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jack
08-20-2011, 00:03
There are some critics who claim that hardcore video games and genres such as action titles and shooters simply cannot be done well on current motion control technology, that the Kinect, Move and Wiimote devices are reserved for casual gaming only. But if one type of action-oriented “hardcore” type of video game could work well for for the motion controls currently available on the PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii, it would definitely involve mechs.

Say hello to Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor, a hardcore game in development exclusively for use with Kinect. Veteran gamers should remember the original Steel Battalion since it came out with its own super-expensive dual-joystick, 40-button controller which let you fully simulate what it was like to pilot a Vertical Tank (what the mechs are called in the franchise). The original Steel Batallion debuted on the first Xbox to rave reviews but only limited copies of it and its sequel Line of Contact were sold. Since then, fans of the mech genre dying for a more realistic and in-depth mech game have been waiting for Capcom to bring out another and that time is soon.

http://gamerant.com/steel-battalion-heavy-armor-trailer-robk-100422/

River_Rat_459
03-07-2012, 20:43
Looks like the release date for North America will be June 19th. (June 22nd in Europe). G4 has a good preview, along with some more in-game footage at this link: http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/721527/steel-battalion-heavy-armor-gameplay-video-preview/

River_Rat_459
05-30-2012, 06:56
This video for Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor shows how Kinect can be used in gameplay.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpfjSfs6kfE

Rickety Rob
05-30-2012, 07:09
I like I like! The kinect portion that is. The game doesn't look so good though

ApollosArrow89
05-30-2012, 07:50
OH MY GOODNESS!!! My fantasy of Battletech and Mechwarrior is about to come true and i dont have to purchase a $200 mech controller.

toby2533
05-30-2012, 08:45
yeah the demo is on xbox live to download might do that this afternoon to test the kinect control.

RighteousKil187
05-30-2012, 09:47
This video for Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor shows how Kinect can be used in gameplay.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpfjSfs6kfE

Lol! He rips his dude back in the tank and punches him..thats the way to handle insubordination hahaha


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jxspyder
05-30-2012, 11:42
Yeah, this is one of the dozen or so games from the last issue of OXM that was just really impressive looking.

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RighteousKil187
05-30-2012, 16:03
I might have to buy a new kinect this looks sweet. My son broke my last one, he likes to play with everything that's NOT his haha darn kids. Might have to try so reverse psychology on him, hope it doesnt backfire


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