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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.
Ace Combat's director has been saying 'hey, we want to ride in one of these jets' for 30 years, but…
Ace Combat series brand director Kazutoki Kono has expressed a 30-year desire for his development team to experience flying in the fighter jets they meticulously recreate. Despite working on the series since Ace Combat 2, neither he nor his team have had the opportunity to fly in a real jet. For Ace Combat 8, developers are relying on technical data rather than personal experience to convey the sensation of high-speed flight.
