Yesterday we released an update to Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition. This update resolved several issues reported to us by the community. The full update notes for this release can be found here

As part of the update notes we included the statement "For new installs, we now provide default versions of dll.xml and exe.xml files to improve compatibility with existing add-ons." Having reviewed the comments we received from the community it appeared that the wording of this statement could cause confusion and so we removed this sentence. We are very grateful for everyone who has taken the time to get in touch with us about this and would like to take this opportunity to further clarify the situation.

We were aware during the development of Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition that the game did not create a default dll.xml and exe.xml set of files in the local appdata directory (not the game install directory but in the local data settings files). It was therefore possible that if an add-on required access to these files it may fail to install correctly. We tested this at length with a range of add-ons and found that they all installed without these files. This may be due to the add-ons we tested not needing to access them or because they provided a default version of their own. However, it remained possible that some add-ons may require access to them.

When building the first update for Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition we included default versions of these files in the game install directory . Although FSX:Steam Edition without add-ons does not use these files, they are provided to allow the installation tool to copy these files to the local appdata folder thereby enabling any add-ons which might require them in the future.

When attempting to install an add-on, if you find that the installation fails due to a missing dll.xml and/or exe.xml, then it may be possible to manually copy the files from the installation directory to the local appdata directory, but you should also check the website of the add-on vendor to see if they have specific instructions.

We are continuing to monitor your feedback on Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition and would like to thank the community for your help in highlighting this issue. We know that we have not fixed all of the issues you have reported, but we are continuing to work to improve the product in the coming weeks.

The Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition Team
Dovetail Games

Yesterday we released an update to Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition. This update resolved several issues reported to us by the community. The full update notes for this release can be found here

As part of the update notes we included the statement "For new installs, we now provide default versions of dll.xml and exe.xml files to improve compatibility with existing add-ons." Having reviewed the comments we received from the community it appeared that the wording of this statement could cause confusion and so we removed this sentence. We are very grateful for everyone who has taken the time to get in touch with us about this and would like to take this opportunity to further clarify the situation.

We were aware during the development of Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition that the game did not create a default dll.xml and exe.xml set of files in the local appdata directory (not the game install directory but in the local data settings files). It was therefore possible that if an add-on required access to these files it may fail to install correctly. We tested this at length with a range of add-ons and found that they all installed without these files. This may be due to the add-ons we tested not needing to access them or because they provided a default version of their own. However, it remained possible that some add-ons may require access to them.

When building the first update for Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition we included default versions of these files in the game install directory . Although FSX:Steam Edition without add-ons does not use these files, they are provided to allow the installation tool to copy these files to the local appdata folder thereby enabling any add-ons which might require them in the future.

When attempting to install an add-on, if you find that the installation fails due to a missing dll.xml and/or exe.xml, then it may be possible to manually copy the files from the installation directory to the local appdata directory, but you should also check the website of the add-on vendor to see if they have specific instructions.

We are continuing to monitor your feedback on Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition and would like to thank the community for your help in highlighting this issue. We know that we have not fixed all of the issues you have reported, but we are continuing to work to improve the product in the coming weeks.

The Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition Team
Dovetail Games

We are pleased to announce that we released a new update this afternoon (Monday 12th January 2015).

Full details of this update can be found here

This update resolves several issues reported to us by the community and will be automatically applied to your software via the Steam platform. If the update does not start automatically please restart your Steam client.

The FSX:SE splash screen with show 62608 for the new version and the official version number is v10.0.62608.0.

Below is the full list of changes and fixes made in this update:

• Networking: Resolved - potential crash bug when decoding Steam host tag data.
• Error Reporting: Resolved - error message if the software failed to load the language.dll so that it shows the name of the actual dll it is trying to load.
• Learning Centre: Resolved - when selecting a mission from the Learning Centre, you would be told that the mission script failed to load and would be disabled.
• Learning Centre: Changed - the Learning Centre still referenced a GameSpy logo - now replaced with Steam logo.
• Graphics: Improved vertex and index buffer handling defaults and a few other things to give up to 10% framerate improvement (as long as vsync is not enabled/forced).
• Graphics: Change - Enable trilinear mipmap filtering by default.
• Graphics: Resolved - If the Special Effects setting was set to HIGH, some special effects like external lights, landing/water effects would not work.
• Graphics: Changed default value for max per-frame texture uploads to decrease time for high quality terrain textures to appear.
• Settings: Resolved - HIGHMEMFIX was enabled by default but could very rarely be disabled at load time.

We are continuing to monitor your feedback on FSX: Steam Edition and would like to thank the community for taking the time to report these and other issues. We know that we have not fixed all of the reported issues, but we continue to work to improve the product in the coming weeks.

The Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition Team
Dovetail Games

EDIT - We have removed the section relating to additional dll.xml and exe.xml files from the update notes. We will have further clarification regarding this matter very soon. We are sorry for any confusion this may cause but please be assured that FSX:SE will continue to play just as before the update but with added changes listed above.

We are pleased to announce that we released a new update this afternoon (Monday 12th January 2015).

Full details of this update can be found here

This update resolves several issues reported to us by the community and will be automatically applied to your software via the Steam platform. If the update does not start automatically please restart your Steam client.

The FSX:SE splash screen with show 62608 for the new version and the official version number is v10.0.62608.0.

Below is the full list of changes and fixes made in this update:

• Networking: Resolved - potential crash bug when decoding Steam host tag data.
• Error Reporting: Resolved - error message if the software failed to load the language.dll so that it shows the name of the actual dll it is trying to load.
• Learning Centre: Resolved - when selecting a mission from the Learning Centre, you would be told that the mission script failed to load and would be disabled.
• Learning Centre: Changed - the Learning Centre still referenced a GameSpy logo - now replaced with Steam logo.
• Graphics: Improved vertex and index buffer handling defaults and a few other things to give up to 10% framerate improvement (as long as vsync is not enabled/forced).
• Graphics: Change - Enable trilinear mipmap filtering by default.
• Graphics: Resolved - If the Special Effects setting was set to HIGH, some special effects like external lights, landing/water effects would not work.
• Graphics: Changed default value for max per-frame texture uploads to decrease time for high quality terrain textures to appear.
• Settings: Resolved - HIGHMEMFIX was enabled by default but could very rarely be disabled at load time.

We are continuing to monitor your feedback on FSX: Steam Edition and would like to thank the community for taking the time to report these and other issues. We know that we have not fixed all of the reported issues, but we continue to work to improve the product in the coming weeks.

The Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition Team
Dovetail Games

EDIT - We have removed the section relating to additional dll.xml and exe.xml files from the update notes. We will have further clarification regarding this matter very soon. We are sorry for any confusion this may cause but please be assured that FSX:SE will continue to play just as before the update but with added changes listed above.

http://store.steampowered.com/app/258663/

One of the most modern electric multiple units (EMUs) for the London rail network comes to Train Simulator, a perfect accompaniment for the South London Network route.

The Class 378 ‘Capitalstar’ was first introduced to service in 2009 to replace ageing classes of EMUs in service around London. Based on the Class 376 used by Southeastern, the ‘Capitalstar’ was specifically designed for the London Overground network with a focus on easy access and capacity - coaches do not have doors or partitions between them, creating an open end to end interior space allowing easier movement along the train during peak times and more standing room for passengers.

A total of 20 four-car units, classified as Class 378/1, currently operate on the East London Line and South London Line, and 37 units, running as Class 378/2, can be seen on the North London Line, West London Line and Watford DC Line. Class 378/1 units run on 750 V DC third rail only; Class 378/2 units run on 750 V DC third rail and 25 kV AC overhead lines.

Both variations of the EMU are represented in the model for Train Simulator, with DMSO, MSO and PTSO coaches. Features include two-tone horn, ‘Underground’ style whistle and passenger view.

The EMU is also Quick Drive compatible, giving you the freedom to drive the London Overground Class 378 ‘Capitalstar’ on any Quick Drive enabled route for Train Simulator, such as those available through Steam. Also included are scenarios specifically for the South London Network

http://store.steampowered.com/app/258663/

One of the most modern electric multiple units (EMUs) for the London rail network comes to Train Simulator, a perfect accompaniment for the South London Network route.

The Class 378 ‘Capitalstar’ was first introduced to service in 2009 to replace ageing classes of EMUs in service around London. Based on the Class 376 used by Southeastern, the ‘Capitalstar’ was specifically designed for the London Overground network with a focus on easy access and capacity - coaches do not have doors or partitions between them, creating an open end to end interior space allowing easier movement along the train during peak times and more standing room for passengers.

A total of 20 four-car units, classified as Class 378/1, currently operate on the East London Line and South London Line, and 37 units, running as Class 378/2, can be seen on the North London Line, West London Line and Watford DC Line. Class 378/1 units run on 750 V DC third rail only; Class 378/2 units run on 750 V DC third rail and 25 kV AC overhead lines.

Both variations of the EMU are represented in the model for Train Simulator, with DMSO, MSO and PTSO coaches. Features include two-tone horn, ‘Underground’ style whistle and passenger view.

The EMU is also Quick Drive compatible, giving you the freedom to drive the London Overground Class 378 ‘Capitalstar’ on any Quick Drive enabled route for Train Simulator, such as those available through Steam. Also included are scenarios specifically for the South London Network

Today we have released a small update to Phase 2 of Dovetail Games Fishing. This update adds the following features to the game for all existing players:

3rd-person-view walking.
A new casting challenge.
A new main menu layout
Some under-the-hood refactoring and bug fixing.

The update will install automatically through Steam. We hope that you all enjoy these changes over the holiday period and as always we welcome any feedback that you have about any aspect of the game.

Tomorrow we will be releasing an update to the Metronom ME146 which fixes issues the community have told us about as part of our content review programme. The patch will download and install automatically through Steam if you own the Metronom ME146.

The full patch notes are as follows:

•Fixed - No headlight illumination from loco.
• Added cab light.
• Fixed - Broken glass.
• Fixed - Window wipers not working from inside cab.
• Fixed - No horn sound.
• Fixed - Task listing not correct.
• Fixed - Doors not opening at Großburgwedel Gleis 2.
• Fixed - No rain effect.
• Fixed - Window wiper on driver trailer coach does not work.
• Fixed - Grammar error in message boxes.
• Fixed - Rankings tab is shaded out.
• Fixed - Locomotive does not appear in Quick Drive menu.
• Added manual
• Added thumbnail image for loco in menu.
• Added locomotive information in menu
• Added Meta data
• Fixed - Shadows do not appear under rail vehicles.
• Fixed - Dynamic brake not working.
• Fixed - Handbrake control does not work using icon on the HUD and/or keyboard command.
• Fixed - Dynamic brake control lever animates the wrong way.
• Fixed - No direction control lever present to use.
• Fixed - Unable to use light control lever inside 146 cab.
• Added light switch in cab of 146.
• Added sounds on cab control levers, switches and buttons.
• Added rain on window and roof sound effect.
• Fixed - Wiper sound is not consistent.
• Added animated Sun shields
• Fixed - Cab view in driving trailer coach is partially missing.
• Added wiper switch.
• Added locomotive brake information message box.
• Fixed - Cab roof not welded.
• Added Power indicator Z-fighting.
• Fixed Emergency brakes applied by reverser.
• Added AFB instructions to manual
• Updated Screenshot of loco in manual
• Fixed - AFB not reaching target speed.
• Fixed - Loco slowing below AFB control.
• Fixed - Incorrect information in message box.
• Added reverser information to manual.
• Fixed Missing driver.
• Added switch legend for headlights.
• Fixed - Start/Stop engine keyboard control not working.
• Fixed - Keyboard control does not activate handbrake.
• Fixed - AFB reaches full at half setting.
• Added door handles on inside of cab.
• Added physical cab light.
• Fixed - Cab light casts strange shadow on cab.
• Adjusted Throttle and AFB grab points.
• Added hook
• Fixed - Left wiper arm disappearing
• Corrected spelling mistakes in manual and scenario text.
• Fixed - Incorrect naming description given for quick drive consists.
• Added Localisation for German.
• Fixed - Message box errors.
• Fixed - Wiper sound from driver trailing cab coach is missing.
• Fixed - Loco name inconsistent in menu’s.
• Fixed - Driver train name wrong in Quick Drives.
• Fixed - Driver train name wrong in “The Early Morning Commuter” scenario.
• Fixed - Unnecessary apostrophe in description, briefing and first message box.
• Fixed - AFB causes sudden stops and loses points in career.
• Fixed - Disabling AFB enables AFB bug on speedo.
• Fixed - Blue line for brakes not completely disappearing on driving trailer.

We would like to thank everyone who provided us with suggestions and feedback about the Metronom ME146. We hope that you enjoy this new updated version.

Tomorrow we will be releasing an update to the Metronom ME146 which fixes issues the community have told us about as part of our content review programme. The patch will download and install automatically through Steam if you own the Metronom ME146.

The full patch notes are as follows:

•Fixed - No headlight illumination from loco.
• Added cab light.
• Fixed - Broken glass.
• Fixed - Window wipers not working from inside cab.
• Fixed - No horn sound.
• Fixed - Task listing not correct.
• Fixed - Doors not opening at Großburgwedel Gleis 2.
• Fixed - No rain effect.
• Fixed - Window wiper on driver trailer coach does not work.
• Fixed - Grammar error in message boxes.
• Fixed - Rankings tab is shaded out.
• Fixed - Locomotive does not appear in Quick Drive menu.
• Added manual
• Added thumbnail image for loco in menu.
• Added locomotive information in menu
• Added Meta data
• Fixed - Shadows do not appear under rail vehicles.
• Fixed - Dynamic brake not working.
• Fixed - Handbrake control does not work using icon on the HUD and/or keyboard command.
• Fixed - Dynamic brake control lever animates the wrong way.
• Fixed - No direction control lever present to use.
• Fixed - Unable to use light control lever inside 146 cab.
• Added light switch in cab of 146.
• Added sounds on cab control levers, switches and buttons.
• Added rain on window and roof sound effect.
• Fixed - Wiper sound is not consistent.
• Added animated Sun shields
• Fixed - Cab view in driving trailer coach is partially missing.
• Added wiper switch.
• Added locomotive brake information message box.
• Fixed - Cab roof not welded.
• Added Power indicator Z-fighting.
• Fixed Emergency brakes applied by reverser.
• Added AFB instructions to manual
• Updated Screenshot of loco in manual
• Fixed - AFB not reaching target speed.
• Fixed - Loco slowing below AFB control.
• Fixed - Incorrect information in message box.
• Added reverser information to manual.
• Fixed Missing driver.
• Added switch legend for headlights.
• Fixed - Start/Stop engine keyboard control not working.
• Fixed - Keyboard control does not activate handbrake.
• Fixed - AFB reaches full at half setting.
• Added door handles on inside of cab.
• Added physical cab light.
• Fixed - Cab light casts strange shadow on cab.
• Adjusted Throttle and AFB grab points.
• Added hook
• Fixed - Left wiper arm disappearing
• Corrected spelling mistakes in manual and scenario text.
• Fixed - Incorrect naming description given for quick drive consists.
• Added Localisation for German.
• Fixed - Message box errors.
• Fixed - Wiper sound from driver trailing cab coach is missing.
• Fixed - Loco name inconsistent in menu’s.
• Fixed - Driver train name wrong in Quick Drives.
• Fixed - Driver train name wrong in “The Early Morning Commuter” scenario.
• Fixed - Unnecessary apostrophe in description, briefing and first message box.
• Fixed - AFB causes sudden stops and loses points in career.
• Fixed - Disabling AFB enables AFB bug on speedo.
• Fixed - Blue line for brakes not completely disappearing on driving trailer.

We would like to thank everyone who provided us with suggestions and feedback about the Metronom ME146. We hope that you enjoy this new updated version.

http://store.steampowered.com/app/277754

The naughty group of garden gnomes,
Have taken presents from people’s homes,
Hidden around the garden high and low,
Will you be able to find them with all that snow?

Drive the miniature train called Little Ned,
Around in the darkness after everyone’s in bed,
And gather up all the gifts and toys,
So that Christmas morning can be filled with joy.

Winter is here and Christmas is coming!

However, the naughty gnomes from the garden have made off with the children’s presents and hidden them in the snow.

As driver of ‘Little Ned’, the Richie Rails garden scale train, it’s up to you to gather all the lost toys before the Children awake on Christmas Day.

Chase the gnomes, collect the presents and return them to the house – but watch out for snowballs and those mischievous gnomes! If all goes to plan, ‘Little Ned’ will be back running around the Christmas tree and no-one will have to know about the night-time adventures……