MicroProse is back on the Falcon series
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Many question in my mind, but I let time to answer those
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@Fire112 said in Falcon is back to Microprose:
Microprose has reacquired the copyright to the Falcon series.
Sounds promising.https://steamcommunity.com/groups/microprose/announcements/detail/3680047495733505345
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Dear MicroProse Fan,
Today we have something different and very exciting to announce.
MicroProse is proud to announce that we have re-acquired the copyright to the Falcon series games, and Falcon has officially returned to our line-up. We are thrilled to continue the Falcon franchise with new products in the future, building on the legacy of this iconic series.
We also want to take a moment to acknowledge the incredible work that the Benchmark Sims team has done with their BMS mod for Falcon 4.0. We recognize the passion and dedication that they have brought to the Falcon community, and we are committed to fully supporting their efforts in any way possible.
With MicroProse’s support, there is no end in sight for the work of the BMS Team. The future of the Falcon franchise looks bright, and we can’t wait to share more with you soon!
Pretty much in the line of how they do with Regiments and Second Front.
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@Fire112 I wonder what this means for the BMS team? Clearly the copyright had to cost some major dollars and MPS will need to recoup via sales.
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@TheSilkMan You have the answer in bold right there in the quote.
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MicroProse
BMS Falcon 5.0is comming.......................
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Yeah, I’ve noticed for over a week now that both Steam changing the publisher and then GOG relisting it with Microprose as the publisher. I was slightly worried that with their focus on not being just an IP holder like Tommo would maybe endanger the BMS agree but knew it was a good business move for them to basically keep the status quo with BMS. So I’m very happy to see it now officially announced and that they are now actively marketing BMS. It will help their sales for sure.
@TheSilkMan I’m not sure it was that expensive for them compared to other IPs, and in a way can be passive income as it has been for Tommo these years. But it also gives them flexibility long term, so a smart business move I think to have a dedicated community behind it that will continue to push the IP forward for them with low cost to them to market BMS’s work. Win-win for everyone, but as 4.37 has done, we will probably need to be better prepared for new members.
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this is such a news :)…just lot curios now !!!
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My biggest question is that a Falcon 5.0 will be a competitive to BMS or some sort of symbiosis will we see.
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"We also want to take a moment to acknowledge the incredible work that the Benchmark Sims team has done with their BMS mod for Falcon 4.0. We recognize the passion and dedication that they have brought to the Falcon community, and we are committed to fully supporting their efforts in any way possible.
With MicroProse’s support, there is no end in sight for the work of the BMS Team. The future of the Falcon franchise looks bright, and we can’t wait to share more with you soon!"
While I have very fond memories of Microprose games way-back-when (80’s - early 90’s?) I pray BMS really can retain the ability to work on this without issue. I have been salivating over the thought of 4.38 and forward finally making this sim as beautiful as it is deep, and for one would be more than happy to pay for this privilege going forward if it helps keep Falcon alive.
Can’t WAIT for an official BMS announcement!
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this could sound like bad news!
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Guys,
Please stay tuned for more information.
Until then, please refrain from posting.Thank you for your patience!
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Microprose has taken over Falcon once more and they will be working on another Falcon. Check this yt vid released today.
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Yep as noted in this thread:
https://forum.falcon-bms.com/topic/25124/microprose-is-back-on-the-falcon-seriesSo let make it a bit easier for Max and wait for the official news from the team while enjoying 4.37u2
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