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PlayStation Fans Left Disappointed After Flight Simulator 2025 Store Page Labeled 'Copycat Shovelware'
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<blockquote data-quote="Admin" data-source="post: 66642" data-attributes="member: 1"><p><img src="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2025/03/20/grizzly-games-limited-flight-simulator-2025-1742489850692.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p>Fans quick to celebrate the reveal of a Microsoft Flight Simulator PlayStation Store page were left let down after it was discovered that the actual product is little more than “copycat shovelware.”</p><p></p><p>Xbox and PlayStation fans gathered to discuss a potential port for the popular flight simulation game after <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumours/comments/1jfkg5q/trophies_live_for_flight_simulator_ps5_that_hasnt/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button" target="_blank"><u>Reddit user CreativeRaspberry314 shared</u></a> Trophy information related to a potential PS4 and PS5 version earlier today. It would be exciting – if <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/microsoft-gaming-boss-phil-spencer-wont-rule-out-any-xbox-exclusive-making-the-jump-to-playstation-including-halo" target="_blank">not somewhat unsurprising</a> – to see Microsoft bring more Xbox titles to PlayStation fans, but <a href="https://store.playstation.com/en-gb/concept/10014255" target="_blank"><u>the spotted store page</u></a> isn’t officially related to Microsoft Flight Simulator in any way, shape, or form.</p><p></p><p></p><p>“Sadly, this is just a copycat shovelware game,” one <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumours/comments/1jfkg5q/comment/mirl5wt/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button" target="_blank"><u>Reddit user added</u></a>. “Straight up shovelware,” another <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumours/comments/1jfkg5q/comment/mirl695/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button" target="_blank"><u>added</u></a>. “Actually mental tbh, the picture is a straight up rip-off. If it was MSFS, it'd have the same achievements as the Xbox/Steam versions.”</p><p></p><p>Instead, the Flight Simulator 2025 on PlayStation is being published by a company named Grizzly Games Limited. As spotted by <a href="https://www.eurogamer.net/flight-simulator-pops-up-on-playstation-store-but-its-not-what-you-think" target="_blank"><u>Eurogamer</u></a>, the company shares a name with Thronefall developer Grizzly Games but is also completely unrelated to that entity. While that team is responsible for other titles like Superflight and Islanders, the <a href="https://www.grizzly-games.com/#games" target="_blank">Grizzly Games Limited website</a> reveals a catalog of what appear to be mobile games featuring glossy, AI-generated materials. The art for its Flight Simulator 2025 project also appears to be generated by AI judging by some of its muddy plane parts and strange designs.</p><p></p><p>The Thronefall team, meanwhile, provided a statement to Eurogamer related to the discovery of Flight Simulator 2025 on PlayStation and Grizzly Games Limited. Grizzly Games says it is not associated with the company, adding that it is using “both our name and logo illegally.”</p><p></p><p>“Furthermore they seem to incorporate the absolute opposite of our values, of what we stand for and what we’re trying to give to the gaming community,” Grizzly Games continued. “Unfortunately our legal resources are limited as a two-person indie team, but honestly I'd love to see this kind of stuff being stopped, especially since it's not only happening to us but lots of indie devs that just lack the legal power."</p><p></p><p>Can shovelware just be banned from the store please?</p><p></p><p>As of this story’s publication, the Flight Simulator 2025 page remains live on the PlayStation Store. It describes an experience that “sets a new standard in aviation simulation, combining ultra-realistic flight dynamics with breathtaking visuals.” No gameplay for the project has been revealed.</p><p></p><p>“Can shovelware just be banned from the store please? It’s packed to the brim with it and makes browsing an absolute chore,” another <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumours/comments/1jfkg5q/comment/mirq5i9/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button" target="_blank"><u>Reddit user added</u></a>. “I don’t remember it being this bad in prior generations.”</p><p></p><p>PlayStation <a href="https://sea.ign.com/playstation-5-1/192682/news/playstation-bans-easy-to-plat-games-and-shovelware" target="_blank"><u>took a stand</u></a> against what many refer to as “spam” titles in 2022. At the time, it was believed the move was made to fight back against easy-to-Platinum games, or titles that exist almost solely for the purpose of increasing players’ Platinum Trophy count. However, many shovelware titles still exist on the PlayStation Store and <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/2017/10/03/valve-pulls-200-shovelware-titles-from-steam-shutting-down-developer" target="_blank"><u>other digital storefronts</u></a> today.</p><p></p><p>We <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/i-could-make-fart-fart-boobie-fart-the-game-and-maybe-it-would-eventually-get-taken-down-devs-reveal-why-the-consoles-are-drowning-in-eslop" target="_blank"><u>brought a magnifying glass up to the issue last month</u></a> to take a closer look at how shovelware titles impact both gamers and developers. We spoke to multiple developers to learn more about not only how these games find their way onto digital storefronts but PlayStation, Nintendo, Xbox, and Valve’s vetting process.</p><p></p><p></p><p><em>Michael Cripe is a freelance contributor with IGN. He's best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe).</em></p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/playstation-fans-left-disappointed-after-flight-simulator-2025-store-page-labeled-copycat-shovelware" target="_blank">Continue reading...</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Admin, post: 66642, member: 1"] [IMG]https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2025/03/20/grizzly-games-limited-flight-simulator-2025-1742489850692.png[/IMG] Fans quick to celebrate the reveal of a Microsoft Flight Simulator PlayStation Store page were left let down after it was discovered that the actual product is little more than “copycat shovelware.” Xbox and PlayStation fans gathered to discuss a potential port for the popular flight simulation game after [URL='https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumours/comments/1jfkg5q/trophies_live_for_flight_simulator_ps5_that_hasnt/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button'][U]Reddit user CreativeRaspberry314 shared[/U][/URL] Trophy information related to a potential PS4 and PS5 version earlier today. It would be exciting – if [URL='https://www.ign.com/articles/microsoft-gaming-boss-phil-spencer-wont-rule-out-any-xbox-exclusive-making-the-jump-to-playstation-including-halo']not somewhat unsurprising[/URL] – to see Microsoft bring more Xbox titles to PlayStation fans, but [URL='https://store.playstation.com/en-gb/concept/10014255'][U]the spotted store page[/U][/URL] isn’t officially related to Microsoft Flight Simulator in any way, shape, or form. “Sadly, this is just a copycat shovelware game,” one [URL='https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumours/comments/1jfkg5q/comment/mirl5wt/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button'][U]Reddit user added[/U][/URL]. “Straight up shovelware,” another [URL='https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumours/comments/1jfkg5q/comment/mirl695/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button'][U]added[/U][/URL]. “Actually mental tbh, the picture is a straight up rip-off. If it was MSFS, it'd have the same achievements as the Xbox/Steam versions.” Instead, the Flight Simulator 2025 on PlayStation is being published by a company named Grizzly Games Limited. As spotted by [URL='https://www.eurogamer.net/flight-simulator-pops-up-on-playstation-store-but-its-not-what-you-think'][U]Eurogamer[/U][/URL], the company shares a name with Thronefall developer Grizzly Games but is also completely unrelated to that entity. While that team is responsible for other titles like Superflight and Islanders, the [URL='https://www.grizzly-games.com/#games']Grizzly Games Limited website[/URL] reveals a catalog of what appear to be mobile games featuring glossy, AI-generated materials. The art for its Flight Simulator 2025 project also appears to be generated by AI judging by some of its muddy plane parts and strange designs. The Thronefall team, meanwhile, provided a statement to Eurogamer related to the discovery of Flight Simulator 2025 on PlayStation and Grizzly Games Limited. Grizzly Games says it is not associated with the company, adding that it is using “both our name and logo illegally.” “Furthermore they seem to incorporate the absolute opposite of our values, of what we stand for and what we’re trying to give to the gaming community,” Grizzly Games continued. “Unfortunately our legal resources are limited as a two-person indie team, but honestly I'd love to see this kind of stuff being stopped, especially since it's not only happening to us but lots of indie devs that just lack the legal power." Can shovelware just be banned from the store please? As of this story’s publication, the Flight Simulator 2025 page remains live on the PlayStation Store. It describes an experience that “sets a new standard in aviation simulation, combining ultra-realistic flight dynamics with breathtaking visuals.” No gameplay for the project has been revealed. “Can shovelware just be banned from the store please? It’s packed to the brim with it and makes browsing an absolute chore,” another [URL='https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumours/comments/1jfkg5q/comment/mirq5i9/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button'][U]Reddit user added[/U][/URL]. “I don’t remember it being this bad in prior generations.” PlayStation [URL='https://sea.ign.com/playstation-5-1/192682/news/playstation-bans-easy-to-plat-games-and-shovelware'][U]took a stand[/U][/URL] against what many refer to as “spam” titles in 2022. At the time, it was believed the move was made to fight back against easy-to-Platinum games, or titles that exist almost solely for the purpose of increasing players’ Platinum Trophy count. However, many shovelware titles still exist on the PlayStation Store and [URL='https://www.ign.com/articles/2017/10/03/valve-pulls-200-shovelware-titles-from-steam-shutting-down-developer'][U]other digital storefronts[/U][/URL] today. We [URL='https://www.ign.com/articles/i-could-make-fart-fart-boobie-fart-the-game-and-maybe-it-would-eventually-get-taken-down-devs-reveal-why-the-consoles-are-drowning-in-eslop'][U]brought a magnifying glass up to the issue last month[/U][/URL] to take a closer look at how shovelware titles impact both gamers and developers. We spoke to multiple developers to learn more about not only how these games find their way onto digital storefronts but PlayStation, Nintendo, Xbox, and Valve’s vetting process. [I]Michael Cripe is a freelance contributor with IGN. He's best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe).[/I] [url="https://www.ign.com/articles/playstation-fans-left-disappointed-after-flight-simulator-2025-store-page-labeled-copycat-shovelware"]Continue reading...[/url] [/QUOTE]
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