Lock On: Flaming Cliffs 3 Released - Launch Trailer

Posted by Donster on: 2013-05-10 13:34:48 in category: Air Combat News [ Print ]

The Fighter Collection and Eagle Dynamics have released Lock On: Flaming Cliffs 3 for Windows PC. Lock On: Flaming Cliffs 3 (FC3) is the next evolution of the Flaming Cliffs series. FC3 features the F-15C, A-10A, Su-27, Su-33, MiG-29A, MiG-29S, Su-25T, and Su-25. FC3 aircraft provide an easy learning curve for new players and focuses on a broad range of aircraft including air-to-air fighters and ground pounding attack aircraft. FC3 adds a wealth of new features and improvements to previous versions of the Flaming Cliffs series. FC3 is a module of DCS: World, which makes it compatible with all other DCS: World titles like A-10C, Black Shark 2, P-51D, and Combined Arms.

Purchase Lock On: Flaming Cliffs 3 at the Digital Combat Simulator Shop.

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War Thunder 1.29 Update Launched and Trailer

Posted by Donster on: 2013-03-22 15:57:05 in category: Air Combat News [ Print ]

Gaijin Entertainment, developer and publisher of the military MMO game War Thunder, is announcing that the game has been updated to version 1.29, receiving a number of important and qualitative improvements. Starting in Russia on November 1, 2012, the War Thunder open beta has attracted more than one million gamers—newcomers to the fascinating world of MMOs as well as experienced players and flight simulation fans. Today’s update will serve as a pleasant surprise for all of these War Thunder pilots, providing not only welcome gameplay innovations but also a multiple enhancements, new features, and a more convenient and stylish user interface.

An important element of this update is the addition of "top" bombers for each country. Improvements have also extended to the game’s graphics and sound effects, with improved air brake animations, the addition of shells ricochetting from the ground, and more realistic camera effects when shooting. In addition to gameplay has also undergone many improvements as well. The project now fully supports headset-tracker Gametrix vTrack MKI, the client size has been reduced, and load times have been optimized. A complete list of the changes, additions, and improvements introduced in version 1.29 can be viewed on the official website.

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Mad Catz Announces the Launch of Saitek Combat Pilot

Posted by Donster on: 2012-12-21 13:58:35 in category: Air Combat News [ Print ]

Mad Catz Interactive, Inc., has announced the launch of Saitek Combat Pilot, a unique, flight-based MMO (massively multiplayer online) experience which allows simulation enthusiasts from around the world to gather, interact and fly with each other as they engage in simulated air combat.

Published by Mad Catz and developed by the Company's internal ThunderHawk Studios, Saitek Combat Pilot represents the first truly interactive, multiplayer air combat simulation built around Flight Simulator X from Microsoft (sold separately).

"Saitek Combat Pilot offers members the chance to train for and participate in combat flight operations under the most realistic conditions possible. Flight simulation enthusiasts are among the most passionate and discerning consumers in the world and we believe they will embrace Combat Pilot as the ultimate multiplayer flight combat experience," said Darren Richardson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz. "Our Saitek brand is synonymous with flight simulation and we will continue to support the flight simulation community with hardware and software offerings that simulate reality."

A true multiplayer experience, those entering the world of Saitek Combat Pilot can create, join and fly in virtual squadrons with friends and wingmen, perform check rides and training, take part in weapons training, participate in dog fights and fully engage in combat operations and much more.

For more information or to download Saitek Combat Pilot go to http://www.combatpilotseries.com.

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IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad Announced

Posted by Donster on: 2012-12-11 15:43:51 in category: Air Combat News [ Print ]

Leading Eastern and Central European publisher, 1C Company, is proud to announce that it has partnered with award winning developer 777 Studios to form a joint venture and new studio named 1C Game Studios. This new studio is set to create IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad, a new sequel to the award-winning WWII combat flight simulator IL-2 Sturmovik. 1C is the owner of the best-selling IL-2 Sturmovik franchise of combat flight simulators and 777 Studios is the developer of the popular and technologically advanced WWI flight simulator Rise of Flight: The First Great Air war.

This venture brings two of the world’s leading combat flight-simulation franchises and development teams together under one banner to form a new, dynamic team led by 777 Studios management. Giving respect to the roots of the IL-2 Sturmovik series, the partnership will start with the development of Battle of Stalingrad which focuses on the Eastern Front air war during the titanic struggle over the industrial city of Stalingrad in 1942-43. The battle of Stalingrad was an important turning point for both the Soviet and German armies in WWII, with the air war playing an important role in the outcome.

Battle of Stalingrad will include both single-player and multi-player scenarios for virtual pilots to enjoy as well as brand new gameplay modes. Initial client release is slated for early 2014 with add-on content and additional features and theatres to follow.

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IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover Patch 1.11.20362 Released

Posted by Donster on: 2012-10-19 15:37:02 in category: Air Combat News [ Print ]

Source: Blue's News

The 1C Company forum has word that a new patch for IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover is now automatically available via Steam. The patch notes say: "We are hoping that this patch finally makes this game worthy of the Il-2 Sturmovik name and that simulation fans will give our game another look and a new chance." This sentiment is echoed in the forum post, which says: "We really hope that the new steam version that includes many great new additions will finally be something the community is excited about. The free release Su-26 aerobatics plane is a very small token of our appreciation of your support." They also note they have plans for the future of this combat flight simulator, but they are not disclosing them just yet: "I know all of you are anxious to know about what happens now. Unfortunately we’re not ready to post that just yet. We will post announcements and a more detailed roadmap in a very near future." NOTE: This patch is incompatible with previous game versions when playing online.

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DCS: P-51D Mustang Now Available

Posted by Donster on: 2012-10-09 16:25:14 in category: Air Combat News [ Print ]

The Fighter Collection and Eagle Dynamics have released DCS: P-51D Mustang as a digital download for $39.99. The Mustang was among the best and most well-known fighters of World War II. Possessing excellent range and maneuverability, the P-51 operated primarily as a long-range escort fighter and ground attack fighter-bomber with bombs, rockets, and machine guns. The Mustang served in nearly every combat zone during WWII and proved to be what many consider the most successful fighter in history.

The DCS: P-51D Mustang offers both highly-detailed simulation and easy-to-play "game" mode options for both hardcore and casual gamers. When in simulation mode, this is the most authentic simulation of the P-51D Mustang that has ever been created for the PC. Enjoy both the thrill of flying this legendary warbird and operating its various weapons against a variety of ground and airborne targets.

An interactive training system puts you in the cockpit with an instructor that gives you step-by-step training instruction to fly the Mustang.

A powerful yet easy-to-use mission editor allows you to create your own missions and campaigns. A one-click Mission Generator also allows you to instantly create battles as small or large as you wish.

Fly online with built-in server browser that supports up to 32 players in both head-to-head and cooperative gameplay. Fly online with other DCS aircraft like the Black Shark and the A-10C Warthog.

For more game information please visit the official DCS: P-51D Mustang Webpage.

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Damage Inc. Pacific Squadron Of WWII Now Available

Posted by Donster on: 2012-08-30 16:59:56 in category: Air Combat News [ Print ]

Source: Gaming Blend

Mad Catz Interactive announced today that their flight simulator for home consoles and PC has officially launched. The game comes in two versions and even has an authentic AV8R FlightStick available for those of you who really want to exercise those immersion factors and go cockpit deep into the game.

Damage Inc. is all about flying planes, shooting stuff down, blasting stuff out of the sky and generally being an aerial honey badger. There are 30 different, accurately modeled planes to choose from, co-op, competitive modes to participate in and a special Flat-Top four-player mode where players can work together to complete specific objectives.

The game already has some day-one DLC available, basically just a fighter plane. You can pick up a copy of Damage Inc. for $49.99 or get the special edition with the new flight stick for $99.99.

You can learn more about Damage Inc. Pacific Squadron of WWII by visiting the Official Website.

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Mad Catz Announces ‘Combat Pilot' - A New MP Combat Flight Experience For PC

Posted by Donster on: 2012-07-24 16:14:02 in category: Air Combat News [ Print ]

New MMO Experience Allows Flight Sim Enthusiasts to Train and Fly as Military Pilots

Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. announced today that it will launch a new flight simulation experience entitled Combat Pilot in the summer of 2012. Combat Pilot introduces multiplayer, military aviation and combat operations to the realistic world of flight simulation, where simulation enthusiasts from around the world can train, fly, fight and interact together.

Combat Pilot was developed by Mad Catz’ internal ThunderHawk Studios™ and represents the first ever interactive, multiplayer combat simulation built around Flight Simulator X™ from Microsoft® (sold separately).

Those entering the Combat Pilot universe must qualify to earn their wings in order to fly with others in the community. The proprietary, multiplayer engine, as well as the regulated military environment, sets Combat Pilot apart from any other flight simulation experience.

“We believe that Combat Pilot will prove to be an important destination for the flight simulation community to gather, interact, and share experiences,” said Darren Richardson, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. “Mad Catz’ Saitek™ brand and flight simulation is an important part of our company’s culture and Combat Pilot will allow the flight simulation community to come together and interact as never before.”

To learn more and to reserve your unique call-sign, visit www.combatpilotseries.com.

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Heroes in the Sky Fights an Occupational War

Posted by Donster on: 2012-05-31 17:16:56 in category: Air Combat News [ Print ]

Europe Competes Against The U.S.A. In The Biggest Battle Yet!

Leading online game publisher, GamesCampus.com, announced today the newest battleground for their Massively Multiplayer Online Third Person Shooter (MMOTPS) Heroes in the Sky, Occupational War! Combining together a high intensity PVE story with fast paced PVP, Heroes in the Sky challenges players to become top Ace in a World War II setting. Pilots should fly straight over and register for their account at http://his.gamescampus.com/.

Occupational War is the biggest battlefield that Heroes in the Sky offers to players. Pitting Allies against Axis, players can compete and acquire territories within the map, and then must defend them against the hordes of the enemy. GamesCampus will be presenting a global twist to the map during the Occupational War Event, which pits the world’s best against each other regardless of faction, but by region!

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War Thunder Closed Beta Test Has Begun - War Thunder Beta Launch Trailer

Posted by Donster on: 2012-03-30 16:50:03 in category: Air Combat News [ Print ]

Gaijin Entertainment, developer and publisher of War Thunder, is pleased to announce the start of the closed beta test for their upcoming combat MMO game.

The multi-staged beta test will allow tens of thousands of players to become better acquainted with the War Thunder universe, giving fans of the project a chance to contribute to the game’s development. Closed beta test servers will be open 24 hours a day, meaning that players who have been invited can join the game at any time. To start, participants will have access to more than 100 aircraft models and several different locations, with new content added continuously throughout the test period.

A new section of the game's official has opened today as well. This "Features" section offers a colorful and comprehensive presentation of War Thunder’s key features. (http://warthunder.com/en/game/features)

Finally, Gaijin has shared their plans to include Royal Air Force combat aircraft in War Thunder: World of Planes. Therefore, the official website’s "Release Tree" section now features a corresponding table with the British aircraft models that will be included in the game by the time it’s released.

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Strike Fighters 2 March 2012 Update

Posted by Donster on: 2012-03-13 17:13:32 in category: Air Combat News [ Print ]

Source: Gamer's Hell

Third Wire Productions has issued a new patch for Strike Fighters 2, an updated version of Wings Over Europe. This update is for May 2011 or later versions of Strike Fighters 2. If you have earlier version, you must update the game to May 2011 Strike Fighters 2 first before applying this update.

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First Tree of Playable Aircraft in War Thunder: World of Planes Released

Posted by Donster on: 2012-03-07 16:37:37 in category: Air Combat News [ Print ]

Listing of Soviet aircraft to be included in combat MMO has just been revealed by the developer

Award-winning game developer and publisher Gaijin Entertainment is proud to reveal the release tree of USSR aircraft to be included in their upcoming combat MMO, War Thunder: World of Planes.

As the closed beta test gets underway, allowing thousands of players to test themselves in the unfriendly skies of WWII, the development team continues to work hard to create even more game content. Judging by the increased number of available planes, they haven’t been wasting their time, as the release list includes significantly more aircraft than the closed beta list available at the official website.

Two separate branches, one for fighters and one that groups together several categories of attackers and bombers, make up an impressive 80 playable airplane models, including modifications.

Learn about all of them at www.worldofplanesgame.com.

And in an exclusive teaser for what is yet to come, a special screenshot pack of USSR planes has just been revealed by Gaijin Entertainment. Featuring new models of Soviet aircraft never before shown in their mightiness and grace, the screenshot pack is now available HERE. (Official Website Screen Page)

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Third Wire Productions Reveal Details of Strike Fighters 2: North Atlantic

Posted by Donster on: 2012-02-29 16:17:36 in category: Air Combat News [ Print ]

Strike Fighters 2: North Atlantic is a jet air-combat game set in hypothetical Cold War Soviet invasion of Iceland. The player flyable aircraft include F-14 Tomcat and A-7 Corsair II.

The campaign is set in 1979 hypothetical "Cold War gone Hot" scenario - what if the Soviet Union had decided to invade West Germany in 1979? The key to Soviet victory in Europe rests in the capture of Iceland and its vital strategic US base located there. With the Soviet in control of Iceland, the NATO forces would not be able to contain the Soviet Northern Fleet, and the American reinforcement fleets would not be able to reach Europe.

Join the US Navy and USS Nimitz Carrier Battle Group sent to reinforce the Iceland defense, protect the carrier from Soviet long-range bombers, and strike the Kiev battle group of the Soviet Northern Fleet!

The game is designed for Windows 7/Vista and DX10 capable video card. It can be merged with other games in the series (Strike Fighters 2, Strike Fighters 2 Vietnam, Strike Fighters 2 Europe, and Strike Fighters 2 Israel) for additional aircraft, maps, missions, and campaigns.

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Jane’s Advanced Strike Fighters: Four New Aircraft Revealed

Posted by Donster on: 2012-02-29 15:35:20 in category: Air Combat News [ Print ]

Koch Media releases new assets leading up to 9th March release of action flight sim

Koch Media today revealed four more aircraft of the upcoming action flight simulation Jane’s Advanced Strike Fighters. During the campaign, the players can take a seat in the cockpit of more than 30 different aircraft types, including the Soviet fighter jets MiG-21 and MiG-29 as well as the American fighter jet F-4 Phantom II and the stealth versatile fighter aircraft F-35 Lightning II.

The supersonic jet fighter aircraft MiG-21 is also known under his NATO nickname “Fishbed”. The airplane was first brought into service in 1959 and it was used by more than 50 countries. Since World War II more than 11.000 units of the MiG-21 were produced – that makes the aircraft one of the world’s most used fighter aircrafts. The MiG-29 “Fulcrum” was as well produced by the Soviet aircraft company Mikojan-Gurewitsch. It was developed as an counter piece for the American aircrafts F-15 Eagle and F-16 Fighting Falcon. Amongst other things it is used to defend airports and cities.

The American F-4 Phantom II is an all-weather, long-range, supersonic fighter jet with fighter bomber abilities. It was used by the USA between 1961 and 1995 and is still used by other countries, for example Germany. The F-4 Phantom II reach a top speed of more than 2.300 km/h and carry up to 8.400 kg. The F-35 Lightning II is an improved version of the experimental aircraft X-35, the winner of the “Joint Strike Fighter Progam” of the Department of Defense of the USA. It is considered as the first stealth multirole fighter.

Jane's Advanced Strike Fighters offers 16 missions and a territory of 65,000 square kilometers with mountains, deserts, and urban landscapes, as well as 30 detailed fighter jets from the USA, Russia, Europe, and China. In extensive multiplayer arenas, players can set battle conditions such as the number of rounds and available aircraft for themselves. The title will be released for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Windows PC, and Sony's PlayStation®3 on March 02, 2012.

For more information about the game please visit the official Jane's Advanced Strike Fighters Website.

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Combat Wings: The Great Battles of WWII Combat Trailer/Screens

Posted by Donster on: 2012-02-16 17:33:33 in category: Air Combat News [ Print ]

Source: Gamer's Hell

City Interactive has released a new trailer and ten fresh screenshots from Combat Wings: The Great Battles of WWII will be available in March 2012, for PC, Xbox 360, and Wii. The game introduces leading-edge multiplayer features allowing players to challenge each other in different multiplayer modes including Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Racing, Team Racing, Bomb-Target Hunting, Mission Survival, and Fleet Escorting. Piloting a wide range of aircraft, players engage in aerial dogfights and dangerous fighter missions across the major theaters of war during WWII. Players assume the role of one of four pilots taking on the Axis alliance during four different air campaigns, including the intense Battle of Britain, the war in Africa, the Eastern Front and the Pacific island-hopping campaign.

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Jane’s Advanced Strike Fighters Inbound For March

Posted by Donster on: 2012-02-16 17:15:31 in category: Air Combat News [ Print ]

Deep Silver has confirmed the UK release date for the intense action flight simulator Jane's Advanced Strike Fighters. The title will be released for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Windows PC, and Sony's PlayStation®3 on 9th March 2012.

In Jane's Advanced Strike Fighters, players struggle to end a civil war in the fictitious state of Azbaristan. Action takes place in 16 missions, covers 65,000 square kilometers of mountains, deserts and urban landscapes, and includes 30 detailed jet fighters from the USA, Russia, Europe and China. In the game's multiplayer modes, up to 16 fighter pilots and two to four players in co-op mode can take up the challenge to solve the conflict.

For more information about the game please visit http://www.jasfgame.com.

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World of Planes Expands Its Borders

Posted by Donster on: 2012-01-25 16:15:44 in category: Air Combat News [ Print ]

Gaijin Entertainment, developer and publisher of the upcoming World of Planes action MMO, is happy to announce new details about the game.

This project is expanding its horizons, along with its name. The action MMO is now called War Thunder: World of Planes. This name change is significant because the online multiplayer universe Gaijin is developing has evolved beyond pure aerial combat. The massive historical battles featured in War Thunder cannot be fought with aviation alone—World of Planes is only the beginning.

Today Gaijin has, relaunched the official game website at Worldofplanesgame.com. It is now a convenient and informative web portal that will also be tightly integrated with up-to-date game stats in the near future. The game’s official website features the first edition of aircrafts and locations available in World of Planes, which will be consistently updated with new content as the game progresses.

To be the first to reach the frontlines of the War Thunder: World of Planes MMO, you can apply for the beta test that will start in Q1 2012. To do so, simply fill out the application form on the relaunched website at Worldofplanesgame.com. There, you can also explore new game content, watch all of the official trailers and new fan videos, learn about combat aircraft from the World of Planes encyclopedia, and of course communicate with fans of the project on the Gaijin forums and social networks.

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World of Planes – Screenshots, First Fan-Video, Exclusive Interviews, and More

Posted by Donster on: 2011-12-22 16:38:20 in category: Air Combat News [ Print ]

World of Planes is a flight simulation MMO dedicated to World War II military aviation where players can take part in all of the major combat battles, fighting with real players all over the world.

The official community portal has changed massively since the Closed Alpha test started. How does developer/publisher Gaijin Entertainment manage to attract so many new fans and keep them entertained, when the game’s not even out yet? Find out in this comprehensive newsletter that highlights World of Planes’ most interesting and important recent updates.

Interviews
Gaijin started a series of interviews with real pilots who participated in World of Planes’ Alpha-test program. The latest interview was a fascinating conversation with a US Military Maintenance Test Pilot who has flown helicopters during all major military conflicts over the last 10 to 15 years. As an experienced virtual pilot, he is now helping the developers to bring maximum realism to the sensation of flying – one of World of Planes’ best features. Read the interview HERE.

Tips for Beginners
Another community-oriented initiative that Gaijin is now implementing is the “Aces of World of Planes – Tips for Beginners” series, which offers advice and instructions for those who may encounter problems in the game’s virtual skies. The “Tips for Beginners” series contains the most essential information for newbies, presented simply and intelligibly by the game’s most skilled and experienced players. Read the Tips for Beginners HERE and HERE.

Screenshots
Two different sets of screenshots have been revealed over the last two weeks. The first one presents pictures depicting the Battle of Britain, as RAF and Luftwaffe aircrafts clash in the skies above Dover. The second set of screens is completely devoted to the Pacific theatre of war, where US and Japanese aces met each other in the crosshairs of their Wildcats and Zeroes…
View the screenshots on the official website HERE.

Fan Video
Now, testers have created fan videos that the developer has agreed to publish! The first one was filmed, directed, and edited by VerTun, a World of Planes Alpha-test virtual pilot. Watch the fan-video HERE. (Hosted by YouTube - 02:28)

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Combat Wings: The Great Battles of World War II Release Date

Posted by Donster on: 2011-10-19 17:38:43 in category: Air Combat News [ Print ]

City Interactive has confirmed release date for Combat Wings: The Great Battles of World War II.

Due for release on February 10th across Europe and February 7th in the US, Combat Wings: The Great Battles of World War II is dynamic and fast-paced dog fighting title set during World War II. The game draws from key battles in aviation history, and allows the players to engage the enemy in a number of authentically-reproduced aircraft. Combat Wings: The Great Battles of World War II also faithfully recreates key battle locations, with the skies of London and mainland Europe brought to vivid life. The game will be released for Xbox 360 and Windows PC, while the PlayStation®3 version has exclusive PlayStation®Move compatibility, allowing the users to physically steer their plane with the motion-sensing unit.

For more information, please visit the official Combat Wings Website.

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IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover v1.05.15950 Patch Released

Posted by Donster on: 2011-10-18 17:45:48 in category: Air Combat News [ Print ]

The latest patch adds an entirely new sound engine , new multiplayer maps, and new aircraft

Source: Gamer's Hell

1C Publishing and Valve have announced that a new patch for IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover, the latest installment in the IL-2 Sturmovik series, is now available via Steam. The update adds three new multiplayer maps: Steppe (medium), Fields (small), and Scimitar (small), as well as a few basic online missions for them. It also drastically reworked graphic algorithms dealing with in-game color, and rewrote the sound engine from scratch. CHANGELIST

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Air Conflicts: Secret Wars Flies into North American Retail

Posted by Donster on: 2011-09-29 17:20:04 in category: Air Combat News [ Print ]

Take to the skies in Kalypso’s arcade air-combat game

Kalypso Media USA, Inc. is pleased to announce that Air Conflicts: Secret Wars has shipped to retail for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC in North America. Air Conflicts: Secret Wars drops players into the cockpits of some of the most exciting aircraft of both World Wars, leading them through a challenging single-player campaign spanning epic battles. Three multiplayer modes, available on both platforms, allow players to challenge friends and foes alike in fierce aerial battles.

For more information on Air Conflicts: Secret Wars, please visit the games Official Website.

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World of Planes Trailer

Posted by Donster on: 2011-08-25 17:19:58 in category: Air Combat News [ Print ]

Based on the game's recently released DirectX 9 Benchmark alpha version, the video provides real-time in-game footage

Source: Gamer's Hell

Gaijin Entertainment has released a trailer and thirteen more screenshots from World of Planes, an upcoming MMO simulator based on WW2 history and developed for PC and Mac.

In World of Planes detailed and huge locations are reproducing the real state of the countries participated in World War II. Satellite imagery has been used as well as maps of 1930th-1940th years to adjust them to the historical authentic state.

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Air Conflicts: Secret Wars v1.04 Patch

Posted by Donster on: 2011-08-05 18:56:43 in category: Air Combat News [ Print ]

D3D Device not found issue fixed and sound quality improved

Source: Gamer's Hell

A new patch has been released for Air Conflicts: Secret Wars, an action-packed aerial combat simulation developed by Games Farm for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360. In Air Conflicts: Secret Wars, players can experience the heat of battle in seven campaigns and nearly 50 varied missions in historic First and Second World War battles with 16 detailed and accurate machines from the eras. 6.73 MB

Download the 1.04 patch HERE (Hosted by Gamer's Hell)

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Strike Fighters 2 Patch

Posted by Donster on: 2011-07-12 16:44:31 in category: Air Combat News [ Print ]

Source: Blue's News

Third Wire Productions now offers downloads of a new patch for the Strike Fighters 2 series, a July update which has a few fixes for these combat flight simulators. It is specified that the game must be updated with the May 2011 patch (from this page) before applying this new version. They also warn:

"Previous campaign saved data may not load after installing this Update." CHANGELIST 19.4 MB

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Strike Fighters 2/Exp Pack 2 May 2011 Update

Posted by Donster on: 2011-05-17 16:42:34 in category: Air Combat News [ Print ]

This update contains all the fixes from previous updates

Source: Gamer's Hell

Third Wire Productions has issued a new patch for Strike Fighters 2, an updated version of Wings Over Europe. A patch of its expansion is also available. Expansion Pack Patch (391 MB) SF2 Exp. Pack Changelist Strike Fighters 2 Series Patch (440 MB) SF2 Series Changelist

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Air Conflicts: Secret Wars Screens

Posted by Donster on: 2011-05-17 16:25:59 in category: Air Combat News [ Print ]

Source: Gamer's Hell

Three new screenshots are now available from Air Conflicts: Secret Wars, an action-packed aerial combat simulation developed by Games Farm. In Air Conflicts: Secret Wars, players can experience the heat of battle in seven campaigns and nearly 50 varied missions in historic First and Second World War battles with 16 detailed and accurate machines from the eras. Air Conflicts: Secret Wars will be published in North America in August 2011.

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Kalypso USA and bitComposer Games to Publish Air Conflicts: Secret Wars

Posted by Donster on: 2011-04-25 15:28:17 in category: Air Combat News [ Print ]

Kalypso Media USA, Inc. and bitComposer Games are pleased to announce that they will be publishing Air Conflicts: Secret Wars for Windows PC and next generation consoles in August 2011. The game will engage players in furious air-to-air and air-to-ground combat as they pilot planes throughout missions based on events during World War I and WWII. Air Conflicts: Secret Wars will put players in the cockpits of a mix of remarkably detailed aircraft, including fighters, fighter-bombers and bombers. More details about the console releases of Air Conflicts: Secret Wars will be released in the coming weeks.

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IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover Review

Posted by Donster on: 2011-04-18 17:19:02 in category: Air Combat News [ Print ]

With IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover, a beloved series crashes and burns.

By Kevin VanOrd, GameSpot

When a once-popular genre goes underrepresented for so long, it's tempting to give any new entry the benefit of the doubt. That's especially true when that new product comes from a developer known for its dedication to the subject matter. IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover is one such game, and Maddox Games is one such developer. What to make, then, of this unfinished fiasco, especially when its target audience has so few modern options? Like previous IL-2 installments, this World War II combat flight simulator will benefit from a passionate community and the included modification tools. But that's no excuse for the clearly broken state it was released in. The technical issues are a real shame, for underneath them is a solid and complex simulation that deserved a worthy package to showcase it. In time, Cliffs of Dover might soar. But for now, all but the most patient simmers should leave this damaged aircraft in the hangar for further maintenance.

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Air Conflicts: Secret Wars Flies onto the Net!

Posted by Donster on: 2011-04-13 17:15:51 in category: Air Combat News [ Print ]

The website for this aerial combat simulation is now online with an action-packed trailer!

The official website for the aerial combat simulation Air Conflicts: Secret Wars is now online. Fans of flight sims and lovers of superb arcade aerial combat action can now access interesting info on the game at www.airconflicts.net. A thrilling trailer provides a glimpse of what’s to come, with some spectacular combat scenes from battles in the air that ultimately take the player to Berlin. Air Conflicts: Secret Wars is scheduled for release in May 2011 for PC (Windows), Playstation©3 and Xbox 360.

In Air Conflicts: Secret Wars players can relive the most famous battles of the First and Second World War right up close. The game provides plenty of variety, as players can fly 16 meticulously detailed and accurate aircraft in nearly 50 exciting missions in the seven campaigns. The mission tasks are diverse and range from air space clearance operations to the bombardment of targets on the ground, attacks on enemy convoys and reconnaissance, escort and patrol flights. After each successful mission players can upgrade their skills to enable them to control their aircraft more expertly, make their aircraft more robust and select better co-pilots. There are two control modes for the combat aircraft: the controls are simplified in arcade mode and simulation mode offers a realistic control system that is true to the original.

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IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover Patch/DRM Fix

Posted by Donster on: 2011-04-09 12:52:15 in category: Air Combat News [ Print ]

Source: Blue's News

Steam News announces a new automatic patch is now available for IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover, 1C: Maddox Games' combat light simulator. The new version includes a large list of changes, as well as a DRM fix, described like so:

"Solidshield protection was removed from the game. The game no longer requires a second authentication key. Cliffs of Dover only needs to be authenticated once with a single key during first install. NOTE: this action is automatic and does not require any action from the player."

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Gaijin Entertainment Announces New Massive Online Game – World of Planes

Posted by Donster on: 2011-04-01 16:25:08 in category: Air Combat News [ Print ]

Gaijin Entertainment, highly acclaimed flight sim developer, is happy to announce new massive online game – World of Planes. World of Planes is a brand new, massive online game focused on flight simulation in the World War II era.

"We kept this in secret for very long, and now we can finally reveal World of Planes! We have been working on it since 2009, and our experience with "IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey", "Wings of Prey" and "Apache: Air Assault" helps us to make really global online simulation game. All our experience and all our resources were involved in this new game. I’m sure that this game will take a worthy place in the hearts of gamers.” - says Kirill Yudintsev, Chief Creative Officer of Gaijin Entertainment.

Despite really new generation of much improved technology, the project will be also optimized for the average gaming computer: "It’s very important for us to keep the game playable comfortable by everybody because it’s online game. In the same time we are supporting all modern technologies and utilize power of modern PCs too" - says Kirill Yudintsev.

Another key feature is the realism. In contrast to “Wings of Prey” where was 'Arcade' mode World of Planes will have no concessions for an inexperienced player. The developers promise the most realistic game that could impress even experienced virtual pilot. However, it is expected that the game will be suitable even for beginners, but how it will be achieved is a secret yet.

PRESS RELEASE/GAME PAGE ...Snicker...

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Cliffs of Dover (IL-2 Sturmovik) Podcast

Posted by Admin on: 2011-04-01 13:37:35 in category: Air Combat News [ Print ]

In this inaugural COMBATSIM.COM audio visual podcast mashup, site publisher Douglas Helmer and regular contributor "Schatten" discuss Cliffs of Dover: IL-2 Sturmovik.

For a full half hour, Helmer and Schatten discuss the merits of Cliffs of Dover and the entire IL-2 Sturmovik series. Topics they touch on include graphics, flight models, mods, and even the marketing / business model of this iconic WWII air combat simulation franchise.

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IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover Trailer

Posted by Donster on: 2011-03-31 16:34:38 in category: Air Combat News [ Print ]

Source: Blue's News

This launch trailer from IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover shows off 1C: Maddox Games' upcoming combat flight simulator set during World War II's pivotal Battle of Britain. The clip features several different aircraft, and snippets of air-to-air and air-to-ground combat. The clip ends saying the game is due Spring 2011, and a couple of weeks ago Ubisoft announced it is due on April 26.

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Pack Shot Revealed for the English Launch of Wings of Prey Collector’s Edition

Posted by Donster on: 2011-03-30 15:25:55 in category: Air Combat News [ Print ]

Pre-orders of the WWII combat flight PC sim now available

Today PC videogame publisher Iceberg Interactive and game developer Gaijin Entertainment reveal the official pack shot of the Wings of Prey Collector’s Edition (PC). Wings of Prey Collector’s Edition will land in retail stores across the UK, Scandinavia and Benelux on 29 April 2011 and is available as of today as a pre-order in the Iceberg Webshop. Pre-orders will be delivered on the day of release with free shipping.

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IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover Video Dev Diary #1 and New Release Date

Posted by Donster on: 2011-03-24 17:10:12 in category: Air Combat News [ Print ]

Oleg Maddox and Ilya Shevchenko present Il-2 Sturmovik : Cliffs of Dover

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Ubisoft has released a video dev diary for IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover, the latest installment in the IL-2 Sturmovik series due to take off on March 31st, 2011, exclusively for PC. IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover takes place in 1940 during the pivotal aerial battle for the skies over Britain between the British, the German and the Italian air forces.

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Wings of Prey Now DRM-Free, On Sale

Posted by Donster on: 2011-03-21 15:29:06 in category: Air Combat News [ Print ]

Source: Blue's News

A new patch is now available on yuPlay for Wings of Prey to update Gaijin Entertainment's World War II combat flight simulator to version 1.0.3.6. They celebrate the occasion by offering the game on their web store for a 50% discount. The patch is mirrored at AtomicGamer. 13.1 MB

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IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover Next Month

Posted by Donster on: 2011-03-18 18:12:30 in category: Air Combat News [ Print ]

Source: Blue's News

The Official Ubisoft Online Store now offers an April 26, 2011 release date for IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover, the upcoming Eric Johnson-free combat flight simulator sequel. Here's word on the game's setting in World War II's Battle of Britain: "Fly into the pivotal aerial battle for the skies of Britain. As a member of the British RAF, face off against the deadly German Luftwaffe and the Italian air forces. IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover is the next exciting World War II flight combat simulation title from 1C: Maddox Games, creators of the critically acclaimed IL-2 Sturmovik series." Those who preorder the game will get a free copy of Silent Hunter III.

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Air Conflicts: Secret Wars Screens

Posted by Donster on: 2011-03-17 15:44:41 in category: Air Combat News [ Print ]

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Koch Media sent us a new set of screenshots from Air Conflicts: Secret Wars, an action-packed aerial combat simulation developed by Games Farm. In Air Conflicts: Secret Wars, players can experience the heat of battle in seven campaigns and nearly 50 varied missions in historic First and Second World War battles with 16 detailed and accurate machines from the eras.

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DCS: A-10C Warthog v1.1.0.6 Patch

Posted by Donster on: 2011-03-07 16:47:15 in category: Air Combat News [ Print ]

Source: Blue's News

The DCS Website now offers a new patch for the English edition of DCS: A-10C Warthog, updating the combat flight simulator to version 1.1.0.6, which "includes a number of critical updates to improve the stability of the simulation". The patch adds "several enhancements" in addition to fixing bugs. Changelist and mirror link available at The DCS Website.

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IL-2 Sturmovik Patch v4.101

Posted by Donster on: 2011-03-04 15:26:01 in category: Air Combat News [ Print ]

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The 1C Forums offer the release of a patch for IL-2 Sturmovik, updating the combat flight simulator to version 4.101. The patch includes now fewer than 95 fixes, and the change list also offers a preview of some of the changes planned for version 4.11. Download links provided on the 1C Forums. 64 MB

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DCS: A‐10C Warthog Released

Posted by Donster on: 2011-02-24 15:28:00 in category: Air Combat News [ Print ]

The Fighter Collection and Eagle Dynamics proudly announces the release of DCS: A-10C Warthog flight simulator (Thx: Spectre_USA). This second series of DCS line includes flyable famous US A-10C aircraft, 3 campaigns, 26 missions, improved graphics and AI, an advanced mission editor and many more features.

DCS: A-10C Warthog is available as a digital download for $59.99. It may be purchased directly from the Digital Combat Simulator Store.

For more information please visit the official DCS: A-10C Warthog Website.

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Rise Of Flight Announces Pre-Order of the DFW C.V

Posted by Donster on: 2011-02-17 15:48:58 in category: Air Combat News [ Print ]

Rise Of Flight developer 777 Studios has announced that you may now pre-order the multi-purpose German airplane – the DFW C.V! Now you will be able to sit in the cockpit of the machine and operate it in combat. This aircraft is very interesting due to its versatility. It has two machine guns and can therefore be a full-fledged combat fighter aircraft. If necessary, it can be armed with bombs and serve as a front-line bomber. The presence of the second crew member armed with a gun in the rear cockpit makes it a dangerous opponent. He will attack you while you are trying to attack him.

You can now pre-order the DFW C.V at the Rise of Flight Store for just $8.99 prior to version 1.018 release. After which it will be sold for $11.99.