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Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Downloadable content

Written by Darren 'Starscream' Jamieson on July 15, 2009 | Generation One,Merchandise,News,Press Release,Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen,Video Games |

We just received this press release from Activision concerning exclusive downloadable content for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of Transformers Revenge of the Fallen. The downloadable content pack includes new playable characters, including a Generation One version of Starscream.

Now that you’ve had the opportunity to experience the single-player campaigns and multiplayer modes of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, we wanted to let you know about an exciting downloadable content pack that Luxoflux has been hard at work on to support the growing TF: RotF community.

Set to launch later this summer for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of the game, the robust DLC offering will appeal to fans of both the original Transformers animated series and the blockbuster films.

We are pleased to announce that the pack will include the following:

  • Over TEN new multiplayer characters including ultimate fan favorites such as G1 Starscream and movie favorites like Sideswipe.
  • Three all-new multiplayer maps.
  • Play new characters in both the Autobot and Decepticon single player campaigns.
  • New Expert difficulty mode with a fresh set of leaderboards to challenge more experienced gamers in the single-player campaigns.
  • New Achievements and Trophies to earn.

Final Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Game Trailers

Written by Big Bot on June 22, 2009 | News,Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen,Video Games | Tags: , , , —

Activision release the official Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Game tomorrow in North America, and the rest of the world throughout the week, and to promote this occasion, they have released 2 trailers, one is the Game Launch Trailer, the other is the Multiplayer Trailer, which looks particularly exciting.

This is the footage for the Xbox 360, PC and PlayStation 3 editions of the game.

Exclusive Gold Megatron & Optimus Prime coming to UK

Written by Big Bot on June 16, 2009 | News,Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen,Video Games | Tags: , , , , —

gameexclusivegoldmegsprimeGAME, the UK largest game store, have revealed that they will be offering the gold skinning character models of Optimus Prime and Megatron exclusively in the UK.

By preordering Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen on the PlayStation3 or Xbox 360, you will receive a code to unlock the characters for multiplayer games. In case you are wondering, this is the same promotion as GameStop are offering in the USA.

Another bonus is that GAME are also offering an exclusive cover, which is very similar to the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen – Autobots game on the Nintendo DS.

Look out for all the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen games out in Europe on 26th June, with the North American release 3 days earlier.

Cover Art for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Official Strategy Guide

Written by Big Bot on June 10, 2009 | News,Video Games | Tags: , , —

Brady Games Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Official Strategy GuideBrady Games, who seem to release strategy guides for nearly every game, including Transformers The Game in 2007, will also be providing an official guide for Activision’s follow up Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen game.

The guide will help players through the Autobot and Decepticon single player campaigns, provide details on all the characters abilities, help players who venture into the online multiplayer modes and provide details on the games secrets, including unlockables like G1 cartoon episodes.

Interesting the book only covers the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Wii and Xbox 360 versions, but not the PC edition.

Look out for the book from 16th June and the actual game from 23rd June in North America and 26th June in Europe.

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Enterting Playstation Home

Written by Big Bot on June 7, 2009 | News,Video Games | Tags: , , —

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe and Paramount Pictures International have joined together to promote Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen with a treasure hunt in Sony’s online community, Playstation Home.

Get hunting Transformers fans and find some stuff to decorate you virtual home!

TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN

TREASURE HUNT IN PLAYSTATION HOME

To promote the release of TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN, Paramount Pictures International (PPI) and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) today announced the release of a selection of Transformers merchandise, available exclusively through a virtual treasure hunt in Home.  A variety of T-Shirts and a unique ‘Autobot Trophy’ will be rewarded to residents who complete the ‘Transformers Quest’.

Instructions:

Starting today, Home residents can begin the quest by finding the Transformers theatrical poster, placed at a few points throughout the public spaces in Home. Another will succeed this poster and targeting it will launch the first in a series of games that will be released over the coming days and weeks.

Every time a new game is released, the Transformers poster will appear at a different location around Home and will lead to the next game. The completion of each game will deliver a unique voucher code, which can be redeemed for an exclusive piece of Transformers merchandise.

More information about the games can be found on http://www.theppc.com/silverscreen.

The five games will be released over the coming days, in the run up to TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN’s theatrical release on 24th June 2009. If you miss a game, or join the quest late, you can find the clues to previous games in the Upper Level of Home Cinema.

Online Transformers game ‘Battle for the Allspark v2’ from Activision

Written by Darren 'Starscream' Jamieson on June 4, 2009 | News,Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen,Video Games |

Activision has just unveiled a new online game that you can play on its website to help promote the release of Transformers Revenge of the Fallen on all formats. The game allows you to create your own Transformer and battle against other players online.

Read the press release we were sent below and then play the game online.

ACTIVISION UNVEILS BATTLE FOR THE ALLSPARK V2 ONLINE GAME ON ITS TRANSFORMERS™: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN WEB SITE

Santa Monica, CA – June 4, 2009 – Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) is recruiting gamers to join the battle for world domination in the Battle for the AllSpark V2 web game, launching today at www.TransformersGame.com, the official web site of the Transformers™: Revenge of the Fallen video game, developed under license from Hasbro, Inc. Fans that answer the call can join the AUTOBOTS® or DECEPTICONS® and compete in real time challenges online against other players worldwide for control of the AllSpark and the fate of the world.

Players create their very own TRANSFORMERS character, customizing the character to suit their play style. Players then battle online in this game of strategy, choosing from a number of attacks and defenses in real time, round-by-round combat. In addition, secret codes that allow players to upgrade their characters will be hidden online.

“The Battle for the AllSpark V2 delivers even more challenges and fun than before for our ever-growing and fervent TRANSFORMERS gaming community that spawned in 2007 – we are thrilled to invite fans to join the battle again and immerse themselves in the universe prior to the official Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen game launch on June 23,” said Rob Kostich, head of marketing for licensed properties, Activision Publishing, Inc. “In Battle for the AllSpark V2, players can play as an AUTOBOT or a DECEPTICON, picking their favorite character and customizing their abilities on their way to global domination online.”

Revenge of the Fallen Mobile Video Game

Written by Big Bot on May 30, 2009 | News,Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen,Video Games | Tags: , —

Glu Mobile Games have put a trailer on YouTube for their new mobile game based on Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, ‘cleverly’ titled Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen The Mobile Game.

The side-scrolling  game allows you to play as Optimus Prime or Bumblebee and fight against evil characters, including Starscream, The Fallen and Devastator in a wide range of environments from the film.

Revenge is coming! TRANSFORMERS: Revenge of the Fallen features explosive action based on the major Paramount movie sequel. Take control of Autobot leader Optimus Prime and the heroic Bumblebee with help from both Autobot and human allies. Battle the threat of the Decepticons across locations around the globe as mighty Autobot soldier and powerful vehicle. Race through the streets in vehicle form and transform into Autobots with awesome new powers! You must defend Earth against a Deception threat that challenges everything the world knew about TRANSFORMERS. This is even more than meets the eye!

* Play as both Autobot leader Optimus Prime as well as the heroic Bumblebee

*Battle Decepticons in hand to hand combat with awesome combos to devastate the enemies

*Get help from your Autobot and human allies, including Ratchet, Ironhide and NEST

*Worldwide locations from the movie with all key Autobots and Decepticons in action

* Up to 9 explosive levels with multiple objectives for the Autobots to complete

Copyright © 2009 DreamWorks LLC and Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved. HASBRO and its logo, TRANSFORMERS, the logo and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission. © 2009 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.

Peter Cullen and Frank Welker speak about Transformers 2 the game

Written by Darren 'Starscream' Jamieson on May 29, 2009 | News,Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen,Video Games |

The voice legends that are Peter Cullen and Frank Welker have given an interview about their work on the Transformers 2 video game, Transformers Revenge of the Fallen.

Peter Cullen was the voice of Optimus Prime in the original TV series, the movies directed by Michael Bay and the video games. Frank Welker voiced Megatron in the TV series and the game, was replaced in the movies.

See what the pair have to say about the video game, released by Activision.

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Amazon.com Exclusive Ironhide skin for Revenge of the Fallen Game

Written by Big Bot on May 23, 2009 | News,Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen,Video Games | Tags: , , —

Amazon.com Exclusive Game Skin - IronhideOn the back of the GameStop exclusive Gold Optimus Prime and Megatron skins, Amazon.com have revealed that they will be offering customers who preorder Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen a new skin for Ironhide, but instead of gold, it will be in his Generation One colours. This offer is available for any version of the game, excluding the Nintendo DS Autobots and Decepticons versions.

Amazon.com-Exclusive Pre-order Bonus
Order “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” and receive the Generation 1 Ironhide Unlockable for in-game use. Redemption instructions will be sent via email within 10 business days after the release date. Must be sold and shipped by Amazon.com to be eligible.

There isn’t any news on whether any of these preorder bonuses will be available outside North America.

Transformers Revenge of the Fallen video game trailer

Written by Darren 'Starscream' Jamieson on May 21, 2009 | News,Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen,Video Games |

If you haven’t seen the trailer for the Transformers 2 video game, which is released to coincide with the Transformers sequel, Transformers Revenge of the Fallen, then you’ll need to watch this. The video game trailer is in two parts, with the first part focusing on the Autobots and the second part on the Decepticons. Which side will you choose?

The first video game two years ago for Michael Bay’s first Transformers movie wasn’t very good, but this one looks awesome based on what we can see in this trailer.

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Transformers Revenge of the Fallen game trailer

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