PS3: ARMORED CORE 4 TOURNAMENT: "Operation:SURVIVAL"

Prize: To be announced
Entry Fee: Free
System: PS3
Date: Saturday, June 2nd 2007
Time: Starting at 3PM - Ending at 6PM EST (12PM-3PM PST)?
Please check your timezone.
Internet based via Playstation 3 Network
Format: Single Elimination Best 2 out of 3 Rounds.
Allowed Arenas: Collapsed City, Mega Float and Parabolic Grove.
Time Limit: 5 minutes, player with highest AP wins match when time is over.
Referee: Ta-kun (PSN- Tariu-kun)

IGN's Hands-on preview is a very positive sign that the gaming reviewing community has taken a step back and realized that Armored Core 4 is a whole new game that appeals to veterans and new players alike.

Armored Core 4 is off to a great start, here are some important points from IGN's hands-on by Erik Brudvig:

"Although we haven't had the chance to try out the online game, we were able to get answers on a few details regarding how it will play. Like the graphics, the online modes won't differ between the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions. Both will feature deathmatch and team deathmatch with up to 8 players along with the option to trade parts with others you meet.

The only real difference between the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions, according to the producers, will be the presence of voice chat on the Xbox 360 version. PS3 owners, it appears, will be silenced. You'll be able to take any mech you have designed with all of the parts you unlock in the offline game into the online arena."

Read the full article at IGN

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/764/764933p1.html