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From Software PSP Announcement Baffles

Brian Ashcraft — Wed, 20 May 2009 11:30:00 +0000

As we predicted, but not as From Software planned, the countdown clock that launched last week gets its reveal in this week’s Famitsu — on newsstands this Friday, leaked on the internet right now.

From Software is releasing a slew of PSP ports of PlayStation 2 game, and they are largely, you’ll never guess, giant mecha Armored Core and stealth Tenchu games. SHOCKING!

The games are Armored Core 3 Portable (out July 30), Armored Core: Silent Line Portable (out November), Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven (out August) and Tenchu: Fatal Shadows (out January 2010).

There is one one curve ball — a genuine surprise, even. From Software is porting PS2 game Fu-un Shinsengumi to the PSP. Originally published by Konami, the game was developed by Genki and features artwork by Metal Gear Solid artist Yoji Shinkawa. Not sure how From Software came into possession of this title, though. From Software should have a countdown clock to that.

From Software Joins The Teaser Website Club

Brian Ashcraft — Fri, 15 May 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Best known for giant robot Armored Core and stealth Tenchu games, Japanese developer is following the heard of developers launching teaser sites that announce an announcement.

The site features two doors blocked by a velvet rope. There’s a placard that reads “2009.5.22 OPEN”. With the number of Armored Core and Tenchu games From Software churns out, there’s a good possibility that the company is announcing, that’s right, an Armored Core or a Tenchu game. Those guys might as well have a giant mecha dressed as a ninja holding that velvet rope.

So the site goes live next Friday — never mind that Famitsu scans leak days before that. But we’ll play along and pretend to be surprised. At least From Software isn’t spamming our Twitter feed with announcements of announcements.

Some Teaser Site [From Software]

Armoured Core, Virtua Fighter Get Platinum

Brian Ashcraft — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:00:00 +0000

Xbox Japan has announced three more titles joining its budget “Platinum Collection” line: Armored Core for Answer, Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom and Virtua Fighter 5: Live Arena. Each game is priced at ¥2,940 ($50) and will be out next January.

Xbox 360 プラチナコレクションに『アーマード・コア　フォーアンサー』など3タイトルが追加 [Famitsu]

Armored Core: For Answer, New Trailer Looks at Co-Op

Adam Barenblat — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:00:00 +0000

The US is getting Armored Core For Answer next Tuesday. Japan has had it since March so I figure it’s about time the States had a turn. Ignore the strange subtitle because the game just keeps looking better and better. So what do we have? Well, we got a new trailer showing off the new co-op mode!

Ubisoft Snatches Up Armored Core 5

Michael McWhertor — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:40:09 +0000

Publisher Ubisoft may be taking a chance on another Japanese niche title, as its future publishing schedule lists the terribly named Armored Core: for Answer for a release this year. As part of its second financial quarter, which runs July to September, Ubi plans to bring the sequel to Armored Core 4 — published outside of Japan by Sega — to Western markets.

Armored Core: for Answer has been available to Japanese gamers since March, but we’ve heard little about its chances domestically since then. We’ve also heard little in the way of rabid interest.

Don’t worry, Ubi fans. They’ll still be releasing six titles under the Imagine brand and two under the Petz brand during the same time frame. This giant robot sim won’t upset the balance of its line up by a noticeable degree.

Armored Core: For Answer Nabbed By Ubisoft, Ships This Fall [GameCyte via SiliconEra]

Tenchu 4 Heading to Wii

Brian Ashcraft — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:00:00 +0000

The most recent issue of Japanese game mag Famitsu announces that ninja stealth action title Tenchu 4 is headed for the Wii. The game will be developed by Acquire who worked on the early Tenchu titles and Armored Core dev From Software who published Xbox 360 exclusive Tenchu Z.

Tenchu 4 For Wii [2chan]

Let’s Look At Armored Core Figures Together!

Brian Ashcraft — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 10:00:48 +0000

US Toy Fair Day 1: New Gears Of War, FFXII, Halo & More

Luke Plunkett — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 12:30:00 +0000

The US Toy Fair, being held in NYC, kicked off yesterday, and will run until February 20. And along with all the movie, TV and comic merchandise announced and shown off on the first day were a ton of gaming-related announcements, from IPs such as Street Fighter, Gears of War, Armored Core, Halo and Blue Dragon.