New features, such as IC Cards, mobile web integration, and new battle systems have been announced for Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme VS. IC Cards have been a part of arcade games in Japan for a while, but it’s the first time it will be integrated with the Gundam VS series. It will track player progress and records. However, there is no word yet on whether this will mean customizable mobile suits, like customizable characters in Tekken 6 or Super Street Fighter IV. Mobile web integration will allow players to create an online profile and connect their IC cards to it. Extreme VS will retain the NEXT Dash in Gundam VS NEXT and add in new “Extreme Action” and “Awakening” abilities. Not much about what these will do exactly. More info inside.

In addition, the formerly mysterious Extreme Gundam has been revealed for the first time. Extreme Gundam is an original mecha designed specifically for this game. Since it is a boss character, this is no word yet on whether or not he will be selectable at the game’s launch or if developers will patch the game to include it as a selectable character.

Extreme VS is the latest game in the Gundam VS series, which has been quite popular amongst Gundam fans and arcade goers alike. The game plays from a third person perspective, is the most fast paced Gundam game that fans can get their hands on, which has probably led to its popularity. Fans can expect to hear more about the game at its likely appearance in the upcoming Amusement Machine Show.

[Source: 4Gamer.net]