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  1. ChrisReid

    WC3 Livestream Celebrates Upcoming WC3 Milestone (October 6, 2024)

    We've got a fun video to share today! LOAF participated in a special stream to celebrating the upcoming 30th anniversary of Wing Commander 3. He joined MaruMalandra's Twitch channel to play through The Heart of the Tiger. LOAF was broadcasting live on the camera, but I also really like the...
  2. ChrisReid

    Check out This ‘90s in a Box (October 5, 2024)

    AD spotted this new Instagram Reel posted by Microsoft. It features a Sidewinder joystick and a trackball mouse under the caption, "Taking a trip to the '90s." The interviewee explains, "Back in the '90s, everyone wanted to be playing space games like Wing Commander..." and goes on about how...
  3. ChrisReid

    Work Resumes on Strike Commander Modernization Update (October 3, 2024)

    About a decade ago, there was a push to modernize Strike Commander and implement a fan remake that could be playable on the then-emerging field of VR/AR headsets. The thought was that it would be similar to the WC4 Remake and be an up-cycling that built on the game's original assets...
  4. ChrisReid

    Wing Commander Album’s Choir Recording Next Week, Expert Audio Engineer Added to the Mix (Octob...

    There's an incredible new update to Origin composer George Oldziey's project to make a new live orchestra Wing Commander album! Mr. Oldziey is traveling to Salt Lake next week to record the choral elements of his new album. He would then transition into the mixing and editing phase. On that...
  5. ChrisReid

    Happy Birthday Wing Commander! (September 26, 2024)

    Happy Birthday WC! Today is the series' 34th birthday, and it doesn't look a day over 33. That also means next year is a big round number, which is very exciting! We couldn't spend it with a better group of fans! -- Original update published on September 26, 2024
  6. ChrisReid

    Your Front Row Seat to All Things Ejection Pod (September 25, 2024)

    Yup, and we've posted that very picture in the news before! https://www.wcnews.com/news/2010/04/12/not-much-changes-in-700-years
  7. ChrisReid

    Exploring the Gemini Sector in Privateer Alpha... With Three Steltek Drones! (September 24, 2024)

    Zyxophoj continues to pull back the curtain and reveal more of what's going on in the Privateer Alpha! He's put together a new video to explain how to work through the last several systems of the game. As this build was mainly intended as a preview for reviewers and testing, it starts to burst...
  8. ChrisReid

    Three New Fighter Sketches All Look Pretty Snappy (September 23, 2024)

    The recent Hellcat sketch commission seemed to have kicked off a wonderful snowball effect. Countvonschnaps now has three more Wing Commander designs on deck. His Arrow is wonderfully detailed and I really like that red canopy glass. The Rapier is also really rugged and seems to have some...
  9. ChrisReid

    Deep Dive the Famous WC3 “Heart of the Tiger” Thrakhath Scene (September 18, 2024)

    WC3 does that here and there. You can skip the kissing scenes in the bar entirely and neither Rachel nor Flint gets mad at you, and then you get the no-girlfriend ending to boot.
  10. ChrisReid

    Hawk Seen Hawking New Mazda (September 14, 2024)

    It's been almost 30 years since actor Chris Mulkey filmed his role in Wing Commander 4, but he continues to maintain a very busy working schedule. His resume includes hundreds of roles, many of which are secondary characters or in short films. He seems to gravitate towards this type of...
  11. ChrisReid

    WC4 Remaster Previews Enhanced Ground Effects (September 13, 2024)

    We've got an amazing week on tap if you are someone who is fascinated with the ground textures of Wing Commander 4! Yesterday LOAF showed off the different landscapes featured in both WC3/4, including how WC4 differentiates itself by no longer just being a collection of monochrome planes...
  12. ChrisReid

    Last Chance for Discounted WC in GOG's BTS Sale (September 8, 2024)

    Most of the kiddos are back in class, so it's time for GOG's Back to School Sale to wind down. Most WC games are 50% off with a few select titles discounted by 66-75%. You've got one final day to get your discounted Wing Commander! -- Original update published on September 8, 2024
  13. ChrisReid

    Wing Leader Adds Lumbari & Exquisite Cockpit Lighting (September 7, 2024)

    Yeah, you can't privately crowdfund a Wing Commander game without Electronic Arts. That's why "Star Citizen" exists.
  14. ChrisReid

    Wing Leader Adds Lumbari & Exquisite Cockpit Lighting (September 7, 2024)

    We've got a couple different types of items to share from Wing Leader this weekend. First up, Howard Day has finished the Lumbari transport, which is an awesome derivative of his recent Dorkir model. He's also in the process of implementing advanced lighting effects within the various fighter...
  15. ChrisReid

    Heavy Sabre Profiled in Impressive New Lore Video (September 4, 2024)

    Mac has a very exciting new fighter history video to share! The Sabre is up on deck this time. As hinted about last month, the clip is full of exciting action shots and fancy animation. Give it a watch below! -- Original update published on September 4, 2024
  16. ChrisReid

    Action Heating up Again in Gemini Sector RPG (September 3, 2024)

    Iceblade flew in to announce that a brand new campaign in the Wing Commander Gemini Sector RPG is in the process of kicking off. If you've been in the mood for an interactive WC role playing experience, now's a perfect time to get involved. Most of the action takes place in real time on their...
  17. ChrisReid

    Two Preview Sample Tracks Released to Kickstarter Album Backers (September 1, 2024)

    Former Origin composer George Oldziey is back home after his work in Europe last month to record the new Wing Commander album. There's still a lot more work yet to do, including the choral recording next month, but he's put together two samples of WC3 and Prophecy tracks to give fans an idea...
  18. ChrisReid

    Star Trek Logo Reimagined with Wing Commander Vibes (September 2, 2024)

    Starfleet Design recently posted this wonderful Star Trek logo on Twitter. He's done a fantastic job marrying the text with little Starfleet deltas as a tribute to the classic Wing Commander logo. It also makes me think of the way that Wing Commander Arena repurposes the afterburning craft...
  19. ChrisReid

    Two Paladin Autographs Are Better Than One (August 30, 2024)

    Noel Shourai stopped in to show off the fun John Rhys-Davies autograph that he picked up last weekend at Fan Expo Canada. LOAF originally recommended he print and use one of the sharp black and white set photos, and the results turned out great: It's also not the first time someone has...
  20. ChrisReid

    Wing Leader Adds Top Notch Kilrathi Transport (August 29, 2024)

    Howard Day has upsized from his recent string of Kilrathi fighters and put together an absolutely gorgeous Kilrathi Dorkir tanker/transport. It's beautifully rendered here in his retro pixel style while also departing a bit from his sprite-oriented design as a full 3D model. He's posted videos...
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