GamingShogunLock On: Flaming Cliffs 3 Released
DUXFORD, UK, May 9th, 2013 – 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…
New SU-27 WiP Screens from Flaming Cliffs 3
These new screenshots of the SU-27 Flanker were recently posted up over at the official Eagle Dynamics forums. The aircraft will be seen in their upcoming Lock On: Flaming Cliffs 3. Screenshots
DCS: UH-1H Huey Announced
DUXFORD, UK, October 7th, 2012 – The Fighter Collection and Belsimtek are proud to announce the upcoming release of DCS: UH-1H Huey - the next aircraft in the Digital Combat Simulator (DCS) series of PC combat simulations. The Huey is one of the most iconic and well-known helicopters in the world. Having seen extensive service as a transport and armed combat support helicopter during the Vietnam War, the Huey continues to serve in both military and civilian roles in many countries around the globe today. DCS: UH-1H Huey will feature the same exacting level of modelling detail as the existing Ka-50 Black Shark,…
Lock On: Flaming Cliffs 3 Announced
DUXFORD, UK, September 1st, 2012 – The Fighter Collection and Eagle Dynamics will release Lock On: Flaming Cliffs 3 for Windows PC in September 2012. 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 rather than a detailed single aircraft. FC3 adds a number 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…
DCS: Combined Arms Available For Pre-Purchase And Open Beta
DUXFORD, UK – The Fighter Collection and Eagle Dynamics have released the pre-purchase for DCS: Combined Arms and a series of updates to DCS World, DCS: P51D Mustang Beta, DCS: A-10C Warthog and DCS: Black Shark 2. DCS: Combined Arms combines real time strategy gaming, first person armor warfare gaming and directing the ground battle from the cockpit of a DCS aircraft like the A-10C Warthog, Ka-50 Black Shark or P-51D Mustang. Using the Command Map to move ground forces, set artillery fire missions and control the ground battle, assume the role of a Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) and…
DCS: World Invites 3rd Party Devs to Create Sim Add-Ons
Looks like the good people at Eagle Dynamics and The Fighter Collection have opened up a framework product known as DCS: World to third party developers in order to create new modules for their popular simulation line. This first post is from David Brice of the IRIS Flight Simulation Software team, a company who is legendary for its Microsoft Flight Simulator add-ons: So where do I start?!? About two weeks ago, I was approached by Matt Wagner, one of the producers over at The Fighter Collection about the development of DCS World, a modular based combat system for 3rd party…
DCS: Combined Arms Announced with Screens and Trailer
DUXFORD, UK, May 31st 2012 – The Fighter Collection and Eagle Dynamics will offer DCS: Combined Arms as a digital download pre-purchase for $29.99 in June 2012. Pre-purchase also provides access to pre-release Beta versions of the title. DCS: Combined Arms gives the user control of ground forces during the battle. Use the strategic map to move ground forces, set artillery fire missions, and control the ground battle. Assume the role of a Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) and designate targets for close air support aircraft, or directly control an armor vehicles or air defense weapons and engage enemy forces….
DCS: P-51D Mustang Pre-Purchase Announced
DUXFORD, UK, May 5th, 2012 – The Fighter Collection and Eagle Dynamics now offer “DCS: P-51D Mustang” as a digital download pre-purchase for $39.99. Pre-purchase also provides access to pre-release Beta versions of the title. Pre-purchase “DCS: P-51D Mustang” at: http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/index.php?end_pos=1322&scr=shop&lang=en The Mustang was among the best and most well-known fighters used by the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. Possessing excellent range and maneuverability, the P-51 operated primarily as a long-range escort fighter and also as a ground attack fighter-bomber with bombs, rockets, and machine guns. The Mustang served in nearly every combat zone during WWII and…
DCS: P-51D Mustang Announced
Late last year, Eagle Dynamics and The Fighter Collection announced they were working on a heritage aircraft sim. Today, they have lifted the curtain on that aircraft and announced DCS: P-51D Mustang, which is due out later in 2012. Official Press Release The Fighter Collection and Eagle Dynamics will release their next Digital Combat Simulator (DCS) aircraft in 2012: the legendary P-51D Mustang. The Mustang was among the best and most well-known fighters used by the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. Possessing excellent range and manoeuvrability, the P-51 operated primarily as a long-range escort fighter and also…
DCS 1.1.1.1 Patch Released for Black Shark 2 and A-10C
Eagle Dynamics has announced the release of their latest patch, version 1.1.1.1. This time, however, the patch updates two of their titles: DCS: Black Shark 2 and DCS: A-10C Warthog. You can find the patch over at their official website! Complete Patch Notes Common A-10C 1.1.1.1 and Black Shark 2 1.1.1.1 Patch Changes GENERAL •Crash with South Ossetia in Fast Mission Generator is corrected. • Added option to turn tree shadows off and on. Setting tree shadows off will result in better frame rates. GRAPHICS •HDR effect on sun corrected. •Dust and smoke grenade effects at night no longer appear…
Eagle Dynamics and TFC Unveil Product Roadmap
The Fighter Collection and Eagle Dynamics have announced their roadmap for upcoming releases in their Digital Combat Simulator series of flight sims. The order of the day looks to be multiplayer compatibility as most of their upgrades seem to be briding the gaps between their Black Shark, A-10C, and Flaming Cliffs products to enable them to be cross-compatible. Additionally, they mention something called a “DCS Flying Legends” aircraft as well as their as-of-yet unannounced fixed-wing jet simulation. Hit the full press release below for all the information! [spoiler effect="apblind" show="SHOW THE FULL PRESS RELEASE"]The Fighter Collection (TFC) announces future publishing…
DCS: A-10C Warthog Update 1.1.1.0 Released
Eagle Dynamics has released the 1.1.1.0 update for its highly-acclaimed combat flight simulation, DCS: A-10C Warthog. You can find the patch over at the game’s official website. Official Patch Notes FEATURES • Moving and changing cirrus clouds. • Increased the destruction values of buildings. A big and concrete buildings will require more bombs for destruction. For example: a big 16-floor building now requires two Mk-84 rather one Mk-82, as it was earlier. The same holds true for the hardened Command Center and Ammo Depot. • Added new, higher resolution textures for some buildings: TV tower and Control Tower by Mustang….
DCS: A-10C Warthog Price Drop
Eagle Dynamics has announced that its premiere combat flight simulation, DCS: A-10C Warthog, is now only $39.99 on both Steam and Direct2Drive. The $20 dollar price drop will come as a pleasant surprise for those of you wanting to take the plunge but might have some lingering doubts about joining the flight sim community. Now, you have no excuses! Check six!
DCS: A-10C Warthog Patch 1.1.0.9 Released
Eagle Dynamics has released a new patch for their acclaimed combat flight simulation, DCS: A-10C Warthog. Patch 1.1.0.9 brings numerous game updates and can be found over at the game’s official website. Patch 1.1.0.9 Notes FEATURES Changes of AI Tasking System Direction and variant parameters added to “Formation” option. Designation method and datalink usage parameters added to “FAC-Attack Group” and “FAC-Attack Unit” tasks. Spawn of inactive aircraft on parking ramps added and “Start” triggered task. This makes it possible to use aircraft as a static objects or for delayed takeoff. Mission Editor Direction and variant parameters added to “Formation” option….