Flight Control’s eagerly awaited update is now being propagated into the iTunes App Store across the globe. You should be able to get the update the next time you hit the store. Bringing the game to version 1.1, the update touts these new features:
- Online scores – players can now submit their statistics to the online high score table hosted by Firemint; see a list of recently submitted scores from people similar to your skill level; game is also location-aware
- Online ranks – work your way up from the usual Passenger to Cabin Crew, Pilot and eventually, the Astronaut; your progress in the game opens up more challenges for you to play with people further away from your current location
- Google Maps support – show scores from people in your general location, within 500 metres; stats are also linked to Google Maps so you know which area has the best flight controllers ever
- Twitter support – link your accounts then Tweet and boast your high scores for the world to see
- Quick Save and Resume – game automatically saves whenever you receive a call or quit to do something else and restores to its original state right where you left off
- Cloudcell – Firemint’s proprietary technology that is the power behind most of the online features mentioned above
- Bug fixes – a small number of bugs and issues have been resolved
You’ll need to sign up and create a Cloudcell account in order to enjoy the new online features. Check http://flightcontrol.cloudcell.com to explore more about this technology and what you can do with it.
Missing in this update is the inclusion of new airports and aircrafts, which we previously mentioned about. Firemint is teasing players to watch out for version 1.2 where these features will materialize.
Flight Control is still selling at only $0.99 each – that’s 60% off the usual full price. Grab your copy soon from the iTunes Store.
