DF Retro EX: Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve PS5/Pro/Xbox Series X|S + Series Retrospective

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With expert utilisation of Unreal Engine 5 working alongside some impressive custom tech, Namco Bandai has refined the Ace Combat formula to its zenith, with Ace Combat 8 delivering a genuine game of the year contender. John explains why he rates this game so highly and takes us on a tour of series history.

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00:00 - Introduction
01:49 - Part One - The Ace is Born
03:22 - Series Retrospective
05:06 - First Generation of Ace Combat
07:55 - PlayStation 2 Era
08:49 - Ace Combat Zero
11:57 - Ace Combat Goes Portable
13:14 - Ace Combat 6 on Xbox 360
14;55 - More Portables Outings
16:07 - Ace Combat Assault Horizon
18:13 - The 3DS Game is Brilliant
21:56 - Part Two - Wings of Theve
22:56 - Nanite Changes Everything
26:06 - Lumen Appears in Cutscenes
28:33 - The Glorious Clouds
29:56 - Version Comparisons
31:34 - Performance Testing
33:38 - Touching on the PC Version
35:46 - Part Three - The Sound Chapter
40:23 - Mini Music Video
42:28 - Sound and Voice
43:19 - Wrap-up