Hardpoint: Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses in Ace Combat

An in-depth look at S.E.A.D strategies and weaponry inside of the Ace Combat Franchise.

Dec 25, 2018
6 min

Hardpoint: Countermeasures in Ace Combat

Inclusion of countermeasures in Ace Combat came late but is now an option for players to rely more on technology to evade missiles.

Santiago Cuberos

Dec 15, 2018
5 min

Hardpoint: QAAM in Ace Combat

These highly advanced missiles possess superb tracking thanks to their advanced seeker head that features off-boresight capabilities.

Aaron Mendoza

Mar 11, 2018
7 min

Hardpoint: SOD in Ace Combat

This analysis article presents information about the SOD in Ace Combat, including detailed deployment notes.

Aaron Mendoza

Nov 12, 2017
7 min

Hardpoint: ECMP in Ace Combat

October 21st, 2004. For the first time, players could equip a special weapon known as the Electronic Counter Measure Pod (ECMP).

Hardpoint: Electronic Countermeasures in Ace Combat

Aaron Mendoza

Nov 11, 2017
6 min

Hardpoint: Electronic Countermeasures in Ace Combat

The ultimate form of ECM in the Ace Combat series would come with the release of Ace Combat 5: player controlled ECM Pods.

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Aaron Mendoza

Jan 24
5 min

Reflecting on Drone Usage in Ace Combat

As seen in the promotional media and gameplay of Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV, also referred to as drones) ...

Review: Project Wingman by Sector D2 and Humble Games

Santiago Cuberos

Dec 11, 2020
14 min

Review: Project Wingman by Sector D2 and Humble Games

A review of the indie arcade flight game made by Sector D2 and Humble Games.

Interview: Insight into the Frecce Tricolori Virtuali

Santiago Cuberos

May 20, 2020
9 min

Interview: Insight into the Frecce Tricolori Virtuali

An unprecedented inside look at the Frecce Tricolori Virtuali's history and organization.

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