Ace Combat 8 Just Proved Arcade Flight Games Aren't Going Anywhere

Bandai Namco has announced that Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve has already sold one million copies worldwide roughly a week after its October 2 launch. That makes it the fastest-selling entry in the franchise's 30-year history, and though that may shock those outside this genre's sphere of influence, it's pretty easy to understand for those who have played it. Arcade flight may often be treated as a bit of a relic next to its more realistic counterparts and simulators, but Ace Combat 8's record start is a solid piece of proof that this style of aerial combat isn't going anywhere.