Josh Holloway Stars in First Episode of Live Action Ace Combat 8 Prequel Series
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Bandai Namco has launched the first episode of "Ace Combat 8: Hour Zero," a live-action prequel series starring Josh Holloway that will roll out across four installments before the game's October release. The series represents an unusual marketing push for the franchise, extending the Ace Combat 8: Wings of Thève universe beyond the game itself. The move accompanies other franchise expansions, including significant visual upgrades and the series' most robust multiplayer offering to date.
- Four-part live-action prequel series now available with Josh Holloway, building narrative groundwork ahead of the game's launch.
- Ace Combat 8 boasts the largest multiplayer component in franchise history alongside notable visual improvements.
- Bandai Namco is investing heavily in transmedia marketing for the October release.
Live-action tie-ins signal how aggressively publishers are betting on Ace Combat's renewed relevance in the fighter-jet genre.
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