GamesRadar - Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation

Which number is the best number? (Feature)

May 15, 2009

Because we enjoy making graphs, looking at graphs, and talking about graphs so darn much, we decided to do a little research experiment. Our goal was to discover which numbered entry in a game series (not the number of games into the series, the actual number in the game’s title) is most often the best. Is it scientific? Not in the least, but it still might surprise you. ...

Rumor Killers: Mass Effect 2 PS3, Ace Combat PS3, & a new Ratchet & Clank game (News)

Mar 27, 2009

Will Mass Effect 2 be coming to PS3? Is a new Ace Combat game coming to PS3? A new Ratchet & Clank game announced.

Games that looked good on paper (Feature)

Feb 27, 2009

In all honesty, some games would be better off left on the whiteboard at the design meeting. Whether they're too ambitious, too expensive or simply too good to be true, we're frequently led to imagine great things only to have our expectations dashed when the game finally arrives. How could these games be so good on paper yet underwhelm so spectacularly? Let's take a look... ...

'Hawx' Developer: 'Ace Combat' Didn't Feel Real from MTV Multiplayer (News)

Jan 21, 2009

Namco Bandai has dominated the air combat genre with "Ace Combat" for years without much competition, but Ubisoft is taking the series head on with the Tom Clancy-branded "HAWX" in March. A Ubisoft developer told MTV Multiplayer one of the big differences between the two games is the element of realism brought to "HAWX."

NAMCO BANDAI Launch Ace Combat 6 Flight Stick Bundle Again (News)

Oct 22, 2008

GamingShogun writes, "Leading video games developer and publisher NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., announced today that the Ace Combat® 6 Flightstick Bundle is once again available, exclusively at Best Buy retail stores nationwide. Including the critically acclaimed Ace Combat® 6: Fires of Liberation for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, HORI's exclusive ACE-EDGE flightstick and a custom Xbox 360 faceplate, the newly released bundle also includes an exclusive DVD of the award-winning flight combat documentary Speed & Angels..."

XBOX Live Marketplace Update: Wednesday 25th June (News)

Jun 25, 2008

Console Monster writes: "Get your points at the ready, it's the XBOX Live Marketplace update and since its Wednesday, there are also two new Arcade games available to download. Here is the XBOX Live Marketplace Update for Wednesday 25th June 2008:

Name: Happy Tree Friends False Alarm
Price: 800 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions except Japan, Korea, Taiwan

Name: Ticket to Ride
Price: 800 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions except Hong Kong, Taiwan

Name: Prince Of Persia Theme Pack Arabesque
Price: 100 Microsoft Points
Availability: Everywhere..."

Ace Combat 6 - new content tomorrow (News)

Apr 23, 2008

Atari have announced that some more downloadable planes will be available for their ace flying game, Ace Combat 6. Typically each plane has a unique look and will cost in the region of 300-400 points each (with one being FREE). There's also some screenshots available.

Ace Combat Series Surpasses 10 Million Units Sold Worldwide (News)

Apr 17, 2008

IGN reports, "Leading video games developer and publisher Namco Bandai Games America Inc. announced today that the Ace Combat series has surpassed 10 million units sold worldwide, and that Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system has surpassed one million units sold in North America. Fueled by consistently entertaining and accessible gameplay as well as cutting-edge graphics, the series has remained a critical and commercial smash hit since its introduction in 1995."

The Real Cost of Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation (News)

Apr 8, 2008

Microtransactions are new to this generation. They can really add to the value of a game, but some developers have been abusing them. Adding all the marketplace content for Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation reveals how expansive downloadable content can get.

Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation gets a free update (News)

Mar 4, 2008

NAMCO BANDAI have today released a free update for Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation...

New co-op and multiplayer maps for Ace Combat 6 (News)

Feb 21, 2008

Ace Combat 6 has seen steady DLC ever since its release late last year. Up until now, however, most of that content has been in the form of decal or paint changes to existing planes. Today we can confirm four new downloadable maps will arrive on February 28, plus five new sky-splitting jets. Here it is straight from Namco: F-117A Night Hawk – General Emblem (Free): An international conglomerate featured in Ace Combat 3, General Resource ...

Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation (Screenshots)

Feb 21, 2008

New Ace Combat 6 Downloadable Content Revealed (News)

Jan 25, 2008

TeamXbox writes:

" Namco Bandai revealed today the six new plane variants for Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation that will be available for download next Thursday. Featuring classic squadron themes from previous entries in the Ace Combat series and several original designs, these new plane updates let players experience their favorite aircraft online and in the game's single player campaign with a new look and enhanced capabilities."

Los Angeles Times: Best and Worst of the Year (News)

Dec 23, 2007

What makes a good video game? Strong visuals are important. Good controls are essential. A well-crafted concept helps too. These days, most games can boast at least two-thirds of that criteria.

So, then what makes a game great? Feeling. Emotion. Surprise. Interaction. Even addiction. It's a magical feeling when a game offers all these elements.

Here are the titles L.A. Times deemed the best experiences of 2007. Admittedly, they didn't play everything (because that would probably be impossible), but of the titles that did cross their paths, these are the ones that resonated most. Their favorites in order:

Best of the Year:
Â¿ BioShock
Â¿ Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
Â¿ Assassin's Creed
Â¿ Super Mario Galaxy
Â¿ The Orange Box

Honorable Mention:
Â¿ Halo 3
Â¿ Rock Band
Â¿ Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation
Â¿ Cooking Mama: Cook Off
Â¿ Lost Planet

Worst of the Year:
Â¿ Lair

Dishonorable Mention:
Â¿ Fusion Frenzy 2
Â¿ 300: March to Glory
Â¿ Tenchu Z

[ By Pete Metzger, December 21, 2007 ]

Ace Combat 6: New content available (News)

Dec 20, 2007

Atari have today released the details on the latest planes which are now available to download on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation:

Mirage2000-5 Â¿ SCARFACE EMBLEM Â¿ (Free)
F-22A Raptor Â¿ MOBIUS Â¿ (200 Microsoft Points)
F-15E Strike Eagle Â¿ CIPHER Â¿ (200 Microsoft Points)
F-15E Strike Eagle Â¿ PIXY Â¿ (200 Microsoft Points)
A-10A ThunderBolt Â¿ XMAS Â¿ (200 Microsoft Points)
F-117A Night Hawk Â¿ THE IDOLMASTER YUKIHO Â¿ (400 Microsoft Points)

Description of all planes at source.

Ace Combat 6 Screenshots of New Content (News)

Dec 15, 2007

The Bitbag writes, "NamcoBandai Games has provided us with screenshots of the new planes available in the upcoming DLC. Included in the new DLC is the new IDOLM@STER plane, complete with artwork."

More Ace Combat 6 DLC Incoming (News)

Dec 14, 2007

Namco Bandai continues support for Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation on Xbox 360 with a second slate of downloadable content, this time with homage to previous Ace Combat titles and the holidays. No word on the exact pricing, but Namco Bandai said it should be similar to the previous planes.

Famitsu Reveals Ace Combat 6 Downloadable Planes (News)

Nov 16, 2007

Kotaku reports the following news from the Famitsu Ace Combat 6 announcement.

"November 22nd brings a new bundle of downloadable Ace Combat 6 hits Xbox LIVE. So? Well, that bundle includes a Su-33 Flanker THE iDOLM@STER Miki. Yes, that means you can dogfight in an iDOLM@STER plane. Right there, that's Bandai Namco making nerd dreams come true!"

Xbox 360 trumps PS3 in Japan (News)

Nov 9, 2007

Nov 9, 2007 Weekly Xbox 360 sales jumped phenomenally in Japan during the week ended November 4 to outsell Sony's rival next-gen console. The latest data from Media Create shows that weekly Xbox 360 sales rose from 3,718 to 17,673, while PS3 sales fell slightly to 17,434. The rise in 360 sales is most likely attributable to the successful release of Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation, which sold almost 80,000 copies in its first week on sale to enter the Japanese software chart at No2. In ...

Xbox 360 Title is Number 2 in Japan, 360 sales on par with PS3 (News)

Nov 7, 2007

Translated from Famitsu source:

Software sales:
1. Super Mario Galaxy (Wii)
2. Ace Combat 6 (360)
3. FFTA2 (DS)
4. Nishimura Kyoutarou suspense: trap of murderous intent (DS)
5. Super Robot Wars Scramble Comander 2nd (PS2)
6. Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (DS)
7. DS complete literature works (DS)
8. Wii Sports (Wii)
9. Wii Play (Wii)
10. Ar tonelico 2 (PS2)

Hardware sales:
Wii : about 40k
PS3 : about 16k
PS2 : about 10k
360 : about 16k

Wii Sale Shock: Opoona, Super Mario Galaxy on First Day (News)

Nov 2, 2007

According to Japanese blogger 'Sinobi', which regularly updates with early sales figures, Koei's Wii-exclusive RPG 'Opoona' - which has been getting positive previews and good magazine coverage - has sold only 2,500 copies on its first day with 3.7 million Wii's in Japan. Ace Combat 6, with fewer than 500,000 Xbox 360 in Japan, has passed 35,000 units.

Super Mario Galaxy has sold... only 130,000 units on its first day. Cubed³ provides comparative sale data to show why a lot of forum-dwellers appear to be shocked by that number.

Gamestop No Longer Selling 360 Replacement Plans (News)

Oct 27, 2007

As you can see from the Gamestop mem GamersReprts.com obtained, Gamestop is no longer offering Xbox360 Product Replacement Plans on any new console. The plans currently out in circulation will stay good until they expire.

Ace Combat 6 microtransactions take flight (News)

Oct 25, 2007

Namco Bandai is no stranger to micotransactions. If gamers need any proof just look at the list of character outfits in Culdcept Saga and the lengthy amount of optional content for the Idolm@ster. So what extras can Namco Bandai sell for Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation? Planes and each one costs 200 Microsoft Points ($2.50).

EGM December 2007 Review Scores Roundup (News)

Oct 23, 2007

The review scores from EGM #222 (December 2007) are revealed:

* Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock: 9, 8.5, 8
* Sega Rally Revo: 7.5, 7, 7
* Conan: 5.5, 5.5, 5.5
* WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008: 8, 7, 5.5
* Clive Barker's Jericho: 3, 4.5, 4.5 (Shame of the Month)
* The Simpsons Game: 7, 6.5, 7
* Bladestorm: The Hundred Years War: 4, 6, 4
* Folklore: 5.5, 7.5, 8
* The Eye of Judgment: 8, 8, 8
* Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction: 8.5, 9.5, 9
* Halo 3: 10, 10, 9
* Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation: 6.5, 6.5, 8
* Half-Life 2 Orange Box: 10, 9.5, 10
* Beautiful Katamari: 7, 4.5, 4
* Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trials and Tribulations: 9, 7, 7.5
* Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness: 7.5, 7, 7
* Silent Hill: Origins: 7.5, 7, 7

Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation (Review)

Oct 22, 2007

Oct 22, 2007 Six years ago Ace Combat 04 dropped everyone's jaw with its photorealistic airplanes, fast arcade action and ultra-detailed environments. It was a piece of technological grace that both showed what the current generation of consoles was capable of and also provided the most white-knuckle jet experience in memory. Now we have a new champion of the skies, and it's Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation. Take everything we just mentioned - the planes, the intensity and the terrain - and ...

"Military vs. Civilians" Online Tournament (News)

Oct 17, 2007

Don't miss your chance to participate in the "Military vs. Civilians" online team tournament for Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation, the upcoming flight action game for Xbox 360.

Co-hosted by the Global Gaming League, the tournament will allow active members of the U.S. Military to test their skills against civilian gamers in the game's high-flying online aerial combat.

Play your way through the tournament bracket for a chance to advance to the finals in New York City. $15,000 worth of prizes available.

Ace Combat 6 demo hits million mark (News)

Oct 17, 2007

Atari have revealed today that downloads for the Xbox Live demo of Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation have now surpassed the 1 million mark worldwide.

Military vs. Civilians online Team Tournament for Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation (News)

Oct 11, 2007

NAMCO BANDAI Games today announced a "Military vs. Civilians" online team tournament for Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation, its upcoming flight action game for the Xbox 360. Co-hosted by the Global Gaming League, the tournament will allow active members of the U.S. Military to test their skills against civilian gamers in the game's high-flying online aerial combat. Registration is currently underway for civilian and military gamers at the official Global Gaming League website (www.ggl.com).

New Ace Combat 6 tactics revealed (News)

Oct 8, 2007

Oct 4, 2007 Along with a whale's buttload of gorgeous new screens for Ace Combat 6, Namco Bandai has released some tidbits of info on new tactics available for couch-mounted wannabe pilots. From the press release: Read-Ahead Fire: Normal missile fire is done by locking on to nearby enemies and launching missiles that pursue their target. While this approach of air-to-air combat is suitable for eliminating most enemies, it requires the player to spend valuable time getting closer to their ...

Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation - New details and screens (News)

Oct 4, 2007

NAMCO BANDAI have today released some new details on the advanced gameplay tactics for Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation, along with a batch of new screenshots...

Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation - TGS trailer 10-03-07 (Video)

Oct 3, 2007

Sorry, we're too busy joygasming over awesome graphics and ball-busting missions to come up with anything coherent to say besides: Go. Buy. NOW.

Ace Combat 6, Beautiful Katamari Hit Gold Status (News)

Oct 2, 2007

The two titles in Namco Bandai's double dose of Xbox 360 holiday gaming goodness--Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation and Beautiful Katamari--are complete and have entered the manufacturing process, a milestone frequently known as "going gold."
Project Aces' Ace Combat 6 and its unique blend of realistic licensed aircraft and sci-fi elements will bombard stores October 23. A limited edition of the game, which packs Hori's ACE-EDGE Flightstick, will be available on the same day for $149.99.

New Ace Combat 6 multiplayer demo is coming to XBLA (News)

Sep 23, 2007

The new demo will be a multiplayer only where gamers will be able to prove how ace they are in aerial combat. This demo will compliment the already released single player demo.

Ace Combat 6 heading to PS3 with Beautiful Katamari, Eternal Sonata? (News)

Sep 11, 2007

According to an interview at the French website Jeux Video, (see the first alternative source below,) the producer of Ace Combat 6 has revealed the possibility of a PS3 version of the air simulation game.

In addition, earlier the official site for Beautiful Katamari listed PlayStation 3 and Wii versions as "TBD" ("To Be Determined,") The website has since then been updated, and the PS3 and Wii listing removed after being spotted and reported.

In a similar fashion, Eternal Sonata (aka Trusty Bell in Japan) is also listed as "TBD" for PlayStation 3 -- but interestingly, no Wii. The unintentional listing has also been discovered and removed.

Altogether which seem to be an interesting coincidence. 1UP speculates that Beautiful Katamari and Eternal Sonata will be announced at the upcoming Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2007, (i.e., the second alternative source below.)

Note: Snapshots of the evidences were taken by Kotaku before the websites changes and are attached below.

Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation - trailer - 09-10-07 (Video)

Sep 10, 2007

Sorry, we're too busy joygasming over awesome graphics and ball-busting missions to come up with anything coherent to say besides: Go. Buy. NOW.

Ace Combat 6 trailer hits its target (News)

Sep 10, 2007

Sept 10, 2007 Weve had Ace Combat 6: Fires Of Liberation on our radar for some time now, and have been excitedly counting down the days until 30 November when the next chapter in the Ace Combat series will be cleared for take-off on Xbox 360. Weve shown you the screenshots, held interviews with the game's producer and directors, taken a look back over the series and shown off some in-game action, now we can bring you the latest trailer of this aeriel masterpiece. The demo, which is available ...

First online with Katamari, Ace Combat (Preview)

Aug 23, 2007

Aug 23, 2007 Plenty's already been said about Ace Combat 6 and Beautiful Katamari, but until this week no one had seen a drop of full-on multiplayer action. Both games promised the feature, and had been explained through text, but now we've finally spent some quality time with two of Namco's biggest hitters. Oh, and we dabbled with Tekken 5's new online mode on the PlayStation Network, but more on that later. Being the insatiable Ace fans that we are, Fires of Liberation was our first stop. ...

Ace Combat 6 screenshot carpet bomb (News)

Jul 24, 2007

If screenshots were bombs, this would be World War III - a huge mass of screens from Ace Combat 6 on Xbox 360 have been dropped on us, so we're passing them onto you. Chances are you've already settled into the cockpit and taken the game for a test flight thanks to a demo that's available on Xbox Live. If not, it's a graphically impressive flight combat sim, featuring numerous aircraft and six conflicts to tie up your trigger finger. Developer Namco Bandai has also taken it upon itself to ...

Ace Combat 6 demo now available on Marketplace (News)

Jul 11, 2007

Microsoft just released its second E3 2007 demo on Xbox Live Marketplace. After Blue Dragon Microsoft just released the campaign demo of Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation which is due out in late October exclusively on Xbox 360.

The demo weighs a little over 300MB and contains a single singleplayer mission, to give you a quick taste of what Ace Combat 6 has in stores for you. The demo is available as of now for Xbox Live users worldwide.

E3 07: Ace Combat 6 movie and screens (News)

Jul 11, 2007

By the time you read this, Microsoft's big pre-E3 media spiel will be over. One of the highlights of said speech, we're told, will be a huge chunk of in-game action from Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation. Assuming you weren't there (considering the state of this year's E3, you weren't), there's no way to glimpse the smoke-choked footage save for some blogger's grainy shaky-cam. Or, you could watch it here first, a good 12 hours before anyone else has it. We've also got a grip of new images for ...

Ace Combat 6 - In-game action 07-09-07 (Video)

Jul 10, 2007

Sorry, we're too busy joygasming over awesome graphics and ball-busting missions to come up with anything coherent to say besides: Go. Buy. NOW.

Rumored E3 Demos List (News)

Jul 9, 2007

Despite the early success of Fight Night Round 3 with Live Marketplace, developers still hadn't been fully sold on the whole downloadable demo idea last E3. Not the case this year, the Hedgehog's got ears on a massive list of demos that'll be landing on Live next week. Fore sure are Ace Combat 6, Blue Dragon, and Mercenaries 2, quite possible are Devil May Cry 4, Tom Clancy's Endwar, and Halo 3 single player demo!!!

Also expect a massive bevy of new games for the Wii to appear at the show; including new ones from Sega, Capcom, and Konami. I guess having no obvious competition in Japan has those developers hifting priorities. Oh dear oh dear, poor Sony! They need big franchises like MGS and FF to hit the PS3 so people will buy them.

Problem is a new rumor states that Square-Enix is actually holding back FFXII until the PS3's install base reaches a more profitable level, classic Catch 22! Finally Ubisoft will be showing off a new Prince of Persia title in limited form next week. Expect to be mesmerized all over again!

No plans to cut 360 price in Japan - Microsoft (News)

Jul 9, 2007

Despite poor sales of the console in Japan, Microsoft has stated that there are no plans to cut the price of the Xbox 360 in the region but future discounting not ruled out.

Playable Ace Combat 6 demo on Marketplace next week (News)

Jul 6, 2007

Good news today for Xbox 360 owners. The first E3 2007 demo has been confirmed by NACMO Bandai on this weeks Gamespot On the Spot. A playable demo from Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation will be released next week during E3. The demo will be released globally and is available for everyone, including Xbox Live Silver members!

No further details from the demo have been announced, so its still not clear if it will be a singleplayer or a multiplayer demo. The demo will be released somewhere between the 10th and the 13th July. The full version will be available on the 23th of October, exclusively on Xbox 360.

Ace Combat 6 release date announced (News)

Jun 29, 2007

NAMCO BANDAI announced today the release date of its highly anticipated flight action title, Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation.

Leading video games developer and publisher NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. announced today that its highly anticipated flight action title, Ace Combat® 6: Fires of Liberation will hit store shelves nationwide on October 23, 2007. Exclusively for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation brings the popular Ace Combat series to the next generation with a massive multiplayer online experience, photorealistic high-def graphics, an all new story, and brand new gameplay that includes features like the Allied Support System and Dynamic Operations System, that radically change the way missions can be completed.

Eternal Sonata and Ace Combat 6 Coming to Australia (News)

Jun 22, 2007

If you took a quick poll of IGNs most anticipated 360 titles right now in the IGN AU office, we're pretty sure Eternal Sonata and Ace Combat 6 might crack the list somewhere. The two games couldn't be more different, but both have their charms. For instance, Eternal Sonata is going to add some RPG credibility to the Xbox 360, while Ace Combat is compatible with a downright sick-looking flight stick and throttle combo. Nice.

Both games are due for release this coming Spring in Australia and New Zealand, according to Atari Australia.

Ace Combat 6, Eternal Sonata dated for Europe (News)

Jun 21, 2007

Namco Bandai's pair of 360 titles, Ace Combat 6: Fire of Liberation and gorgeous RPG Eternal Sonata, are officially heading to Europe, under the distribution arm of Atari.

"The further expansion of our line up with Namco Bandai Games is the fruit of the excellent quality of their games and the performance of our European distribution network," said Atari Europe president Jean-Michel Perbet. "These two titles are superb additions to our growing product portfolio as Atari pushes ahead with renewed confidence."

Both games are dated for the autumn.

Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation Fact Sheet (News)

Jun 18, 2007

With over 9.5 million copies sold worldwide, the ultimate flight action series soars onto Xbox 360! This fall, the entire Flight Action genre will be single handedly redefined as Ace Combat 6, the latest in the No.1 flight action series arrives on the next generation console system to continue its absolute domination.

Ace Combat 6 ACE-EDGE Flightstick Bundle Announced (News)

Jun 16, 2007

Namco announced today the Ace Combat 6 ACE-EDGE Flightstick Bundle, which will include a copy of the highly anticipated new flight action game, an exclusive Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation collectible faceplate for the Xbox 360 and the Ace Combat 6 ACE-EDGE Flightstick, manufactured by HORI. The bundle will cost $149.99.

Ace Combat 6 - updated impressions (Preview)

Jun 15, 2007

Being the ardent Ace Combat fans that we are, we've covered the living daylights out of this 360-exclusive, and did it months ago. Didn't catch our massive Week of War? Now's the time to get totally caught up with interviews, retrospectives, the first hands-on and plenty of eye-popping screens. But wait - there's even more today. Our latest hands-on revealed very little in the way of new info or features that we haven't already discussed, but it did run much, much smoother than before. In ...

Ace Combat 6: Week of War (News)

Apr 6, 2007

It's almost been two weeks since we broke the news that longtime Sony-exclusive Ace Combat had bailed and taken refuge on Xbox 360. We also promised you a ton of new coverage, and said coverage begins now. We've got a weeklong look at Fires of Liberation, the eleventh overall game in the series, which lands exclusively on 360 this fall. If you've never had the pleasure of taking a $30 million joyride, this is the best possible place to start working towards that lofty dream. Each day begins a ...

Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation (Preview)

Apr 6, 2007

After spending the better part of a week describing bits of what makes Ace Combat 6 such an exciting prospect, we feel it's time to share our initial impressions of the almost-complete version Namco provided. This build was about 60% done and needed a little tweaking in the sound and framerate departments, but we're confident the Ace team will have these issues tucked away before the game ships - no other game in the series has gone to stores chuggy or choppy, so we don't expect that to start ...

Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation (Feature)

Apr 5, 2007

Air Combat (PlayStation - 1995) You are the team leader of an elite corps of mercenaries - fighter pilots hired to strike where NATO air forces have failed. It's the summer of 1995. The whole world is eyeballing Sony's PlayStation, a machine that's supposed to somehow topple videogame giants Sega and Nintendo. While Sega digs its own grave with a rocket-powered backhoe, Nintendo sticks to its guns in all the wrong ways, leaving Sony with a free, open road to success. Part of that initial ...

Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation (Feature)

Apr 4, 2007

You may have noticed that day four of our Ace Combat 6 coverage is a retrospective on the whole series. Seems like the right thing to do, see where the franchise has been, where it's going and what it's brought to the gaming masses over the years, But what do the actual developers think about the series? It's obvious they have a love for jets, missiles and fan service, but are there any ambitions left unfulfilled or projects that didn't quite pan out as planned? To get this point of view, we ...

Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation (Feature)

Apr 3, 2007

Being the insatiable Ace Combat fans that we are, Namco saw fit to invite us out to its Japanese headquarters to talk with the newest Ace team. Well, they're not quite new, as many of the members have been involved with series for some time. We spoke with producer Hiroyuki Ichiyanagi, director Natsuki Isaki and sound director Nakanishi Tetsukazu, three men well versed in all things Ace Combat. Read on for our exclusive interview. You can also click here to watch it in video format. Thank you ...

Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation (Preview)

Apr 2, 2007

Day one in our weeklong look at Fires of Liberation begins with an all-encompassing overview of the game's new features. Everything you've come to expect from the series is intact - a huge roster of planes, a creepily huge flying fortress and mission after mission of intense dogfighting action. But this has been the case since the series' debut more than a decade ago. What's new for the 360 version? A whole hell of a lot, ...

Ace Combat 6 screens emerge (News)

Mar 21, 2007

Yesterday the series of tubes that is the internets was abuzz with news that Ace Combat 6 would be appearing on 360. Today we can confirm that news, and the US release is currently slated for some time this fall (we'll bet it's the holiday, what do you think?). More important than that old news, however, are the first screens of the game in action, available up there on the Images tab. You've probably read a bit on various websites about Ace's "Dynamic Operation System" and the confirmed Xbox ...

Ace Combat 6 announced for 360 (News)

Mar 20, 2007

Screaming through the night sky in a state-of-the-art jet fighter is a thrill that has so far eluded the Xbox 360. But aspirant pilots will soon get their chance, as leaked images of Ace Combat 6: Kaiho e no Senbi have appeared, and it's coming exclusively to the 360. Funny thing, these internet scans - we were about to announce the game on Thursday. Well, don't worry. We're going to have exclusive screens and a weeklong look at the entire Ace Combat series, including part six, in the coming ...

Unlockables (Unlockable)

Oct 25, 2007

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Achievements (Unlockable)

Oct 23, 2007

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