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Wing Breakers: First Impression
Have you ever aileron roll a pair of flying cows off your wing while flying through a barn? Well, I have, and let me tell you, the guy in...

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Mar 9, 20226 min read


The Brew Barons (Demo): First Impression
Launching from the dawn-soaked sea as night turns to day, with a fresh batch of brews in the cargo hold and distant islands holding...

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Mar 1, 20228 min read


Ace Combat Stealth Missiles: Historical Inspiration, Real World Technology
(Screenshot: Dantofu VisMod) Even the most unconventional, outright sci-fi elements of the Ace Combat series often have connections to...

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Feb 16, 20224 min read


Eole: Letting the Mind Soar
The beauty of indie games is their willingness to do the unexpected. To intentionally step outside of the well-worn pathways games have...

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Feb 8, 20223 min read


Airforce Delta Storm: The Forgotten Rival in Deadly Skies
Have you ever been in a rate fight with two MiG-21s welded together at the wings? I have. It might seem odd to review this series with...

T.J. "Millie" Archer
Jan 19, 202212 min read


The Brew Barons: Kickstarter Pre-Launch Interview with Lifetap Studios
There are times when you experience an unanticipated piece of media that leaves a lasting impression. Weeks ago, while scrolling through...

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Dec 3, 202111 min read


Vital and Versatile Heliborne Transports
Flying transports in Heliborne is a fun as it is vital to completing missions. Finally, a game that makes transports worth it.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Nov 30, 20214 min read


Ace Combat X: A Classic Enhanced by Emulation
An opinion article about PPSSPP and how it makes ACX an even better game!

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Nov 13, 20215 min read


Surviving the Waves of Vertical Strike Endless Challenge
A look at Vertical Strike Endless Challenge!

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Oct 12, 20215 min read


First Impression: Manta (Steam Next Fest 2021 Demo)
Seamlessly transitioning between high-flying dogfights and deep-sea battles is not something I thought would mix well. I can vaguely...

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Oct 5, 20215 min read


Conflicts: Comanche Leaves Early Access with Content Doubling Game Mode
The latest entry in the Comanche combat helicopter series has completed its early access period. The full release of Comanche was made...

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Sep 15, 20214 min read


Interview: Flashpoint Studios, Developer of 'Aggressor'
It has been roughly six weeks since 'Aggressor' began its early access period. During that time this visually striking lowpoly arcade...

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Sep 10, 20217 min read
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