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  • Altian Freedom part 5 – the final push

    This is a video I just uploaded but we actually played through it a couple of weeks ago. It’s the final phase of an operation that saw our platoon supported by an A-10 clear up the remaining irregular forces holding… Read More ›

  • Squad Pre-Alpha Sneak Peek

    On Saturday night I had about an hour of pre-alpha gameplay of the spiritual successor to Project Reality, a BF:2 mod. Squad is a team based tactical shooter that emphasizes hardcore elements, such as easy deaths, no magic HUD and movement… Read More ›

  • Altian Freedom part 3

    Here’s a video from last week’s second mission of the Altian Freedom online campaign. In this mission our task is to spearhead a convoy through enemy lines to capturing several over-watch positions and clear a main supply route. 

  • Altian Freedom part 2

    After Action Report Mission 1, Part 2 OCB motorised platoon with support from Sabre callsign (CAS Heli) is to advance as a northern flank protection force for 1BCT assaulting Athira and capturing its airfield. Click here for part 1 After… Read More ›

  • Altian Freedom part 1

    After Action Report: Mission 1, part 1 OCB motorised platoon with support from Sabre callsign (CAS Heli) is to advance as a northern flank protection force for 1BCT assaulting Athira and capturing its airfield. Phase 1: Clear through Frini township Orders:… Read More ›

  • Protecting the Airframe

    Flying in ARMA is pretty hard with the accuracy of AI, the number of threats that can be plonked down and the number of things that cause you to inexplicably explode. I think it’s important to remember some key concepts… Read More ›

  • The most annoying ARMA 3 bug…

    ARMA 3 has an annoying bug that means I can’t use my HOTAS stick and throttle and pedals! Players using Windows 8 lose connected controllers when a check is made upon opening the in-game config menu. ARMA asks Windows what… Read More ›

  • DCS World Newsletter / Updates and WIP preview

    Eagle Dynamics turns up the heat on DCS World 2 with a newsletter to fans.

  • WHO IS SMARTGRAF?

    The flight simulation community eagerly awaits news of the next major release by Eagle Dynamics, DCS World 2. The ‘2’ indicates that DCS World is moving to a fancy new graphics rendering engine acronymed: EDGE (Enhanced Dynamic Graphics Engine). 

  • OCB Operation: Final

    Taking on the role of 0-A with a cold, we head out to the capital city to put this campaign to bed! So ANZAC day came and went on Saturday with gridlock at 0530. Luckily I opted to dress up… Read More ›