A new game on the scene from Sky Gamblers

Just released - check it out - graphics look pretty friggin amazing:

Sky Demon now available at level 35

Dynasty Re-released

J-35 Dynasty

The Dynasty has arrived!   At +13% Agility, it is right up there with the Mako, although not as good as the Reaper.   However this thing has alot more cannon damage than the Reaper.   Not quite as fast as the Reaper but excellent overheat threshold. Overall, this plane looks cool but is not best in class in any category.  If I had to pick, I would still go with the Reaper, but the design of the Dynasty is definitely an eye pleaser!

Update 4.2.1 released

FYI - newly posted on MSWM facebook site:

RA-M84 Titan Re-Released

RA-M84 Titan

RA-M84 Titan (Weapons), based on F105, costs 205 coins
Damage 13% - Below Red Widow, Ice Wolf & Warlock.
Armor 12% - 1st in class
Speed 14% - 1st in class
Missile Tracking 8% - BEST IN FLEET, tied with Liberty & Helix.

This is an interesting offering:  a boost of speed makes it  the fastest weapons class plane (although still much slower than an upgraded agility class plane).  A boost of armor that makes it the most armored weapons class plane.  Missile tracking also boosted to BEST IN FLEET.  Damage also decent (4th in fleet).

Overall a potent weapons class offering.    Lack of agility or missile reload speed is a weakness when fighting against agility class foes, but the armor, damage & missile tracking will come in useful if you are slugging it out in a long range missile battle.

This plane has also been added to the Comparison Guide  and also to the Fleet at a Glance - check it out!

A Letter from Z2 CEO regarding Metalstorm Aces

Also, from what I've heard from Z2 in fan groups, they still plan to maintain MSWM.  It is not going to go away or be replaced.  My guess is that you will likely not see any more campaigns or major upgrades but will continue to see continued new planes of the week and maybe some minor upgrades (this is just my guess). 

Cat is out of Bag

NEW GAME NAME HAS BEEN REVEALED!

Exciting new development!  Thanks to several sources, you can see the scoop here on Z2's new game that is currently in beta testing.  METALSTORM ACES.  For some reason, Z2 has placed this game in the App Store in some zones (I can't see it yet but many can).  It is even being advertised in some of the pop-up coin videos in MSWM as you can see in the picts.  My first impression:  looks alot like SGAS, but is it just me or do the graphics look pretty basic - like early generation Nintendo?  The youtube videos might not represent the experience very well, so I will withhold judgement.  We will see!  Game is being tested in Canada and Netherlands right now but nowhere else (limited users).  I will post more info as I receive it!

Game Description from Z2

Video showing much of the game screenshots: (thanks w®x!)

A second video:

Click here for additional video

Hmmm, landscape look familiar?

Another screen shot

Campaign screen

Hanger shot

Here is the detailed performance table for one plane, the Harbinger.  You can get a flavor as to how the planes will be rated

Some players are actually getting a video popup on this new game (that is supposed to be in beta testing???)

Here is MS Aces showing up in a users app store (I still can't see it on mine)

Updated App was recently showing up just with the name "Aces"

MORE SHOTS:

Did anyone get selected for this?

Has anyone has been selected for this focus group?  If so, lets hear from you!  Some emailed screenshots would be awesome and I can share.   You can post anonymously if you are worried about Z2 getting torqued off.  :-D

I've found a copy of the email that is sent for those selected as a beta tester:

Z2 is threatening permanent kicking off from the game if the beta testers take screen shots or reveal details.    Hoping that some of you beta testers will share a few details - Z2 should actually want that.  A little bit of leaked info is good for business and could generate some enthusiasm, and this game is definitely in need of a boost of enthusiasm!

Latest rumor that I'm hearing:  This testing is not actually for Metalstorm but for a similar complimentary game that involves fighter jets but is more cartoonish than MSWM (more like Z2's other games, Battle Nations and Trade Nations).  I sincerely hope that if these rumors are true, that they don't indicate a replacement for MSWM since they state that this is the "next generation of MetalStorm".  If MSWM becomes a cartoonish strategy game, I think they will lose many players.  I will keep updating info as I find it.

Is this a Trend???

There have been quite a few apologies being issued lately by Z2.  Not been a good week for the servers.  Curious if many of you have been hit by this?

NV-7 Sparrow: A deadly little bird

NV-7 Sparrow

This weeks plane is the NV-7 Sparrow.  An interesting and perky looking little plane.  Here are the stats:

Damage:  A whopping 10% which makes this Best in Class

Agility:  At a very agile 14%, this is 2nd in class behind Reaper and Stilletto (which are only 1% more agile)

Missile Reload:  A huge 10% makes this Best in Class by far (although still far behind weapons class planes)

Evasion:  2nd in class behind Iron Fang

We are seeing a new trend from Z2 the last month of providing weapons class upgrades to agility class planes and visa versa.  With near tops in agility and good evasion, this plane will be good in circling matches.  With damage and missile reload boosts, the sparrow will be more deadly than your typical agility class plane during long distance engagements.  I have to say that the sparrow is now one of the better agility class choices.  It looks like Z2 has released another plane that pushes the performance envelope - shocker!!

The Sparrow has been added to the Comparison Guide  and also to the Fleet at a Glance - check it out!

This plane is based on the real-life Grumman F9F-8 Cougar (thanks guys):