Ace Combat 7

[Chronocidal]

Looks like it should be, and I don't know why it wouldn't be.  Just looks like a bundle with the existing Thrustmaster stick, with a custom AC logo.

[kajnrig]

 

[AN/ALQ128]

Lovin' those beam gun pods

[AN/ALQ128]

https://www.psu.com/news/ace-combat-7-gameplay-improvements-interview/

Another interview with Kono.

[AN/ALQ128]

A bunch of youtubers got to play some multiplayer, VR, and single player last weekend.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfrwSErXnjE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGTnm05BVls

[kajnrig]

Shame the rockets don't act like they do in AC6, but this ain't bad, either. Ain't bad at all.

[AN/ALQ128]

https://twinfinite.net/2018/12/ace-combat-7-screenshots-multiplayer/?state=changed3241&gid=1&pid=1

Very ACI-like, which isn't surprising. I do hope they add a PvE raid mode in later, that was probably the best part of Infinity. Some of the later special raids from Infinity were nuts (Gold Excalibur turning into a 3D bullet hell level was something to see, even if it made the game crawl into 20 fps).

[dizman]

 

I don't like the look of the missile containers mounted on the wing pylons, shame they couldn't be mounted ventrally.

[AN/ALQ128]

1 hour ago, dizman said:

 

I don't like the look of the missile containers mounted on the wing pylons, shame they couldn't be mounted ventrally.

I sorta like that contrast between old airframe and high tech weaponry.

[kajnrig]

"Aces at War Bundle" no longer shows up.  I was gonna place a preorder this weekend.

https://www.bandainamcoentstore.com/product/523300/ace-combat-7-skies-unknown-aces-at-war-bundle-playstation-4

[David Hingtgen]

Strange, since it listed different deadlines for different bonuses.  I had decided a few weeks ago to pass on that version though, as reading carefully, I don't think it came with much (any?) of the DLC.  I think for the same money, the 'season pass' versions etc will give more value. 

[dizman]

On 12/15/2018 at 7:55 PM, kajnrig said:

"Aces at War Bundle" no longer shows up.  I was gonna place a preorder this weekend.

https://www.bandainamcoentstore.com/product/523300/ace-combat-7-skies-unknown-aces-at-war-bundle-playstation-4

Aces at War is back up but not for pre order, it has a waiting list link so if you still want the artbook that's your best chance for now.

On 12/15/2018 at 8:44 PM, David Hingtgen said:

Strange, since it listed different deadlines for different bonuses.  I had decided a few weeks ago to pass on that version though, as reading carefully, I don't think it came with much (any?) of the DLC.  I think for the same money, the 'season pass' versions etc will give more value. 

Looks like they finally updated the page with what DLC it will come with and looks like it's the same F-4/ 3 aircraft skins/ AC5 or 6 that you get with a regular pre order.

[AN/ALQ128]

The VR page for the AC7 official website got updated.

Mission 3 will be a straight up aerial dogfight, and the fourth flyable aircraft will be the A-10.

https://ace7.acecombat.jp/vr/

[kajnrig]

Additionally, this if you need your dogfight fix NOW:

https://www.pcgamesn.com/ace-combat-7-skies-unknown/games-like-ace-combat-7-skies-unknown

[AN/ALQ128]

 

Spoiler

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFxtY4giPk0

The English dub has been posted as well. I gotta say, the voice acting seems like a step up from the past games.

Spoiler

https://twitter.com/PROJECT_ACES/status/1082653153026203648

Project Aces uploaded the opening cinematic for AC7.

Edited January 8, 2019 by AN/ALQ128
new video

[Shadow]

I haven't been this intrigued by an Ace Combat game since AC Zero. Looking forward to this one.

[dizman]

11 minutes ago, AN/ALQ128 said:

 

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https://twitter.com/PROJECT_ACES/status/1082653153026203648

Project Aces uploaded the opening cinematic for AC7.

Hah I was just coming to post that, it's looking good so far! In other news I just got confirmation for my Aces at War bundle so if anyone was on the waiting list for one there might be more available soon.

[Valkyrie Hunter D]

Yep, my AC bundle is finally on the way too. Time to dust off my VR goggles!

[kajnrig]

In English:

EDIT: Yep, that's the Ace Combat melodrama I know and love.

 

Edited January 9, 2019 by kajnrig

[AN/ALQ128]

Man, that opening shot with Mead standing in the desert with her arm outstretched while the acoustic guitar twangs in the background is really reminding me of something.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2XCq_1UNyY

[kajnrig]

7 minutes ago, AN/ALQ128 said:

Man, that opening shot with Mead standing in the desert with her arm outstretched while the acoustic guitar twangs in the background is really reminding me of something.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2XCq_1UNyY

Whaaaaat no way

stop talking crazy

[AN/ALQ128]

Although, that line about the Eagle pulling "30 g's" seems pretty weird. I would think that Katabuchi or Kono would know enough about airplanes to know how ridiculous that number is. Is it just an error on the part of the translators?

[kajnrig]

It's odd wording for sure. Mostly I think it's meant to imply how sharply they're maneuvering. As long as the 30 g's aren't sustained forces, I'd think they're survivable. John Stapp, renowned historical crash test dummy, survived a maximum 46-g test, and estimated the human body can survive even greater numbers.

The dialogue before and after, as well as the visuals, don't help it much, though.

[Dynaman]

Survivable maybe but any normal person will pass out from it.  Normal G forces are at most 10g with 9 being more normal and even then only for a few seconds.

[AN/ALQ128]

From what some people on reddit are saying, apparently its just the TL team taking some liberties with the script. The original japanese dub just says that "the drone gets to pull as many G's as it likes".

[Chronocidal]

If you're talking about drones, no, normal G-limits for pilots obviously don't apply.  Aircraft are able to pull far more strenuous maneuvers than pilots would be able to do physically and remain conscious/healthy.

Thirty Gs sounds like a ton, and most aircraft probably aren't meant to experience those stresses for any long period of time.  If anything, the airframe would probably be stricken from flight status afterward, and relegated to a static display.  Even minor envelope excursions generally require an aircraft be grounded afterward for a structural integrity check.  Just because an aircraft is built to survive heavy G-loading doesn't mean it's meant to operate at that level continuously.

[kajnrig]

Are those underwing pods based on IRL designs? Or were they invented for the game?

[Sildani]

A concept someone at L-M did as a way the F-22’s weapon load could be increased without hurting stealth too much. They also appear on the Silent Eagle concept and the Super Hornet III. 

[AN/ALQ128]

28 minutes ago, Sildani said:

A concept someone at L-M did as a way the F-22’s weapon load could be increased without hurting stealth too much. They also appear on the Silent Eagle concept and the Super Hornet III. 

I think I've seen some Hidetaka Tenjin paintings of VF-0's equipped with a similar stealth ordnance container too.

[dizman]

43 minutes ago, AN/ALQ128 said:

I think I've seen some Hidetaka Tenjin paintings of VF-0's equipped with a similar stealth ordnance container too.

Yup the VF-0 had those for the final battle. 

[kajnrig]

Ah, I see. I had assumed some such thing MUST have been at least conceptualized for the Raptor by now, if not downright made. I'm gonna have to go back through the other trailers and see if they just reuse it for the other pod designs, too, or if those are unique. I'd imagine if it just clamps onto a hardpoint, it'd be pretty interchangeable.

...or actually, those of you with the know-how, are mounting points the same across the different fighters? Or are there different brackets for putting, say, an AMRAAM on an F-22 versus an F-16?

[F-ZeroOne]

Theres a 30 second "Ace Combat 7" trailer doing the rounds on some gaming sites and its blink-and-you'll-miss-it but I think I saw a Su-57 in there at one point.

[kajnrig]

2 hours ago, F-ZeroOne said:

Theres a 30 second "Ace Combat 7" trailer doing the rounds on some gaming sites and its blink-and-you'll-miss-it but I think I saw a Su-57 in there at one point.

This the one? Just saw it on Youtube.

 

[David Hingtgen]

9 hours ago, kajnrig said:

Ah, I see. I had assumed some such thing MUST have been at least conceptualized for the Raptor by now, if not downright made. I'm gonna have to go back through the other trailers and see if they just reuse it for the other pod designs, too, or if those are unique. I'd imagine if it just clamps onto a hardpoint, it'd be pretty interchangeable.

...or actually, those of you with the know-how, are mounting points the same across the different fighters? Or are there different brackets for putting, say, an AMRAAM on an F-22 versus an F-16?

Air-to-Air missiles usually have fairly unique rails/adapters for each plane.  But anything else is pretty universal.  

[RFT]

Hugely looking forward to this. Had to come back here and post as it was this forum that kicked off my love of AC in the first place back in the heady days of AC5...