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Simulatoren-News originated from the former Facebook page OMSI -Die neusten Maps, founded in 2014, and was revived after a change of operator in 2019.
Since 2020, we have been combining several individual pages into one source for all simulation news.
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We also check whether the images are available.
If, unfortunately, images have already been taken offline, they will no longer be visible in our articles.
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No. You pay neither directly nor with your data, e.g. through personalized advertising.
The operating costs of this website are financed by revenue from advertising and social media. Any remaining costs are covered privately by the team. Financial resources generated through affiliate links (sales) support the financing.
The basic framework is provided by WoltLab Suite, a content management system (CMS). Several plugins are used on top of this. The platform is continuously expanded and patched and is always up to date.
The ticket system offers you the opportunity to contact us quickly and easily.
We do not use registration on our website because we do not offer any features for members. All features are freely accessible to guests.
All registered members are team members who collaborate on our project and require advanced features for this purpose.
The links to the games/add-ons/mods are always up to date at the time of publication of the article. We cannot guarantee that the links will always be available. If a game/add-on/mod is unfortunately taken offline, we will no longer be able to link to it. In such a case, please report the article and we will see what we can do.
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As a rule, we do not delete comments. If this is your express wish, please contact us via the ticket system or use the report function. In most cases, however, this is not possible.
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As a rule, the editor who wrote the article responds to the relevant comments.
Each editor independently decides on their topics and is responsible for research and writing. In addition, there is an internal to-do list that regularly includes suggestions from the community. These are handled by editors according to their respective simulation focus.
Publishing and marketing are managed by the project leadership to ensure articles are distributed correctly and reach the widest possible audience.
Topic selection is based on several factors. Suggestions from the community, both public comments and private messages, are taken seriously and reviewed promptly.
Developers and publishers also approach us with topic ideas, which we process independently. We are additionally supported by the marketing agency Marchsreiter and the management RAHFT, who regularly provide input on current developments.
The team collectively decides whether a topic is relevant to a broad audience and can be covered independently.
Our goal is to report on new announcements on the same day whenever possible. In many cases, we receive advance information from developers or publishers and can publish on schedule.
If no prior information is available, we conduct our own research, which may take a bit longer. Nevertheless, we aim to publish the news on the same day.
Yes. All authors at Simulatoren-News work on a voluntary basis. There are no paid editorial positions.
We rely exclusively on reputable and verifiable sources, including developers, publishers, and reliable databases.
If rumors are discussed, they are clearly labeled as such within the article and reiterated in the comments. Transparency is a top priority.
Yes. Every article is reviewed by the project leadership before publication.
Yes. Commentaries are a regular part of our work and represent the perspectives of the entire team.
Our reporting is free from influence by developers or publishers. No one dictates how or what we report on.
Developers and publishers may submit topic ideas but are not involved in research, content creation, structure, or wording. All decisions are made solely by our editorial team, without external influence.
No. Simulatoren-News does not receive any payment for covering specific products or projects.
No. Developers and publishers have no influence over research, content, or critique. Even partners may be clearly and objectively criticized in articles.
Yes, absolutely. Suggestions for small or lesser-known projects are very welcome. A short message is sufficient.
Articles are usually published in the morning, though timing may vary.
Our goal is to publish at least two articles per day. Depending on the news situation, this may vary.
No. Comments are not moderated for content and are only removed in rare cases, such as personal attacks or insults. Usually, we first remind users of proper netiquette.
Yes, regularly. The best place to participate is our Facebook news ticker, where we frequently post polls to better understand our community.
Simulatoren-News works closely with many well-known developers and publishers while carefully verifying all information. At the same time, articles are created independently, allowing for critical coverage.
Additionally, strong community interaction is a key focus: most comments are read and answered to encourage ongoing dialogue.
Yes. Our Facebook subscribers financially support Simulatoren-News through a paid subscription. In return, they receive access to exclusive articles as well as early access to upcoming content before it is released publicly.