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gaming1 year ago

Elden Ring and Armored Core VI Slashed to $20 for Black Friday

Elden Ring and Armored Core VI are currently available for just $20 each at various retailers, including Amazon and Best Buy, as part of a significant sale. Elden Ring, originally released in 2022, is also available with its expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, for $50. Armored Core VI, a 2023 release, is seeing its steepest discount yet. These deals are for physical versions, with potential digital discounts expected closer to Black Friday.

technology1 year ago

"Google Pixel Fold Hits All-Time Low with $400 Discount"

The Google Pixel Fold is currently available at a $400 discount, priced at $1,399 for the 256GB model, matching the lowest price seen so far. Despite its hefty build and concerns about battery life and longevity, the phone offers an impressive camera system, landscape form factor, and a terrific outer display. In gaming news, Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon is on sale for $39.99, offering explosive mission-based gameplay and intense customization. Additionally, tech deals include discounts on the Victrola Stream Onyx turntable, Apple Studio Display, Anker's 321 Power Strip, Persona 5 Royal Steelbook Edition, and Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 for Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X / S.

gaming2 years ago

"Zero Punctuation Reviews Armored Core 6: A Brutal Take on the Sixth Installment"

In his review of Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon, Yahtzee from Zero Punctuation shares his initial skepticism towards the giant robot concept but eventually finds enjoyment in the game's one-on-one boss fights and intense combat. Despite some intimidating aspects like the complex parts shop and inconsistent difficulty, Yahtzee appreciates the spectacle and scale of the game's environments, making it a fun and exciting experience.

gaming2 years ago

"Armored Core 6's Latest Patch: Nerfing the Best Weapons and More"

FromSoftware released a new update for Armored Core VI, addressing balance issues and nerfing overpowered weapons such as the Zimmerman shotguns and Songbird grenade launchers. The patch also includes adjustments to various other weapons, frame parts, and inner parts, aiming to promote a more varied set of loadouts and maintain a fresh and fair competitive meta. The update also made boss fights easier in a previous patch.

gaming2 years ago

"Unveiling the Secrets of 'Armored Core VI': Let's Discuss the S Ranking System"

After completing all the Trophies for Armored Core VI on PlayStation 5, the author shares their thoughts on the post-game content and S Ranking every mission. While previous Armored Core games rewarded S Ranking with extra parts, Armored Core VI only offers a funky emblem and a trophy/achievement. S Ranks are determined by speed, repair and ammunition costs, and sometimes specific enemy takedowns. The game is easier than previous entries, but becomes more challenging as you upgrade. The combat logs and hidden parts add a fun treasure hunt element, and the NG+ and NG++ modes unlock new missions. Overall, Armored Core VI is a solid entry in the series.

gaming2 years ago

"Top 6 Games to Kickstart September: Kotaku's Weekend Guide"

Kotaku recommends six games to play over the weekend, including Blasphemous 2, a challenging Metroidvania with a frustrating boss; Baldur's Gate 3, a CRPG that feels better with a controller; Armored Core VI, a mech game with stunning visuals and immersive gameplay; Dominion, a deck-building board game perfect for strategizing on the fly; Sea of Stars, a colorful RPG reminiscent of classic SNES games; and Demon Turf, a charming 2D/3D platformer with a retro aesthetic.

gaming2 years ago

"Rookie Pilots Dominate Armored Core VI's Money Farming with Murder Spree"

Players of Armored Core VI have discovered a fast money farming method by repeatedly killing a rookie test pilot in under a minute. The mission, "Destroy the Tester AC," offers a quick payout of 95,000 credits and takes only 30 seconds to a minute to complete. This exploit has become popular among players, who have killed the pilot millions of times to afford powerful weapons. The Armored Core community has embraced this ritual sacrifice, with fans suggesting the pilot deserves a callsign, with "Yamcha" being a frontrunner.

gaming2 years ago

"Armored Core 6: Chaos, Mecha Anime, Boss Guide, Defeating ALLMIND, and Status Effects Explained"

Armored Core VI, the first PC release in the mech action series, has received mostly positive reviews on Steam, with an overall rating of "very positive." Critics and fans have praised its challenging yet approachable gameplay and its visually stunning but grim aesthetic. The absence of bugs and the game's completeness have also been appreciated. However, some players have criticized its dreary and repetitive nature, the influence of Dark Souls on the mech formula, and the requirement for specific builds to defeat certain boss fights.

gaming2 years ago

"Unveiling the Legendary Moonlight Greatsword in Armored Core 6: Elden Ring's Hidden Treasure Revealed"

The iconic Moonlight Greatsword, a weapon that has appeared in various FromSoftware games, including Dark Souls and Bloodborne, is making a return in Armored Core VI. The sword, now called the Moonlight Light Wave Blade, can be obtained by defeating a tough boss in Chapter 4 and is known for its power and quickness. It allows for two consecutive hits and can unleash a powerful moonlight blast when charged. While it may not be available for boss fights earlier in the game, it proves to be a valuable tool for completing missions and achieving high ranks.

gaming2 years ago

GTA's CJ Joins Armored Core VI in Epic Mod

A modder has quickly added Carl Johnson (CJ) from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas into FromSoftware's recently released game, Armored Core VI. While the mod is not yet available for download, the modder's work showcases CJ as a giant mech-like warrior, resulting in a disturbing yet impressive addition to the game. Modding CJ into various video games has become a popular tradition, and this latest mod adds to the list of games featuring the iconic character.

gaming2 years ago

"Armored Core VI: A Surprisingly Approachable Mech Sequel Review"

Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon, the latest installment in FromSoftware's mech franchise, is surprisingly approachable despite its complexity. Lead game designer Masaru Yamamura, known for his work on Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and Bloodborne, brings fresh ideas to the series. The game features intricate combat mechanics, verticality, and a wide range of customizable options for mechs. While challenging, the game offers training missions and a forgiving checkpoint system to ease players into the experience. Some frustrations with controls and difficult boss battles are present, but overall, Armored Core VI showcases the talent and potential of FromSoftware's next generation of game developers.

gaming2 years ago

"Armored Core VI: A Look at PC Requirements, File Sizes, and Preload Dates"

FromSoftware has released the minimum and recommended PC system requirements for their upcoming mecha video game, Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon. The requirements are relatively reasonable and comparable to those of their previous game, Elden Ring. The specs for Armored Core VI are actually lower in some instances, making it less demanding. The game will utilize ray tracing only during the "garage" scenes, not during actual gameplay. Overall, Armored Core VI seems to be easy to run on gaming PCs.

gaming2 years ago

"Armored Core VI Unleashes Intense Story Trailer for Fires of Rubicon"

The new story trailer for Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon showcases the game's rebooted narrative set on the planet Rubicon, which was devastated by a disaster caused by the sought-after resource Coral. Players control mercenary Raven, who is caught in a war between factions vying for control of the planet. The game launches on August 25 for PlayStation/Xbox consoles and PC.

gaming2 years ago

"Armored Core VI: New Gameplay and Impressions Divide Fans"

New gameplay footage for Armored Core VI has been released, showing off the game's environments, stagger attacks, and boss fights. However, the use of a mixture of soft and hard orbit locks has divided the fanbase, with some feeling that it removes the freedom and agency of the player. Armored Core VI is set to be released on August 25 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.