Armored Core Analogs: Hydra Multi-missiles

Much like the mythical creature from where it takes its name, the Multi-missile pack is one weapon most people dread. While it doesn’t have the phenomenal stopping power of the other back mounts, the Hydra’s strength lies in its surprise – four missiles erupting from the main body to engulf the enemy, and cut off their attempts at escape.

Transformers: War For Cybertron Preview Details

A lot of hype for the upcoming Transformers: War For Cybertron, and its probably well deserved. Tformers got an exclusive preview of the game and based on the report, Transformers: War For Cybertron is shaping up to be an awesome 3rd person mech combat experience. Central to the mechanics of the game is the 3 player co-op for missions, which will be available throughout the game with a join-in, join-out feature making the game essentially built for team gameplay. More details and a gameplay trailer after the jump:

Armored Core Battle TV Up and Running

From finally opened its Armored Core Battle TV service, and its shaping up to be an entertaining collection of AC fight videos. As of the moment it features awesome vs. AI tricks like beating the rank 1 Arena AC with 2 blade hits, and a bunch of other random vs. AI videos. As days go by, we hope we’ll see more user generated videos and maybe some great PvP fights. Visit From’s Armored Core Battle TV website to start enjoying the show.

Thanks J.E. for updating us once again.

Armored Core Last Raven Portable English Trailer And Release Date

From Software’s official YouTube channel recently posted an English trailer of Armored Core Last Raven Portable, which also reveals the release date on May 6, 2010. Like the previous versions of the Armored Core portable series, Last Raven Portable will be released through PSN at the same price of $14.95. At least we now know for sure that Last Raven Portable will finally be accessible to Armored Core’s international fans. Hit the jump for the official English trailer:

Armored Core 5 Concept Art

From released some concept art for the upcoming Armored Core 5 inside the AC Chronicle Art Works booklet that came with Last Raven Portable, which gives us a glimpse of what AC designs and what parts to expect in the upcoming game. From the looks of things, the designs seem a little more bulky and gritty compared to Armored Core 4 and For Answer. More pictures after the jump:

Armored Core Last Raven Portable Released & Related News

Armored Core Last Raven Portable gets released today in Japan for the PSP. With this, From Software is also launching its Armored Core Battle TV service and an announcement of a new Armored Core Championship Tournament Season. It looks like From Soft is trying their best to promote LR:P for its fans.

Armored Core Analogs: Finger Machine Gun

Stinger is just about to hit a hand full of lead.

Size doesn’t matter in the world of AC, especially when you’re talking about the WA Finger. A placeholder for one of the series’ most broken weapons, the Finger finds an unexpected ancestor in a weapon that helped shape the British Empire.

Barely the size of an AC’s fist, the WA Finger machine gun is nonetheless one of the most hated weapons to ever grace Armored Core. While the Karasawa terrorized with staggering single-shot firepower, the Finger dealt fear with sheer, overwhelming numbers.

Stop-Motion Gundam Animation

Over at the forums, R.Leonhardt just shared with us two fantastic stop-motion videos of his collection in action.

One more vid after the cut: