SANTA MONICA, Calif.,
Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Fight
through some of the most pivotal moments in the TRANSFORMERS saga
with Activision Publishing, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: ATVI)
TRANSFORMERS: FALL OF CYBERTRON video game available
now at retail outlets nationwide. Created by acclaimed
developer High Moon Studios and serving as the official canon story
for Hasbro's legendary TRANSFORMERS property, TRANSFORMERS:
FALL OF CYBERTRON gives gamers the opportunity to
experience the final, darkest hours of the civil war between the
AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS, eventually leading to the famed exodus
from their dying home planet. With the stakes higher and
scale bigger than ever, players will embark on an action-packed
journey through a post-apocalyptic, war-torn world designed around
each character's unique abilities and alternate forms, including
GRIMLOCK's fire-breathing DINOBOT form and the renegade COMBATICONS
combining into the colossal BRUTICUS character.
"This is where it all began, it's the epic story of the
TRANSFORMERS leaving their home planet," said Peter Della Penna, Studio Head, High Moon
Studios. "From day one, we knew we were going to create the
definitive TRANSFORMERS video game, a phenomenal action experience
combining a deep, emotional tale with one-of-a-kind gameplay that
lets you convert from robot to vehicle whenever you want."
"This is the fall of their homeworld, and by far the biggest
scale we've ever seen in a TRANSFORMERS game," said Mark Blecher, SVP of Digital Media and
Marketing, Hasbro. "We could not be any happier teaming up
with the great talent at High Moon Studios to deliver the official
backstory of the colossal battles that led to the TRANSFORMERS'
exodus from Cybertron. We can't wait to have fans and gamers
experience this amazing title."
TRANSFORMERS: FALL OF CYBERTRON features some of
the most recognized voice talent in the franchise, with the iconic
Peter Cullen and Gregg Berger, the legendary voices of
OPTIMUS PRIME and GRIMLOCK from the
original TRANSFORMERS animated TV series, reprising their roles for
the game. Also joining the roster are voice-over veterans
Nolan North (BRUTICUS, CLIFFJUMPER
and BRAWL), Troy Baker (AUTOBOT
JAZZ, JETFIRE and KICKBACK), Fred
Tatasciore (MEGATRON, RATCHET and METROPLEX) and many
more.
After experiencing the game's heart-pounding story campaign,
players can take their skills online in competitive
multiplayer. TRANSFORMERS: FALL OF CYBERTRON
features the most in-depth, advanced customization ever seen in the
franchise, allowing fans to choose their head, shoulders, arms,
legs, wheels, wings, vehicles, weapons, colors and much more to
create the TRANSFORMERS character they've always dreamt of.
Players can then take their personalized characters straight into
blistering AUTOBOT vs. DECEPTICON multiplayer matches in a variety
of game modes to prove their dominance. Additionally, fans
can assume the role of their favorite named TRANSFORMERS characters
in the four-player co-op Escalation mode. Teamwork is
vital as they defeat increasing waves of enemies and band their
resources together to purchase weapons and explore new
areas.
Hasbro action figures based on several of the key characters in
the style of the game including OPTIMUS
PRIME, AUTOBOT JAZZ, and SHOCKWAVE are also currently
available at select retail locations. More figures based on
characters seen in the game, including the combiner BRUTICUS with
be available later this year. The fan favorite character
GRIMLOCK, will become available in spring 2013.
TRANSFORMERS: FALL OF CYBERTRON is rated "T" (Teen
– for Violence) by the ESRB and is available for the Xbox 360®
video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3
computer entertainment system and Windows PC.
For more information and exclusive updates, fans can visit
www.facebook.com/TransformersGame or www.TransformersGame.com, and
follow the team via Twitter @HighMoonStudios.
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About Hasbro
Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) is a branded play company
providing children and families around the world with a wide-range
of immersive entertainment offerings based on the Company's world
class brand portfolio. From toys and games, to television
programming, motion pictures, digital gaming and a comprehensive
licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its global customers
with well-known and beloved brands such as TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST
PET SHOP, NERF, PLAYSKOOL, MY LITTLE PONY, G.I. JOE, MAGIC: THE
GATHERING and MONOPOLY. The Company's Hasbro Studios develops and
produces television programming for markets around the world. The
Hub TV Network is part of a multi-platform joint venture between
Hasbro and Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK),
in the U.S. Through the Company's deep commitment to corporate
social responsibility, including philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to
build a safe and sustainable world for future generations and to
positively impact the lives of millions of children and families
every year. It has been recognized for its efforts by being named
one of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" and is ranked as one of
Corporate Responsibility Magazine's "100 Best Corporate Citizens."
Learn more at www.hasbro.com.
About Activision Publishing, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Monica,
California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading
worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive
entertainment and leisure products.
Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United
Kingdom, France,
Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the
Netherlands, Australia,
mainland China and the region of
Taiwan. More information about
Activision and its products can be found on the company's website,
www.activision.com.
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