- Top Gun 2020 - 18 July 2019
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- FTSOC Official Soundtrack available everywhere! - 10 January 2019
https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F9833830%2Fb2fab6f01e6de2b47dba65120e12866a8c1647e7.jpg Composers Magnus Ringblom and Simone Cicconi have created a daredevil musical experience for Flying Tigers: Shadows Over China's varied air-combat action gameplay and exotic atmosphere. As players storm through the skies of South-East Asia, the soundtrack fuses ethnic and cinematic instrumentation with electronic influences that capture the mood of the 1940s' China-Burma-India Theatre of World War 2. Listen now on Spotify, Apple, etc. via: smarturl.it/acemaddox or watch the OST (full audio) on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AGJ740fMl6o
- POSTER/AVIATION ART - 29 January 2018
Looking for new wall decor? We've teamed up with VONBEYST and Displate to create the official, metal-printed Flying Tigers: Shadows Over China video game poster! Ready for order now, the FTSOC aviation art metal poster is available in medium (M) and large (L) sizes. Check it out, after the jump: https://displate.com/displate/528337 Gallery quality giclée print on thick metal plate. Each Displate print is verified by the Production Master. Signature and hologram are added to the back of each print for added authenticity & collectors value. Magnetic mounting system included. To your freedom, ACE MADDOX
- POSTER/AVIATION ART - 29 January 2018
Looking for new wall decor? We've teamed up with VONBEYST and Displate to create the official, metal-printed Flying Tigers: Shadows Over China video game poster! Ready for order now, the FTSOC aviation art metal poster is available in medium (M) and large (L) sizes. Check it out, after the jump: https://displate.com/displate/528337 Gallery quality giclée print on thick metal plate. Each Displate print is verified by the Production Master. Signature and hologram are added to the back of each print for added authenticity & collectors value. Magnetic mounting system included. To your freedom, ACE MADDOX
- ALSO ON XBOX ONE - 12 January 2018
Calling all cadets! Short Friday update -- FTSOC is now available worldwide on the Xbox Store, if you buy it and like it, we would very much appreciate a kind review. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/flying-tigers-shadows-over-china/c0k72p573fsc We think it does play very nicely on the big screen, and truth to be told, the UI etc was designed early on to fit next-generation consoles and television, but that was many years ago. We're more than happy to see it live on the Xbox One! Rated M for Mature by the ESRB (US), and PEGI 16 (Europe/ROTW).
- ALSO ON XBOX ONE - 12 January 2018
Calling all cadets! Short Friday update -- FTSOC is now available worldwide on the Xbox Store, if you buy it and like it, we would very much appreciate a kind review. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/flying-tigers-shadows-over-china/c0k72p573fsc We think it does play very nicely on the big screen, and truth to be told, the UI etc was designed early on to fit next-generation consoles and television, but that was many years ago. We're more than happy to see it live on the Xbox One! Rated M for Mature by the ESRB (US), and PEGI 16 (Europe/ROTW).
- THAMMER - 1 December 2017
As many of you have noticed, we’ve recently updated Flying Tigers: Shadows Over China (FTSOC) to version “THAMMER 1.1”. The patch includes not only new Steam-achievements, but also multiple gameplay enhancements and fixes across subtitles, rendering and audio. We appreciate your continued support, and please continue to send bug reports to [email protected] or hit us up on Twitter https://twitter.com/AirCombatAction. (And, in case you’ve missed it, FTSOC is coming to Xbox One as a console exclusive. Feel free to check out the semi-recent XO trailer over at Microsoft’s Xbox channel on YouTube, link at the bottom). Gameplay: Added HARD difficulty level. Re-tweaked the CASUAL and NORMAL modes. Gameplay: Added five new Steam-achievements (for challenges). Multiplayer: Added “shortcuts” to MULTIPLAYER screen for (hopefully) quicker joins. GUI: Updated the TrazerTime on-screen effect so i…
- THAMMER - 1 December 2017
As many of you have noticed, we’ve recently updated Flying Tigers: Shadows Over China (FTSOC) to version “THAMMER 1.1”. The patch includes not only new Steam-achievements, but also multiple gameplay enhancements and fixes across subtitles, rendering and audio. We appreciate your continued support, and please continue to send bug reports to [email protected] or hit us up on Twitter https://twitter.com/AirCombatAction. (And, in case you’ve missed it, FTSOC is coming to Xbox One as a console exclusive. Feel free to check out the semi-recent XO trailer over at Microsoft’s Xbox channel on YouTube, link at the bottom). Gameplay: Added HARD difficulty level. Re-tweaked the CASUAL and NORMAL modes. Gameplay: Added five new Steam-achievements (for challenges). Multiplayer: Added “shortcuts” to MULTIPLAYER screen for (hopefully) quicker joins. GUI: Updated the TrazerTime on-screen effect so i…
- INDEPENDENCE DAY - 4 July 2017
“It was an apt co-incidence that the Chinese government's contract with the Flying Tigers had to be terminated on the 4th of July in 1942. After all, the tigers had been flying high and low -- independently -- against the Japanese for seven months straight. Not only for money, but so that China could remain free and unopressed.” Put your hand on your heart and raise your flag as we present you with the 4th of July “Termination” Gameplay Trailer. Enjoy the ride! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qox00Jy1NWE Oh, almost forgot. Here's a good chunk of bullet points with historical trivia to celebrate the occasion -- for those of you interested in knowing more about the background of the Flying Tigers: Officially called the 1st American Volunteer Group (the “AVG”), the Flying Tigers were flying mercenaries contracted by the Chinese government under President Roosevelt's “Secret Executive Order…
- INDEPENDENCE DAY - 4 July 2017
“It was an apt co-incidence that the Chinese government's contract with the Flying Tigers had to be terminated on the 4th of July in 1942. After all, the tigers had been flying high and low -- independently -- against the Japanese for seven months straight. Not only for money, but so that China could remain free and unopressed.” Put your hand on your heart and raise your flag as we present you with the 4th of July “Termination” Gameplay Trailer. Enjoy the ride! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qox00Jy1NWE Oh, almost forgot. Here's a good chunk of bullet points with historical trivia to celebrate the occasion -- for those of you interested in knowing more about the background of the Flying Tigers: Officially called the 1st American Volunteer Group (the “AVG”), the Flying Tigers were flying mercenaries contracted by the Chinese government under President Roosevelt's “Secret Executive Order…
- FULL RELEASE! - 29 May 2017
Finally, Flying Tigers: Shadows Over China leaves Early Access -- the full release is dubbed "Sharkbite" (1.00) and is available now worldwide. We would like to thank you all for your support during the game's time in development, it was quite a ride! We'll continue updating FTSOC post-release. Meanwhile, enjoy the flight! In freedom, ACE MADDOX --- Watch the FTSOC Launch Teaser on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NPIiFTe3EcQ
- FULL RELEASE! - 29 May 2017
Finally, Flying Tigers: Shadows Over China leaves Early Access -- the full release is dubbed "Sharkbite" (1.00) and is available now worldwide. We would like to thank you all for your support during the game's time in development, it was quite a ride! We'll continue updating FTSOC post-release. Meanwhile, enjoy the flight! In freedom, ACE MADDOX --- Watch the FTSOC Launch Teaser on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NPIiFTe3EcQ
- “EVENT HORIZON” - 4 April 2017
Today's Steam update, which we've aptly named “EVENT HORIZON” as we're approaching international release, adds more Kipling-style painted imagery that finalizes the menus (GUI and UX), the full soundtrack DLC (apologies to DLC customers, we forgot to include it in the earlier updates!) and fixes several minor bugs, some of which are listed below; AI: Took care of an issue that caused respawning enemy fighters (primarily in the dogfight mode) to get stuck in geometry and perform loops endlessly. TrackIR: Fixed a detection issue in the input code. GUI/UX: Finalized layout and presentation, implemented full batch of hand-painted illustrations in an effort to capture the mood, look and feel of aerial warfare in 1940s South-East Asia theatre of World War II, updated loading-screens for all weathers, implemented final multiplayer map panel menu graphics. GUI/UX: Fixed a font size rendering is…
- “EVENT HORIZON” - 4 April 2017
Today's Steam update, which we've aptly named “EVENT HORIZON” as we're approaching international release, adds more Kipling-style painted imagery that finalizes the menus (GUI and UX), the full soundtrack DLC (apologies to DLC customers, we forgot to include it in the earlier updates!) and fixes several minor bugs, some of which are listed below; AI: Took care of an issue that caused respawning enemy fighters (primarily in the dogfight mode) to get stuck in geometry and perform loops endlessly. TrackIR: Fixed a detection issue in the input code. GUI/UX: Finalized layout and presentation, implemented full batch of hand-painted illustrations in an effort to capture the mood, look and feel of aerial warfare in 1940s South-East Asia theatre of World War II, updated loading-screens for all weathers, implemented final multiplayer map panel menu graphics. GUI/UX: Fixed a font size rendering is…
- “THESE GUNS” EP - 29 March 2017
TLDR; have you heard the country-rock song that is played during FTSOC's credits roll? It's called “THESE GUNS”, was written specifically for the game, and performed by sync-act and singer-songwriter Norman Wayne. It's out now on most music services, and includes two great remixes! Must-see lyrics video below, it's got authentic WW2 footage that shows the Flying Tigers in Burma! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZseOewpX0do Listen on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2nzEm8H Listen on Apple Music: https://itun.es/us/Lv4Sib Buy on Bandcamp: https://normanwayne.bandcamp.com Short story long; we've teamed up with Imperial North Music Agency (an A&R sync agency and digital record label that connects select musical talent with the games industry et al) and the great people at Operation Supply Drop (a leading military charity that supports active duty troops and veterans with games and entertainment to…
- “THESE GUNS” EP - 29 March 2017
TLDR; have you heard the country-rock song that is played during FTSOC's credits roll? It's called “THESE GUNS”, was written specifically for the game, and performed by sync-act and singer-songwriter Norman Wayne. It's out now on most music services, and includes two great remixes! Must-see lyrics video below, it's got authentic WW2 footage that shows the Flying Tigers in Burma! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZseOewpX0do Listen on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2nzEm8H Listen on Apple Music: https://itun.es/us/Lv4Sib Buy on Bandcamp: https://normanwayne.bandcamp.com Short story long; we've teamed up with Imperial North Music Agency (an A&R sync agency and digital record label that connects select musical talent with the games industry et al) and the great people at Operation Supply Drop (a leading military charity that supports active duty troops and veterans with games and entertainment to…
- 0.9.8.10 “TRACKIR” - 21 March 2017
Time for a nifty interim update (amidst the localization work that has kept us busy recently) to let you all know that as per popular demand, we've implemented TrackIR support! Natural Point's line of headsets have been on the market for the past couple of years, and many gamers seem to agree it's actually more convenient than VR, not the least because TrackIR doesn't strain your senses/eyes that much, making longer play-sessions comfortable. Enjoy the head-tracking, Ace Maddox p.s. Feel free to hit up our 8-Bit Salute military fundraiser (courtesy of Operation Supply Drop) via the link below and consider making a donation. That way you'll support active-duty troops, their families, veterans (and last but not least, medevac units flying bravely to evacuate wounded comrades, often extracting from active combat zones while under enemy fire). Join our mission at https://fundraise.operation…
- 0.9.8.10 “TRACKIR” - 21 March 2017
Time for a nifty interim update (amidst the localization work that has kept us busy recently) to let you all know that as per popular demand, we've implemented TrackIR support! Natural Point's line of headsets have been on the market for the past couple of years, and many gamers seem to agree it's actually more convenient than VR, not the least because TrackIR doesn't strain your senses/eyes that much, making longer play-sessions comfortable. Enjoy the head-tracking, Ace Maddox p.s. Feel free to hit up our 8-Bit Salute military fundraiser (courtesy of Operation Supply Drop) via the link below and consider making a donation. That way you'll support active-duty troops, their families, veterans (and last but not least, medevac units flying bravely to evacuate wounded comrades, often extracting from active combat zones while under enemy fire). Join our mission at https://fundraise.operation…
- PLAY WITH A PURPOSE, MAKE AN IMPACT AND SUPPORT TROOPS -- FUNDRAISE WITH ACE MADDOX AND #FTSOC, COURTESY OF #8BITSALUTE AND OPERATION SUPPLY DROP - 20 February 2017
Is gaming a good choice of medicine? We strongly believe in the positive side-effects that well-balanced gaming sessions can have on the human psyche, whether playing alone or with friends. Did you know that playing games can be used as a therapeutic tool to help treat combat-related physical trauma? Those include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and related mental issues, such as behavioural and distress anxieties. Gaming can also aid wounded military and veterans, many of whom are in permanent pain, allowing them to momentarily "zone out" and focus their attention on creativity and fun to enhance rehabilitation. With that in mind, feel free to hit up our FLYING TIGERS: SHADOWS OVER CHINA 8-BIT SALUTE FUNDRAISER through the link below and consider making a donation. That way you'll support active-duty military, their families, veterans and last but not least, medevac units flying…
- PLAY WITH A PURPOSE, MAKE AN IMPACT AND SUPPORT TROOPS -- FUNDRAISE WITH ACE MADDOX AND #FTSOC, COURTESY OF #8BITSALUTE AND OPERATION SUPPLY DROP - 20 February 2017
Is gaming a good choice of medicine? We strongly believe in the positive side-effects that well-balanced gaming sessions can have on the human psyche, whether playing alone or with friends. Did you know that playing games can be used as a therapeutic tool to help treat combat-related physical trauma? Those include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and related mental issues, such as behavioural and distress anxieties. Gaming can also aid wounded military and veterans, many of whom are in permanent pain, allowing them to momentarily "zone out" and focus their attention on creativity and fun to enhance rehabilitation. With that in mind, feel free to hit up our FLYING TIGERS: SHADOWS OVER CHINA 8-BIT SALUTE FUNDRAISER through the link below and consider making a donation. That way you'll support active-duty military, their families, veterans and last but not least, medevac units flying…
