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Ita-Planes: Flying Devotion (2025)
An insightful article about one of the most unusual traditions of virtual and real world aviation. 2025 update.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Feb 15, 202510 min read


Ace Combat 5: What it Meant for the Franchise
Ace Combat 5 shaped the way for all future games in the franchise. Was this for good or bad? Let's talk about it!

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Feb 1, 20253 min read


Creator Highlight: Nassault
A shoutout from a certified Ace Combat Enjoyer to Nassault, a professional video game cinematographer.

T.J. "Millie" Archer
Jan 15, 20253 min read


ASF-X Shinden II: One-of-a-Kind Ace Combat Aircraft
Designed by Shōji Kawamori of Macross fame, this tailor made aircraft for the Ace Combat series has survived eras of change.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
May 11, 20247 min read


The Most Powerful Aircraft Cannon in Ace Combat
Is the aircraft cannon in Ace Combat 6 the most powerful in the Ace Combat series?

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Feb 14, 20245 min read


Ace Combat: The Importance of Starter Aircraft
The starter aircraft in Ace Combat might be more important than you think, let's discuss it!

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Nov 8, 20233 min read


Aegis Ashore: Ace Combat 7 Air Defense Boss
A relatively unknown bastion of air defense, as seen in Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Sep 20, 20234 min read


The “Switchblade” Wing: Feasible or Fantasy?
The X-02 Wyvern from Ace Combat is a fictional aircraft that "feels" realistic, but is a switchblade wing fighter really feasible?

T.J. "Millie" Archer
Aug 16, 20237 min read


Ace Combat 7: Playing with the Fog of War
A short summary and opinion of one of the least appreciated missions in Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Aug 2, 20233 min read


Revitalizing a Classic: Playing Ace Combat Zero on the Steam Deck
Let's take a look at PS2 emulation on the Steam Deck, specifically Ace Combat Zero!

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Jul 5, 20233 min read


Ace Combat: Beyond Visual Range Engagements
Thoughts on beyond visual range combat in Ace Combat; a series focused on close range dogfights.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
May 17, 20235 min read


Ace Combat: Player-Controlled Strategic Bombers
A retrospective piece discussing the era of player controlled strategic bombers in the Ace Combat series.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Dec 28, 20225 min read
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