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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 219 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 147 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 225 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 1510 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 13 min read


DCS World: ADM-141 TALD Tactics in 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


Review: Yawman Arrow (2024 Release Version)
A long review with a critical eye about one of the most unique handheld flight controllers we have ever seen.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Feb 3, 202414 min read


DCS F-14A/B Tomcat: TCS for CCRP Bombing
The Heatblur F-14A/B Tomcat has a unique advantage when CCRP bombing: the Television Camera System!

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Nov 4, 20235 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


MSFS 2024: Bringing Purpose to Flight with Pilot Lifestyles
The option to choose a career in aviation will bring purpose and direction to MSFS 2024.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jun 28, 20233 min read
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