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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


Interview: Dimitar Stoyanov, Developer of Bush 1022
We interview Dimitar Stoyanov, the indie game developer who created Bush 1022. We discuss his hobbies, journey into game development and Bush 1022 itself.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Feb 1110 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


Aggressor: Sudden Return, Valuable Message
With the sudden return of this game comes an important message from the developer that any developer should take note of.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jan 284 min read


Exosky: In Peak Form
Exosky is better than ever after a few considerable updates to its gameplay. With refinement to flight model, new peripheral support and more, we take to the simulated skies and see what has been going on.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jan 244 min read


Making Mischief: VTOL VR Electronic Warfare in the EF-24G
The EF-24G is the electromagnetic maestro of electronic warfare in VTOL VR by Boundless Dynamics. We discuss its capabilities and its place in VTOL VR.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jan 148 min read


Lakehopper: Flying vs Operating
An upcoming indie flight game focused on seaplanes gets the writer thinking about the difference between flying an aircraft and operating an aircraft.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jan 75 min read


Sky On Fire: 1940 - Early War Sorties
We start 2026 by catching up with an indie World War II flight sim lite we have never covered before.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jan 38 min read


Ace Combat 3: Resurgence Towards Revival?
Discuss the ever building presence of Ace Combat 3 appearing in more modern Ace Combat games. Could this resurgence lead to a reasonable remake?

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Dec 24, 202510 min read


Nuclear Option: A-19 Brawler, Update 0.32
Our key takeaways on Nuclear Option Update 0.32.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Dec 20, 20257 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
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