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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
5 days ago5 min read


Nuclear Option Mission: Sand Castle
Our first mission for Nuclear Option by Shockfront Studios is out now!

Skyward Staff
Apr 123 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


Nuclear Option: Tactical Tarantula
Our introduction to the quad proprotor VTOL tactical airlifter you did not know Nuclear Option needed.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jan 45 min read


Nuclear Option: Carrier Duel
The 'Carrier Duel' mission in Nuclear Option is a solid introduction to fleet carrier warfare for the game.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Aug 14, 20246 min read


Nuclear Option: Meeting Medusa
An analysis of the EW-25 Medusa electronic warfare aircraft that brings a new layer of operations to Nuclear Option.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
May 15, 20247 min read


Nuclear Option: Maps and Pre-Planned Attacks
The map in Nuclear Option is useful for navigation, but also for targeting in pre-planned attacks. We take a moment to appreciate it.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Apr 3, 20244 min read


First Impression: Nuclear Option (Early Access)
Our week one first impression of Nuclear Option shortly after its early access release.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Oct 18, 20238 min read


Nuclear Option: SFB-81 Darkreach Strike Bomber
Player controlled bombers in flight games and sims are uncommon. We take a look at how Nuclear Option presents these platforms.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jul 26, 20234 min read
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