NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc announced that Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War, the latest installment of the Ace Combat franchise, has been approved for manufacturing and will hit the store shelves on April 25th, 2006. The story begins 15 years before the events of Ace Combat 5 and reveals the events that led up to the last chapter of the franchise. You will play the role of a mercenary hired to fly for Ustio, a small country bordering Belka, and face off against rival pilots throughout the game. Press 'read more' for details.