New post! Ace Combat 8 is, predictably, one of the most enjoyable games of the year, but it's more than just a fun time flying at blistering speeds. It actually has a solemn few words to say about the tragedy of war, and I thought I'd get into it a bit.
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Ace Combat 8, and the meaning of a fighter jet
Rhianne Ward
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I never really understood the hype around fighter jets. They always felt like the kind of thing you ogle at as...
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