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  • 30 Years in the Clouds: Ace Combat 7 Gets the Memorial Movie Treatment

    30 Years in the Clouds: Ace Combat 7 Gets the Memorial Movie Treatment

    The “Skies Unknown” are looking a little more nostalgic today. As Project Aces continues its year-long victory lap for the Ace Combat 30th Anniversary, the latest stop on the journey brings us back to the game that revitalised the franchise: Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown.

    Bandai Namco has officially released the Ace Combat 7 Memorial Movie, a high-octane retrospective celebrating the title that proved flight action games still have a massive, dedicated audience in the modern era.

    A Bridge Between Eras

    Released in 2019, Ace Combat 7 was more than just another sequel. It was a lifeline for fans who had waited over a decade for a return to the “Strangereal” universe. The Memorial Movie highlights exactly why AC7 became the best-selling entry in the franchise, surpassing 6 million units sold earlier this year.

    The trailer leans heavily into the game’s signature atmosphere:

    • The Return to Strangereal: Re-visiting the Lighthouse War and the iconic International Space Elevator.
    • Technological Marvels: Clips of the terrifying Arsenal Bird and the sleek UAV Swarms that defined the game’s combat.
    • The Hero’s Journey: Reminding us of Trigger’s rise from a disgraced convict in Spare Squadron to the Three Strikes of the Long Range Strategic Strike Group.

    The Road to Ace Combat 8

    While these memorial videos (which have covered everything from the PS1 original to the cult-classic Infinity) are a trip down memory lane, they serve a dual purpose. They are building the hype train for the recently announced Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, slated for release later in 2026.

    By showcasing the evolution of the series—from 32-bit polygons to the photorealistic clouds of AC7—Project Aces is reminding us of the DNA that will be present in the next-gen sequel.

    Where to Watch

    The Ace Combat 7 Memorial Movie is available now on the official Bandai Namco YouTube channel and the ACES WEB anniversary portal. Whether you’re a veteran who flew through the Space Elevator or a newcomer who joined via the recent Nintendo Switch Deluxe Edition, it’s a must-watch three minutes of pure, unadulterated “Fox Two” energy.

    Note: If you haven’t checked out the previous memorial movies, the Ace Combat 3 and Ace Combat Zero videos are particularly worth a watch for that “Spanish Guitar” and “Electro-Cyberpunk” nostalgia hit.

    What was your favourite moment from the Lighthouse War? Was it the duel with Mihaly, or that claustrophobic flight through the tunnel? Let us know in the comments!

    Find out more here – https://www.acecombat.jp/

    #ACECOMBAT30th #ACECOMBAT7 #MemorialMovie #acecombat #bandainamco #pilots #fighterpilot #aircraft #dogfights #videogames #gaming #gamers

  • Blast from the Past: F-22 Air Dominance Fighter (1997) on Steam soon

    Blast from the Past: F-22 Air Dominance Fighter (1997) on Steam soon

    Before the era of ultra-realistic VR sims and DCS modules, there was a king of the digital skies: Digital Image Design’s F-22 ADF. If you’re looking for a dose of pure 90s flight sim nostalgia, this is the cockpit you want to be in.

    Why It Still Soars:

    The “Goldilocks” Realism: It hits that perfect sweet spot between “study sim” and “accessible action.” You get realistic MFDs and aerial refuelling without needing a PhD in aeronautics.

    Dynamic Campaigns: The missions feel alive. Your performance actually impacts the theatre of war, making every AIM-120 launch feel like it counts.

    Aesthetic Vibes: There’s something undeniably “retro-cool” about 1997-era 3D acceleration. It’s the visual equivalent of a synth-wave soundtrack.

    Pro-Tip for Modern Pilots:

    Since this is a classic from the Windows 95 era, getting it to run on Windows 10/11 usually requires a little love. Many users recommend using dgVoodoo2 or a Glide wrapper to handle the legacy graphics APIs.

    “Stealth isn’t just a feature; it’s your only armour. If they see you, you’ve already lost.”

    Are you a veteran of the 90s flight sim wars, or a new pilot looking to see where the genre started?

    Find out more here on Steam – https://shorturl.at/mTG9R

    #F22AirDominanceFighterReturns #Steam #fighterpilot #combatflightsimulation #F22AirDominanceFighter

    #DigitalImageDesign #MicroProse #combatflightsimulation #games #gaming #gamers #videogames

  • Cutting-edge aircraft coming to Ace Combat Skies Unknown

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