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Ace Combat 8 HORI Flight Stick: Innovation and Regression?
Thoughts on the new Ace Combat 8 HORI branded flightstick from the POV of a PC gamer and Ace Combat fan.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jun 258 min read


Ace Combat 8: June 2026 Report
A deep dive into the burst of Ace Combat 8 content that started at Sony State of Play 2026. Article to be updated throughout June 2026.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jun 721 min read


Ace Combat 6: Dynamic Mission System
The Dynamic Mission System of Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation is not a vital part of the flight arcade genre, but it is a good example of a tool to give players more situational awareness during large-scale battles.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Feb 214 min read


Ace Combat 3: Resurgence Towards Revival?
Discuss the ever building presence of Ace Combat 3 appearing in more modern Ace Combat games. Could this resurgence lead to a reasonable remake?

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Dec 24, 202510 min read


What Made Ace Combat Infinity So Good?
As we remember Ace Combat Infinity’s 11th anniversary, it’s hard not to feel a sense of nostalgia - of yearning for something we lost along the way. Let's discuss what made Ace Combat Infinity to good.

Caio "Hueman" Barreto
May 21, 20259 min read


The Form and Function of Clouds and Weather in Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown
Skies Unknown is the first entry in the Ace Combat series to introduce clouds in a way that is both visually stimulating and a game mechanic that directly effects gameplay.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
May 14, 20257 min read


Zero Profit Margins: The High Praise and Low Sales of Ace Combat Zero
A critical look at the most influential yet financially unsuccessful Ace Combat game: Ace Combat Zero.

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Mar 22, 20255 min read


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


DCS World: ADM-141 TALD Tactics (2024)
Improved surface-to-air missile AI in DCS 2.9.6 means renewed ADM-141 TALD tactics to defeat them.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Aug 21, 20246 min read


No Punch: DCS World's Disappointing Explosives
Is it true that explosives do not pack a punch in DCS World? Let's find out!

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Aug 7, 20242 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
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