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Interview Just Pocket Games, Developer of Pocket Flight
Discussing a soon to release "cozy" flight game with a new dev team. Pocket Flight releases on March 12th, 2026.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
3 days ago7 min read


Steam Next Fest February 2026
Our thoughts on a handful of indie flight game demos that were available during Steam Next Fest February 2026.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Mar 46 min read


Fly Now! Steam Next Fest February 2026 Flight Game Demos
A week of flying! From February 23rd to March 2nd @ 10:00 AM PST (UTC-8) there are new flight game demos available during Steam Next Fest February 2026.

Skyward Staff
Feb 233 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


Blue Sky Aces: Time Based Unlocks
Variety of aircraft is often a core element of flight games. The big question is always: how does someone get access to all those aircraft? Blue Sky Aces by Curious Dog Games uses a time progression system that makes aircraft available in game as they became available in World War I.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Feb 44 min read


Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve - Announcement Trailer Thoughts
Thoughts on Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve with three decades of context from two life-long fans of the series.

Skyward Staff
Dec 13, 202516 min read


Rotor Sim: Whirlybird Adventures
This helicopter focused indie flight game simcade is a non-combat experience that prioritizes rotary-wing operations in a well-rounded setting.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Dec 3, 20255 min read


Ace Combat 04: A Modern Day Retrospective
A critical eye of an Ace Combat series classic. Is the story of AC04 something that still resonates today?

T.J. "Millie" Archer
Nov 1, 202510 min read


Indie Highlight 005: Delivery Must Complete, Zakon
The fifth entry of the Indie Highlight Series with Mishanya (Zakon) and Yoyoyollie (Delivery Must Complete).

Matthew "FlyAwayNow" Nguyen
Oct 25, 202511 min read


VRChat Aviation Journal: Gliders and Airships
First article in a new series focused on VRChat Aviation puts the spotlight on gliders and airships.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Oct 22, 202511 min read


Steam Next Fest October 2025
A compilation of our thoughts on a handful of flight focused games with demos at Steam Next Fest October 2025.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Oct 18, 20258 min read


Air Pico: A Micro Flight Simulator
Air Pico by Mot is one of the latest flight games on a "fantasy" retro game console that never existed.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Oct 8, 20254 min read
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