1. ChrisReid

    New Twitch Series Delivers Comprehensive Privateer 2 Experience (August 15, 2023)

    We highlight a variety of Wing Commander streaming playthroughs from time to time, but I get really excited when fans are showcasing one of the less common entries in the franchise. Mufasa recently kicked off a new series that is going through Privateer 2. And he doesn't just play the games -...
  2. ChrisReid

    Quickshot: Wing Commander 3 (August 17, 2023)

    Here, have a YouTube short of Happy Gaming House settling down to a nice game of Wing Commander 3 on the 3DO! It's a vertical vid, so you might want to go full screen for the complete effect! -- Original update published on August 17, 2023
  3. ChrisReid

    Thanks! (August 20, 2023)

    And that's a wrap! We hope you've had a good time checking out what we've posted. And if you're reading this just as it went live, the party's still happening in #Wingnut on Discord. As always, this is a huge team effort. It takes all of the staff, all of the many talented Wingnuts who...
  4. ChrisReid

    New Poll! (August 20, 2023)

    It's time for our annual poll where we gauge how long fans have been visiting the CIC. Although this is our 25th anniversary at wcnews.com, we also have an option for people who've been following the team's Wing Commander news exploits for even longer than that! How long have you been...
  5. ChrisReid

    Life on Perry (August 20, 2023)

    FekLeyrTarg has a second clip that shows off his modern video editing acumen! He's been experimenting with a variety of tools to enhance his ability to merge Wing Commander settings and live action. This is just the beginning of what he's got planned, but it's already pretty neat! --...
  6. ChrisReid

    Cake! (August 20, 2023)

    It's a birthday party, so we've got cake! First up, some excellent brownies by Alexis! And since it's an extra special birthday, we've got double cakes! Number two is a three layer wonder by Lacey! -- Original update published on August 20, 2023
  7. ChrisReid

    Academy Music Remastered, SC-55 Style (August 20, 2023)

    FekLeyrTarg has a beautiful remaster to share with fellow Wingnuts today. He's gone through the Wing Commander Academy game soundtrack and overhauled it with an SC-55 sound font. This is described as giving the game the "Kilrathi Saga treatment" based on the digital audio enhancements that...
  8. ChrisReid

    See How the Pixel Art Magic Happens (August 23, 2023)

    We've got another very cool ultra widescreen art piece today by AllTinker. It depicts the harrowing scene at the McAuliffe VI Research Colony where the scientists either turn the tide against the Kilrathi - or are massacred. He's added a ton of detail to the sides. This will eventually make...
  9. ChrisReid

    GOG Ready for Fall Gaming With New Wing Commander Sale (August 28, 2023)

    It may be the dog days of summer in the northern hemisphere and the throes of winter in the south, but GOG is ready to kick off fall today. The Autumn Sale runs from August 28 through September 11. We've noted a few quirks and omissions in the discount rate this year, and they've stepped it up...
  10. ChrisReid

    Spinning Models Take Rapier & Drakhri to the Next Dimension (June 8, 2023)

    Today we've got a couple of cool 3D takes by Tore Gettoni. He's taken the 2D sprites from a pair of famous WC2 ships and visualized them in rotating three dimensions as a type of pixel art. The result is a neat hybrid of modern and classic visuals styles. We'd love to see more material like...
  11. ChrisReid

    Peacock Changes Potentially Affect WC Academy Viewing Experience (June 9, 2023)

    There have been some new developments with the Peacock service this month, and this could affect your access to stream Wing Commander Academy. As you know, Peacock added WCA to its slate of shows back in 2020. Although the series is readily available on DVD for cheap, there are a handful of...
  12. ChrisReid

    Bandcamp WC Sales Benefit Juneteenth Promotion (June 18, 2023)

    Bandcamp is once again having Juneteenth fundraiser. This means that their share of the proceeds from each sale go towards advocacy for racial justice. They are the prime retailer for the MT-32 Archival Edition of Wing One, the album of original Wing Commander music, so this is one of the rare...
  13. ChrisReid

    Summer Sale Brings Big Wing Commander Savings (June 25, 2023)

    It's time for the annual GOG Summer Sale, and this time 5400+ games are being discounted. Wing Commander wasn't included in the Spring Sale a few months back, so it's nice to see the omission was short lived and the markdowns are back. Each game is 75% off or $1.49 each. Less than $12 for the...
  14. ChrisReid

    The Thai That Binds (June 30, 2023)

    AD, who is ever the finder of things, found an awesome Thai Wing Commander article today. We don't see many WC items in this language, so this is a nice treat! This issue is described as a "technique edition," and it includes strategy guide-style overviews of things like the game's guns. Very...
  15. ChrisReid

    Morningstar Fired up for 'Wing Kerbmander' Video (February 11, 2022)

    We've got an update on capi's entry into the Kerbal Space Program competition we mentioned last week. He got lots of good feedback from fellow Wing Commander fans, and the design has been nicely tweaked and finalized. Now work has shifted to an entry video that showcases the design. This has...
  16. ChrisReid

    Happy Valentine's Day (February 14, 2022)

    The Love Arrow got bottom billing last year, but now it's BACK on top, front and center. Hopefully its frantic pink glow casts a little bit more light into your world. -- Original update published on February 14, 2022
  17. ChrisReid

    Jrathek Lights up the Sky (July 6, 2021)

    Today we've got a drawing of a Kilrathi fighter. That's pretty standard, and if your eyes haven't scrolled down yet, you might be picturing a classic Dralthi. Fortunately we get to highlight something different this time: a Jrathek painted by Tse-10. This ship always had a certain mystical...
  18. ChrisReid

    Loco for Logos (July 9, 2021)

    Chris Kabigting recently shared this creative video. He's mocked up a series of WC logo interfaces based on the initialization screens for Ace Combat 3. Think of the Data Swallow system as a modern day Quine or P.A.D. line. Each sequence goes by pretty quick, so you might want to pause for...
  19. ChrisReid

    Rapier I Holds the Line (July 22, 2021)

    It's a good week for Rapier I art. We posted an uncommon 3D render of a fan model a few days ago, and now we've got a top down line art sketch of the CF-117. The rotary neutron gun is a bit long, but the ship portions are pretty good overall. This type of drawing was really big in the late...
  20. ChrisReid

    'Cliffs Notes' Take on Wing Commander Makes for Efficient Viewing (April 3, 2021)

    Interested in the Wing Commander Movie but not willing to commit the 95 minutes it takes to watch the whole thing? Or do you have a friend you need to quickly get up to speed without watching the entire film? The Movie Fanatic channel has you covered with a five-minute mini cut with key scenes...