New 'G1ish' War Within like game in the making

[kup]

Just got the new Game informer Today and Didn't think much till I looked at the top corner.

"Transformers: War For Cybertron, A six page exclusive review. PG 48"

And Holy hell we are getting a new TF game!

Sad part is it's not tied to any continuity. As the name suggests it's pretty much War Within but the Video Games on telling it seems. It's taking cues from Gears of war as a 3rd Person over the shoulder shooter. Will have a Autobot and Decepticon Campaign. They keeping quiet on Multiplayer but it will have some sort of Online modes. Like the Armada game you will be able to choose which bot you want for a mission but the other bots not chosen will be your teams AI. Enemies will drop weapons which is interchangeable. And like the movie games we won't be confined to land vehicles only. And transforming plays a good deal into gameplay.

Not a lot of vehicle mode pics, about the only one is Megatrons which has him as a less pointy version of Animateds Cybertron mode though he looks more tankish than flight capable. Most bots seem a mix between G1 and War Within with a few more influences here and there. Prime looks like they took the War Within model and just added his normal dual windows, Megatron is a more angular version of Classics (Gun) robot mode. I see an Ironhide which looks very slimmed down almost like a red Kup. I see a bot that I'm guessing is Blitzwing (closely based on his Animated form) holding a giant spiked mace weapon. Soundwave is ... well Soundwave. Like every other Con in here he is a tad sharp around the edges but He retains his classic head, chest and shoulder weapon. Another Bot is shown fighting Prime (who is holding a giant dual bladed axe) in what looks like a CR facility or holding cells in the background)

All in all it looks pretty sweet. Release is for 2010 for 360, PS3, and PC

Link to Allspark thread with scans in pages 1 & 2

http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=64957&st=0

Personally I think the robot designs are pretty awesome and probably what the movies should have been like.

[1AZRAEL1]

Just from those pictures, effing sweeeeeeeeeeeeet.

I like the look of the characters alot. And that dude with the spiked mace looks more like Onslaught with the twin guns on his back.

[optimus1]

I'm loving this :D

But when will they make an RPG style game like Marvel Ultimate Alliance??

[Lint]

yup woulda much preferred this aesthetic to that movie nonsense

Fingers crossed for gameplay

[Golden Phoenix]

Prime looks like they took Animated Deluxe Optimus and War Within'ed him

[kup]

Here are direct links to the pics thanks to Snake-Eyes from DM.net:

Megatron: http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=20069

Prime: http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=20070

Ironhide, Soundwave, and ???: http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=20071

Prime w/ Axe: http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=20072

Cybertron: http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=20073

Megatron Again: http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=20074

Prime Again: http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=20075

[optimus1]

Ironhide, Soundwave, and ???: http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=20071



Kinda looks like Onslaught :confused:

[1AZRAEL1]

Kinda looks like Onslaught :confused:

My thoughts exactly, do like it though.

[kup]

Kinda looks like Onslaught :confused:

I think he does

[Paulbot]

Oh I like this.

[SilverDragon]

This looks pretty cool. Hopefully it'll be more than an average shooter only with transformation bits.

[Sky Shadow]

Wow. That's a bit different.

[kup]

Wow. That's a bit different.

Good different or bad different? :p

[Bartrim]

Likin what I see so far:)

[Gutsman Heavy]

Damn, the links don't work for me.

Any word on who is making the game?

EDIT: Developer is High Moon Studios who have made Darkwatch & The Bourne Conspiracy, both are shooters that have generally been well received.
This could turn out alright, but the publisher is Activision so a half finished buggy release is just as likely.

[kup]

Damn, the links don't work for me.

Any word on who is making the game?

Here, I uploaded the pics from my cache into my host:

http://p11.hostingprod.com/@kupscigar.com/fun/game/Megatron_WfC.jpg

http://p11.hostingprod.com/@kupscigar.com/fun/game/Op_vs_Bot_in_CR.jpg

http://p11.hostingprod.com/@kupscigar.com/fun/game/OptimusWfC_good_shot.jpg

http://p11.hostingprod.com/@kupscigar.com/fun/game/War_for_Cybertron_004.jpg

[Lord_Zed]

Yeah quite interesting designs, very G1 but with a big mecha influence, but not the cartoony sort that we usualy see.

Not sure if they'd work better for a movie though, seeing as how they'd still be considerably constrained when it come to movement and articulation.

I hope it's a good game, though generaly speaking I can think of very few exsisting franchise based games that are decent.

[kup]

Rumor is flying about that this game is actually based on the next Transformers cartoon. However that is very likely to be pure wishful thinking from overly excited fans.

[1AZRAEL1]

Rumor is flying about that this game is actually based on the next Transformers cartoon. However that is very likely to be pure wishful thinking from overly excited fans.

Most likely the latter. Though from the looks of it, I would watch the show if it was.

[Jetfire]

http://www.kotaku.com.au/2009/12/transformers-the-war-for-cybertron-puts-autobots-in-gears/

[1AZRAEL1]

According to Seibertron, the teaser trailer @ Gametrailers for this will be up Thursday night/Friday morning. Being American time, we will most likely see it Friday sometime.

I am kinda excited for this. If the figures look like the artwork, I would be highly suprised, but would buy them. I really like the way Soundwave looks.

[kup]

All the fan sites are now flared up with this and Allspark is rumored to have crashed due to traffic :)

1Azrael1 - I can't wait for that teaser trailer!

Word on the street is now that due to the Halo toy line becoming a big success based only on the video game with no cartoon and Hasbro being the ultimate copy cats of other people's successes - This game may have an accompanying toy line.

For a game based toy line to be succesful the game needs to be some Kick @ss piece of entertainmet with good epic story and at least good none frustrating gameplay.

I have doubts that Activision and Hasbro are capable of that.

[1AZRAEL1]

All the fan sites are now flared up with this and Allspark is rumored to have crashed due to traffic :)

1Azrael1 - I can't wait for that teaser trailer!

Word on the street is now that due to the Halo toy line becoming a big success based only on the video game with no cartoon and Hasbro being the ultimate copy cats of other people's successes - This game may have an accompanying toy line.

For a game based toy line to be succesful the game needs to be some Kick @ss piece of entertainmet with good epic story and at least good none frustrating gameplay.

I have doubts that Activision and Hasbro are capable of that.

Quite obviously it has alot of hype to it if Allspark crashed :p

We can only hope that Hasbro and Activision pull off a kick @ss game. I have my doubts as well, but who knows. I want to watch the trailer to, and I won't judge it solely on that either. I will buy it when it comes out anyway, I bought the one for PS2 because it was Transfomers, never liked Armada/Energon, but it was still fun to run around as Op.

[kup]

From TFW:

http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t334/UltimateGBfan/gameonslaught.jpg

Yep its Onslaught.

[1AZRAEL1]

From TFW:

Yep its Onslaught.

The big giveaway is the dual guns on his back.
I just hope we all do not overhype the game and it turns out to be rubbish. I'll admit, I am really excited about it, but I am trying to tone it down in case it is crap.

[Paulbot]

The new look Onslaught actually looks more like the Ultra Universe Onslaught toy to me than the G1 Onslaught character model.

[kup]

The big giveaway is the dual guns on his back.
I just hope we all do not overhype the game and it turns out to be rubbish. I'll admit, I am really excited about it, but I am trying to tone it down in case it is crap.

Me too but I can't help some excitement as this is the first main TF news that I have been truly excited about for a very long time - I had forgotten what that was like!

It's already made it to tfwiki:

http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Transformers:_The_War_for_Cybertron

[1AZRAEL1]

The new look Onslaught actually looks more like the Ultra Universe Onslaught toy to me than the G1 Onslaught character model.

True, but even the Universe Onslaught had the dual guns, just not as good.


Me too but I can't help some excitement as this is the first main TF news that I have been truly excited about for a very long time - I had forgotten what that was like!

It's already made it to tfwiki:

http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Transformers:_The_War_for_Cybertron

It's the first bit of TF news that I have been this excited about as well. Animated never interested me, neither did anything after Beast Wars for that matter.

I just really hope it does live up to our expectations. From first looks, I do like the artwork, can't wait for the trailer.

[1AZRAEL1]

Talk is that this Protoype "Drift" we have seen, some people believe it to be Op from this game.

I can't see it.

And megs kinda looks like his AM Tank.

[ITZTRU]

I really like the way Soundwave looks.

Yeah me too, I really like the design. I'd definitely be buying the figures if they came out!

Oh...and the game too...

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Woot! This is exciting, I feel all tingly all over again! A game set on Cybertron would be soo cool! Those bots looks prety sweet as well!

Finger crossed they keep it on the charts though!!!:D

[Gutsman Heavy]

Talk is that this Protoype "Drift" we have seen, some people believe it to be Op from this game.

I can't see it.


I belive they mean this
http://tformers.net/g/generated/12567/20091002__scaled_500.jpg

[Starscream212]

This is very very exciting, A cybertorn only transformers game sounds awesome hopefully they make it right, but the designs look really good!

[Robzy]

Me too but I can't help some excitement as this is the first main TF news that I have been truly excited about for a very long time - I had forgotten what that was like!


It's the first bit of TF news that I have been this excited about as well.

I 'third' this sentiment... that rotten ROTF crap made me lose all interest in Transformers this year (except for getting back to heavily buying G1 toys again ;)), but this is very exciting news indeed!! The pics look great!

[Sam]

Just read the TFwiki article and yes! There will be a PC release (good because I don't have an Xbox or PS3).

[MV75]

Cool, a shooter. About time.

As for "onslaught", could be a WW'd TFA blitzwing. :D

EDIT: I just read the entire quote in the first post, they say blitzwing too.

[kup]

More art:

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/1047/wfcprime2.jpg

[1AZRAEL1]

Earlier artwork by the looks of it.

(Still better than I can draw :p)

[Golden Phoenix]

(Still better than I can draw :p)

Me to. I just don't wanna

[kup]

Earlier artwork by the looks of it.

(Still better than I can draw :p)

Looks a bit 'Animated'

[1AZRAEL1]

Looks a bit 'Animated'

Now that you mention it, it kinda does.

Now I am only speculating here but could it be that this will be used as a precursor, or in conjunction with, the new TV show? And could it be that they will use some of the models from Animated but retool them a bit? Because to me Megs looks like a more bad a@@ version of the Animated version. And Op has a big chest like his Animated counterpart. As well as the use of melee weapons, which to my knowledge, started using with Animated?

[kup]

To me, Megs looks more like his Classics version - Look at the chest, arms and of course, his head. The tank mode as somebody mentioned, looks a bit like his AM tank with some WW thrown in.

Prime on the other hand does look more like his Animated Counterpart, particularly on that 'axe duel' pic.

I think this game is going to grab bits and pieces of design detailing from across all lines but ultimately be 'G1'.

[1AZRAEL1]

To me, Megs looks more like his Classics version - Look at the chest, arms and of course, his head. The tank mode as somebody mentioned, looks a bit like his AM tank with some WW thrown in.

Prime on the other hand does look more like his Animated Counterpart, particularly on that 'axe duel' pic.

I think this game is going to grab bits and pieces of design detailing from across all lines but ultimately be 'G1'.

True about Megatron, but his head, to me, looks similar to Animated, just a bit retooled.

But you are probably right, it looks like they are getting ideas from all lines, but primarily going with a G1 look.

I suppose more will be revealed with the release of this highly anticipated teaser trailer.

[Lord_Zed]

The artwork is pretty good, it has bits of everything but doesn't look as cartoony as usual. But then I'm a big fan of concept art in general, always seems to have a lot more character and rawness than the final product.

Still awesome concept art doesn't necesarily translate into awesome products. So I'm not going to get to excited....... yet.

[Hereticpoo]

OMG OMG The trailer is up!!!
Need to change panties.

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/exclusive-debut-transformers-war/59859

[Gutsman Heavy]

Well that confirms we are at least getting an Optimus toy form this game. Omega Supreme/Sentinel looks alright.

[Gutsman Heavy]

http://www.transformersgame.com/ has a cybertronian countdown. Translation? Where's Goki when ya need him!? :D

[kup]

I am tempted to go OMG! OMG! OMG!

But I need to remember to be realistic and not hype myself up!!

Omega should have more color though.

[ITZTRU]

Yeah I wanna see gameplay clips...

[Zippo]

Man, I can't get the trailer to load..

[kup]

Youtube version!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWRcW2MAVLc

Be quick it may get pulled down.

[5FDP]

I think this has just forced me to reconsider moving into the next-gen console arena. Alas, poor PS2... we had some great gaming moments together :( May your fan never falter and your blue light never dim... I'll miss you most of all RE4.

[Golden Phoenix]

I am tempted to go OMG! OMG! OMG!

But I need to remember to be realistic and not hype myself up!!

Getting a teaser trailer for a game is like getting official product photos from Hasbro.
It's shop'd

[Tabias Prime]

Just saw the trailer for this game.Looks good.sure hope theres a PC version...Prime looks a bit like a cross between animated primes cybertron made and war within prime.

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd33/Tabias_Prime/attachmentphp.jpg

[MV75]

Oh hell yea baby!

Now you guys that are stuck with inferior consoles, well, you may expect crap graphics and expect that to be "'shopped", but I'm telling you now, with current gen pc hardware, (dx10/11), THAT IS IN GAME GRAPHICS. :)

[Lordy]

OMG that trailer!

Especially seeing Omega Supreme at the end, I think I almost fell in love with that game

[1AZRAEL1]

Well, I must say, I crapped my pants.

I can't wait for the in-game footage to come out. From the looks of thi salone, it could live up to my expectations, and more.

But one thing I wanted to see, was close ups of some Cons, but I suppose this was just to "tease" us.

[kup]

Just saw the trailer for this game.Looks good.sure hope theres a PC version...Prime looks a bit like a cross between animated primes cybertron made and war within prime.


A PC release has already been confirmed - It is the premium gaming machine afterall.

[1AZRAEL1]

A PC release has already been confirmed - It is the premium gaming machine afterall.

And coz I have such an awesome machine and graphics card, I may just buy it for the PC.

And I reckon Primes legs look like Classics Prime.

[1AZRAEL1]

Dunno if others have worked this out, but I think we may see more in just over 4 days, 11 hours... as of now.

http://www.transformersgame.com/

[Stompy]

Hope they make a toyline based on these designs. That Prime looks like Animated + G1 + Movie + WW design rolled into one. Looks lovely.

[kup]

Hope they make a toyline based on these designs. That Prime looks like Animated + G1 + Movie + WW design rolled into one. Looks lovely.

At least a Prime toy has been confirmed (unofficially)

[Lord_Zed]

Interesting, I'm not really much of a video gamer though I do like a good intro movie. Still it would take more than that to get me into the game.

Toy's could be interesting, I hope they somehow find a way to give them that gritty look, or capture some of the movie-esque not so cartoony feel, as I worry Hasbro spinof toys of non earthern designs like that would end up with a cartoony Armada-Cybertron look.

[5FDP]

Full HD version is now available on youtube for your viewing pleasure -

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

This should not be removed as it appears to be an official - not leaked, posting. The other youtube video mentioned by Kup has been taken down.

Having re-watched this, it reminds me a lot of the Transformers (Armada) game for the PS2. Even some of the sound effects (if you listen carefully) seem to have been recycled for War for Cybertron. Not surprising really as both are done by Activision. Hopefully it will be just as great.

Edit: Just realised my mistake. Transformers Armada was developed by Atari and not Activision :D

[Robzy]

Looks awesome! Nice cameo by the Big Guy there at the end...

[kup]

Game character profiles:
http://gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2009/12/11/transformers-war-for-cybertron-character-profile-optimus-prime.aspx

Gameinformer's 'History of Transformers' article:

http://gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2009/12/10/feature-sterner-stuff-the-history-of-the-transformers.aspx

Looks like these people are doing their homework like Bob Forward and Larry DiTillio did for Beast Wars but at the same time throwing in their own unique contribution to the franchise.

So far everything is reading as 'I care about the franchise and making a good game' rather than a soul less cash in atttempt so I am positive.

http://p11.hostingprod.com/@kupscigar.com/fun/game/gameprime.jpg

[Paulbot]

Cybertron looks great in that clip.

I notice Prime's got a very violent ROTF approach to dealing with the Decepticons though... :(

[kup]

Cybertron looks great in that clip.

I notice Prime's got a very violent ROTF approach to dealing with the Decepticons though... :(

I disagree. It seems that he killed a drone and even if he was a 'con it was in the heat of battle not while the Decepticon was down and defenseless like in ROTFL.

[ITZTRU]

Dunno if others have worked this out, but I think we may see more in just over 4 days, 11 hours... as of now.

http://www.transformersgame.com/

I was trying to work it out also, but after 30 secs of looking at the symbols, ALL of them shuffled around like a damn slot machine and all ended up in different spots...?

screw that...didnt bother after that...

[1AZRAEL1]

I was trying to work it out also, but after 30 secs of looking at the symbols, ALL of them shuffled around like a damn slot machine and all ended up in different spots...?

screw that...didnt bother after that...

You would notice that it shuffles around, but if you look, they go back to its original spots.

I'd say this countdown will be for the site becoming fully active. With profiles and other info about the game.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

http://www.transformersgame.com/ has a cybertronian countdown. Translation? Where's Goki when ya need him!? :D

Goki can read Cybertronian? Wow.

Well, my pants are officially crapped, that looked pretty sweet and indeedy do was an effective teaser.

Looking at Primes bit there, looks like online multiplayer will be incorporated. Wooooooo!

I hope they keep the Tfing mechanism from ROTF game or something like it (ps3/xbox etc ver) as I thought that worked really well and kept the flow right.



http://gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2009/12/10/feature-sterner-stuff-the-history-of-the-transformers.aspx

Looks like these people are doing their homework like Bob Forward and Larry DiTillio did for Beast Wars but at the same time throwing in their own unique contribution to the franchise.


They mised out the platformy game of Transformers that also came out on the commodore 64 as well. I am not sure whether its was before the one they listed or not.

You could regenerate sheilds in Transmetals? I didn't know that. I have found Transmetals to be much more enjoyable to play than Beast Wars.


Getting excited, need to start saving for special edition!!! Assuming they make one.

[Starscream212]

I dont know what would be better the toyline or the game? lol
The designs look awsome, im suprised that the game has been kept secret for so long because it looks like they have done alot of work with that trailer.
Hopefully the new cartoon is based on these designs aswell!

[Firestorm]

THIS LOOKS AWSOME!

I can’t wait till this comes out, I love prime's design, and I really wanna get the figure of it when it comes out
I wonder what other characters will be in as either playable or boss characters ... I’m hoping for maybe Arcee, Cosmos, Shockwave and maybe 1 or 2 completely new characters to surprise everyone

oh and to those hoping that the new cartoon series is based on this game, I’d hate to ruin your enthusiasm but according to This http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/other-news-20/new-transformers-cartoon-now-casting-168869/ there is gonna be a character named General Fowler which sounds like a pretty human name, but this game is based on the planet Cybertron which (as far as we know) has no humans on it, I guess the best you could hope for is a cartoon with character designs similar to this set on Earth

[Gutsman Heavy]

this game could act as a prequel of sorts to a new series, and associated toys being the "preview" toys ala Animated CYB Prime, TF1 Protos, ROtF Soundwave & BB.

[Firestorm]

well, i guess that's true ...
Ok i'm on board COME ON NEW CARTOON BASED ON THIS GAME!!!!!

[Tommy K]

see i was thinking that this was the mmorpg we had heard about around a year ago, i was hoping this would be it, but alas, i think im wrong

[kup]

Good - I hate MMORPGs

[GoktimusPrime]

The numbers in some Cybertronian scripts correspond with letters like in Braille, e.g. A = 1, B = 2 etc. I'll check that link out later and see if I can translate it. :)

[5FDP]

The numbers in some Cybertronian scripts correspond with letters like in Braille, e.g. A = 1, B = 2 etc. I'll check that link out later and see if I can translate it. :)

I thought you'd come back with "It's like a message, or like a map" :D

[1AZRAEL1]

Dunno if others have worked this out, but I think we may see more in just over 4 days, 11 hours... as of now.

http://www.transformersgame.com/

I posted this on 11th at 11pm-ish, so I would say that it will reach zero on 16th at about 11am.

Not too hard to work out :p

[Bartrim]

The numbers in some Cybertronian scripts correspond with letters like in Braille, e.g. A = 1, B = 2 etc. I'll check that link out later and see if I can translate it. :)


I thought you'd come back with "It's like a message, or like a map" :D

Thats old school Cybertronian... I'd translate it but I don't do alot of reading:p

[1AZRAEL1]

Game Informer has more info on this.

Seibertron Post (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/game-informer-takes-on-high-moon-in-transformers-trivia-showdown/17525/)

As I currently have limited access to the internet at work, I can't view it. I will when I get home though.

[5FDP]

As I currently have limited access to the internet at work, I can't view it. I will when I get home though.

Not if Kevin Rudd has anything to say about it :D

Sorry, I know... wrong thread.

[1AZRAEL1]

Not if Kevin Rudd has anything to say about it :D

Sorry, I know... wrong thread.

Funny thing, I was going to mention something about that, but couldn't find the words haha :D

(limited access at work = limited access at home :p)

[kup]

That trivia game was pretty lame and their so called Guru was more ignorant than your average Geewuner.

This does not bode well.

[1AZRAEL1]

That trivia game was pretty lame and their so called Guru was more ignorant than your average Geewuner.

This does not bode well.

Oh no don't tell me that. That does not sound too good.

Anyone have a look at the Transformers Game website yet? the countdown should have finished by now, and yet again with limited access here, I cannot view it.

[kup]

Oh no don't tell me that. That does not sound too good.

Anyone have a look at the Transformers Game website yet? the countdown should have finished by now, and yet again with limited access here, I cannot view it.

The countdown has ended and its at 00:00:00.

It seems that the lame trivia game was it :rolleyes:

[1AZRAEL1]

The countdown has ended and its at 00:00:00.

It seems that the lame trivia game was it :rolleyes:

LOL Lamo. :rolleyes:

I was expecting something a bit better than that.

[Gutsman Heavy]

RUBBLE!?

[kup]

RUBBLE!?

Yep Flintstone, is red, Rubble is blue.

[Sky Shadow]

Yep Flintstone, is red, Rubble is blue.

Rubble is red, Flintstone is blue! :mad:

RIRFIB!

...

:p

[ITZTRU]

Protectocons!!!

[1AZRAEL1]

Official Press Release (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/official-press-release-for-activisions-transformers-war-for-cybertron-game/17529/)

And the game website has another countdown. Right now I cant be bothered to work out how long until it reaches zero.

Also another tidbit is Amazon says the release will be July 22nd.

[kup]

This is the part that's interesting:


“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.”

TFwiki has also updated their article but I am not sure where they are getting their info.

[1AZRAEL1]

This too is also interesting.


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™

At least it is being developed for the Wii as well and even DS.

[kup]

This too is also interesting.



At least it is being developed for the Wii as well and even DS.

This causes a bit of concern. The DS and possibly the Wii will not be able to handle the same identical game as the PC, PS3 and 360. Which means that there will be 2-3 different games being developed simultaneously scattering resources instead of the developers focusing on making a single good game.

[1AZRAEL1]

This causes a bit of concern. The DS and possibly the Wii will not be able to handle the same identical game as the PC, PS3 and 360. Which means that there will be 2-3 different games being developed simultaneously scattering resources instead of the developers focusing on making a single good game.

Good point actually. hmmm, we will have to play the waiting game to see how this goes.

[Gutsman Heavy]

Most of the time Wii & DS games are handled by a different dev team for that reason.

[griffin]

They had to do the same with the TF2 game - splitting up resources and budget to make 5 different versions. I think that one turned out okay, but would have been a lot better if development was focused on just the one game.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

I concur there Mr Griff. Its a shame, but I guess it has to be done in the current market situation.

I like the idea of online co-op mode. Hopefully its some sort of story mode, as opposed to team based "capture the flag" etc etc.


critical event in TRANSFORMERS lore that will be used as canon for future storylines
Wonder if this will be a new story or something like the work-up to G1 More than meets the eye, ie the struggle of the Autobots to find energon etc etc or something epic along the lines of the fallen and the origins of the battle?

Looks like the game may well be related to other media as well.

My main concern though is the levels. Most of the time Cybertron has been seen as metallic and at night. Does Cybertron have a sun and are there going to be varied levels (eg a mecha jungle-esque level) or is all going to be urban Cybertron.

[5FDP]

That's very true about the ROTF game. I own the PS2 version (had to import it from the UK as it never saw release here) and it's completely different to the PS3 version. Probably a good thing; on Good Game (ABC2 Mondays @ 8.30 PM) ROTF PS3 was nominated for the worst game of 2009.

[kup]

The ROTF game may be considered good when compared to previous TF games but when compared to other video game releases in general - it is pretty sucky and mediocre at best.

It seems that Hasbro wants to break that trend by focusing on this game as a single good release rather than 'a tie in' to another main franchise like previous video game efforts have been. Let's be honest - The Transformers movie games are little more than merchandise to complement the movie.

If the game turns out to be crap, it will only flop.

The difference between the film and the video game industry is that bad games flop no matter how much hype or marketing power they may have behind them - There are a few exceptions to this rule but way too few to mention and usually not conventional.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

That's very true about the ROTF game. I own the PS2 version (had to import it from the UK as it never saw release here) and it's completely different to the PS3 version. Probably a good thing; on Good Game (ABC2 Mondays @ 8.30 PM) ROTF PS3 was nominated for the worst game of 2009.

I don't think the Ps2 version was released here. Its the same as the Wii one as far as I know. The PSP version was Craptacular I must say. Craptacular with a capital "OMG THIS IS BAD!"

As for good game, I think that Bajo was too incensed by the movie to make a unbiased review. ROTF ps3/xbox isn't the best game, but it is far better than what Good game gave it. I reckon about 5/10 and I have played worse games this year let me tell you... As for the bug, I never experienced that.
Good game review in text (http://www.abc.net.au/tv/goodgame/stories/s2618069.htm)
Video (http://www.abc.net.au/tv/goodgame/video/default.htm?pres=20090706_2030&story=9)

[Jetfire]

OMG OMG The trailer is up!!!
Need to change panties.

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/exclusive-debut-transformers-war/59859

That is freakin' sweet! :eek:

[kup]

The countdown has now been removed and a very well presented website put in place with nice effects:

http://transformersgame.com/

However not much content in there yet aside from the preview movie.

Here is another Gameinformer article (http://gameinformer.com/games/transformers_war_for_cybertron/b/xbox360/archive/2009/12/17/hungry-for-success-a-profile-of-high-moon-studios.aspx):

[AussieJason]

A few gaming sites are now reporting that Activision has confirmed a Wii version as well.

[kurdt_the_goat]

The difference between the film and the video game industry is that bad games flop no matter how much hype or marketing power they may have behind them - There are a few exceptions to this rule but way too few to mention and usually not conventional.

This always springs to mind in this circumstance! (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enter_the_Matrix)

[kup]

This always springs to mind in this circumstance! (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enter_the_Matrix)

Yeah, sad. However I cannot really think of any other - High grosing bad Films on the other hand are plenty.

[MV75]

TFW2005 War For Cybertron Interview with Aaron Archer and Matt Tieger

http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/video-games-17/tfw2005-war-for-cybertron-interview-with-aaron-archer-and-matt-tieger-168910/

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

A few gaming sites are now reporting that Activision has confirmed a Wii version as well.

Could the Wii handle Gears of War style gameplay?

The little decoder thing on the site is pretty cool, there are 4 "transmissions" so far with more to come apparently.

Co-ordinates below. The preview movie we've seen already is listed by default.
Spoilers
Orange 40, red 120. Orange 11 red 265 and orange 298 red 85
Whats the colour code to get text to blend in with the background?:rolleyes:
That interview was interesting in seeing what they have worked on before. I think this one might be ok.

[Gutsman Heavy]

the wii could easily handle GoW game play style, just not the graphics, hell the N64 had a 3rd person cover based shooter like GoW.

[kup]

the wii could easily handle GoW game play style, just not the graphics, hell the N64 had a 3rd person cover based shooter like GoW.

I think the GoW comparison has been over emphasized. The last interview states that it isn't a 'duck and cover' shooter.

[kup]

The game website has updated with a mini game which let's you find new transmissions.

http://transformersgame.com/

So far

- Megatron art work
- Prime art work
- tiny movie with the Decepticon logon on a seeker's wing
- A video of an Animated like Thundercracker flying behind a tower
- View of Cybertron from what appears to be a moon.
- Trailer

[Sleeve]

The game website has updated with a mini game which let's you find new transmissions.

http://transformersgame.com/

So far

- Megatron art work
- Prime art work
- tiny movie with the Decepticon logon on a seeker's wing
- A video of an Animated like Thundercracker flying behind a tower
- View of Cybertron from what appears to be a moon.
- Trailer

Is it just me or does the Megatron artwork look like a blended Megatron-Prime?

[kup]

He looks Classics inspired to me.

[Sleeve]

When the Megs artowrk flashes I get glimpses of Prime's chest and shoulders.

[kup]

When the Megs artowrk flashes I get glimpses of Prime's chest and shoulders.

Look at the Classics toy and the character model, they share prominent detailing.

[Sleeve]

Someone on Seibertron noticed some of the text in the top corner is 'One shall stand, one shall fall' in Cybertronix.

[griffin]

Some Design and art info.
http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/activision-updates-war-for-cybertron-cybertron-design/17563/

[1AZRAEL1]

Starscream Profile now up
(http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-war-for-cybertron-profile-starscream/17573/)

I do like how, angular he is. Looks very cool.

[ITZTRU]

He needs his infamous null ray arm cannons!!!

[5FDP]

That new Starscream looks wicked. Love the design!

[kup]

There are some people who don't like it because it has very clunky and awckward looking legs which makes him look heavier than more sleek.

I understand and share in their criticism but I still think that having a new Starscream design that succesfully manages to portray the character is enough for me even if it has flaws.

[Sleeve]

There are some people who don't like it because it has very clunky and awckward looking legs which makes him look heavier than more sleek.

At least he doesn't have chicken legs. :p

[kup]

At least he doesn't have chicken legs. :p

That's pretty much what I told them :)

[Starscream212]

Wow loving the new Starscream! cant wait to play him in the game and get his toy hopefully it looks awsome!

[Autocon]

i so dont want to be dissapointed by this game *hopes*

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Saw the Gameinformer magazine on sale at my local newsagency so I bought it. Turns out it was only $4.95 and #1 of the Aussie issue. So far from what I have read, it looks ok and it has an article on the R18+ rating issue for games too.

Originally I just wanted to look at the picturs myself..:p

[griffin]

War For Cybertron (WFC) update - a 'new old' look, different to Bay's version.
http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/war-for-cybertron-optimus-primed/17588/

[griffin]

Another WFC update, including podcast interviews -
http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/game-informers-talks-tackling-cybertron-and-war-for-cybertron-podcast/17601/

[kup]

I don't like that Podcast. It has deemed my enthusiasm for the prospect of a good story. They seem to be using the G1 cartoon as the only source of story and character ideas down to the 'Decepticons Retreat!' story template. I don't want another AHM abomination in video game form.

I am not sure if its just Gameinformer or the Developers of the game but they sound as if they are trying real hard to be 'fans' when at best they have passing knowledge of the franchise with all their information limited only to the G1 cartoon.

[Sky Shadow]

I don't like that Podcast. It has deemed my enthusiasm for the prospect of a good story. They seem to be using the G1 cartoon as the only source of story and character ideas down to the 'Decepticons Retreat!' story template. I don't want another AHM abomination in video game form.

I am not sure if its just Gameinformer or the Developers of the game but they sound as if they are trying real hard to be 'fans' when at best they have passing knowledge of the franchise with all their information limited only to the G1 cartoon.

I think they seem fine - they're only making a computer game, it doesn't matter if they can't name any of Arcee's great nephews as long as it plays well. They're not as ignorant as Pat Lee was when he got hold of the franchise and they're better artists. As countless people have said throughout history, "don't worry, it's just a game!" ;)

[kup]

I think they seem fine - they're only making a computer game, it doesn't matter if they can't name any of Arcee's great nephews as long as it plays well. They're not as ignorant as Pat Lee was when he got hold of the franchise and they're better artists. As countless people have said throughout history, "don't worry, it's just a game!" ;)

I disagree. I don't know if you play games but the most satisfying story narratives and characters that I had this decade have been from video games not TV or films. Therefore I expect a good story and hold the medium to higher standards than modern cartoon episodes and even movies in that regard.

If it plays well but has a bland story then its disapointing for me and may as well be multiplayer only. It has to be both to succeed.

[Autocon]

I don't like that Podcast. It has deemed my enthusiasm for the prospect of a good story. They seem to be using the G1 cartoon as the only source of story and character ideas down to the 'Decepticons Retreat!' story template. I don't want another AHM abomination in video game form.

I am not sure if its just Gameinformer or the Developers of the game but they sound as if they are trying real hard to be 'fans' when at best they have passing knowledge of the franchise with all their information limited only to the G1 cartoon.

the game is a prequel to the G1 cartoon before they arrive on earth

[Seraphim Prime]

the game is a prequel to the G1 cartoon before they arrive on earth


Has this been definitively stated? I know it's been said that this game is set before the Transformer's arrival on Earth, but I didn't think that they had put put this into the G1 cartoon universe.

The current rumour is that this game will tie in with Hasbro's future plans, laying the ground work, and setting the scene for future stories that are too be told, while also exploring a "previously unseen look into the history of the Transformers" (if you forget about The War Within and/or Megatron Origins and/or War Dawn...).

Hasbro's latest round of Q&A seemed to mention that they were looking at properly defining a few of the so-far poorly defined features of TF-lore such as brothers/cousins, after-life, continuity, etc. So looking back on the history of TFs would seem to fit with that mentality, but I personally think that it wil be the history of the yet-to-be-announced new series that they're currently working on for their Discovery Channel venture.

[kup]

the game is a prequel to the G1 cartoon before they arrive on earth

Technically so is Beast Wars but the comics were more than acknowledged in that series.

How canon this game is to the next main TF line is a bit in doubt after the last Pod cast. They addressed it and they sounded skeptical on Hasbro's announcement. It seems that the term 'canon' is being lossely thrown about for marketing reasons.