After 30 years they finally let Ace Combat's director fly in a real jet, and I'm taking credit
Ace Combat brand director Kazutoki Kono finally experienced flying in a real F-16 jet after 30 years of working on the series. This experience, documented in a promotional video for Ace Combat 8: Wings of the Dawn, was described by Kono as beautiful and incredible, highlighting the G-forces and the intimate cockpit environment. The event is framed as a successful marketing initiative by Bandai Namco, fulfilling a long-held desire for Kono and the development team.
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- Person: Kazutoki Kono
- Topic: Aviation
- Topic: Marketing
- Game: Ace Combat 8: Wings of the Future
- Company: Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Game: Ace Combat 2
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