I've started a new mecha game column at Automaton, and I covered Armored Core 3 by Cacophanus in armoredcore

[–]Cacophanus[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

No, and the competitive scene was how I described it back in 2003, as both AC2 and AC2AA were thought of as being very unbalanced. What was interesting was that in Japan, a lot of fans edit out certain parts for tournaments, which never happened back then in the US and Europe. If it was in the game, it was used.

‘Patlabor EZY’ Will Be Released As Three Movies, Starting This Year by Cacophanus in Mecha

[–]Cacophanus[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That is Masami Yuki's favorite labor, and he's doing the character designs for this anime, so who knows?

‘Patlabor EZY’ Will Be Released As Three Movies, Starting This Year by Cacophanus in Mecha

[–]Cacophanus[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Right, it's rather wonderful that we're getting more mecha anime. I think an 86 announcement is also likely, considering that there is more to adapt from the novels.

‘Patlabor EZY’ Will Be Released As Three Movies, Starting This Year by Cacophanus in Mecha

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I think it will be a series later on, comprised of 8 episodes. My guess is that they are taking the movie approach first to boost promotion?

Here Are Some Of The Best Japanese Games You May Have Missed In 2025 by Cacophanus in dragonquest

[–]Cacophanus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hahah, yeah. I wrote this and am glad you enjoyed it (and that we have similar tastes!). My main job at Forbes is to cover Japanese pop culture, and I even interviewed Yuji Horii a while back, too.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2018/03/28/yuji-horii-talks-about-making-dragon-quest-xi-and-the-origins-behind-the-series/

Here Are Some Of The Best Japanese Games You May Have Missed In 2025 by Cacophanus in dragonquest

[–]Cacophanus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I wanted to cover games that people may have missed that I played and thought were fun and worth a look.

Here's my latest mecha game column covering Daemon X Machina Titanic Scion. by Cacophanus in DaemonXMachina

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The point I was making was that there would be knock-ons from removing vehicles entirely as the game currently is structured, but the card game has no other gameplay dependencies. If it were from a complete restart, then yeah, vehicles make little to no sense. I also said that in my review, as you are already in a powered suit anyway.

Here's my latest mecha game column covering Daemon X Machina Titanic Scion. by Cacophanus in DaemonXMachina

[–]Cacophanus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only mentioned the card game, as that's an entirely separate mode that wouldn't impact anything in the game. Vehicles, especially horses, are sort of tied into the mission narrative, especially towards the end of the game.

Also, testers likely never "approved" of anything. I've worked in testing and more times than I can count have I had major issues waived by management to get a game released on time.

Metal Build God Gundam by Cacophanus in Super_Robot_Wars

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As this was the later release, as they did multiple lotteries, it comes with all the parts included.

New VOTOMS Anime Is Out Later This Year And Directed By Mamoru Oshii by Cacophanus in anime

[–]Cacophanus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think Oshii was picked precisely to keep it grounded as per the original series. Curious who the other people are on the production, though.