Upcoming Armored Core Merchandise From Kotobukiya
The Last Raven incarnation of Oracle seems to be a confirmed kit, and a fully painted sample exists as seen above which might make its debut sometime this year.
Another upcoming Armored Core collectible series simply called "Fugitto Mechanicals" is expected to get a 2011 release, whether this compliments the current Variable Infinity series of model kits or a totally new line of models we don't know as of the moment. You can view some promotional materials after the jump:
Don’t Have Weak Abs, Build An “Armored Core”
Not quite what mech gamers will expect. Despite the similar trademark names, Mike The Machine (Author of the video) will show you how to build your abdominal muscles through his "Armored Core" training program. The video demonstrates procedures on increasing your load capacity (400lb sit-ups), how to bulletproof your AC (Ab smashing with a bowling ball) and further enhancing the flexibility and endurance of your parts (various exercises) which will only strengthen your developed Armored Core.
Trademark similarities aside, Mike "The Machine" Bruce seems to be an accomplished athlete enough to create an exercise program that focuses on developing your muscles from your chest to your pelvis (I mean, just look at the dude). If you ever feel like getting ripped, and smashing rocks like blowing up MTs, just trust the "Armored Core" name to get the job done. You can order the totally non- Armored Core related exercise video here. View a short video from the DVD after the jump:
Armored Core Championship Tournament Season 3 Finals Result
The results of a Japanese nationwide Armored Core: Last Raven Portable tournament held last May 29 are finally in, gathering 8 ravens from all over Japan to one tournament to find out who is indeed the Last Raven.
A Dengeki Online coverage of the tournament noted some observations from PS2 PvP games of ACLR, most significant is the greater difficulty of aerial battles due to the limitations of the PSP's button configuration, making the look-up and look-down functions a bit more awkward compared to the PS2 version.
In addition, there is greater emphasis on range control, or darting in and out of one's effective weapons range to dish out damage instead of short range slug-fests. Much of the player victories are attributed to AP lead instead of destroying an opponent's AC.
In line with the celebrations, a web poll was conducted asking fans who they think will win the grand championship. Fan speculations turned out accurate, with the winner of the fan poll also being the winner of the tournament as well. Hit the jump to find out who the champion is and watch the fight videos:
Ballsiest Way To Defeat The Final Pulverizer
Get ready for an upset...
The Final Pulverizer is a big blue menace. Fast, hard hitting, and nigh unstoppable for the rookies of Armored Core, it fittingly deserves the position of being the final boss of Armored Core Last Raven (Once the player unlocks all missions and ending paths).
Sure there are various methods of defeating Armored Core Last Raven's secret boss for the series' veterans (The seemingly useless Parry Blades for example), but by far the ballsiest way to kill the damn thing is by using nothing more than the starter AC. This also works for players seemingly strapped for cash in-game (how you run out of money at this point of the game, we don't know). Hit the jump for the video:
Armored Core Flight Sticks
Here's an interesting little peripheral if you're interested in getting more out of your Armored Core experience. Sony released its first Dual Analog Controller, officially known as the PlayStation Analog Joystick back in 1996, which look like a pair of flight sticks (or twin-sticks if you ever played Virtual-On). Unlike the overwhelming 40 button Steel Battalion controller for the Xbox, these twin-sticks are much more intuitive for mech gamers looking for a simulation fix.
RR is actually in possession of 2 sets of flight sticks c/o Trace, and hopefully we'll be able to mod these peripherals to be compatible with Armored Core controls. Inspiration comes from a hobbyist named lkjhgfdsaisamu from Youtube and his videos demonstrating their compatibility with Armored Core. He carefully warns that these sticks have been heavily modded using parts from a Dual Shock controller, as the analog function is strictly relegated to the left stick functions only (Similar to the analog nub controls on the PSP incarnations of AC). See the modded flight sticks in action after the jump:
Updated: Armored Core Championship Tournament Season 3 Preliminary Results
The official From Software sponsored Armored Core Championship Tournament has completed its preliminary round for its 3rd season and uses the recently released Last Raven Portable on the PSP platform. The well documented tournament has a wonderful set of videos coming from the Kinki and Tokai prefectures of Japan as of the moment.
A quick look on the new videos reviles the absence of new parts included by From from any of the Portable series releases, which leads us to think that the top players in this tournament prefer tried and true formulas rather than embark on a risky experiment with their designs. In addition all the designs used the very powerful TP booster, which was banned in many tournament circles outside Japan as well as our very own Philippine Armored Core Tournament for the past 5 iterations. Much of the fights also boil down to a war of attrition, with hangared pulse weapons and handguns taking center stage.
Video links to the Armored Core Championship Tournament Season 3 after the jump:
Update: Results for Kanto area included
Supplice, In LEGO Form
Yet again, another Armored Core in LEGO, likely from the same guy who made the Lego Cascade Range. Again found at the depths of Armored Core Wiki, we're starting to think that if you're baddass enough to make an AC out of LEGO, you are smart enough to outwit some internet stalkers. More pictures after the jump:
LEGO Cascade Range
It seems not only the V2 Gundam can be turned into a LEGO statue as Armored Core: Last Raven's Cascade Range has returned, in LEGO form. These pictures are found in the depths of the Japanese Armored Core Wiki site, and thus the name of the creator and the instructions on how to make this magnificent piece escape us. Enjoy another image of this LEGO masterpiece 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.
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