Has MicroProse revived the days of proper flight sim fun? There was a time when flight sims shipped in a big box with a detailed manual to read, preferably before you played the game. Back in the 16-bit and early PC era, games like F-117A Nighthawk (or its C64 predecessor,Read More →
Strategos, a large-scale real-time tactics game set in the ancient world, launches on PC on January 20, and it looks to be a deliberate counterpoint to the long-running Total War series rather than a direct imitation. Published by the revived MicroProse, Strategos focuses on command limitations, morale, and battlefield uncertainty,Read More →
If chunky pixels, classic management sims and old-school game design make your altimeter twitch, Legendary Pilots is one to watch. The retro-styled indie flight sim has launched today for free on iOS and Android, with a premium PC version officially announced for Steam. As a fan of classic flight sims,Read More →
MicroProse has announced Steel Bounty, a new first-person mech simulation that immediately calls back to the angular, polygon-heavy era of 1990s PC and Amiga gaming. It’s currently in early development, but even at this stage it looks like the sort of game many of us would have happily sunk entireRead More →
For anyone who grew up with an Amiga, a joystick, and far too much time spent tweaking car setups instead of actually racing, this is a quietly huge announcement. MicroProse and Geoff Crammond are working together again, bringing one of the most influential racing simulation engines of the 1990s backRead More →
It’s a modern take on Desert Strike, but with modern graphics and sound. MicroProse and Not Knowing Corporation have unleashed Cleared Hot, a physics-driven helicopter shooter with tactical flair, now available on Steam Early Access. Fans of classic 90s titles like Desert Strike will find plenty to love in theRead More →
MicroProse is back doing what it does best — bringing strategy to the front lines. The publisher has taken over Battlefield Commander WWII, a tactical RTS from indie developer Sword of Steel that’s shaping up to be a must-watch title for fans of old-school real-time warfare with a modern twist.Read More →
If you’re anything like me (someone who grew up dragged by their dad to every airshow just to get a glimpse of aviation history) then the name MicroProse and the arcade flight sim B-17 Flying Fortress are pure nostalgia gold. MicroProse — the company that defined 16-bit flight sims forRead More →
Stop what you’re doing and clear your schedule. MicroProse—the legendary name behind classics that shaped my childhood, like Dune II and so many others—has just announced that Dying Breed is OUT TODAY in Early Access on Steam. If you were a fan of that golden age of RTS games, theRead More →
