Transformers: War For Cybertron

[scotth266]

There was already a good Transformers game: it's just that everyone missed it.

I personally recommend it! [http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/transformersarmada/] It's set during the Minicon stories, so you gather Minicons to equip to upgrade your equipment and give you new abilities. The game works really well: all sorts of Minicons are useful in all sorts of situations, so you wind up using a lot of them at different times.

The trailer looks badass though. Hopefully they follow through with an equally badass game.

 

[Arkvoodle]

There was already a good Transformers game: it's just that everyone missed it.

I personally recommend it! [http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/transformersarmada/] It's set during the Minicon stories, so you gather Minicons to equip to upgrade your equipment and give you new abilities. The game works really well: all sorts of Minicons are useful in all sorts of situations, so you wind up using a lot of them at different times.

The trailer looks badass though. Hopefully they follow through with an equally badass game.

Its a good game, probably the best Transformers game in existence right now. But ironically, in that game there's virtually no reason to actually transform!!!

 

[CNKFan]

I'm no Transformers fan but I will admit that it looks... promising.

 

[Lucane]

hmm based on a mostly an unshown war in transformers lore can't really say it's not true to the source or messes it up weither your a fan of the old or new. Let's hope it shows some promise.

 

[AndyFromMonday]

For a moment there, I was worried Michael Bay decided to make another Transformers movie. Thankfully, that's not it.

OT: The game looks decent.

 

[Sonicron]

Wait... the swarm, that was War Within, wasn't it... ? The ending was some fucked up shit.

I don't think so... I believe the series was discontinued after issue #3 of the 3rd volume due to Dreamwave going bankrupt in 2005, and the first two volumes never mentioned any swarm.
Still, you got me curious about this swarm thing now, so I'm going to read up on it.

Why are there cars transforming on Cybertron? Doesn't really make sense.

For reasons of speed and transportation...? There's a planet-wide war going on on Cybertron - do you think any of the factions could be even half as efficient as they are if they had to get everywhere on foot? Just because it's not Earth doesn't mean that there can't be cars and other vehicles. Just watch the very first episode of G1, you'll see enough cars and planes before they get to Earth.

 

[MiracleOfSound]

Wait... the swarm, that was War Within, wasn't it... ? The ending was some fucked up shit.

I don't think so... I believe the series was discontinued after issue #3 of the 3rd volume due to Dreamwave going bankrupt in 2005, and the first two volumes never mentioned any swarm.
Still, you got me curious about this swarm thing now, so I'm going to read up on it.

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I reccomend checking out 'Time Wars' too, it's got a really epic storyline involving Galvatron tearing a hole in the space-time continuum.

It was from the UK comic, which was superior in art and writing to its American cousin in my opinion.

It features the violent deaths of many, many Transformers, most of whom were from the second toy line, which always felt to me like like the writers taking some poetic justice to the franchise which was getting more over-populated by second-rate, gimmicky characters every year.

Plus it has the Ultimate Battle between Optimus Prime and Galvatron. Awesome stuff.

 

[Arkvoodle]

Recent press release confirming/explaining some details about the game:

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Experience the legendary battle between the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS as Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today that Transformers?: War for Cybertron is in development by award-winning High Moon Studios. Based on Hasbro's legendary TRANSFORMERS property, the game takes players to the TRANSFORMERS characters' home planet of CYBERTRON for a new look into the epic story of the grand civil war that spawned one of the most brutal rivalries of all time.

"Transformers: War for Cybertron is an origins story, taking players on a gripping, adrenaline-fueled journey that precedes the TRANSFORMERS characters' arrival on Earth," said Rob Kostich, head of marketing, licensed products, Activision Publishing, Inc. "The game transports players to a living, metallic planet where they will battle as giant converting robots in single player, online co-op or head-to-head multiplayer matches that are fully immersive from start to finish."

"For the first time, Hasbro is working with Activision to drive the TRANSFORMERS fiction forward into new story arcs, demonstrating pivotal moments in Transformers history that defined who they are," said Aaron Archer, Senior Design Director, Hasbro. "This remarkable video game helps us to tell a critical event in TRANSFORMERS lore that will be used as canon for future storylines in a way we could have only dreamed of a few years ago. It is a testament to the success of the TRANSFORMERS brand and a key element to the story we look forward to telling in 2010 and beyond."

Transformers: War for Cybertron features two distinct storylines: the AUTOBOT campaign tells a story of heroism to save their home planet against overwhelming odds, and the DECEPTICON campaign tells a story of an unquenchable thirst for power to control the universe. For the first time in a TRANSFORMERS title, fans will be able to play the game with their friends through team-based online co-op, or go head to head in a variety of intense, online multiplayer game modes. The game features a sci-fi art style that introduces to fans the entire living, metallic world of CYBERTRON, as well as all-new visualizations of the iconic TRANSFORMERS characters in their original Cybertronian forms.

Transformers: War for Cybertron is in development for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Windows PC, Wii? and Nintendo DS?, and is not yet rated by the ESRB.

For more information and to receive exclusive updates about the Transformers: War for Cybertron video game, visit www.TransformersGame.com.

 

[hazabaza1]

Okay, that looks pretty awesome. Let's hope the gameplay looks promising. If not, I think I will have to kill myself, due to the fact that I don't like giant transforming death robot machine thingys.

 

[Monkeytacoz]

Transformers with no megan fox? count me in

 

[GloatingSwine]

Why are there cars transforming on Cybertron? Doesn't really make sense.

Because it's cool. I mean you're wandering along, being a giant living metal robot, and you think to yourself "Y'know what'd be awesome? Transforming into a car. That'd be wicked sweet". And lo, soon they would all want some, and a new fashion would be born.

Probably going to suck...

The TF franchise as been reaping in money for such a long time now, that I think they don't care about the franchise any more. Just scenes where Megan Fox leans over.

Perhaps you should try and get your hands on copies of Dreamwave's "Transformers: The War Within", because that's what this game is based on. And guess what? It was the sweetest series ever: It was grim, dark, utterly brutal and had no human element whatsoever. Go read it! NOW! DO IT! THEN BUY THE GAME WHEN IT COMES OUT!

On the other hand, it's being made by the studio that did the Bourne game, and that sucked. So it's probably going to suck, sadly enough.

Still, could be worse. It could be Kiss Players.

 

[Sonicron]

On the other hand, it's being made by the studio that did the Bourne game, and that sucked. So it's probably going to suck, sadly enough.

Seriously...? Damn.
I'm still hoping it'll turn out decent (like 2004's Transformers: Armada), but that is a strong indicator to the contrary. :\

 

[Eldarion]

OMG that looks awesome.

A good transformers game, about time.

 

[Ninjamedic]

On the other hand, it's being made by the studio that did the Bourne game, and that sucked. So it's probably going to suck, sadly enough.

Seriously...? Damn.
I'm still hoping it'll turn out decent (like 2004's Transformers: Armada), but that is a strong indicator to the contrary. :\

ME WANT TIDAL WAVE!!!
And yeah, a spiritual sequel to the ps2 game would be unreal.

 

[Arkvoodle]

Allegedly there will be a new trailer for this game released sometime this week.


And the Hasbro corporation also appears to be developing toys based on this games' designs (if anyone here is interested in that sort of thing).

 

[Arkvoodle]

And here we go!!!

http://xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/54928/transformers-war-for-cybertron/videos/transformerscyber_trl_revealtrailer_10710.html

 

[JemJar]

Probably going to suck...

The TF franchise as been reaping in money for such a long time now, that I think they don't care about the franchise any more. Just scenes where Megan Fox leans over.

Perhaps you should try and get your hands on copies of Dreamwave's "Transformers: The War Within", because that's what this game is based on. And guess what? It was the sweetest series ever: It was grim, dark, utterly brutal and had no human element whatsoever. Go read it! NOW! DO IT! THEN BUY THE GAME WHEN IT COMES OUT!

Yes.

The War Within is brilliant. It's what Transformers fans have always hoped for from a franchise really just made to sell toys to little kids. We all deny this of course.

And that new trailer? BY THE MATRIX THAT'S TRYPTICON!

Minor shame that they've redesigned pre-Ark Bumblebee, but the original was admittedly a bit lame. And Prime doesn't look quite as kick-ass as he should. But that's totally Peter Cullen doing the voice isn't it? I presume they've recruited Frank Welker for Megatron again?

 

[Sonicron]

Probably going to suck...

The TF franchise as been reaping in money for such a long time now, that I think they don't care about the franchise any more. Just scenes where Megan Fox leans over.

Perhaps you should try and get your hands on copies of Dreamwave's "Transformers: The War Within", because that's what this game is based on. And guess what? It was the sweetest series ever: It was grim, dark, utterly brutal and had no human element whatsoever. Go read it! NOW! DO IT! THEN BUY THE GAME WHEN IT COMES OUT!

Yes.

The War Within is brilliant. It's what Transformers fans have always hoped for from a franchise really just made to sell toys to little kids. We all deny this of course.

And that new trailer? BY THE MATRIX THAT'S TRYPTICON!

Minor shame that they've redesigned pre-Ark Bumblebee, but the original was admittedly a bit lame. And Prime doesn't look quite as kick-ass as he should. But that's totally Peter Cullen doing the voice isn't it? I presume they've recruited Frank Welker for Megatron again?

A new trailer? Can't seem to find it. Could you please provide a link? I MUST SEE IT!

 

[Arkvoodle]

Probably going to suck...

The TF franchise as been reaping in money for such a long time now, that I think they don't care about the franchise any more. Just scenes where Megan Fox leans over.

Perhaps you should try and get your hands on copies of Dreamwave's "Transformers: The War Within", because that's what this game is based on. And guess what? It was the sweetest series ever: It was grim, dark, utterly brutal and had no human element whatsoever. Go read it! NOW! DO IT! THEN BUY THE GAME WHEN IT COMES OUT!

Yes.

The War Within is brilliant. It's what Transformers fans have always hoped for from a franchise really just made to sell toys to little kids. We all deny this of course.

And that new trailer? BY THE MATRIX THAT'S TRYPTICON!

Minor shame that they've redesigned pre-Ark Bumblebee, but the original was admittedly a bit lame. And Prime doesn't look quite as kick-ass as he should. But that's totally Peter Cullen doing the voice isn't it? I presume they've recruited Frank Welker for Megatron again?

A new trailer? Can't seem to find it. Could you please provide a link? I MUST SEE IT!

.....did you look at the top of the page at all???


Regardless, here's a spare link-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUWc4uGIxSM

 

[Sonicron]

.....did you look at the top of the page at all???

Regardless, here's a spare link-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUWc4uGIxSM

Well... no, not really... sorry, had a long day. I'm kinda embarassed now. ^^°

Anyway, that trailer looks very promising.
Prime is clearly voiced by Cullen again, but I'm not sure if that's Welker as Megatron. I just hope they vocode Soundwave's voice tracks so they sound like in G1.