Game Launch Edition: FromSoftware’s Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon w/ Special Guest Ian Wilson – Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast (Spoiler-Free)

Title: Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

Developer: FromSoftware

Publisher(s): Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware (JP)

Designers: Masaru Yamamura (director), Yasunori Ogura (producer)

Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S

Release date: August 25, 2023

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SPECIAL GUEST: Ian Wilson

SHOWNOTES: For the first time in a decade, developer FromSoftware has released a new entry in their flagship third-person shooter mecha series, but does Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon live up to the hype? First-time guest Ian Wilson joins Ashley to give our spoiler-free impressions of the game. Fresh off the heels of 2022 Game of the Year Elden Ring, FromSoft attempts to modernize mech video games, peppering Soulslike elements as a garnish while remaining true to the series formula. We discuss how well it manages to do so, as well as aspects such as mecha customization, PVP, and the narrative. If you enjoyed this episode, stay tuned for the premiere of Season Six of Collateral Gaming this month!

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