Microprose is back!
There are very few retro gamers who don’t have something from Microprose in their old school gaming libraries. Especially known for classic military simulation games, flight simulators and strategy games, Microprose was responsible for such titles as F-15 Strike Eagle, Railroad Tycoon and the Civilization franchise.
Originally founded by Sid Meier and Bill Stealy in 1982, Microprose is undergoing a rebirth for the 2010 season. Classic gamers are going to have to sit tight and wait to see if new titles develop along with the reintroduction of the company. Microprose initially plans to concentrate on hardware devices instead of developing software.
The main feature of the new Microprose hardware devices is connectivity. They include Connect devices, which are basically receiver/signal converters for digital TV; gaming controllers; Powerline rechargeable batteries, and Redline cabling. With a good start to its comeback, it’s just a matter of time before Microprose returns to its old ways and starts pumping out more games, ready to rival the strategies and simulations of old. Read about their current offerings here.
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