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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We 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 bikes for children
Before I got distracted by the custom bike and the bikini girls earlier, I was looking for pictures of Transformers branded bikes more for the child’s market. I have now found the sorts of Transformers bikes that I was looking for, although they’re not as visually pleasing as the custom bike earlier.
The reason for this dalliance into kids bikes? This last weekend I found an old picture of myself as a child, about the time that Transformers first came out (early 80s shall we say) sat on a bike, a chopper to be precise. I thought, while I looked at this and, remembering my fondness for Transformers at the time, why didn’t I have a Transformers bike? Why did I have a chopper instead?
The reason? Because there wasn’t a Transformers bike available at the time.
This made me realise just how lucky kids are today that you can get branded bikes for any licence, and Transformers is no exception. I found a few pictures of kids bikes branded with Transformers, including some Transformers quad bikes (just how cool are quad bikes?) and even a set of wheel badges for adult bikes if the desire takes me to get back on two wheels.
Of course, the real problem with Transformers bikes is that they don’t actually transform, unless of course you count the self-assembly aspect to them.
This all makes me wish I was a child again, a feeling that Transformers often invokes within me.
Transformers bike: Booka’s Kustom Cyles
While looking for a few pictures of various Transformers bikes, such as children’s bikes, I came across this website for Booka’s Kustom Cycles, and this Transformers painted bike. The full gallery on the website features more images such as the ones below and, as you can see from the pictures we’ve got here, the Transformers design on the bike is pretty impressive.
Someone really likes their bikes and their Transformers.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley poses for Maxim photo shoot
She’s #1 on Maxim’s hot 100 hot girls list (obviously), she’s English and she’s the star of the upcoming Transformers movie, Transformers Dark of the Moon. Now the Victoria’s Secret model has bared all for a Maxim photo shoot – god bless her.
Replacing Megan Fox in the Transformers franchise was no mean feat, but with lines like these (no, we’re not talking about the script) Rosie looks well up for the job. Enjoy the photos, and be sure to check out the latest issue of Maxim.
Armada Scavenger reviewed by Timey2Wimey
Timey2Wimey takes back in time one more time (that’s a lot of times) to look at one of his favourites (though many disagree, maybe you’re one of them), Armada Scavenger.
You can also discuss this review, if that’s what you want to do, in our Transformers forum. What do you think of Transformers Armada Scavenger? let us know, and let Timey know what you think of his review.
Transformers video game on iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch
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
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.)
Michael Bay talks Transformers Dark of the Moon in the Hollywood Reporter
Michael Bay talks Transformers Dark of the Moon in the Hollywood Reporter
Michael Bay, director of all three Transformers movies, appears with fellow director (and creator of the two highest grossing films of all time) James Cameron in the new issue of the Hollywood Reporter. The pair speak about shooting in the new 3D medium, only two years after Michael Bay branded 3D technology as a ‘gimmick’.
The pair speak of the technicalities involved with shooting in 3D. The press release from the Hollywood Reporter on the article is as follows:
Directors James Cameron and Michael Bay: How to Build a Better Blockbuster
NEW YORK, May 27, 2011- James Cameron and Michael Bay speak exclusively with The Hollywood Reporter about the world of 3D blockbusters in the new issue hitting newsstands Friday, May 27th. It was only two years ago that the Transformers’ Michael Bay called 3D a “gimmick”. Now, he’s just finished his first 3D picture, Transformers: Dark of the Moon. What caused the once hesitant director to branch out into the 3D genre? James Cameron. Bay recalls being on the fence about shooting the new Transformers in 3D when Cameron advised, “You gotta look at it as a toy. It’s another fine tool to help get emotion and character and create an experience.”
Bay found his first shoot, a scene on the moon, using Cameron’s 3D technology incredible. The start wasn’t as auspicious as it seemed- the following morning Bay received a call from his producer saying that all the footage from the first day was lost. Putting that behind him, Bay went on to use the 3D technology in ways that had never been done before. A 3D camera was put on base jumpers who dove off Chicago buildings at speeds of 150 miles per hour. One person caught by surprise by this was Shia LaBeouf who was eating breakfast in his underwear at the Trump building when he saw four men fall by his window.
More insights including how Cameron tested the technology (on the bottom of the Atlantic!) and the challenges that are to come, can be found in The Hollywood Reporter on newsstands May 27th and now online.
TheTF.Net’s Auto Assembly Fundraiser
We’re just counting up the money that everyone donated for this year’s Auto Assembly 2011 fundraiser and will update here shortly with details. A big thanks to everyone who donated to us, from TheTransformers.Net and from Auto Assembly.
Remember, Auto Assembly is the biggest Transformers convention in Europe, and this year it’s being held on the 12th – 14th August in Birmingham’s Holiday Inn, Birmingham City Centre.
We hope to see you there!
