Ace Combat Infinity {F2P}

[6souls]

Gameplay

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Ulysses fall on earth in 1994 destroyed 20% of its surface. Countries started to fight over the few resources left, creating many refugees. A specific district near southern Russia was set for the place to take in these refugees.
Set 20 years after the disaster, you are a new pilot in a mercenary company on the United Nations Forces side.

Set in a precise near future world and including beloved elements like super weapons and hyper-real visuals, the game will offer a brand new story campaign and exclusive and innovative Online Cooperative mode.

Ace Combat: Infinity will enter a worldwide beta prior to launching on PlayStation 3, but Namco Bandai isn't ready to share details just yet. "So, we did announce that we're going to do a beta," Brand Manager Kazutoki Kono told me, "But even announcing here today that we're doing a beta was decided the day before."

The beta seems likely to launch fairly soon, given the game proper is due on PlayStation Network later this year. Namco Bandai will use the beta to gain standard feedback like how the game systems work and how the servers hold up with traffic, but Kono admitted "one of the core reasons" was to address fans' concerns about Infinity's free-to-play model.

I asked Kono what Infinity being free-to-play meant for the series going forward.

"Rather than the position of Ace Combat: Infinity within the IP strategy in general," Kono told me, "what's important for us is the goal for Ace Combat: Infinity. By having it free-to-play we want to have as many people actually get their hands on the game for the first time. For instance, they know about Ace Combat in general and want to try out, but they didn't want to spend the actual pricing - you know, it's not cheap! In that case, by being free-to-play, maybe it will be open to more people and maybe it will enlarge the fanbase. That was the target of Ace Combat: Infinity."

Kono told me that if the fanbase enlarges, Namco can decide on maybe making a packaged game next, or possibly continuing free-to-play if it proved successful enough. However, he admitted that going down the free-to-play route was "maybe a difficult call" given some fans' apprehension of the business model, but he believes it will be worthwhile, and that it won't hinder the quality of Infinity. One thing the free-to-play model seemingly dictated was online co-op being the "main mode" rather than single-player.

"Having it made for free-to-play and having to manage the title and build it as a free-to-play title, it's essential to have an online mode where the users can come together as friends and fight together," Kono said.

http://www.joystiq.com/2013/10/02/ac...orldwide-beta/

The game will also have customizable sets where players can save different loadouts of planes, weapons, and other options to select for different missions. While previous games have included other types of aircraft, like helicopters, Ace Combat Infinity will only have planes.

Multi-player will be competitive co-op, with groups of up to 4 vs 4 competing over enemy killcounts. Kono stated that while they do have a system model for a multi-player deathmatch mode, it will not be included as "it would make the game complex and discourage newcomers and novice players" – the target audience of the free to play model.

Kono noted that the main focus of Ace Combat Infinity is to lower the monetary hurdle for new potential players who might feel too intimidated by a full price game to try it out, and to make it easier for players to get to know the Ace Combat series. Kono showed enthusiasm for the free to play model, saying that it could be highly beneficial for both developers and gamers, allowing them to build games together.

Of course, there's no such thing as a free lunch. The game's multi-player mode will incorporate a "fuel" model where players have a set amount of fuel that is depleted by deploying. Fuel replenishes over time, but can also be purchased. There will also be purchasable items as well. Kono has stated, however, that "as long as you are willing to take the time, you can play the entire game for free."

http://kotaku.com/ace-combat-infinit...tip-1398922028

[Tajin]

I'm excite but cant give a fuck until its in downloadable form.

[6souls]

Japan Beta dates, Co-Op trailer

Namco Bandai will host an online beta test for Ace Combat Infinity from November 7 to 13 in Japan, the company announced.

Information about how to sign up will be released at a later date.

The publisher also debuted the latest trailer for the free-to-play PlayStation 3 game, which shows the development team playing the game’s online co-op missions.

http://gematsu.com/2013/10/ace-comba...test-announced

[6souls]

[6souls]

EU Beta is now live

Namco Bandai’s free-to-play cooperative flight sim Ace Combat Infinity is now live on the PS3 via the PlayStation Network in beta form in Europe, Sony announced today.

Play will begin with some solo missions designed to in theory give you a handle on how to play, and then from there you’ll fight alongside other humans against AI in a race to the high score.

http://www.vg247.com/2014/02/04/free...en-beta-today/

[6souls]

Coming to NA May 27 & EU May 28

Following the game’s Japanese release date announcement this morning, Bandai Namco has dated Ace Combat Infinity for release in North America on May 27 and in Europe on May 28.

The free-to-play download game offers a brand new story campaign, team co-op multiplayer, and Player vs. Player combat that will arrive shortly after the game’s official launch.

The storyline “combines a near future world setting with gameplay elements that have resonated with fans from previous Ace Combat titles, including fierce dogfights with enemy aces, boss battles against giant aircrafts and bases.”

The Sky Is Yours in Ace Combat Infinity, the first free-to-play game in the hit franchise from Namco Bandai Games. Veterans and budding flying aces alike will take par in evolving thelegendary series with a brand new online co-op mission mode & customization options. The game turns the sky into an endless blue battleground, bursting with the adrenaline and death-defying manoeuvres for which Ace Combat is famous.

Whether a combat-ready pro or a battle-shy beginner, Ace Combat Infinity will let every player become a deadly flying ace, as they embark on a series of high velocity missions. In the solo story Campaign mode, players will be immersed in a brand new story and unleash aerial devastation with surgical precision. The new Contract System allows players to augment the performance of their jets and weapons. Execute pre-flight checks – The Sky Is Yours!

Features:

• Free-to-play: the first ever Ace Combat game that lets aces take control of the skies for free, available exclusively on PlayStation 3.
• Online Co-op Mission mode: combine your skills with other aces in real-time with two co-op teams of four aircraft competing to inflict the most damage on the NPC enemy forces.
• Skins and Emblems: customize your jets with emblems and skins that suit your mood and your skill. Unlock more as you go to show you are top ace.
• Contract System: purchase and complete contracts which boost the performance of your planes, weapon systems and more. Become the deadliest ace in the sky.

http://gematsu.com/2014/04/ace-comba...lease-date-set

[Brill Weave]

Excellent.

[6souls]

ENGAGE!

The legendary Ace Combat series is almost back in Europe and Australasia! To celebrate this awaited come-back, Bandai Namco Games Europe is proud to share with its fans a new trailer!

Fans will take a look at Ace Combat Infinity‘s vigorous fighter dogfight and experience the storyline of the battlefield prior to the game’s release including the appearance of the rival squadron “Ridgebacks” as well as the battle against the “Butterfly Emblem” and the UAVs.

Look forward to more information on the game’s upcoming details revealed on the Launch day!

[Teknique]

Looking for fellow BGers to play with. I play on my main account mostly but i started up a second account because i was bored and needed an EU account to download eu exclusives

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and eurotrash55556