Dynamix Takes Steps to Ensure Realism

Having long been a pioneer in the flight simulator genre, Oregon-based Dynamix has taken steps to ensure that it remains so by signing a partnership with the American Fighter Aces Association, a group of fighter pilots whose air-combat experience ranges from World War I to the Korean War.

Specifically, the agreement gives Dynamix access to warplane specifications, cockpit photographs, manuals, and word-of-mouth stories from members of the AFAA themselves for use in Dynamix's upcoming World War II-based game, Desert Fighters. Dynamix not only hopes that this will enhance the game's realism, but add a level of "Casablanca-style nostalgia" and historical reference not readily found in similar games.

"This agreement gives our development teams access to the best information on WW II Aces, planes, and campaigns of the North African theatre," says Mike Jones, executive director of Desert Fighters. "We are raising the bar on Dynamix's efforts to bring advanced levels of realism, information, gameplay action, and quality that appeals to flight sim enthusiasts and casual gamers alike."

Desert Fighters takes place between 1941 and 1943, in the North African theatre of World War II and will find players embroiled in air battles to control both enemy and ally supply lines. The game lists more than 30 aircraft that includes such favorites as the British Spitfire and the American P-51 Mustang, as well as multipositional aircraft such as the Stuka.

Founded in 1960, the AFAA includes members of the Eagle Squadrons of the British Royal Air Force and the volunteer Flying Tigers. AFAA pilots are united by the distinction of having shot down at least five enemy aircraft during combat.

Dynamix plans on releasing Desert Fighters sometime this October.