Author Topic: The Bore Mecha Gaming Thread: Gundam, Super Robot Wars, Armored Core and More! (Read 184120 times)

cool breeze · « **Reply #120 on:** April 07, 2010, 10:26:23 PM »

I'll still import it but this is disheartening. I want to just say "it's a next gen ACE" and yet this seems like such a minor offering compared to any previous game in the series.

Ichirou · « **Reply #121 on:** April 07, 2010, 10:27:38 PM »

No Gurren Lagann kinda boggles the mind. It's the perfect super robot to take the place of something like Shin Getter.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #122 on:** April 08, 2010, 10:08:44 AM »

I picked up the new issue of Famitsu this morning while heading out to Kamakura and Enoshima. The scans don't do it justice. Game looks good.

Arbalest looks confined to the ground based on the in-game shots.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #123 on:** April 23, 2010, 12:06:46 AM »

ACE:R trailer is up!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.ace-game.jp/

Purple Filth · « **Reply #124 on:** April 23, 2010, 04:42:23 AM »

Quote from: Bebpo on April 07, 2010, 10:12:46 PM

lol, no. Nu is the only unit from CCA universe. $:-\$

Weird to see no Sazabi but Nu is all i give a fuck about when its CCA

Brehvolution · « **Reply #125 on:** April 23, 2010, 04:47:37 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Gundam on April 23, 2010, 12:06:46 AM

ACE:R trailer is up!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.ace-game.jp/

If only the game looked like that. $:-\$

Silly Japanese music does not fit the mood

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #126 on:** April 23, 2010, 05:11:00 PM »

Quote from: Ichirou on April 07, 2010, 10:27:38 PM

No Gurren Lagann kinda boggles the mind. It's the perfect super robot to take the place of something like Shin Getter.

Konami probably still owns the game rights and Bandai-Namco wasn't willing to pay what they wanted.

Bebpo · « **Reply #127 on:** April 23, 2010, 07:08:20 PM »

It's also too fucking big for a real scale game

Gurren will be in SRW where size differences don't exist.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #128 on:** April 23, 2010, 07:33:19 PM »

Speaking of size, Gunbuster or Ideon should be in ACE just for shits and giggles.

naff · « **Reply #129 on:** April 23, 2010, 11:15:34 PM »

Sounds like the gameplay is quite similar to ZoE? Would definitely be keen to try ACE:R when it comes out. Probably not going to be an NA release though huh?

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #130 on:** April 24, 2010, 03:46:58 PM »

Quote from: quietID on April 23, 2010, 11:15:34 PM

Sounds like the gameplay is quite similar to ZoE? Would definitely be keen to try ACE:R when it comes out. Probably not going to be an NA release though huh?

It's a little bit like ZoE, but not really. No chance in hell this is getting released outside Asia, but since the PS3 is region free it doesn't matter.

Bebpo · « **Reply #131 on:** April 24, 2010, 04:41:31 PM »

Too much scan overload. Can't tell what's going on.

What are the selling points of this new game?
-better graphics (models still look PS2-level from that first scan though...)
-4 vs 4 instead of 2 vs 2?
-some kind of card based & phone crap that we'll never get on the home version so who cares?
-???

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #132 on:** April 24, 2010, 06:12:49 PM »

Total PS3-port confirmed in my mind with the updated graphics and 16:9 presentation.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #133 on:** April 24, 2010, 07:30:30 PM »

Just saw the pics of the Gundam Cafe in Akihabara.

They have Zeon beer glasses for sale.

Why couldn't this have been open 12 days ago? I want a beer glass!

http://en.akihabaranews.com/44454/misc/bandai-open-its-first-gundam-cafe-in-akihabara%E2%80%A6-and-we-tested-it

Ichirou · « **Reply #134 on:** April 25, 2010, 12:51:42 AM »

distantmantra annihilated.

naff · « **Reply #135 on:** April 25, 2010, 02:36:49 AM »

Quote

Quote from: quietID on April 23, 2010, 11:15:34 PM
Sounds like the gameplay is quite similar to ZoE? Would definitely be keen to try ACE:R when it comes out. Probably not going to be an NA release though huh?

It's a little bit like ZoE, but not really. No chance in hell this is getting released outside Asia, but since the PS3 is region free it doesn't matter.

If I could still manage to understand what the fuck to do I'd play something like this in Japanese. I wonder if someday Kojima will do ZoE 3 he said he was definitely going to someday in an interview last year but it doesn't get much more vague than that

naff · « **Reply #136 on:** April 25, 2010, 02:42:12 AM »

Also Mechwarriors 4 has been cleared for a free release by MS. Might check it out again, remember enjoying it a lot back in 2001.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #137 on:** April 25, 2010, 02:55:26 PM »

Quote from: Ichirou on April 25, 2010, 12:51:42 AM

distantmantra annihilated.

Totally.

Ichirou · « **Reply #138 on:** April 25, 2010, 08:03:45 PM »

I will go to the cafe next weekend and post pics. It will be like you are there, except for being able to eat the overpriced food!

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #139 on:** April 25, 2010, 09:38:09 PM »

Quote from: Ichirou on April 25, 2010, 08:03:45 PM

I will go to the cafe next weekend and post pics. It will be like you are there, except for being able to eat the overpriced food!

Awesome. I've seen pics, but more is always a good thing, I guess!

Stupid construction schedule. I got cool Baird and Hitachino pint glasses while I was in Japan, but a Gundam-themed one would've been awesome.

Ichirou · « **Reply #140 on:** April 25, 2010, 10:18:07 PM »

I'll focus on the waitresses.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #141 on:** April 25, 2010, 10:45:18 PM »

Quote from: Ichirou on April 25, 2010, 10:18:07 PM

I'll focus on the waitresses.

Meh. Japanese women don't do anything for me. Have fun, though!

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #142 on:** April 27, 2010, 09:24:58 PM »

Pretty cool AC: For Answer video
[youtube=560,345][/youtube]

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #143 on:** April 29, 2010, 07:12:58 PM »

http://www.famitsu.com/game/news/1234603_1124.html

New direct-feed Gundam EXTREME Versus screens!

Bebpo · « **Reply #144 on:** April 29, 2010, 08:51:28 PM »

Looks better than I thought. Hope it's still 60fps.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #145 on:** May 03, 2010, 03:04:23 PM »

Holy crap. Check out this information on Gundam Versus Extreme...

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=21086656&postcount=125

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----------------

Pricing:

New Type Campaign Set
MSRP: 10,479,000 yen (Tax Included) (110,867.82 U.S. dollars!!)
Included: Noir HD cabinet x 10, PCB Kit x 10, Live Monitor x 2, Server Box x 1, IC Card x 200

DX Set
MSRP: 4,914,000 yen (Tax Included) (51,990.12 U.S. dollars!)
Included: Noir HD Cabinet x 4, PCB Kit x 4, Live Monitor x 1, Server Box x 1, IC Card x 200

SD Set
MSRP: 3,024,000 yen (Tax Included) (31,993.92 U.S. dollars!)
Included: PCB Kit x 4, Control Panel x 4, Server Box x 1, IC Card x 200

PCB and Release Date:

PCB: Namco System 357 (PS3 based)
Preorder Deadline: 5/14/2010 for New Type Campaign Set, 5/28/2010 for DX/SD Set
Release Date: Late September 2010 for New Type Campaign Set, October 2010 for DX Set, December 2010 for SD Set

More Details:

- An Internet connection to Namco's ALL.net server is required at all times. The game WILL NOT BOOT without an Internet connection.

- Namco will bill each arcade 9 yen (tax not included) per play on EVERY machine. This INCLUDES Free Play / Service credits.

- You must notify Namco to pay any outstanding bills before reselling any units.

----------------

Thoughts:

- If there was any doubt before, there shouldn't be now. This game will NOT get a PS3 console port. Ever. Erase this desire from your thoughts. If you want to play the game, it will have to be in a Japanese arcade, period.

- Again, see: Gundam vs Gundam AND Gundam vs Gundam Next, both based on PS2 hardware, which never got a PS2 release due to the high price for arcades. The last Gundam arcade game to get a true port was Rengou vs Zaft II, which was before both titles in the Gundam vs Gundam series. Extreme VS is also guaranteed to be arcade-exclusive.

- I believe this game makes history as the most expensive non-medal/pachinko/pachislot title for Japanese arcades EVER.

- No other arcade video title charges per play, although I believe other online/networked titles such as Border Break charge a flat monthly fee for network play (correct me if anyone knows otherwise). This will be the first time that a company charges the operator per play in addition to having to pay the full price of the machine/kit.

- This model may change the business model for the future of Japanese arcades, further segregating the smaller mom-and-pop arcades from the larger, corporate arcades (like the Sega, Taito and Namco-owned arcades). This has been a trend since 2008 since titles like Street Fighter 4 and Gundam vs Gundam Next, that a mom-and-pop arcade might purchase, were unexpectedly announced with higher prices than many locations could not afford or make a reasonable return on investment.

Bebpo · « **Reply #146 on:** May 03, 2010, 04:10:07 PM »

Yeah, PS3 port by the end of 2011. Mark my words.

GvG / GvG Next ports don't count because they were on portables? uh huh.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #147 on:** May 03, 2010, 05:30:17 PM »

Quote from: Bebpo on May 03, 2010, 04:10:07 PM

Yeah, PS3 port by the end of 2011. Mark my words.

GvG / GvG Next ports don't count because they were on portables? uh huh.

Yeah, I bet we'll see a PS3 port about a year after the arcade version releases. My "holy crap" comment was more about the pricing structure for the arcade iteration.

cool breeze · « **Reply #148 on:** May 03, 2010, 06:20:50 PM »

I don't think there will be a PS3 port for a while based on both the pricing model and how they said they'll update and balance it via the internet connection.

Bebpo · « **Reply #149 on:** May 03, 2010, 06:29:20 PM »

I dunno. People say this about every big arcade release these days.
10 years since "They can't release a SF3 port because it will kill the arcade sales and the arcade units are so expensive!" and it's the same old thing over and over again.

Maybe I'm just getting old, but as long as there has been money in the home port, there's been a home port of all these games each time. I'm sure if VF5 had actually sold well on PS3/X360 we'd have had VF5R ages ago. At this point the porting costs are probably higher than expected profit on that game. Tekken 6 was Namco being stupid and waiting until the final arcade version was done to port it. Hell even the Gundam POD game got ported...to psp.

iconoclast · « **Reply #150 on:** May 03, 2010, 07:04:37 PM »

I like to imagine Sega held off on a VF5R port because they were already planning Final Showdown and didn't want a repeat of VF4 Final Tuned. VF5FS console port announced at E3/TGS, believe.

At any rate, I'd buy a GvG for PS3 since GvG NEXT+ on PSP is pretty awesome. I'm sure they'll port this new one eventually.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #151 on:** May 07, 2010, 09:24:07 AM »

[youtube=560,345][/youtube]

Bebpo · « **Reply #152 on:** May 07, 2010, 09:50:57 PM »

[youtube=560,345][/youtube]

00 Raiser & Crossbone. Too bad the vid is pretty choppy

Still the trans-am mode is ridiculous

cool breeze · « **Reply #153 on:** May 07, 2010, 10:38:41 PM »

should have posted the crossbone clip

the cape

wait, I will
[youtube=560,345]ccGrbWFXkUI[/youtube]

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #154 on:** May 11, 2010, 09:38:06 PM »

Bebpo · « **Reply #155 on:** May 11, 2010, 10:11:27 PM »

So they're using 2d cut-ins. Cool.

Crossbone X3 looks sweet, Dominator looks great. The Geass unit looks kind of really low detail but I'm guessing the scan is just blurry.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #156 on:** May 12, 2010, 12:20:28 AM »

The Shinkiro (Zero's unit in Geass) looks way low-res in that picture. Huh.

Game still looks absolutely awesome.

iconoclast · « **Reply #157 on:** May 12, 2010, 01:59:59 AM »

Zero's unit does look pretty lame. And is that the Guren behind it? The best mech from Geass with its Burning Finger 2.0

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #158 on:** May 12, 2010, 10:53:54 AM »

Quote from: iconoclast on May 12, 2010, 01:59:59 AM

Zero's unit does look pretty lame. And is that the Guren behind it? The best mech from Geass with its Burning Finger 2.0

Yep, the Guren is in the game.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #159 on:** May 12, 2010, 06:17:56 PM »

ACE:R Mecha List

Orguss
Orguss (Kei)
Orguss II (Olson)
Nikick (Athena)

Zeta Gundam
Zeta Gundam (Kamille)
Hyaku Shiki (Quattro)
Dijeh (Amuro)

Char's Counterattack
Nu Gundam (Amuro)

Crossbone Gundam
Crossbone Gundam X1 Kai (Kinkado)
Crossbone Gundam X3 (Tobia)

Gundam SEED Destiny
Destiny Gundam (Shinn)
Strike Freedom Gundam (Kira)
Infinite Justice Gundam (Athrun)

Fullmetal Panic!
Arbalest (Sousuke)
M9 Gernsback [Mao Custom] (Mao)
M9 Gernsback [Kurz Custom] (Kurz)
Bonta-kun

Overman King Gainer
King Gainer (Gainer)
Dominator (Cynthia)

Geass R2
Lancelot Conquista (Suzaku)
Lancelot Albion (Suzaku)
Guren Flight (Kallen)
Guren SEITEN (Kallen)
Shinkiro (Zero)
Akatsuki Jikisan Type [C.C. Custom] (C.C.)

Aquarion
Solar Aquarion (Apollo)
Aquarion Mars (Sirius)
Aquarion Luna (Sylvia)

Macross Zero
VF-0A (Shin)

Macross Frontier
VF-25F (Alto)
VF-25F Super Pack (Alto)
VF-25F Armored Pack (Alto)
VF-25S (Ozma)
VF-25S Super Pack (Ozma)
VF-25S Armored Pack (Ozma)
VF-25G (Michael)
VF-25G Super Pack (Michael)
RVF-25 (Luca)
RVF-25 Super Pack (Luca)
Queadluun-Rea (Klan)

cool breeze · « **Reply #160 on:** May 12, 2010, 08:21:08 PM »

Not enough Gundam. Too much Geass and bad Macross Frontier.

Ichirou · « **Reply #161 on:** May 12, 2010, 08:47:03 PM »

No Sazabi, but they're putting in the DIJEH? REALLY?

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #162 on:** May 12, 2010, 09:02:32 PM »

I think it's pretty cool that we're getting the Dijeh. Aside from a cameo in SRWZ, that sucker never shows up.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #163 on:** May 18, 2010, 09:45:16 PM »

AUGUST 19TH!!!

Initial pressing of the game comes with a code for Zeta Gundam 3 DLC.

Bebpo · « **Reply #164 on:** May 19, 2010, 12:05:35 AM »

Why have I never heard of the Zeta Gundam 3

looks cool

Ichirou · « **Reply #165 on:** May 19, 2010, 12:19:55 AM »

Image is blocked at work. Unit 3 is Amuro's unit from Green Divers, right? The white and purple one?

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #166 on:** May 19, 2010, 12:21:51 AM »

Quote from: Ichirou on May 19, 2010, 12:19:55 AM

Image is blocked at work. Unit 3 is Amuro's unit from Green Divers, right? The white and purple one?

Yessir. I've got one of those Gundam Works Trading Figures of it at work.

Bebpo · « **Reply #167 on:** May 19, 2010, 12:23:30 AM »

When did Amuro ever pilot the Zeta Gundam?

Ichirou · « **Reply #168 on:** May 19, 2010, 12:25:15 AM »

Quote from: Bebpo on May 19, 2010, 12:23:30 AM

When did Amuro ever pilot the Zeta Gundam?

He piloted his own personal customized Zeta in the Green Divers CGI movie experience. And fought against a customized black Asshimar, as I recall.

He also piloted the Zeta Plus, which is my personal favorite of all the Zeta variants.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #169 on:** May 19, 2010, 12:26:43 AM »

[youtube=560,345][/youtube]

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #170 on:** May 19, 2010, 12:32:32 AM »

C'mon NCSX, put this up for preorder!!

Ichirou · « **Reply #171 on:** May 19, 2010, 12:35:20 AM »

Ffffu do want, fml

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #172 on:** May 19, 2010, 12:37:29 AM »

spoiler (click to show/hide)

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Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #173 on:** May 24, 2010, 09:20:44 PM »

Just preordered ACE:R with NCSX... $92 w/ USPS Priority Shipping...

Ouch.

Bebpo · « **Reply #174 on:** May 24, 2010, 09:35:53 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Gundam on May 24, 2010, 09:20:44 PM

Just preordered ACE:R with NCSX... $92 w/ USPS Priority Shipping...

Ouch.

:'(

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #175 on:** May 24, 2010, 09:37:19 PM »

Quote from: Bebpo on May 24, 2010, 09:35:53 PM

Quote from: Mr. Gundam on May 24, 2010, 09:20:44 PM
Just preordered ACE:R with NCSX... $92 w/ USPS Priority Shipping...

Ouch.

:'(

Looking at my account history with NCSX, I paid $81 for Gundam 0081. :'(

Yes Asia was $87.99, but they take forever to ship anything out. Play Asia still hasn't put it up for preorder, but their shipping isn't fast, and with NCSX it will ship on Thursday and I'll have it on Saturday. It and Power Pro 2010 are the only games I'm getting all summer, so I don't mind the outrageous prices as much.

I already miss Japan and buying games directly. :'(

STUPID AMAZON JAPAN TORMENTING US WITH YOUR AWESOME PRICES BUT OH "WE'RE SORRY, THIS PRODUCT CANNOT BE SHIPPED OUTSIDE JAPAN" FUCK YOU.

Bebpo · « **Reply #176 on:** May 24, 2010, 09:45:54 PM »

Almost all my imports in 2010 have been DS/PSP games, so about $56 each, which at least seems semi-reasonable for big games that are console quality.

So yeah, $92 hurts >_<
I'd guessing this will go down as one of the top5 most expensive non-LE games I've ever bought.

Until the yen/dollar ratio fixes itself I'm actually glad most of Japanese development has moved to the PSP/DS. I don't think I could keep importing if all the games were PS3/X360 and $92 each to import.

I'm also waiting for the US versions more these days since after Amazon sales they are $40-50 or less. Will live with the crappy dub and get Basara 3 in the US for $40 instead of $90 import.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #177 on:** May 24, 2010, 09:52:59 PM »

Quote from: Bebpo on May 24, 2010, 09:45:54 PM

Until the yen/dollar ratio fixes itself I'm actually glad most of Japanese development has moved to the PSP/DS. I don't think I could keep importing if all the games were PS3/X360 and $92 each to import.

I couldn't do it, either.

Quote

I'm also waiting for the US versions more these days since after Amazon sales they are $40-50 or less. Will live with the crappy dub and get Basara 3 in the US for $40 instead of $90 import.

Same here. Already preordered Basara 3 with Amazon for $40.

bork · « **Reply #178 on:** May 24, 2010, 10:55:40 PM »

$40 is an awesome price, but no way am I waiting on Basara 3. Been heavily anticipating that game for a long, long time, and I am not willing to live with a crappy dub. :p

$92 with USPS shipping for ACE3 is insane, however. You could just wait for Play-Asia to open up pre-orders and get it with UPS shipping for that price...it would be cheaper and you'd get it on the day NCS gets theirs.

One game I am passing on right now is Deathsmiles II. $70 just seems like too much.

Ichirou · « **Reply #179 on:** May 24, 2010, 11:46:44 PM »

Is it even sure that Basara 3 won't include Japanese audio as well?

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Author Topic: The Bore Mecha Gaming Thread: Gundam, Super Robot Wars, Armored Core and More! (Read 184120 times)