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R e v i e w B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th! - 1.05 Patch |
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The first patch was released on February 1st, followed immediately by the OMFMod utility which allowed players to paint their own aircraft and customize markings (see B-17 Custom Art article below). In this review, Len "Viking1" Hjalmarson takes a close look at the five main areas of change wrought by this first patch; namely, Graphics, AI, Sound, Systems, and ATC.
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F i r s t L o o k eFalcon 1.0799 for Falcon 4.0 |
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The long wait is over. Everybody’s favorite source code modifiers, eRAZOR and the Falcon eTeam, have unleashed eFalcon 1.0799 on an eager world of Falcon junkies. Join Bob "Groucho" Marks as he gives us a first peek at this incredible patch.
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R e v i e w Aces High v1.05: Adventures in Humility |
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Having a hard time being humble? The lack of a true challenge got you down? Well, hot shot, whip out your liquid-cooled credit card and sign up for a tour of duty with Bob "Groucho" Marks in Aces High, HiTech Creation's massive multiplayer flight sim.
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R e v i e w B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th! |
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Not only do you get to fly the bombers, you get to manage your crew in ways never before seen in a military combat simulation of any stripe. Join Len "Viking1" Hjalmarson as he takes you through a step-by-step analysis of the components and features of Hasbro's ultra-immersive B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th! Note: Get yourself comfortable, this is a big review.
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R e v i e w B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th Redefines Air Combat Simulations As We Know Them |
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The wait is finally over, and heavy bomber enthusiasts worldwide have embraced this remarkable release. Strap in with Lieutenant Impaler as he guides you through the splendor of B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th.
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R e v i e w Combat Flight Simulator 2: WWII Pacific Theater |
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Will Microsoft's upcoming Pacific-based simulation be able to go the distance? Join Jim "Twitch" Title as he goes over the basics in this review of Microsoft's latest addition to the Combat Flight Simulator line.
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R e v i e w Abacus's Flight Simulator WWII Try-Buy Aircraft |
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Abacus is best known for their Microsoft Flight Simulator add-ons and MS Combat Flight Simulator add-ons like Guadalcanal Raid and CoPilot. Part of their Premier Collection add-ons are four World War II era aircraft obtainable through their innovative 'Try-Before-You-Buy' offering. As Peter Waddell explains, there are some factors to consider before you make your final purchase.
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R e v i e w Gunship! |
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Kurt Giesselman takes a look at the latest version of Gunship from Microprose. He examines Gunship! from the opening of the box to the campaign. This is a two part review. |
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R e v i e w Ka-52 Team Alligator |
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This helicopter simulation is the first of four highly anticipated chopper sims to hit the streets, and we have a good first impression of this latest simulation from SIMIS. |
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R e v i e w Enemy Engaged: RAH-66 Comanche vs. KA-52 Hokum |
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Although not yet released in North America, Kurt "Froglips" Giesselman and "Zero G" examine the European release of Enemy Engaged: RAH-66 Comanche vs. KA-52 Hokum. |
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Air Combat R e v i e w by Garra Cornish Combat Flight Sim Upgrades |
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It has been a while since COMBATSIM.COM has run an article regarding Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator (CFS), but since the folks at The Associate recently cranked out a Pacific theatre and Luftwaffe Collection upgrade for it, we decided to have another look at this WW II sim. |
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I n d e x European Air War |
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Sporting a fully dynamic campaign system, EAW is the choice for an immersive WW2 experience. We have listed all articles related to EAW for your convenience:
MarkShot's European Air War Strat Guide |
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Air Combat R e v i e w by D. Eric "Snacko" Marlow DI's FA-18E Super Hornet |
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DI should be given kudos for their attempt at creating a introduction video that sets the overall tone of the simulation, but DI should have saved its money, based on the end-result. The problem is not so much with the story line premise, the action, or the editing - the setback lies in the script, acting, and included military inaccuracies. |
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Air Combat R e v i e w by Jim "Twitch" Tittle Nations: Fighter Command |
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You will feel the nostalgia! I don't mean that Nations Fighter Command will immerse you in the feel of WWII air combat. What I mean is that you will feel as though you are running the pre-historic, 1980s sim Battlehawks 1942 in 2000! |
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I n d e x Jane's F/A 18 |
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Jane's seemed to have one thing in mind when they made this sim: to make the pilot feel like they are an integral part of an air campaign. They have once again designed a product that appeals to a wide audience.
Jane's F/A-18 Patch 1.01F |
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Air Combat R e v i e w by Garra Cornish Aces High 1.0 |
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New to the realm of World War II on-line simulations is HiTech Creations's Aces High. This ambitious project has been in a state of open beta since late September of last year. Now, five months later, Aces High (AH) is ready for prime time |
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R e s o u r c e s Falcon 4 |
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Latest Addition: Lost in the Falcon 4 Plus jungle? Adrift in a sea of patches? Don't your iBeta from your eRAZOR? Don't panic, help is on the way. Bob "Groucho" Marks will help you battle F4 patch confusion with the help of his guide, some downloads, and a crowbar. Read on through the latest installment of F4Plus, including the scoop on what's so darned special about the new eFalcon v1.0795 The Onramp to F4Plus: A Guide to Patching Falcon 4.0
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Air Combat R e v i e w by Leonard "Viking1" Hjalmarson and Bob "Groucho" Marks USAF |
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USAF isn't a Novalogic sim, where systems are simplified and the emphasis is on action. Neither is it Falcon 4.0, where each system is replicated in exacting detail, requiring many hours of practice at high levels of realism. USAF stands firmly in the middle and succeeds admirably. |
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I n d e x Flanker 2.0 |
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Not since the long anticipated unveiling of Falcon 4.0 has the combat flight sim community witnessed such a quantum leap in technology and excellence.
Flanker 2.02: Sweating the Little Stuff |
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Air Combat R e v i e w by Leonard "Viking1" Hjalmarson MiG Alley |
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MiG Alley has it all: five aircraft to fly , a dynamic campaign and the only current simulation set in the Korean war. |
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Air Combat R e v i e w by Dennis Greene Fighter Squadron |
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The much anticipated and release of Fighter Squadron: Screamin' Demons Over Europe (FS:SDOE), a World War II combat aircraft simulation, happened in late February. FS:SDOE, published by ActiVision and created by ParSoft, hit the gaming community like a bomb, polarizing the hard core community overnight. What warranted so much attention? |
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Air Combat R e v i e w by Major JG2 "FireCat!" Red Baron II 3d |
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This review covers the Multi-Player segment of Red Baron 3D. This World War I flight sim was originally released in December, 1997 as Red Baron II, but immediately began a 9 month period of revision which led to Red Baron II 3D. |
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Air Combat R e v i e w by Eric Marlow Razorworks Apache-Havoc |
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I'm partial to military technology, and the AH-64 Apache/Mi-28 Havoc combination represents the best of the operational helicopter technologies that the American and former Soviet-bloc countries have to offer. In this single package Empire and Razorworks have fielded a simulation that offers action in both the Apache and the Havoc. |
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Air Combat R e v i e w by Gavin Bennett F16 Aggressor |
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A military flight simulation is a game which attempts to simulate the experience of a pilot flying in a war. This means that the war is as important as the aircraft and the experience must be believable, and it raises many questions about the subject matter at hand, F-16 Aggressor by Virgin Interactive. |
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Air Combat R e v i e w by Thomas "AV8R" Spann WW2 Fighters |
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One of 1998’s most highly anticipated military flight simulations has finally hit the virtual European geography with a big impact. Jane’s WW2 Fighters is here, but does it fulfill our expectations? Here are all four parts of our review as we attempt to discern myth from legend. (Note: correction made on drag modeling). |
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