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…
Thrustmaster Announces A-10C Flight Stick Solo
Rennes, April 18, 2013 — In order to respond to demand from the flight sim community, Thrustmaster is pleased to announce that it will now offer a standalone version of its A-10C attack aircraft flight stick replica. With the release of the HOTAS Warthog™ Flight Stick, owners of the HOTAS Cougar™ stick and flight sim fans in general will be able to get a taste of the incredible precision provided by the stick of the A-10C, the U.S. Air Force’s famous attack aircraft. It is a replica of the plane’s control stick designed by Thrustmaster – creator of the original…
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…
World of Warplanes German Aircraft Revealed
Wargaming.net has revealed the German aircraft from their upcoming online flight combat game, World of Warplanes. The planes range from World War I recon aircraft all the way to advanced German jet aircraft. “German engineers were never afraid of innovative design in their aircraft,” said World of Warplanes producer Anton Sitnikov. “They embodied their ideas into impressive mass-production models and astonishing prototypes, and we are proud to include them into World of Warplanes.” Screenshots
Microsoft Flight to be Free-to-Play
Microsoft has announced that their upcoming Microsoft Flight will be a free game, available this Spring, via the Games for Windows LIVE platform. The game will feature one location at launch: the Big Island of Hawaii. “Many people dream of flying, but few have the chance to experience the fun of exploring the world from above. Microsoft Flight provides players the opportunity to explore that curiosity and interest,” said Joshua Howard, executive producer of Microsoft Flight. “Aviation can be incredibly technical, but we’ve taken great care to build an experience that makes taking to the skies thrilling and accessible for…
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…
Microsoft Flight Youtube Channel
The Microsoft Flight team has announced the launch of its official Youtube channel. Be sure to check it out so that you can catch up on any dev webisodes you may have missed!
Damage Inc. Pacific Squadron WWII Trailer
Mad Catz has released a trailer for their upcoming flight actioner, Damage Inc. Pacific Squadron WWII. Trailer
Take On Helicopters Review (PC)
When Bohemia Interactive announced that they were going to tackle the flight simulator genre, they had my interest piqued, but it was a reserved interest. They are a company known for creating ultra realistic simulation, but their focus was nowhere near flight sims. In fact, the flight models in the ARMA franchise had always been a bitter pill to swallow. I liked that they were in there, but trying to fly a helicopter with a mouse and keyboard isn’t exactly kosher. Nevertheless, I kept my eye on its development. They just seemed to be a bunch of folks practically honor-bound…
DCS: Black Shark 2 Giveaway – Expired
Eagle Dynamics has teamed up with us to give away four copies of their new and highly-realistic combat flight simulation, DCS: Black Shark 2, to you fine readers. This giveaway expires on Friday, December 16, 2011 @ 11:59pm Pacifictime, at which time four randomly-chosen winners will be selected to receive one download code each. DCS: Black Shark 2 is playable on Windows PCs only. To Enter Simply head on over to our Facebook profile and click LIKE*. After, leave a comment on our official Facebook contest thread telling us what aircraft or chopper you would like to see as Eagle…
Take On Helicopters Giveaway – Expired
Bohemia Interactive has sent over four Steam codes for their new flight simulation, Take On Helicopters! In Take On Helicopters you play as a Harry Larkin, a man running a helicopter aviation business trying to survive in harsh times. The game puts players through a host of mission types – from military to civilian transport, as well as features a huge mission editor so that they can continue creating new content long after the campaign ends. The contest expires on Friday, December 9th @ 11:59pm and is open to all residents, worldwide, who are on Valve’s Steam network. Four winners…
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…