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Will Takara’s social games take off?

Written by Darren 'Starscream' Jamieson on January 16, 2012 | Video Games |

Takara is planning to take Transformers to a new frontier. It has decided to launch a new product that could interest a lot of fans. In combination with a company called Inter-Media, the makers of Transformers are behind a fresh development called ‘Transformers for GREE’. This will mean that users will be given the capacity to play social games and watch cartoons online using their mobile devices.

If you own a smartphone, the new opportunities may be just what you want. However, until more details of the games emerge it is hard to estimate how popular they will prove. Of course, the amount of advertising will have an impact on uptake. Nonetheless, it will ultimately be playability that decides what happens. If the games are good, their positive qualities will be mentioned via word-of-mouth and on relevant forums – and if they’re not so good, word will also spread.

It is possible to pre-register at this early date. However, it is best to think about whether or not the games and cartoons are likely to appeal to you first. When it comes to the games, combat with cards seems to be the general concept. The designers of the game believe that the high grade images will mean that we older fans are kept happy.

It is not clear how exciting the new games will prove. Nor is it obvious how loyal to the original characters the games will be. The games might do well even if old fans are somewhat disgruntled. However, it is good to know that Takara has been thinking about how to keep loyal fans as well as trying to reach out to new audiences.

Transformers Fall of Cybertron Cinematic Trailer

Written by Darren 'Starscream' Jamieson on December 12, 2011 | Video Games |

We have just been sent the latest trailer for the Transformers Fall of Cybertron video game, featuring a rather terrifying looking Grimlock. Have a look and see what you think; we reckon this game looks like it’s gonna be awesome.

We have the Transformers: Fall of Cybertron cinematic trailer that was featured at this weekend’s Spike TV Video Game Awards show. The music track in the trailer is from the band Puscifer, with Maynard James Keenan and Milla Jovovich as the vocalists.

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Transformers: Fall of Cybertron

Written by Darren 'Starscream' Jamieson on October 18, 2011 | News,Video Games |

For all those who enjoyed playing War For Cyberton, you’ll be pleased to hear that a ‘natural successor rather than a true sequel’ is on the way in the shape of ‘Fall of Cybertron’.

The details so far are somewhat sketchy from the visuals we have seen on the cover of US magazine Game Informer, but Fall of Cybertron is believed to be the next Transformers game being released by Hasbro, and is already causing quite a stir following the release of the trailer (below) starring Grimlock.

What to expect is still very much unknown but the press release states that the new games is about:

“the final, darkest hours of the civil war between the Autobots and Decepticons as they fight for control of their dying planet, ultimately leading to their storied exodus from home.”

The fact that Grimlock has been mentioned sounds like a positive for those who like robot Tyrannosaurs but it also sounds as though the plot of the game has, at least in part, moved to Earth.

War For Cybertron may have showed us only a glimpse of what a Transformers game is capable of but it has undoubtedly been the best effort so far. It is an immensely enjoyable game to play. The tie-in game with Dark Of The Moon didn’t satisfy fans but the two Cybertron games are totally unrelated and far more effort seems to have been put into making them.

Fall of Cyberton is due for release is the Autumn of 2012 on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, with no news yet on it being released on other formats. The new Wii U console will no doubt also be a format the game will be released on.

Hasbro state that they have created an original storyline, working with Activision, with battles that lead up to the exodus of the Transformers machines from Cybertron. We will have to wait and see just how original their storyline is when the game is released in time for Christmas.

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Transformers Fall of Cybertron Video Game Trailer

Written by Darren 'Starscream' Jamieson on October 14, 2011 | Multimedia,Video Games |

We’ve just been sent the new sneak peak video game trailer for Transformers: Fall of Cybertron, from High Moon Studios. This trailer was made for the New York Comic Con. Have a watch and see what you think; it looks a corker!

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Transformers Dark of the Moon launch trailer

Written by Darren 'Starscream' Jamieson on June 14, 2011 | News,Transformers: Dark of the Moon,Video Games |

The good folks at Activsion sent us this trailer for their new video game, Transformers Dark of the Moon, which ships out to retailers today. If you’d ordered the game, there’s not long to go now; and this launch trailer should give you an idea of what you can expect when you get your hands on a copy of the game.

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Transformers Dark of the Moon video games ships TODAY

Written by Darren 'Starscream' Jamieson on | News,Transformers: Dark of the Moon,Video Games |

2221TF_Dark_of_the_Moon_-_Optimus_Prime_and_BumblebeeWe just received this press release from Activision letting us know that the video game for Transformers Dark of the Moon is shipping out to retailers today. Those who have pre-ordered the game won’t have long to wait now as the game is on its way.

Read the full press release from Activision here:

TRANSFORMERS™: DARK OF THE MOON™ VIDEO GAME SHIPS TO RETAILERS NATIONWIDE

New Action Game Thrusts Players into an Original Prologue Storyline to Blockbuster Film

Santa Monica, CA – June 14, 2011 – The colossal battle between the AUTOBOTS™ and DECEPTICONS™ is underway as Activision Publishing, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: ATVI) new video game Transformers: Dark of the Moon ships to retail stores nationwide today. Created by acclaimed developer High Moon Studios and based on Hasbro’s legendary TRANSFORMERS property, the game lets fans fight through epic battles as they unravel MEGATRON’S sinister plan and is set in the world of director Michael Bay’s upcoming movie from Paramount Pictures that will be released in theaters on June 29th.

“The Transformers: Dark of the Moon game lets fans experience the gripping battles and original prologue story that precede the highly anticipated film,” said David Oxford, Executive Vice President at Activision Publishing. “The team at High Moon Studios has created an amazing TRANSFORMERS narrative that unfolds through an epic single-player campaign and allows fans to play as their favorite characters in head-to-head multiplayer action.”

“Activision has delivered a stellar prologue game leading up to the blockbuster movie,” said Mark Blecher, SVP of Digital Media and Marketing, Hasbro. “Hasbro is looking forward to offering fans of the TRANSFORMERS brand and gamers alike an exciting video game to expand on the Transformers: Dark of the Moon experience this summer.”

Featuring a new gameplay mechanic called Stealth Force, the Transformers: Dark of the Moon game lets fans instantly convert to a third, hybrid state that combines the weapons and firepower of Robot mode with the agility and maneuverability of Vehicle mode. Set in unique environments around the world such as the Jungles of Central America, Siberian military facilities, urban cityscapes and more, the game lets players assume the roles of a diverse roster of favorite TRANSFORMERS characters through a heart-pounding campaign to save mankind. Additionally, fans can play the game with or against their friends around the world through intense, online multiplayer game modes as their favorite iconic characters with the ability to personalize their characters’ look with numerous appearance, weapons and skills customization options.

The Transformers: Dark of the Moon video game is rated “T” (Teen – for Violence) by the ESRB and is available on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.

Additionally, Activision is releasing three separate games on the Nintendo platforms developed by Behaviour Interactive. Available on the Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system and Wii™ system, Transformers: Dark of the Moon Stealth Force Edition follows a prologue storyline and harnesses the power of Stealth Force to focus gameplay on intense vehicular combat, allowing fans to obliterate enemies at blazing speeds with advanced weapons, defense systems and targeting capabilities as they slalom between cars and dodge fire in a highly maneuverable vehicle form.

For the Nintendo DS™, fans can choose their side with two distinct titles, Transformers: Dark of the Moon AUTOBOTS and Transformers: Dark of the Moon DECEPTICONS.

Transformers Dark of the Moon Game Sketches

Written by Grimmonkey on June 9, 2011 | News,Transformers 3 (2011),Transformers: Dark of the Moon,Video Games |

If you were to search Facebook today, and happen to stumble upon the Transformers Dark of the Moon Game page, your eyes would behold the sight of some beautifully rendered design sketches. These sketches show the Stealth Force designs for the upcoming Activision game, and so far feature pictures of Optimus Prime, Ironhide, Ratchet and an as yet unknown Jet.

Transformers video game on iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch

Written by Darren 'Starscream' Jamieson on June 6, 2011 | Transformers: Dark of the Moon,Video Games |

While all the talk may be of the Transformers Dark of the Moon video game from Activision on the next gen formats that is being demo’d at E3 right now, there is of course another platform that is getting a Transformers game this summer – the Apple devices of the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.

Here we’ve got details of the game, including some screenshots. The game is being released by EA and will be available in July from the App Store.

Product Description

Autobots, ROLL OUT! In Transformers: Dark of the Moon—the only official mobile game of the global blockbuster—fans can experience fast-paced action and explosive robot-based combat as the Autobots take on the Decepticons in what could be the Transformers’ final battle.

Key Features

  • THE ONLY OFFICIAL MOBILE GAME OF THE MOVIE: Available for purchase on the App Store the same day the movie hits theaters, Transformers: Dark of the Moon lets fans bring the fight as their favorite Autobots in the same locales from the movie.
  • TWO PLAYABLE CHARACTERS: Choose from two fan favorites—Optimus Prime or Bumblebee—to take into battle in the final fight against the nefarious Decepticons.
  • ACTION-PACKED COMBAT: Transform your Autobots into their vehicle forms and take advantage of the stealth force vehicle mode and upgrade your weapons to bring even more intensity to battle.
  • TONS OF CONTENT: Take on the Decepticons through 14 levels and 5 locations direct from the movie, and earn achievements along the way.
  • EPIC BOSS BATTLES: Face off against Megatron, Shockwave, and MORE!

Activision showcasing Transformers Dark of the Moon at E3

Written by Darren 'Starscream' Jamieson on | Transformers: Dark of the Moon,Video Games |

We’ve just received a press release revealing some of the great games that Activision is showcasing at the Video Games Expo known as E3, taking place right now in California.

Among these titles, naturally, is Transformers Dark of the Moon. The blurb sent over by the guys at Activision reads:

The Transformers™: Dark of the Moon video game thrusts players directly into an original prologue storyline to experience the epic battles on Earth that will shape the events of the upcoming blockbuster film. Armed with a new gameplay mechanic called Stealth Force™, fans will be able to instantly convert to a third, hybrid state that combines the weapons and firepower of Robot Mode with the agility and maneuverability of Vehicle Mode. Set in unique environments around the world such as the Jungles of Central America, Siberian military facilities, Urban Cityscapes and more, the game lets players assume the roles of a diverse roster of favorite TRANSFORMERS characters from the movie through a heart-pounding campaign to save mankind. (Developed by High Moon for Xbox 360™ and PlayStation®3 system; developed by Behaviour Interactive for Wii, Nintendo 3DS™, and Nintendo DS™; rated “T” for Teen on Xbox 360™ and PlayStation®3 system and “E10+” on Wii, Nintendo 3DS™, and Nintendo DS™ by the ESRB.)

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Transformers Pre-Order game exclusives available

Written by Tom Potts on May 12, 2011 | Transformers: Dark of the Moon,Video Games |

Activision has announced that there will be exclusive pre order content, such as gaming perks and exclusive characters, available in their new Transformers movie game, but these will differ depending on which retailer you buy the game with.

Amazon and GameStop are both to receive exclusive characters. If fans of the game pre order a copy of Transformers Dark of the Moon for Xbox 360 or the PlayStation 3, GameStop gives a code allowing them to unlock the character Sideswipe while Amazon is offering the character Ratchet.

For those that can’t decide, there may be a solution. The exclusive pre order characters that were available for the second Transformers game were made exclusive to all when they purchased the downloadable content.

Other exclusives available from retailers with the purchase of the game include a free cinema 3D upgrade when purchased with Best Buy. Toys’ R Us is offering customers an Exclusive Inverted BUMBLEBEE in-game character skin for the 3DS game and Kmart/Sears is offering an original, limited edition Transformers: Dark of the Moon comic book.

The game is set to involve a plot line similar to the film and features an all new game play mode ‘Stealth force’ that will allow the gamer to instantly convert to a third, hybrid state that combines the weapons and firepower of Robot Mode with the agility and manoeuvrability of Vehicle Mode.

The game will be released under various titles on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS and will be on general sale on the 14th June 2011.

Here is Activision’s press release about the game’s content:

We wanted to let you know about some exciting Gifts-with-Purchase and retailer exclusive offers available for the Transformers: Dark of the Moon video game from Activision.

Starting today, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 fans can pre-order Transformers: Dark of the Moon at GameStop to receive an exclusive* code to unlock SIDESWIPE or at Amazon.com to unlock RATCHET for use in the game’s various online multiplayer modes.  See attached images of these massive fan favorite characters.

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Additionally, while supplies last fans can receive exclusive* gifts with purchase at launch at the following retailers:

  • Channel wide – Original BUMBLEBEE toys with the Wii and NDS AUTOBOTS game and original LOCKDOWN toy with the NDS DECEPTICONS game
  • Best Buy – FREE movie ticket upgrade to 3D
  • Toys R’ Us – Exclusive Inverted BUMBLEBEE in-game character skin for 3DS game
  • Target – Exclusive BUMBLEBEE Deco in-game character for NDS AUTOBOTS game and Wii game and Exclusive LOCKDOWN Deco in-game character for NDS DECEPTICONS
  • K-Mart/Sears – Original, limited edition Transformers: Dark of the Moon comic book from IDW Publishing
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