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"The Road to Ace Combat": Looking back at Air Combat 22
A translation of an April 14th, 2019 GameSpark interview that sheds light on the transition from Air Combat 22 to the Ace Combat series.
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ACE COMBAT
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
May 117 min read
ASF-X Shinden II: One-of-a-Kind Ace Combat Aircraft
Designed by Shōji Kawamori of Macross fame, this tailor made aircraft for the Ace Combat series has survived eras of change.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Feb 145 min read
The Most Powerful Aircraft Cannon in Ace Combat
Is the aircraft cannon in Ace Combat 6 the most powerful in the Ace Combat series?
Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Nov 8, 20233 min read
Ace Combat: The Importance of Starter Aircraft
The starter aircraft in Ace Combat might be more important than you think, let's discuss it!
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Sep 20, 20234 min read
Aegis Ashore: Ace Combat 7 Air Defense Boss
A relatively unknown bastion of air defense, as seen in Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown.
T.J. "Millie" Archer
Aug 16, 20237 min read
The “Switchblade” Wing: Feasible or Fantasy?
The X-02 Wyvern from Ace Combat is a fictional aircraft that "feels" realistic, but is a switchblade wing fighter really feasible?
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Aug 2, 20233 min read
Ace Combat 7: Playing with the Fog of War
A short summary and opinion of one of the least appreciated missions in Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown.
Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Jul 5, 20233 min read
Revitalizing a Classic: Playing Ace Combat Zero on the Steam Deck
Let's take a look at PS2 emulation on the Steam Deck, specifically Ace Combat Zero!
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
May 17, 20235 min read
Ace Combat: Beyond Visual Range Engagements
Thoughts on beyond visual range combat in Ace Combat; a series focused on close range dogfights.
Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Feb 21, 20235 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.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Dec 28, 20225 min read
Ace Combat: Player-Controlled Strategic Bombers
A retrospective piece discussing the era of player controlled strategic bombers in the Ace Combat series.
T.J. "Millie" Archer
May 28, 20224 min read
Top Gun Maverick Week: Spoiler Free First Impression and Collabs
As the credits began to roll, I turned to look at Aaron (Ribbon-Blue) and asked him, “Have you ever seen Wayne’s World 2”? He answered in...
Skyward Staff
Apr 8, 20222 min read
Ace Combat: Ikaros in the Sky (April 2022 Update)
Português language translation now available. Other languages to be rehosted.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Feb 16, 20224 min read
Ace Combat Stealth Missiles: Historical Inspiration, Real World Technology
Even the most unconventional and outright sci-fi elements of the Ace Combat series often have connections to real-world aircraft,...
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Feb 5, 202214 min read
Creator Highlight Month 2022: Solutus Eversol
The fifth entry of Creator Highlight Month 2022 is with Solutus Eversol. A guide to the worldbuilding of Ace Combat.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Nov 20, 202111 min read
Ita-Planes: Flying Devotion
An insightful look into one of the traditions of virtual (and real) aviation.
Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Nov 13, 20215 min read
Ace Combat X: A Classic Enhanced by Emulation
An opinion article about PPSSPP and how it makes ACX an even better game!
T.J. "Millie" Archer
Sep 7, 20214 min read
Analysis: The Standard Missile in Ace Combat
An analytical look at the STDM (Standard Missile) from Ace Combat and its IRL counterparts.
TaskForce23
Aug 31, 202112 min read
Translation/Analysis: Ace Combat 25th Anniversary Reflection Special
A translated summary with commentary of Ace Combat's 25th anniversary live special.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jul 13, 20217 min read
The Form and Function of Clouds and Weather in Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown
In case you have not noticed, clouds are sort of the "big thing" in simulated flight recently. The once taken for granted masses of water...
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
May 22, 20217 min read
Ace Combat: Remembering The Last Ace
Back in 2011, the announcement of Ace Combat: Assault Horizon (ACAH) shook up the Ace Combat series in a way that impacted it deeply. A...
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Mar 12, 20216 min read
Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere PAL Press Kit Analysis
This article was originally posted on November 26th, 2017. It has received an update in text and download link at the end of the article....
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jan 23, 20215 min read
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) ...
TaskForce23
Dec 26, 20201 min read
GAZE Special Report: "ACES at Wars"
Project ACES delivered fans a wonderful Christmas present on December 24, 2020, with a new GAZE in-world news magazine article!
TaskForce23
Dec 22, 20201 min read
Ace Combat Zero Perfect Guide: Ace Pilot Profiles
Translations of pages 175-188 of the Ace Combat Zero Perfect Guide. The Ace Pilot Profile section of the book focuses on the allied and...
Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Oct 17, 20209 min read
Interview: The Making of Ace Thunder Zero
An interview with Avarik, the person behind one of the most ambitious projects ever done in War Thunder.
T.J. "Millie" Archer
Oct 6, 20208 min read
Mercenarial Economics: The Entrepreneurs of Ace Combat
An analysis of mercenaries both in Ace Combat and the real world. What do they have in common?
Skyward Staff
Sep 16, 20201 min read
Ace Combat 2 Guidebook Illustration Scans
Scans of four unique illustrations from the Japanese Ace Combat 2: Namco Official Guide Book. Images are scanned in extremely high...
TaskForce23
Aug 23, 20204 min read
The story of the "ADFX-01 Morgan First Prototype" feat. Scale Aviation vol. 135
Scale Aviation is a "visual bi-monthly [magazine] for scale aircraft modelers" and often features incredible models and commentary by...
T.J. "Millie" Archer
Aug 21, 20206 min read
Aft-Launched Missiles: Ace Combat Fiction, or Russian Fact?
Ace Combat Zero, mission 6, Diapason: you’ve just liberated the Ustian capital of Directus. Ready for your victory lap, your celebration...
TaskForce23
Jul 21, 20201 min read
Ace Combat 25th Anniversary Famitsu Special - Part 3: Roundtable Discussion
On July 2, 2020, Famitsu published a colossal 25-page special feature in their weekly magazine to celebrate Ace Combat's 25th...
TaskForce23
Jul 16, 20201 min read
Ace Combat 25th Anniversary Famitsu Special - Part 2: Highlights
On July 2, 2020, Famitsu published a colossal 25-page special feature in their weekly magazine to celebrate Ace Combat's 25th...
TaskForce23
Jul 8, 20201 min read
Ace Combat 25th Anniversary Famitsu Special - Part 1: Appeal
On July 2, 2020, Famitsu published a colossal 25-page special feature in their weekly magazine to celebrate Ace Combat's 25th...
TaskForce23
Jun 3, 20201 min read
FRONTLINE VOL.480: Unneeded Submarine to be Scrapped
What was the history behind "Projekt Alicorn," what are General Resource's intentions? Discover this and more on this Frontline translation.
TaskForce23
May 15, 20201 min read
Aces at War: A History 2011: "Talk Dogfight" Interview Series
Included in the Japan-exclusive Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Special Edition was ACES at War: A HISTORY, a booklet featuring setting...
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Apr 28, 202010 min read
Ace Combat 6 Fly For Freedom Tournament: Analysis and Interview
The Ace Combat 6 Fly for Freedom Tournament was the first online multiplayer competition for the Ace Combat series. The event was...
TaskForce23
Mar 27, 20203 min read
Ace Combat: ADFX-10F Aircraft Description
New lore material was released along with the 1:144 scale ADFX-10F model kit by Kotobukiya on March 26, 2020. What new information did...
TaskForce23
Mar 27, 20207 min read
Kono's Ace Combat 25th Anniversary Slideshow
On March 26th, 2020, Famtisu aired the Ace Combat 25th Anniversary livestream featuring Kazutoki Kono the (brand director of the Ace...
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Mar 25, 20206 min read
A History of Automatic Maneuver Systems from Project Aces
Since its introduction in the arcades of 1993, the Ace Combat franchise did not give players a level of control over their aircraft...
TaskForce23
Feb 10, 20201 min read
CEDEC 2019: Regarding Ace Combat 7's Revolution of the Sky
Masato Kanno, the lead architect of the immersive and interactive sky found in Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown. Kanno gained new experience...
TaskForce23
Jan 29, 20201 min read
CEDEC 2019: Interactive Sound Design for Presenting the "Sky" and "Story"
This presentation focuses on the composition and implementation of sound effects in Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown for both the standard...
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Nov 6, 20196 min read
New Dimension of Appreciation, the Ace Combat 7 Virtual Reality Experience
In the grand scheme of things, if the primary complaint is that people wanted more, something must have been done right.
Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Oct 4, 20197 min read
Interview with TaskForce 23, Ace Combat Focused Japanese Translator
Through his translations, various materials are now available for the first time in languages besides Japanese, allowing fans to enjoy them.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Aug 8, 20198 min read
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.
TaskForce23
Aug 7, 20191 min read
A Blue Dove for the Princess
"A Blue Dove for the Princess" is an original fictional story from Strangereal, the original world of the Ace Combat series. The story...
TaskForce23
Jun 11, 20191 min read
Scale Aviation vol. 127: Ace Combat 7 VR Vehicle Model Creation Interviews
Scale Aviation is a visual bimonthly magazine for scale aircraft modelers. Volume 127, released in May 2019, features interviews centered...
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
May 6, 20196 min read
The Three Pillars of Ace Combat Infinity's Over the Top Presentation
Even for a series like Ace Combat, this game went well beyond the limits of over the top scenarios the series has ever provided.
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