Westernization of Armored Core VI: The Music of Rubicon

From Software said they’d “need to consider how to (make Armored Core) appeal to to Europeans or Americans.” What does that mean, and why is it Blade Runner? Has it changed Armored Core? (no) This video is mostly about the music from the first Rubicon trailer, but includes some brief perspective to set it up for people who’ve never played Armored Core. ~~~~~~ - TIMESTAMPS - 0:00 Intro 0:52 Past Influence 2:13 Westernization 3:20 Brief Music History of Armored Core 4:04 Music of Rubicon 6:50 Closing Statement Bonus: 8:03 Gameplay & Story 8:27 Aesthetics 9:24 SFX (Foley) 11:55 Outro ~~~~~~ Links: Destructoid: IGN: Sci-fi tank sound design: The sound of Bladerunner: