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Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
May 15, 20247 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 11, 20247 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
Apr 24, 20244 min read
Skyward Marianas Training Range - Bombing Range and Strafe Pit
A preview of the next Skyward made mission file for Digital Combat Simulator to be released for public use: Skyward Marianas Training Range.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Apr 17, 20246 min read
At Skies' Edge: Soaring Higher
A recent flurry of activity around At Skies' Edge brings us back to see how it is progressing in version 0.008a.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Apr 10, 20246 min read
DCS World Mission Editor: SAM Improvements (Part 1)
Increasing Mission Complexity By Using Realistic Dispersal Tactics I subscribe to the belief that Digital Combat Simulator can be a "jump...

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Apr 3, 20244 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
Mar 20, 202411 min read
Review: Thunder Helix (Pre-Release)
Thunder Helix has been compared to games from the 1990s, but now we see what this nostalgia themed title has to offer on it own merits!

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Mar 13, 20244 min read
The Mighty Eighth VR Lives!
The Mighty Eighth VR posted its first update in years!

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Mar 1, 202419 min read
Review: The Brew Barons by Lifetap Studios (Launch Day)
The Brew Barons has been released! Our launch day review for this game is one of our most extensive yet.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Feb 21, 20245 min read
An Honest-to-Goodness Sky Odyssey
Appreciation a hidden flight gaming gem that describes itself as Indiana Jones adventure with flight simulator physics.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Feb 14, 20245 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?

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Feb 7, 20246 min read
Blue Sky Aces (Steam Next Fest 2024 Demo)
Stumbling upon a stylized, retro inspired World War 1 indie flight game during Steam Next Fest February 2024.
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