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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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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...
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