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Indie Highlight 001: Series Start
The start of a long-time coming series. Indie Highlight focuses on current, past and still in development indie flight games.

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


Nuclear Option: Open Ocean SAMs
The second map for Nuclear Option features dedicated surface-to-air missile sites that offer a welcome long-range threat to complicate missions.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
May 75 min read


Aviassembly Revisited: A Journey of Redemption
Aviassembly has come a long way since we looked at its demo last year - follow us as we take a look at what's changed, and why you shouldn't let it slip under your radar!

Caio "Hueman" Barreto
May 49 min read


Ace Combat: Assault Horizon - Death by Name Association?
Being alive for a while gives the privilege of perspective if you pay attention close enough Let us go off of the beaten path for a bit....

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Apr 167 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


Test Pilots: The Birthplace of VRChat Aviation
Test Pilots by Sacchan, the original VRChat Aviation world, has been the most popular VRCA world since the beginning. Join us for a visit.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Mar 157 min read


Aurora Flight: I Can See the Light
Okay, dead honest—my first impressions when I saw the first screenshots of this game were “what kinda blatant Ace Combat ripoff am I...

T.J. "Millie" Archer
Mar 55 min read


Pre-Release Interview: Exosky (2025)
A pre-release interview with the indie developer of Exosky shortly before its release on March 7th, 2025.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Feb 2617 min read


War Thunder: The Sim-Lite Killer
War Thunder is extremely popular, but has unknowingly killed a genre of flight games? Let's discuss this.

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Feb 203 min read


Couch CO-OP Flight: Mirage, A Biplane Adventure
Thanks to an offer from its developer, two Skyward writers try Mirage: A Biplane Adventure during Steam Couch CO-OP Fest February 2025.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Feb 127 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
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