Top Gun Maverick Week: Spoiler Free First Impression and Collabs

May 28
4 min

Articles

Top Gun Maverick Week: Spoiler Free First Impression and Collabs

As the credits began to roll, I turned to look at Aaron (Ribbon-Blue) and asked him, “Have you ever seen Wayne’s World 2”? He answered in...

Ace Combat: Ikaros in the Sky (April 2022 Update)

Skyward Staff

Apr 8
2 min

Translations

Ace Combat: Ikaros in the Sky (April 2022 Update)

Português language translation now available. Other languages to be rehosted.

Ace Combat Stealth Missiles: Historical Inspiration, Real World Technology

Aaron Mendoza

Feb 17
4 min

Articles

Ace Combat Stealth Missiles: Historical Inspiration, Real World Technology

Even the most unconventional and outright sci-fi elements of the Ace Combat series often have connections to real-world aircraft,...

Creator Highlight Month 2022: Solutus Eversol

Aaron Mendoza

Feb 5
14 min

Interviews

Creator Highlight Month 2022: Solutus Eversol

The fifth entry of Creator Highlight Month 2022 is with Solutus Eversol. A guide to the worldbuilding of Ace Combat.

Aaron Mendoza

Nov 20, 2021
11 min

Articles

Ita-Planes: Flying Devotion

An insightful look into one of the traditions of virtual (and real) aviation.

Ace Combat X: A Classic Enhanced by Emulation

Santiago Cuberos

Nov 14, 2021
5 min

Articles

Ace Combat X: A Classic Enhanced by Emulation

An opinion article about PPSSPP and how it makes ACX an even better game!

Analysis: The Standard Missile in Ace Combat

T.J. "Millie" Archer

Sep 7, 2021
4 min

Articles

Analysis: The Standard Missile in Ace Combat

An analytical look at the STDM (Standard Missile) from Ace Combat and its IRL counterparts.

Translation/Analysis: Ace Combat 25th Anniversary Reflection Special

TaskForce23

Aug 31, 2021
12 min

Translations

Translation/Analysis: Ace Combat 25th Anniversary Reflection Special

A translated summary with commentary of Ace Combat's 25th anniversary live special.

The Form and Function of Clouds and Weather in Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown

Aaron Mendoza

Jul 13, 2021
7 min

Articles

The Form and Function of Clouds and Weather in Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown

In case you have not noticed, clouds are sort of the "big thing" in simulated flight recently. The once taken for granted masses of water...

Aaron Mendoza

May 22, 2021
7 min

Articles

Ace Combat: Remembering The Last Ace

Back in 2011, the announcement of Ace Combat: Assault Horizon (ACAH) shook up the Ace Combat series in a way that impacted it deeply. A...

Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere PAL Press Kit Analysis

Aaron Mendoza

Mar 13, 2021
6 min

Articles

Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere PAL Press Kit Analysis

This article was originally posted on November 26th, 2017. It has received an update in text and download link at the end of the article....

Aaron Mendoza

Jan 24, 2021
5 min

Articles

Reflecting on Drone Usage in Ace Combat

As seen in the promotional media and gameplay of Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV, also referred to as drones) ...

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The Brew Barons (Demo): First Impression

Aaron Mendoza

Mar 1
8 min

Reviews

The Brew Barons (Demo): First Impression

Launching from the dawn-soaked sea as night turns to day, with a fresh batch of brews in the cargo hold and distant islands holding...

Santiago Cuberos

Jan 22
9 min

Interviews

Creator Highlight Month 2022: RedKite

Our third entry in the Creator Highlight Month is with RedKite, a well known and respected video creator for DCS World.

Interview: The Making of Ace Thunder Zero

Santiago Cuberos

Oct 17, 2020
9 min

Interviews

Interview: The Making of Ace Thunder Zero

An interview with Avarik, the person behind one of the most ambitious projects ever done in War Thunder.

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