The Sky Crawlers is a novel series penned by Japanese novelist Hiroshi Mori, that follows the trials and tribulations of young fighter pilots involved in dogfight warfare in an alternate universe. An anime movie directed by the legendary Mamoru Oshii and animated by Production I.G. released in Japanese theaters earlier this month on August 2nd. The video game adaptation, Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces for the Wii, is being handled by Namco Bandai, with a bunch of new screenshots made available...

"NAMCO BANDAI released today the first screens and info showing off the game's highly anticipated online battle mode. Whether playing with friends or against players from around the world, Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation offers up a robust online experience, whether taking part in Battle Royale or Team Battle modes, just two of the several online multi player modes that NAMCO BANDAI Games has so far unveiled.

It's every fighter for themselves in Battle Royale, which has pilots facing off..."