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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.

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Mar 225 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


Ace Combat 5: What it Meant for the Franchise
Ace Combat 5 shaped the way for all future games in the franchise. Was this for good or bad? Let's talk about it!

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Feb 13 min read


DCS World: ADM-141 TALD Tactics in 2024
Improved surface-to-air missile AI in DCS 2.9.6 means renewed ADM-141 TALD tactics to defeat them.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Aug 21, 20246 min read


No Punch: DCS World's Disappointing Explosives
Is it true that explosives do not pack a punch in DCS World? Let's find out!

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Aug 7, 20242 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
May 11, 20247 min read


Review: Yawman Arrow (2024 Release Version)
A long review with a critical eye about one of the most unique handheld flight controllers we have ever seen.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Feb 3, 202414 min read


DCS F-14A/B Tomcat: TCS for CCRP Bombing
The Heatblur F-14A/B Tomcat has a unique advantage when CCRP bombing: the Television Camera System!

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Nov 4, 20235 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?

T.J. "Millie" Archer
Aug 16, 20237 min read


MSFS 2024: Bringing Purpose to Flight with Pilot Lifestyles
The option to choose a career in aviation will bring purpose and direction to MSFS 2024.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jun 28, 20233 min read


First Impressions: Helicopter Gunship DEX by Jimmy Arcade Limited
Our first impressions on the wonderful indie title: Helicopter Gunship DEX by
Jimmy Arcade Limited.

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Jun 3, 20233 min read


DCS F/A-18C Hornet: The King of Stand-Off Attack
The F/A-18C Hornet is the king of stand-off attack in DCS World. Here's why!

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
May 24, 20235 min read
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