Amored Core 4 Media/Info

[Bad_Boy]

Official website:
http://www.armoredcore.net/ac4/index.html

Details/Info:
http://ps3.ign.com/articles/724/724543p1.html

Armored Core 4 promises some major changes for the series, including a brand new world. The game takes place in a future version of our world as overpopulation causes shortages of food and resources. Six conglomerates attempt to form a new world order by starting a war. Faced with 30 new types of Armored Core units, people fall to the will of these corporations, and a new world order is formed. People reside in colonies under a system called Pax Economica, which can either be viewed as a form of socialism, or a form of slavery. The game begins five years after this new system has taken effect.

Gameplay details are still pretty scarce. Armored Core 4 promises to offer the fastest battls we've ever seen in a mech game. Of course, the game will feature all the customization we've come to expect from the series, although there may be a few simplifications to help beginners. In addition, while you'll have full control over your mech on the battle field, beginners will be able to automate some tasks.

Famitsu also reveals that the title will include network support for up to eight players. Details beyond this are not provided.

Media:
small shots but definately better than no shots

It's a multiplatform title for 360 and PS3, but coming out this november for PS3, 360 unconfirmed date (TBA).

 

[Killdozer]

Yay, another awesome franchise from the PS2 that I can count on for the PS3.

 

[animasaki]

Ooo, 360 as well? I'm glad to hear it. That'd be great for Live.

 

[Bad_Boy]

Ooo, 360 as well? I'm glad to hear it. That'd be great for Live.

Yes coming to 360 as well, although no further info on a date.

Xbox 360 owners should note that although the PS3 version has been confirmed for November Japanese release, the same cannot be said about the Xbox 360 version. That version is now listed in Famitsu with a TBA date.

 

[animasaki]

Unfortunate... oh well, more time for Chromehounds. AC4 sure looks amazing, though, especially if those are realtime.

 

[Killdozer]

I highly doubt those are gameplay shots.
They're probably from the CG intro.

 

[Carv]

Oh my god I remember when I couldnt stop playing Armored Core on PS1. I thought that Chromehounds was basically an AC4 since it's their both developed by the same company (At least from what I can see, unless it's different parts of the company)

Shit, I'll be waiting to get AC4 instead of buying Chromehounds.

 

[animasaki]

I don't think those are CG shots, as they lack a lot of polish. I'm leaning toward it just being a beautiful game. Also, if you'd played Chromehounds' night missions, you would see that those shots aren't much better than CH.

And Carv, I doubt AC4's online mode will be as robust as Chromehound's. If you liked Armored Core in the past (as I did), you'll have a lot of fun customizing and participating in the online war.

I recommend you pick it up.