Microsoft has confirmed the closure of Aces Game Studio. Does this mean the end of Flight Simulator series? According to Kelda Rericha of Edelman, Microsoft's public relations firm :

"We are committed to the Flight Simulator franchise which has proven to be a successful PC based game for the last 27 years. You  should expect us to continue to invest in enabling great LIVE experiences on Windows, including flying games, but we have nothing specific to announce at this time."

So what does that mean exactly? Does "flying games" includes Flight Simulator Series or not?

"Flying games" sounds game-ish and not simulator-ish to me. Like Rebel Raiders or Ace Combat kind of game. I'm afraid we'll going to have a dumbed-down flight simulator on Xbox360. Since consoles market is more lucrative to MS these days. I hope not...

source : ign.com