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Armored Core 4 prepares to assault 360

Joystiq brings word that the 360 version of Armored Core 4 should see a Japanese release in March, with an English version hitting the US afterwards. As with many releases these days, Armored Core 4 will come in both regular and collector's editions. The collector's edition comes with a bonus DVD and an art booklet. SEGA plans to bring both versions to the states, though a specific release date is unknown at this time.

It's important to note that this is the first iteration of the Armored Core series to appear on a non-Sony platform. Though it was confirmed for 360 some time ago, From Software was initially cagey about platform designations. With other big name exclusives -- like Virtua Fighter 5 -- being culled from the PS3's library, we have to ask: is the era of 3rd party exclusives over?

[Via Joystiq]

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1. PS3 developers have no choice because the install base of users for their system is embarassingly small.

Posted at 2:35PM on Dec 27th 2006 by JRock3x8 - 2o2p

2. There will always be some 3rd party exclusive games. Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo will shell out big bucks if they have to.

Posted at 2:42PM on Dec 27th 2006 by Doug K

3. I hope they make improvements over the PS3 version. That game is just lackluster

Posted at 2:59PM on Dec 27th 2006 by RolexDPracer

4. I am so glad that just about all of the PS3's 3rd party exclusives are coming over to the 360 (which is by far the best next-gen system with the Wii's innovative self right next to it.) I would just love to see the surprised and suffering faces of those PS fanboys and laugh in their faces so..... HAHAHA....satisfying.

Posted at 7:38PM on Dec 27th 2006 by Z3r0 D3adly

5. It's not over...because Microsoft is getting all the exclusives!
M$ - 1
$ony - 0

Posted at 2:30AM on Dec 28th 2006 by Derek

6. Well these companies want to make money and in THIS generation you will see the system exclusives dry up. The only system exclusives will be first party!!

Posted at 7:20AM on Dec 28th 2006 by Mr BoomStick XL

7. Really do hope they make it better then the ps3 version. From gamerbrink
http://www.gamerankings.com/itemrankings/launchreview.asp?reviewid=752107
"One of the biggest downfalls of AC4’s mission structure is that every single mission takes place inside a box. Sure you’re on decent looking terrain but the edges of the playfield that you can move to are dictated by a red box visible on your radar. Countless times you’ll be on the edge of this stupid box shooting at hostiles that are required to finish the level only to have the annoying voice over woman scream at you to get back into the box. Even worse, if you dare disobey the bitch and stay outside the box for too long it’s mission over and back to menu after a lengthy loading screen."
Pros

* Great customization

Cons

* Boring and short missions
* Seriously lacking online play
* Deceptive graphics that turn out to be hideous at times
* Huge lack of polish that makes it feel extremely rushed
* Default controls
* Installing to the HD is mandatory and locked up my PS3 the first try

Posted at 9:01AM on Dec 28th 2006 by Ricardo

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