{"id":26524,"date":"2023-08-29T02:12:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-29T02:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saj.pachecostudios.com?p=26524"},"modified":"2023-08-29T04:08:15","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T04:08:15","slug":"avi-8-releases-watch-based-on-capcoms-1942-video-game-and-i-couldnt-say-no","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/front-page-slider\/avi-8-releases-watch-based-on-capcoms-1942-video-game-and-i-couldnt-say-no\/%20","title":{"rendered":"Avi-8 releases watch based on Capcom\u2019s 1942 video game and I couldn\u2019t say no"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For readers here that don\u2019t know me, I currently work in the video game industry and have for well over a decade now. So, video games are a passion of mine. However, I have always been around flight as well, so aviation also has a special place in my heart. I\u2019m sure you could have guessed that one given that I\u2019m a contributor here at SAJ. With that said, over the years, any time aviation and video games would co-mingle in some way, I would always gravitate toward it. That was the case back when I was younger when it came to Capcom\u2019s 1942 video game that released in 1984 (1986 on the Nintendo Entertainment System in North America). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recently I caught wind that a watch maker was collaborating with Capcom to create a Limited Edition watch based on the video game, 1942. I think I\u2019ve only ever owned one single watch throughout my entire life thus far. I even tried the Apple Watch for a brief period of time (so I guess that\u2019s two watches technically?), but even that didn\u2019t stick. It was just never my thing. However, when it comes to owning video games, now that\u2019s a different story! I\u2019ve picked up many games over the years and continue to collect both current and retro games. In fact, I probably still play my retro consoles more than any current generation console or PC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The underneath of the Capcom 1942 Automatic Limited Edition watch<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It’s always amazing to see the progression video games have made over the years when it comes to the graphics. Today we have incredible visuals in all the latest video games and they are so easy to get fully immersed in, especially when playing something like Microsoft Flight Simulator or Ace Combat 7. However, with the games of the 80\u2019s and 90\u2019s, you always had to use some imagination when putting yourself into the pilot seat, especially when it came to vertical or side-scrolling shooters. If we look back at Capcom\u2019s 1942, it\u2019s a top-down vertical shooter where you control a P-38 Lightning throughout various stages of battle by moving forward, backward, left and right while firing at enemy aircraft and avoiding oncoming bullets. It didn\u2019t have any typical flight controls, but that didn\u2019t stop you from feeling like a pilot! Also, one of the coolest feature with 1942 is that you can perform an inside loop, which enables you to avoid oncoming fire. It\u2019s fun to do, but it\u2019s even more helpful during intense situations! I love those old-school arcade games!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I don\u2019t remember when I first played 1942, but it was likely on the Nintendo Entertainment System \u2013 the original NES! I always remember loving it because it was a chance to put myself in the pilot\u2019s seat and imagine being a top fighter pilot. Plus, the P-38, right? One of my favorite aircraft! In fact, I have a large canvas on my wall from AirVenture 2015 where the P-38 flew in the heritage flight with the P-51 and F-22. Three of my favorite aircraft all in a single shot!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Author’s photo of the Heritage Flight from AirVenture 2015 <\/em>
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Anyway, remember when I mentioned watches? Yeah, I\u2019ve rambled a little bit. Sorry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though I don\u2019t wear watches, I couldn\u2019t help but be curious when I saw the announcement that Avi-8 collaborated with Capcom to release a Limited Edition 1942 watch. Avi-8, founded in 2012, created its brand around the inspiration of planes, people, and the history of military aviation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Avi-8 \/ Capcom collaboration led to the creation of the Avi-8 Flyboy, Capcom 1942 Automatic Limited Edition Black Ace and Blue Ace watches \u2013 only 300 pieces of each, that are inspired by the 1942 video game. And yes, through my love of aviation and video games (especially the 194X series!), I absolutely had to get one! Thankfully I was able to secure one before they sold out too. Phew!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Author playing 1943: The Battle of Midway at a local arcade<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Having memories of the 1942 game as a kid and still playing the series today (including 1943 recently at a local arcade!!), I\u2019m really happy to see this collaboration happen as it brings attention to both aviation and video games through recognizing not only the history of aviation, but the history of aviation that is represented in video games as well. Anytime both aviation and video games can get together, whether it\u2019s to celebrate a new video game or something a little more unique like this watch, I\u2019m happy to partake! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for the watch itself \u2013 I\u2019m in love with it! I\u2019m someone that enjoys buying a few collector\u2019s editions every now and then for my favorite video game series which usually include some kind of special collector\u2019s figure or related item. So, in a way, getting this watch today would have been like getting the 1942 Collector\u2019s Edition if they had released one back in 1986. I enjoy that the P-38 rotates around the face of the watch as it sits on the second ticker. Also, there\u2019s another P-38 in the background along with an enemy formation, and you can see bullets that are being fired at the enemy aircraft which represents what you would see when playing the video game. Super cool! Plus, the watch glows in the dark\u201c\u2026yeah, I\u2019m 38 and glow in the dark is still cool \u2013 whatever! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a lot to appreciate about the watch, including all the detail, packaging, additional leather wristband, and more. Instead of talking about it though, I\u2019m going to share my unpacking video and then get back to playing 1942 while wearing my watch!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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