator is a 1986 video game developed by Sublogic and published by Microsoft for the Macintosh.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020 video game)

Microsoft Flight Simulator is a flight simulation video game developed by Asobo Studio and published by Xbox Game Studios.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator 1.0

Microsoft Flight Simulator, commonly known as Microsoft Flight Simulator 1.0, is a flight simulator video game, released in November 1982 for the IBM PC.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2.0

Microsoft Flight Simulator, commonly known as Microsoft Flight Simulator 2.0 or FS2, is a flight simulator video game.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2000

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2000, abbreviated commonly as FS2000, is a flight simulator video game.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002 also known as FS2002, is a video game released in October 2001, and is the 8th installment of the Microsoft Flight Simulator video game series.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight is a flight simulation video game released in 2003, and is part of the Microsoft Flight Simulator video game series.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is an upcoming flight simulation video game developed by Asobo Studio and published by Xbox Game Studios. Microsoft Flight Simulator and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 are Microsoft games.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator 3.0

Microsoft Flight Simulator, commonly known as Microsoft Flight Simulator 3.0 or FS3, is a flight simulator video game.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator 4.0

Microsoft Flight Simulator, commonly known as Microsoft Flight Simulator 4.0 or FS4, is a 1989 video game developed by Bruce Artwick Organization and published by Microsoft.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator 5.0

Microsoft Flight Simulator, commonly known as Microsoft Flight Simulator 5.0 or FS5, is a flight simulator video game.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator 98

Microsoft Flight Simulator 98, abbreviated commonly as FS98, is a flight simulator video game.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator for Windows 95

Microsoft Flight Simulator for Windows 95, abbreviated commonly as FS95 or FSW95, is a flight simulator video game.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator X

Microsoft Flight Simulator X (abbreviated as FSX) is a 2006 flight simulation video game originally developed by Aces Game Studio and published by Microsoft Game Studios for Microsoft Windows. Microsoft Flight Simulator and Microsoft Flight Simulator X are general flight simulators and Microsoft games.

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Microsoft Press

Microsoft Press is the publishing arm of Microsoft, usually releasing books dealing with various current Microsoft technologies.

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Microsoft Space Simulator

Microsoft Space Simulator is a space flight simulator program, based on Microsoft Flight Simulator for MS-DOS. Microsoft Flight Simulator and Microsoft Space Simulator are Microsoft games.

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Microsoft Train Simulator

Microsoft Train Simulator (informally abbreviated to MSTS) is a 2001 train simulator game developed by UK-based Kuju Entertainment and published by Microsoft Games (now known as Xbox Game Studios) for Windows. Microsoft Flight Simulator and Microsoft Train Simulator are Microsoft franchises and Microsoft games.

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Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Windows is a product line of proprietary graphical operating systems developed and marketed by Microsoft. Microsoft Flight Simulator and Microsoft Windows are Microsoft franchises.

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MS-DOS

MS-DOS (acronym for Microsoft Disk Operating System, also known as Microsoft DOS) is an operating system for x86-based personal computers mostly developed by Microsoft.

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MSX

MSX is a standardized home computer architecture, announced by ASCII Corporation on June 16, 1983.

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Operating system

An operating system (OS) is system software that manages computer hardware and software resources, and provides common services for computer programs.

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Pay-to-play

Pay-to-play, sometimes pay-for-play or P2P, is a phrase used for a variety of situations in which money is exchanged for services or the privilege to engage in certain activities.

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PC World

PC World (stylized as PCWorld) is a global computer magazine published monthly by IDG.

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PC-98

The, commonly shortened to PC-98 or, is a lineup of Japanese 16-bit and 32-bit personal computers manufactured by NEC from 1982 to 2000.

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PCMag

PC Magazine (shortened as PCMag) is an American computer magazine published by Ziff Davis.

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Self-booting disk

A self-booting disk is a floppy disk for home computers or personal computers that loads—or boots—directly into a standalone application when the system is turned on, bypassing the operating system.

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Software development kit

A software development kit (SDK) is a collection of software development tools in one installable package.

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Steam (service)

Steam is a video game digital distribution service and storefront managed by Valve.

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Sublogic

Sublogic Corporation (stylized as subLOGIC) is an American software development company.

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The Coalition (company)

The Coalition (formerly Zipline Studios, Microsoft Game Studios Vancouver and Black Tusk Studios) is a Canadian video game developer based in Vancouver.

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Training simulation

In business, training simulation is a virtual medium through which various types of skills can be acquired.

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TRS-80

The TRS-80 Micro Computer System (TRS-80, later renamed the Model I to distinguish it from successors) is a desktop microcomputer launched in 1977 and sold by Tandy Corporation through their Radio Shack stores.

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Virtual Air Traffic Simulation Network

Virtual Air Traffic Simulation Network (VATSIM) is a nonprofit organization that operates an online flight-simulation network noted for its active membership and realism.

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Virtual airline (hobby)

A virtual airline (VA) is a dedicated hobby organization that uses flight simulation to model the operations of an airline.

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Windows 1.0

Windows 1.0 was the first major release of Microsoft Windows, a family of graphical operating systems for personal computers developed by Microsoft.

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Windows 7

Windows 7 is a major release of the Windows NT operating system developed by Microsoft.

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Windows 8

Windows 8 is a major release of the Windows NT operating system developed by Microsoft.

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Windows Vista

Windows Vista is a major release of the Windows NT operating system developed by Microsoft.

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X-Plane (simulator)

X-Plane is a flight simulation software initially launched by Laminar Research in 1995. Microsoft Flight Simulator and x-Plane (simulator) are general flight simulators.

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Xbox

Xbox is a video gaming brand that consists of five home video game consoles, as well as applications (games), streaming service Xbox Cloud Gaming, and online services such as the Xbox network and Xbox Game Pass. Microsoft Flight Simulator and Xbox are Microsoft franchises.

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Xbox Cloud Gaming

Xbox Cloud Gaming is a cloud gaming service as part of Xbox offered by Microsoft Gaming.

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Xbox Game Studios

Xbox Game Studios (previously known as Microsoft Studios, Microsoft Game Studios, and Microsoft Games) is an American video game publisher based in Redmond, Washington.

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Xbox Series X and Series S

The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are the fourth generation of consoles in the Xbox series.

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YouTube

YouTube is an American online video sharing platform owned by Google.

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3D computer graphics

3D computer graphics, sometimes called CGI, 3-D-CGI or three-dimensional computer graphics, are graphics that use a three-dimensional representation of geometric data (often Cartesian) that is stored in the computer for the purposes of performing calculations and rendering digital images, usually 2D images but sometimes 3D images.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Flight_Simulator

Also known as Landmark Airlines, Lockheed Martin Prepar3D, MS Flight Simulator, Microsoft Flight Sim, Microsoft fs, POSKY, Prepar3D, Project Open Sky, Soar Airlines.

Microsoft Flight Simulator, the Glossary

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See also

General flight simulators

Video game franchises introduced in 1982

References