We’ve heard a lot about Microsoft Flight Simulator over the last couple of years and, in terms of visual glory, it appears to be one of the best looking games ever created. Well, pending what we get ...

Get your rig ready for takeoff on Nov. 19 with these minimum and recommended requirements. My PCMag career began in 2013 as an intern. Now, I'm a senior writer, using the skills I acquired at ...

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 launches on November 19 and will command a huge 64GB of RAM for the ultra-spec configuration, with a hefty CPU and GPU required, too. Here are the full PC system ...

We all know Sid Meier best as the creator of Civilization, but he only led design on one of those, and he's got a whole catalogue of classics outside of it. Among his earlier games are a set of flight ...

Adam Corsetti is a Commerce Writer from the United States. An avid gamer since childhood, Adam became hooked on video games after using the original Nintendo NES console. During college, he created a ...

Get your joystick ready, because Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 releases today for Xbox Series X|S and PC. The biggest new addition in this installment is a Career Mode, which lets you create a ...

Defining clear flight sim goals (e.g., VFR, IFR, multi-engine training) is essential to guide component upgrades and maximize learning and enjoyment. Prioritize core hardware like a powerful gaming PC ...

PC flight simulators benefit greatly from choosing the right Hands-on-Throttle-and-Stick (HOTAS) flight control peripheral. The article provides a guide to several top HOTAS flight sticks, ...

Here are some essential equipment recommendations for real-word pilots and enthusiasts.

However, until recently, many players had been priced out of using joysticks with their flight sim of choice, either because of the cost of the flight stick itself or because of the cost of handling ...