Armored Core Verdict Day - PS3/X360 - No future for mercs

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In the future, war has ravaged everything. Mysterious towers hold precious resources as factions fight for what they want in a never ending power struggle. You are a mercenary, you fight but it is not your fight. Is it worth living another day if you have no future?
Armored Core Verdict Day is out 27th of September on PS3 and X360.

[@Skullcam117]

No future for mercs... My ass We got work again Ravens, get back to it

[@luisareyes400]

Hell yeah raven

[@knightblade0188]

Technically we are hounds now

[@MudDragon723]

Okay, seriously now that Demon's Souls has had it's glorious reboot where you can glitch out your luck stat and one shot bosses.... can we get Armored Core 6 now?

[@jotita9350]

No Elden Ring now, no armored core *sad raven noises*

[@rawpower2025]

Gosh, I wish

[@ArtOfDyingWell]

Your wish has been granted

[@MudDragon723]

@@ArtOfDyingWell I know =D

[@dropkickpherby6994]

Now Elden Ring is out and is a masterpiece. NOW is a good time to ask for more of this.

[@thekodawolfgaming]

Seeing this after AC6 story trailer. I am prepared to be given a reason to exist to go back to our old ways, to live as I please and to die a senseless death.

[@Panzerfaust26]

"They're demanding immediate termination of you..." "To live as I please, and die a senseless death, that is who I am." Literally what sold me. Customization and online is awesome but the story mode severely lacks the stuff that made AC3 and it's successors awesome, even though verdict day had the potential.

[@Simon-fc9hg]

there are many references to older AC games in the dialogue of this game.

[@dylanr.cerezo4325]

like most of From Softs stuff it tells a compelling story in the backgroun. Tho tbh it only felt compelling to me bc i had the music DLC and got a rush of nostalgia seeing a NEXT to the remix of Cosmos. Beautiful feeling right there.

[@fusioncell7669]

Panzerfaust26 This is 3 years too late but just to clarify it's "recommending immediate termination of use" which is what the AC computer says when you activate an ultimate weapon.

[@dylanr.cerezo4325]

No matter ones opinion on how it stacks up to other AC games, I still can't forget that rush of childhood nostalgia and emotion that swept over me when I see a NEXT flying at me to the remix of Remember, and later on again to the remix of Cosmos. Fuckin amazing.

[@Jordashwiley]

That trailer made me smile, glad to see the Armored Core series back for another round. This story seems a lot better this time around and the voice acting, as well as characters sound better too. I'm already impressed by the gameplay, I pay respects to From Software team and Kota Hoshino for that beautiful soundtrack.

[@anhilliator1]

And this was the last we ever saw of this series...

[@m0nsterzer0]

This comment aged like milk

[@anhilliator1]

@@m0nsterzer0 and I couldn't be happier.

[@promphonghongwuttichot7545]

@@anhilliator1welcome back, sir I’m a newly Hatched raven

[@lelouche25]

now dark souls is done, I hope for more armor core.

[@quinoreal]

this did not age well

[@hibubgames7667]

morgrip Did it?

[@thekodawolfgaming]

It's finally back

[@yukiterumi7371]

@@thekodawolfgaming nope.

[@promphonghongwuttichot7545]

GUESS WHAT RAVEN!!

[@cheeseballjh]

A whole gen without an Armored Core game 😔

[@ryosuketatagane6747]

WELCOME BACK RAVENS

[@Fuchimy18]

IT HAS FINALLY HAPPENED MY BROTHERS! AC6 HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED!!!!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@darkhellspartan975]

i have to admit, the first time i heard "THRUST THRUST THRUST THRUST!!!!" XD

[@thekodawolfgaming]

ITS FINALLY TIME TO HOP BACK IN MY FRIENDS!

[@thealliedpowers]

2:54 That line delivery is extra crispy.

[@OldRaven2529]

We need new Armored core!

[@acfakingmk.2160]

krittanai Yes we do

[@bogdy8741]

Its in the works

[@anhilliator1]

@@bogdy8741 X to doubt

[@MadDragonify]

Still praying

[@Redxyellow1]

No we don't, this series either needs to evolve or to die

[@ScoTEven]

At last, an english trailer featuring FreQuency.

[@its_damian9318]

It’s finally happening lads. After patiently waiting for more than 9 years, we are getting our beloved franchise back, so once Fires of Rubicon is out, I’ll see y’all on the battlefield.🫡

[@sodathejunker]

Godspeed, Raven.

[@greghoover8948]

To Live as I Please and Die a Sensless Death, thats who I am! ..fav line. Japanese audio with english subtitles would be just as good as this line.. atleast to me :P

[@CW86228]

The Foundation: ... J

[@ebeleingram8048]

I guess he was right... The days we could make a living as mercenaries are over...

[@Azure9577]

:(

[@xiayurei]

Honestly, that line crushed me. Those really were the days...

[@Arabyss]

How about now buddy?

[@VoltOptConstruct]

I feel like this has the potential to be Armored Core LR all over again, story wise. The Ravens are a diminishing breed of mercenaries, corporations hunting them down if they don't join them, a big shadow group behind the scenes orchestrating mass chaos. So many chills.

[@Linksays]

FS it’s been 7 years. I know it’s getting annoying but we pray to god that you now make a new AC game now that Sekiro has won GOTY

[@acceptablecasualty5319]

No future, eh?

[@promphonghongwuttichot7545]

We now have a future

[@arcxenos]

"Thrust thrust thrust THRUST" Probably the most intense thing in this trailer, love it so much.

[@TroidHunter]

1:25 "CRUSHCRUSHCRUSHCRUSHCRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUSH!!!!"

[@acfakingmk.2160]

TroidHunter The next killdozer man

[@vXArchonXv]

@@acfakingmk.2160 Someone had a bad childhood.

[@acfakingmk.2160]

@@vXArchonXv Agreed

[@JustAnotherPest]

@@vXArchonXv Well yeah, he was the prime target for grinding weapons. I don't blame him for being so angry.

[@jotita9350]

armored core 6 when?? Come on Fromsoftware, you know you want it

[@promphonghongwuttichot7545]

GUESS WHT LADS

[@swegwardsjdkhaled6870]

I hope the leaks are true, this series is my childhood

[@grayfox9869]

Oh boy oh boy, would you believe what im going to say

[@grayfox9869]

Its true

[@swegwardsjdkhaled6870]

@@grayfox9869 look at how our faith has been rewarded

[@grayfox9869]

@@swegwardsjdkhaled6870 now we must reach the magnificent cosmos that this new world brings us

[@cheeseballjh]

2020 and still no new Armored Core game. 😔

[@CW86228]

I just want a pc port for the mod community and to have an arena. I have a gaming pc bit play all my games with a controller and nothing compares to armored core. The hours Ive spent since the original jampack demo on ps1 through all the iterations. Only other game that comes close to time spent is Final Fantasy. And I only played 5 of those and stopped after 10.

[@Linksays]

Goodbye, Verdict Day. May the final verdict prove The Foundation Man wrong.

[@cireoath336]

The Foundation is still right about one thing, “From my point of view, all of mankind is crazy.”

[@devilzwanganmidnight5951]

WHO ARE THESE VOICE ACTORS? They sound amazing!

[@Simon-fc9hg]

The guy who plays J (To live as I please, and die a senseless death) was a voice actor on Transformers Beast Wars. the guy who plays Chief, AKA: The Foundation is the guy who plays the riddler in the Arkham games and the Batman animated series.

[@devilzwanganmidnight5951]

Thats amazing! i hope they stay for the new amored core thats coming out for ps4.

[@elrioter4191]

+Simon Pilon J is voiced by David Sobolov. He also voiced Shockwave in Transformers Prime.

[@davidnavarro4821]

Cam Clarke is also among them.

[@thealliedpowers]

Anyone know the woman at 2:54 and the kiddish sounding one at 2:44?

[@wolfeusmc2011]

What defines the Ravens. Former Military, blue collar workers, rich who bought their way in, and criminals...but all had potential. Pitted against each other in an arena but free to operate with whichever company we prefer. AC always did a great job of blurring the lines. IMO humbly Last Raven is the last game in chronological order. As it shows after years of bloodshed....civilian or corporatist scum...what happens when the Ravens (Veteran community) internationally grows tired of those who sit on the sideline and realizes our use is for the benefit and selfishness of others? Pilot: Chief AC: Dreamcatcher

[@BandaiNamcoEurope]

Congrats, you win absolutely nothing.

[@ryosuketatagane6747]

They should atleast remaster verdict day or something.

[@TheGreatRenbox]

They should remake every single game tbfh...

[@squigglymilton1312]

ARMORED CORE NOW

[@Obi1-KenBone-Me]

No future, huh?

[@gamerdudegamerdude4961]

No AC on PS4/X1 gen! Hopefully there will be one this PS5/XsX gen!

[@TheRaven621]

At least make a ps5 edition of this game you bastards!!!!!

[@kutkuknight]

This looks fucking amazing, i want a pc version :(

[@Simon-fc9hg]

well a few people tried to get a petition for it a while back. But no one knows that this game exists, and Armored Core doesn't have the same fan-base that Dark Souls has. It makes me sad, because I'd totally buy this game a third time for the PC.

[@ZeroStriker426]

***** Armored Core won't ever be made for the PC, because there's a stat/parameter called "Turning Ability" that has been present in every Armored Core game since the first. This single but very important stat heavily dictates the play style that your AC would have. Usually, the heavier the leg parts you have, the lower your turning ability is. Or, there are specific leg parts tuned for close range combat that have high turning ability, and leg parts that are better suited for long-range combat because of their low turning ability. The game was meant to be played on a console, using a controller. If you make Armored Core be played with a mouse and keyboard, this stat would have to be removed, and it wouldn't be an Armored Core game anymore. this Turning Ability stat is what makes Armored Core unique from other mech games.

[@kutkuknight]

ZeroStriker426 not it wouldnt have to be removed, you could just forcefully change the sensitivity for the different parts -.- just like most FPS games change your sensitivity for different levels of zoom in scopes or have a higher one in the tank MG rather than the main gun, that is no problem at all

[@Simon-fc9hg]

ZeroStriker426 I've been playing AC since AC3, I know what the stats are. And turning speed is different to the speed at which the actual lock-on circle moves to the edge of its "movement" area before the AC actually needs to turn. You can still have different mouse sensitivities and limit the speed at which an AC moves. Plus, PCs can also use controllers.

[@ZeroStriker426]

kutkuknight if you're going to change the sensitivity of some parts, you might as well play the game with a controller, which defeats the purpose of having a game be ported from console to PC and to be played with a keyboard or mouse. having a giant robot do a 180-degree turn at 0.5 seconds because of a mouse flick is just crazy. And then people would complain that it's unrealistic.

[@simonpilon4768]

Namco, you seriously need to give more attention to the next AC game, people will buy it if you do!

[@BandaiNamcoEurope]

There has always been word: 27th of September.

[@BansheeNT-D]

fck Dark Souls.. new Armored Core please!

[@Trashcanmonkey760]

i love dark souls but armored core is my everything i miss playing these games so much i hoping for a pc release of ac6 not expecting but one can dream haha

[@derrickmiles5240]

Bandai! You let FROM make another Armored Core this instant, or by golly, I'll throw your memory cards in a blender!

[@WillemDafoe0]

R.I.P to the franchise that was abandoned by it's developers but found new life due to the fanbase reviving it with extra mechs and unique takes lol unfortunately I'll never experience it because I don't own a PC at the moment 😔

[@TheGreatRenbox]

Well do I have news thats 2 months late for you!

[@aponatraza]

To see this franchise on its high and low points take it to this level of quality, I salute thee.

[@johannserrette7256]

New armored core game is long over due

[@adlanti-definitionleague8659]

Only 90s kids will remember when Armored Core storylines left something to the imagination

[@Nimdonomuskid]

If you want to know the name of this song its Day After Day by FreQuency. If you want this song... Good luck. Last time it took almost a year for the ACV trailer song to come out so if you want the song wait for their next album if you find a clean version of the song SHARE IT

[@promphonghongwuttichot7545]

Greetings all Ravens, sir! I'm a new Raven from Rubicon-3 Sadly the server for ACVD are shut down, I wish I could fight alongside the older Ravens. It is an honor to be called a Raven, sir!!!

[@Kadavoir]

Bought it today, having more fun than I was playing 5. After giving the changes from earlier games a chance and remembering how tough it was learning the controls when I started on AC3 I respect the differences. Thought it was shitty initially, not so much now.

[@SuperStingray]

Once again, Kota Hoshino's glorious compositions will be 70% of the reason I'm looking forward to an Armored Core game.

[@The-K_Man]

The Wars Are Officially Over. Honor to all Ravens. Farewell. Contract Ended. Thank You For 10 Years.

[@Reaper0Sovereign]

I like the fact the AC designs resemble more closer to almost all of the AC series parts to a degree.

[@TheGreatRenbox]

I miss the raid bosses, I guess there really is no future for VD mercs...

[@UEF856]

Good to see I'm not the only one hoping for a better single player experience from this series.

[@Derpy-qg9hn]

"No future," eh? :(

[@TroidHunter]

Also, I screwed that up. It was "Enemy forces detected, they took the route we expected"

[@Drizzom]

2:08 "Target Confirmed..." I SMELL NINEBALL!!

[@JinTekyta]

Having actually enjoyed ACV as the second AC game I've ever played (the first being AC3), I'm looking forward to this. Hopefully there's a better story mode and single player, and more of it this time around. And I'm praying that the online community doesn't tank, so the cool multiplayer ideas can be realized and experienced. (Not that it was the game's fault in the first place)

[@ChaseNetCafe]

I am impressed! The voice acting is actually worth something, and they actually have a sensation of epic war in this.

[@user-nd7rd8jo6h]

Hmmm just noticed a naming trend. AC 4...then AC 4 Answer AC V...then AC Verdict day...hmmm we're getting AC 6 this year so what will be the installment after?

[@brunocar02]

this year? lol

[@Linksays]

>Getting AC6 this year >Year passes HMMMM

[@iangauss9454]

HMMMMMMMMMMMM

[@matchstick800]

Gotta love that voice and laugh... I'd personally like Carol as an Operator voice though :P

[@BlackBlitz7]

This looks pretty interesting. I picked up Armored Core V, cause it was only 20 bucks and I just saw Pacific Rim, so I wanted some robot action. Looks like I'll be getting this one too.

[@VoltOptConstruct]

If Nineball doesn't show up in some form, you're doing it wrong. I await Verdict Day.

[@CyberGasher]

This game is out-of-control good. It's a near perfect synthesis of all the previous games in story, style, and game play. Be warned, there are major spoilers in the story that you'll actually care about; so if you want to have some really hype moments you need to get this before you run in to the spoilers.

[@Azure9577]

The only reason people hate this game is because the majority of the ac player's came from 4th gen

[@boogaloo_weed]

@@Azure9577 yeah and it's only really "hated" in the west

[@Azure9577]

@@boogaloo_weed *DOSEN'T MATTER* *LAUNCH SORTIE* *RUBICON 3 AWAITS US ALL*

[@TheRealPsychoGeniusRevengeance]

To live as i please... and die a senseless death, thats who i am.

[@JulioCesar-zk7eb]

Kota Koshino and his eargasmic soundtracks, man...

[@ebemloong4407]

We need armour core! Pls KZbin recommend this to everyone!

[@chitat]

I thought he said,"crush, crush, crush, crush, crush, crush, crush, CRUSH!"

[@hteng]

The song name is "Day after Day" by fromsoft's inhouse band "FreQuency". It's not release yet

[@redmercenary6099]

read the description, it says those towers hold precious resources as the factions fight over them. that's all we know until the game comes out, or they give us a review

[@TroidHunter]

It's impact force, I believe. One of the hidden stats view-able when you press a button on the assembly screens. Nothing else besides that number and the number of shots that hit affect the chance of stagger. (Hence, why shotguns stagger everything)

[@bloodmoon0746]

Even if that wasn't the case in the Depth Interview 4, FS said this is in the same world as V, but a century has passed since. So presumably the characters from V are gone. I'd guess that Carol and the Chief may make a return, I'm not sure they're human.

[@redmercenary6099]

HAHA. YEEEES!!!!! i finally downloaded the background song of this video. day after day by frequency. now that i have it. its time to have an epic boss battle of ACV and ACVD.

[@TylerAlbers01]

Yo buddy, still alive?

[@redmercenary6099]

TylerAlbers01 , PIXY......u have returned. we will now fly the skies of ace combat infinity.

[@Im-zp7tu]

where ?

[@ElWolf70]

This looks like it has the possibility to be the best Armored Core ever. Haven't seen one with this much story.

[@ninjoko009]

The song is Day after Day by Frequency. Have fun :3

[@ManintheArmor]

4:06 If you look closely, it appears there's an upgrade for one of the core parts. Resembles one of those reactive armor plates you usually see on CE armor parts.

[@ChrisRobato]

Creating and controlling an AI squad is a blast, especially when defeating human opponents with them. Brings out the evil mad scientist in me, hehehe. BTW the ACVD soundtrack is out in iTunes, just look for the band FreQuency, FromSoftware's inhouse band. 3 albums are there, including for ACVD, the other albums are for previous games.

[@JulioCesar-zk7eb]

I miss Nineball... I also miss Evangel, Genobee, Jack-O... I miss everything. Bring them back, From.

[@niwatorimeat]

Dang, the voice acting seems really good in VD.

[@DrSkullFudger]

Sending derps (times infinity) your way. That should keep you busy dodging until you hit puberty. xD

[@KeramatZMode]

...with 2k AP left. Those moments, bro.

[@R4yleonard]

For anyone asking, What is the title of the song? It's Day After Day by FreQuency. It was supposed to appear at 1:03 at the bottom left, but it seems like NamcoBandai removed it. You can watch the original Japanese version of this video here : watch?v=US9DYHukQB4

[@Reaper0Sovereign]

The quad-ACs right hand rifle (I presume) resembles the flamethrower arm weapon featured in SL.

[@redmercenary6099]

the legend of mercs will begin again!

[@cherudium]

so i have checked the entire soundtrack of verdict day and the song in this trailer is not in it, anyone know this songs name cause i really like it.

[@CadenzaSolista]

Souls, Digimon and Armored Core series. I love you Namco Bandai!

[@Ungantor]

Holy hotdogs, an AC game with english voice acting that's actually good? The song is pretty rad too... Also, I get that the plot intentionally keeps a distance because the pilot is "you", but the one thing I really wish that they'd finally give the NPCs faces other than just making your allies talking helicopters. AC1 came pretty damn close, and it had the strongest plot because of that. As for changing gameplay mechanics... Mechwarrior and Hawken feel ancient. I'm glad FROM keeps it fresh.

[@spacewargamer4181]

I am still waiting the next game, and give it splitscreen mode please or I will not buy it.

[@LutherTaylor]

please sell well please sell well please sell well!!!!! underrated series with a cult following

[@WeaponOfMyDestructio]

can't wait for this to drop, see yall on the battle field!

[@rar123]

Think again. Track 18 of Verdict Day's OST is titled "THE MOTHER WILL COMES AGAIN." You can see Motherwill's wrecked structure in 3:31 and 4:00.

[@JulioCesar-zk7eb]

I'm getting a Last Raven feel from this trailer... but I wish they would just go back to the old days...

[@TheDarkRavenACV]

Oh My God, It's Serene Haze's Voice Actor!! Yes!! :D

[@Unazaki]

I'm getting really cautious about an excellent story for Verdict Day, don't disappoint me please XD

[@redmercenary6099]

man, now I miss that battle between me and berlioz and his elite squad in marche du supplice in AC4. with him and his squad coming straight for me and attacking me all at once and me shooting at them with my rifles and always moving with less than 19k PA left, those moments bro

[@TroidHunter]

There's ways to pull it off, but it's rather difficult. You can build a setup that'll support a 12-missile salvo and can stagger-lock the enemy in place to prevent them from dodging.

[@bombomos]

i wouldnt doubt it, he just doesn't seem to die

[@xxdanthedinoxx1058]

I heard there going be reboot of armored core

[@VulcanBaum687]

... The music sounds amazing, wish I had the OST now just to listen to the song in this trailer.