Ace Combat 6 Fly For Freedom Tournament: Analysis and Interview

The Ace Combat 6 Fly for Freedom Tournament was the first online multiplayer competition for the Ace Combat series. The event was organiz...

Aaron Mendoza

Apr 21, 2020
9 min

Multiplayer Focus of Comanche (2020)

The return of the Comanche is sure to pique the interests of rotary-wing flight sim enthusiasts. But those expecting a single player focu...

The “Switchblade” Wing: Feasible or Fantasy?

T.J. "Millie" Archer

Apr 14, 2020
7 min

The “Switchblade” Wing: Feasible or Fantasy?

It’s arguable that there is no more intriguing fictional aircraft in the Ace Combat series than the X-02 Wyvern. Appearing as the lone “b...

A History of Automatic Maneuver Systems from Project Aces

Aaron Mendoza

Mar 25, 2020
6 min

A History of Automatic Maneuver Systems from Project Aces

Since its introduction in the arcades of 1993, the Ace Combat franchise did not give players a level of control over their aircraft neede...

New Dimension of Appreciation, the Ace Combat 7 Virtual Reality Experience

Aaron Mendoza

Nov 6, 2019
6 min

New Dimension of Appreciation, the Ace Combat 7 Virtual Reality Experience

In the grand scheme of things, if the primary complaint is that people wanted more, something must have been done right.

The Joy of Discovery: The Maiden Voyage of an Elite Dangerous Newcomer

Santiago Cuberos

Sep 10, 2019
4 min

The Joy of Discovery: The Maiden Voyage of an Elite Dangerous Newcomer

An insight inside a rookie's first journey through the Milky Way in Elite Dangerous.

Hardpoint: Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses in Ace Combat

Aaron Mendoza

Aug 8, 2019
8 min

Hardpoint: Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses in Ace Combat

An in-depth look at S.E.A.D strategies and weaponry inside of the Ace Combat Franchise.

Peak Infinity Aesthetic: The Three Pillars of Ace Combat Infinity's Over the Top Presentation

Aaron Mendoza

May 6, 2019
6 min

Peak Infinity Aesthetic: The Three Pillars of Ace Combat Infinity's Over the Top Presentation

Even for a series like Ace Combat, this game went well beyond the limits of over the top scenarios the series has ever provided.

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Review: MFS2020 MB-339A/PAN by IndiaFoxtEcho

T.J. "Millie" Archer

Nov 17, 2020
6 min

Review: MFS2020 MB-339A/PAN by IndiaFoxtEcho

A review of IndiaFoxtEcho's MB-339 add-on aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020

Interview: Total Controls, Discussing the Multi Function Button Box

Aaron Mendoza

Sep 26, 2020
7 min

Interview: Total Controls, Discussing the Multi Function Button Box

At first glance, any flight sim enthusiast can tell you that the Multi Function Button Box has something unique about it. When considerin...

Aaron Mendoza

Mar 23, 2018
6 min

Real Flight Controls in Macross Games

Real Flight Controls bring flight shooter style controls and handling to Macross games when piloting Variable Fighters in Fighter Mode.

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