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The History of Wing Commander: Making the PC Feel Like a Movie

The History of Wing Commander cover with red and yellow lettering and authentic game-image panels

The briefing is over. You have your route, your wingman, and a fairly optimistic estimate of how straightforward this patrol ought to be. Then the launch sequence drops you into space, the music changes, and a Kilrathi fighter starts making a very persuasive case for going home. Wing Commander made the return trip feel alive. You came back to a carrier with familiar faces, someone keeping track of your performance, and a… Read more