Armored Core 2: Another Age

Over 25 years after its debut. Armored Core 2 remains one of its most fascinating FromSoftware mech games to come at the turn of the century.

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Have you heard the rumor that FromSoftware, makers of Elden Ring, are hard at work resurrecting ... ARMORED CORE? Wait, back up. Have you heard of Armored Core? Because it's a great, weird, classic, tough FromSoft series that spanned 17 entries! So, let Clayton Ashley catch you up on what the series is all about before Armored Core 6 maybe-possibly comes out. Someday.#armoredcore #darksouls

Armored Core 6's first gatekeeping boss, Balteus, was the scourge of players when the game first came out. Guides to beating Balteus immediately started popping up on YouTube — but they all used different Armored Core builds. Is it really hard to beat Balteus, or can just about any mech build do it? Polygon's Clayton Ashley and Patrick Gill explore why Balteus' design and array of weaponry are such a roadblock for Armored Core players, but also why Balteus teaches you exactly what you need to know to succeed at Armored Core 6. #armoredcore6 #fromsoftware

In just over a month, Marvel's most iconic superhero will be back in theaters in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. But first, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 will be getting a free update that adds Peter Parker's latest cinematic outfit to the in-game collection of costumes. Marvel's Spider-Man 2 developer Insomniac Games shared the news on social media that the "Fresh Start" suit will be available as a free update on July 28, just a few days before Brand New Day opens in theaters on July 31. The costume was briefly glimpsed at the end of Spider-Man: No Way Home in 2021, which featured Peter assuming a more co