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Following their recent events, announcements and update, plus a livestream with writer Simon Furman yesterday, the Transformers: Earth Wars team at Space Ape Games have sent along a press release and some official images and materials concerning their Beast Wars direction from here onwards... and the cover to an exclusive Beast Wars comic with art by Nathan Webb, to be released over Easter Weekend in an egg hunt way! Check it all out below, and stay tuned to find out more in the coming days!
Transformers: Earth Wars Mobile Game Receives Beast Wars Saga Update
For Brand New Playable Bots, Including Optimus Primal And Megatron T-Rex
Watch Livestream with Beast Wars TV Show Writer Simon Furman on April 6, 2017
Real-time combat strategy mobile game Transformers: Earth Wars is rolling out its Beast Wars update this month featuring a series of new characters and events, culminating in the arrival of Optimus Primal and Megatron T-Rex on April 20. The Beast Wars story centers around Grimlock, who decides to bring Transformers back from the future. Grimlock gets it wrong and brings characters from the past -- Beast Wars characters! Players who are HQ Level 4 and up can unlock this story through weekly events, and by leveling up their characters.
To celebrate the update, Beast Wars TV show and game writer Simon Furman will be doing a livestream on Thursday, April 6 at 4pm UTC to explore the saga. Fans can tune in to the livestream by visiting: twitch.tv/transformersearthwars.
Transformers: Earth Wars is published by Backflip Studios (DragonVale, Ninjump, Paper Toss) and developed by Space Ape Games (Rival Kingdoms, Samurai Siege). The app brings the excitement of the battle between Autobots and Decepticons to mobile devices with fast-paced gameplay and beautiful 3D animation, allowing the characters to attack, battle, and transform right before a player’s eyes. Using authentic storytellers and voice actors from the original franchise, Transformers: Earth Wars enables players to interact with other Transformers fans, as well as millions of people around the world who enjoy real-time combat strategy games.
Transformers: Earth Wars is free and available to download today for iOS and Android mobile devices. The new Beast Wars update is accessible to players who have hit HQ Level 4 and above. For more information, visit http://www.TransformersEarthWars.com.
KABAM AND HASBRO “ROLL OUT” TRANSFORMERS: FORGED TO FIGHT
The New High Definition Action-Fighting Mobile Game Brings Together Iconic Bots from Nearly Every Generation of the “More than Meets the Eye” Franchise
SAN FRANCISCO, Apr. 6, 2017 – Today Kabam, a world leader of massively multiplayer mobile games for a global audience and wholly-owned subsidiary of Netmarble Games, and Hasbro Inc. officially launch TRANSFORMERS: Forged to Fight, a new high-definition, action-fighting RPG mobile game. For the first time ever, Transformers fans and mobile gamers everywhere will be able to build their Transformers team and battle with the most iconic Autobots and Decepticons from nearly every era of the storied franchise’s 30-plus year history.
The game features authentic Transformers action set in a stunning 3D environment, challenging players to assemble the ultimate team of Autobots and Decepticons, including fan-favorite bots from previous and current animated Transformers TV series, Paramount’s blockbuster films, Transformers comic books and Hasbro's line of iconic action figures. As fans assemble their team, they will forge alliances, battle other players and dive into a unique storyline that goes beyond good versus evil.
"TRANSFORMERS: Forged to Fight brings together some of the most powerful Autobots and Decepticons from nearly every generation of the Transformers franchise," said Mark Blecher, Senior Vice President, Digital Gaming and Corporate Development at Hasbro. "The team at Kabam has created a truly remarkable Transformers experience, and we’re confident that fans and gamers will be thrilled with the game.”
In TRANSFORMERS: Forged to Fight, players will explore an epic new universe where multiple realities collide to form a massive planetary battlefield. Players will assemble a team of Autobots and Decepticons from across time and space to fight against a world of corrupted Transformers robots and their villainous overlords. The game features amazing visuals, intense one-on-one battles, meaningful robot to vehicle converting action and deep RPG elements. Game features include:
• Collect iconic bots from the Transformers universe such as Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, Waspinator, Grimlock and Soundwave.
• Battle other players with devastating special attacks, ranged blasting, destructible terrain and huge 360 degree arenas.
• Team up with your friends, forge alliances and battle in global events.
• Set a gauntlet of bots and defenses to protect your base, get revenge on those that attack, and raid enemy bases.
• Deploy away teams to score epic loot.
“The Transformers brand is larger-than-life, and Kabam’s sophisticated, centralized tech engine allowed us to deliver HD graphics and a gameplay experience that is fitting for the franchise,” said Mike McCartney, Executive Producer for TRANSFORMERS: Forged to Fight. “The game features non-stop action, huge bots and a thrilling 360 degree battle arena that we think fans are going to love. It’s a must-play for anyone that is a fan of the Transformers brand or just enjoys quality action-fighting RPG games.”
TRANSFORMERS: Forged to Fight was developed by Kabam, the studio who created Fast & Furious: Legacy and Marvel Contest of Champions, a top 10 grossing game on the App Store. The game is now available worldwide in more than 155 countries on the App Store for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, and Google Play for Android devices. Visit ForgedtoFight.com for more information.
About Kabam
Kabam Games creates, develops, and publishes massively multiplayer games that are available to a global audience on mobile devices via its own dedicated channel in the App Store and Google Play. The company has partnered with leading entertainment companies such as Disney, Hasbro and Universal for mobile games based on some of the world’s most iconic franchises, including Marvel, Transformers and Fast & Furious. Kabam games have been enjoyed by more than 100 million players globally and consistently rank in the top 10 grossing apps on the App stores. The company has more than 150 employees, with studios and offices in Vancouver, San Francisco and Austin, Texas. Kabam Games is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Netmarble Games. More information about Kabam can be found at corporate.kabam.com.
About Hasbro Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global company committed to Creating the World's Best Play Experiences by leveraging its beloved brands, including LITTLEST PET SHOP, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, MONOPOLY, MY LITTLE PONY, NERF, PLAY-DOH and TRANSFORMERS, and premier partner brands. From toys and games, television programming, motion pictures, digital gaming and consumer product licensing, Hasbro fulfills the fundamental need for play and connection with children and families around the world. The Company's Hasbro Studios and its film label, Allspark Pictures, create entertainment brand-driven storytelling across mediums, including television, film, digital and more. Through the company's commitment to corporate social responsibility, including philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to build a safe and sustainable world and to positively impact the lives of millions of children and families. Learn more at http://www.hasbro.com, and follow us on Twitter (@Hasbro & @HasbroNews) and Instagram (@Hasbro).
Find out what brings Optimus Primal and Megatron to present day Earth. The Beast Wars adventure begins this weekend!
Primal Instinct
In an unusual turn of events, Grimlock has had a stroke of inspiration! An idea so simple, so single minded, so straightforward -- that it could have only come from the Dinobot leader himself!
Only time will tell if everything will go according to plan…
Start Date: 31/03/2017 11:00 UTC End Date: 03/04/2017 11:00 UTC Prestiges Allowed: None (1) Bonus Experience: Earn Double XP in Event Battle Zones!
How to Participate?
Reach HQ Level 4!
Tap the Event button!
Select an Event Battle Zone to fight in!
Win your battle and gather Battle Points!
Collect prizes!
Event Battle Zones
Event Prizes
New Characters
Over the next few weeks we’ll be giving our VIP players an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at our new Beast Wars characters.
Though young and untested, Optimus Primal soon rose to the challenge of leadership.
More down-to-Cybertron than his legendary namesake, and prone to stuffy speeches, Primal is nevertheless committed to the Maximal codes of honor and duty and is brave and selfless in battle.
But he is not above finding unorthodox solutions to problems - in his own words, "sometimes, crazy works".
Though fierce and ruthless like his namesake, and determined to further the Predacon cause whatever the cost, Megatron's true art lies in manipulation.
Why do yourself what others can do for you, is Megatron's credo.
Cunning, patient, Megatron orchestrates his vast schemes with the precision of a virtuoso. But his twisted sense of humor and overdeveloped sense of drama make him a little too fond of his own cleverness.
Next week our art team will give you an insight into the creation of the new bots and their transformations.
What's New
Our latest update rolls out next week to all players and includes multiple bug fixes and alliance improvements!
Beast Wars: A new series of characters and events, featuring story from TV show writer Simon Furman.
Alliance Improvements: Battle Replay channel and an additional Officer.
Bug Fixes:
There is now feedback on the ability bar to indicate when your bot is stunned during battle.
‘Autobot Outpost’ text appeared for Decepticon players in some cases.
Further reductions in overall memory usage to improve game stability on iPhone 6, iPhone 6+, iPad Air and iPad Mini 2 devices.
Battle Replay results appeared the opposite way for other members of the alliance. Battle replays posted for a defence win appeared as an attack defeat when viewed by other players.
Combiner timer no longer displayed in squad select for alternate faction.
Camera movement is now correctly restored after a Combiner’s death.
Bot behaviour improvements during battles.
Players will no longer see the alliance war failed message when they have battle attempts remaining.
All players can now see the Headquarters level 15 unlocked achievement.
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We're going pre-historic! Join Deb and Adam LIVE on Thursday 30th March @ 4pm UTC for your first look at the BEAST WARS SAGA.
Project Nova research site is in ruins, Reflector is on the run and First Aid has gone missing. Meanwhile, the missing Nova Core is pouring radiation into the atmosphere...
Bit of a Longshot
With First Aid missing, it’s lucky he didn’t go it alone. Smokescreen was ready to provide cover fire with his Sniper abilities for First Aid, and now he's forced to take center stage and get a handle of the situation.
Megatron’s lack of faith has prepared him for this potential failure, as Brake-Neck was assigned to secretly provide support for Reflector with his own Sniper abilities.
Secure the Project Supernova facility and earn Alloy, Spark, Energon, 3-Star Shards and Tactical Crystals!
Start Date: 10/3/2017 11:00 UTC
End Date: 13/3/2017 11:00 UTC
How do I participate?
Reach HQ Level 4!
Join an Alliance!
Tap the Event button!
Select an Event Battle Zone to fight in!
Win your battle and gather Battle Points!
Collect prizes!
Continue to earn Battle Points!
Prizes
Prestiges Allowed: 60
Bonus Experience: Earn Double XP in Event Battle Zones!
Event Battle Zones
Totaliser Prizes
* Tactical Crystals contain one of of the following:Spark, Energon, 3-Star Shards, 4-Star Shards, or 2, 3, or 4-Star Smokescreen or Brake-Neck!New CharactersWhen a situation seems desperate, you can count on a Sniper such as Smokescreen
or Brake-Neck to clean up the mess! Catch them transmitting through the Space Bridge this weekend.
Smokescreen (Sniper)
Everything Smokescreen does is designed to mislead.
Nothing is what it seems, and every surface action has a lurking ulterior motive. Misinformation is the weapon he wields to wrong-foot and lead the enemy astray.⏎
He even uses his affable nature to root out the deepest concerns of his fellow Autobots. And in car mode, his tailpipe emits a screen of thick black smoke to mask his maneuvers.
A true smokescreen.
Execute!
Instantly destroy a building below 25/30/35% health or snipe an enemy bot dealing large damage. Cannot execute the HQ
Brake-Neck (Sniper)
When it come reckless, Brake-Neck is in a class of his own. Opponents and allies think his head-on, who-blinks-first combat tactics are a bluff, that no one can be that wild and impetuous, but the truth is Brake-Neck really is nuts.
He doesn't care, and that's what makes him so dangerous.
Despite this, Brake-Neck is a bag of nerves, and sudden loud noises are prone to make him take off like a bat out of hell.
Execute!
Instantly destroy a building below 25/30/35% health or snipe an enemy bot dealing large damage. Cannot execute the HQ
Factions
Have you ever wanted to play as the opposing faction? As we’ve received an overwhelming amount of requests from players asking for the ability to switch factions, we are excited to announce the first new game mode since the game’s release! With Factions, players will now have the opportunity to increase their team power by unlocking up to 35 new Bots from the opposing faction for a chance to lead AutobotsandDecepticons in PvP battles and events from a single account! Autobots can now channel the dark side as they destroy mortars and lasers as Nemesis Prime, while Decepticons can practice tearing up buildings with Grimlock!
New Crystals
Several new Crystals will be available to players to unlock their favorite characters of the opposing faction.
Autobot Premium Crystal: Chance to get a 2-star or greater Autobot!
Autobot 3-Star Crystal: Contains a 3-Star Autobot!
Autobot 4-Star Crystal: Contains a 4-Star Autobot!
Autobot 5-Star Crystal: Contains a 5-Star Autobot!
Decepticon Premium Crystal: Chance to get a 2-star or greater Decepticon!
Decepticon3-Star Crystal: Contains a 3-Star Decepticon!
Decepticon4-Star Crystal: Contains a 4-Star Decepticon!
Decepticon5-Star Crystal: Contains a 5-Star Decepticon!
FAQ notes
Q: Will Free Crystals now contain bots from both factions?
A: No, the Free Crystal will only be available for your base faction
Q: How can I get started?
A: All players will get a Autobot/Decepticon Crystal that unlocks 4 bots in their opposing faction upon unlocking the feature at HQ 8.
Q: Which bots are included in the Autobot/Decepticon Crystal?
A: Autobots: Optimus Prime, Ironhide, Ratchet and Jetfire
Deceptcions: Megatron, Bludgeon, Hook and Starscream
Q: Can I use my bots from the opposing faction in alliance wars?
A: You can only battle as the opposing faction in PVP and event battles. You can’t battle as the opposing faction in alliance wars.
Q: Can I complete the campaigns available to the opposite faction?
A: You can’t complete the story mode for the opposing faction.
Q: Will I be able to battle with a team composed of both Autobots and Decepticons?
A: You can’t use a mix of Autobots and Decepticons. All bots in your shuttle must be in the same faction.
Q: Will I be able to purchase Crystal bundles that contain bots of the opposing faction?
A: You’ll only see character bundles for your base faction at launch. We may do mixed Autobot / Decepticon bundles in the future.
Q: Will I now have separate Crystal Shards for Autobots and Decepticons?
A: Crystal Shards will be neutral for both factions - you choose to spend them on an Autobot or Decepticon 3-Star, 4-Star or 5-Star Crystal
Q: Can I use my bots from the opposing faction to create Combiners?
A: It is not currently possible to form opposing faction’s Combiners
Q: Will I be able to assign Autobots or Decepticons to my defensive outposts?
A: It’s not possible to assign opposing faction’s bots to your outposts
Prepare to expand your team of characters and increase your bot power! Factions will be available on Thursday March 16th. All players which are HQ 8 and above will receive an Autobot/Decepticon Crystal to unlock 4 bots of the opposing faction once the release goes live.
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Are you a hero or a villain? Now you don't have to choose.
Get an in-depth look at Factions and find out how you can lead both Autobot andDecepticon from a single account for the first time. Join Deb and Adam LIVE Thursday, March 9th @ 5pm UTC.
Directly from the Javits Convention Center showroom floor at New York Toy Fair 2017, site owner Seibertron has posted a gallery of an extremely limited premium edition set of Transformers Monopoly. Winning Solutions, a premium games company that has collaborated with Hasbro in the past, is working with the Transformers brand team to produce a high-end, G1-themed edition of one of America's oldest board games. Previous premium games from Winning Solutions include popular games such as Monopoly, Clue and Scrabble.
At first glance, the set appears to be framed artwork - suitable for hanging thanks to a friction locking system - featuring a laser etched aluminum 'frame' with classic robotic detailing, and The Transformers: The Movie inspired art by Marcelo Matere. The frame unfolds to become players' money and property trays, revealing a sleek Monopoly board with touches designed to entice fans' sensibilities:
Traditional Monopoly properties represented by classic Transformers characters
Diecast player tokens, including: Megatron (Gun mode), Soundwave (Walkman mode), Starscream (Vehicle mode), Hot Rod (Vehicle mode), Grimlock (Dinosaur mode), Optimus Prime (vehicle mode), Matrix of Leadership, and Unicron (planet mode).
While many details are as of yet unconfirmed and subject to change, Winning Solutions projects an early summer 2017 release date, with a prospective run of 500 sets and suggested retail price of $499. Additionally, each set will likely be hand-numbered and possibly signed by artist Marcelo Matere.
What do you think of this set? Up your alley, not your cup of tea? Please let us know your thoughts in the forums below!
Bah-weep-graaaaagnah wheep nini bong!With the Sharkticons cleaned out of the Space Bridge, both factions turn their attention back to Perceptor and Lockdown.
Working the Sharks Out
Now, the Autobots and Decepticons must focus on keeping the opposing faction busy while attempting to lock onto their bots’ coordinates.
Help distract the enemy faction and earn Energon, Alloy, Spark, 3-Star Shards and 4-Star Shards. Start Date: 17/02/2017 11:00 UTCEnd Date: 20/02/2017 11:00 UTC How do I participate?
Reach HQ Level 4!
Join an Alliance!
Tap the Event button!
Select an Event Battle Zone to fight in!
Win your battle and gather Battle Points!
Collect Prizes!
Prizes
Prestiges Allowed: None
Bonus Experience: Earn Double XP in Event Battle Zones!
Event Battle Zones
Totaliser Prizes
New Bots Preview - Kup & Hun-Gurrr Gameplay Design
In previous weeks, we’ve taken a look at art concepts for Kup & Hun-Gurrr as well as their modeling and animation pipelines. This week, we’ll be diving deep into gameplay territory.Kup and Hun-Gurrr are both members of the Special class, yet their in-game stats and abilities differ widely. Upon release, they will be paired to an as of yet unannouncedAutobot and Decepticon.
Kup
Design Goals & RoleKup is a hugely experienced fighter and a key member of the elite Wreckers unit. Therefore, we wanted to give him respectable damage and enough health to stand his ground on the battlefield. He fits a role of a deep strike and assault unit, a damage dealer that can survive in the middle of enemy base, tackle important targets and escape when needed. Gameplay StatsKup’s base stats of put him close to Windblade. His attack range is relatively small, but he can dish out almost as much damage as gunners. Kup’s health pool (while not as high as a regular ‘warrior class’ bot) is twice the health of most air units. Moreover, his movement speed of 2.3 (compared to 1.8 for gunners and 2 for air) allows him to move between targets with relative ease. Attacks & WeaponryAs his primary attack against buildings and bots, Kup uses dual submachine guns. Their rapid rate of fire means Kup can deal highly consistent DPS (damage per second) and can finish off targets in a quick and efficient manner. But Kup has more tricks up his sleeve... Every 10 seconds, he will use a long range cluster grenade attack. These grenades significantly increase his DPS, can be thrown over walls and deal damage across a respectable area of effect. Special Ability
Orbital bounce
Teleport to a target location and gain 70% damage reductionand immunity to slows and stuns for 5 (lvl 1) - 8.4 (lvl 10) seconds.
Orbital Bounce is what makes Kup truly unique and will let highly skilled players (with their impeccable timing and positioning) turn a good bot into the stuff of Cybertronian legends.
This teleportation skill was voted by the community as one of their favourites and we’ve since improved it by adding a shielding component to ensure that once Kup dives deep into the heart of an enemy base, he’ll get the protection he needs to escape safely.
Hun-Gurrr
Design Goals & RoleLeader of vicious Terrorcons and a cunning tactician, Hun-Gurrr both looks and fights like no other ‘con! His unique ‘mode based’ special ability hugely increases his damage potential and allows him to attack multiple buildings at once. Used in conjunction with gunners and medium/close range fighters like Nemesis Prime or Galvatron, Hun-Gurrr can cut through enemy lines with ease. Gameplay StatsStat wise, Hun-Gurrr is comparable to the leader of Predacons - Razorclaw. He has an impressive movement speed of 3.4 (0.2 faster than Razorclaw and twice as fast as warrior class ‘cons, who usually move at 1.7). Damage of our Terrorcon is 10% lower than Razorclaw’s, but his health is 10% higher! Attacks & WeaponryIn his regular mode, Hun-Gurrr has a series of vicious melee attacks as well as a medium-range fire breathing move similar to the one of Grimlock. Special Ability
Fire Frenzy
Attack with fierce strength hitting multiple targets in a line, setting enemy buildings on fire and dealing up to 300% (lvl 1) - 425% (lvl 10) of damage. This mode lasts 15 seconds.
Fire Frenzy is what turns a cool looking ‘con into the truly terrifying harbinger of destruction. Until now, this type of “mode based” ability has only been used on the new combiners (Frantic/Righteous Rage abilities of Optimus Maximus and Bruticus). Once activated, Hun-Gurrr engages the chosen target and stays in this special mode for 15 seconds, he’s able to move and retarget as needed.
Moreover, his attacks can hit multiple targets in a long line behind the target, setting them on fire and dealing greatly increased damage. With good support and positioning, Hun-Gurrr can easily carve huge holes in even the strongest defense lines.
New Bots Preview - Dev Q&A Answers
You asked and we answered! Check out the responses from Chris (Product Owner) and Adam (Game Designer) to your questions in our latest developer Q&A.
Q) How do you determine relative sizes between bots and their alt form to other bots? / How do you decide a size of bots? Do you have any reference material you need to stick to when deciding a size of bots?
A) There are two different scales used in the game; one for the Team screen and another scale that is used in battle. For in-game clarity, we try to make bots fit within the boundaries set for their respective classes. Occasionally we’ll tweak scales on a per bot basis but there’s only so far we can go in terms of scale before things either become hard to read or start obstructing the in-game interface or competing with buildings. In game size also affects their physical radius and path finding. As in the comics and cartoons, we take some liberties but respect the size relations between bots; Bumblebee will always be much smaller than Optimus Prime for example.
Q) How long does the whole development process take to create per character?
A) From start to finish, the process takes around 6 weeks. However, we can create up to 4 characters in parallel over this period of time.
Q) Do you have any reference materials such as actual toys when developing new characters?
A) We draw inspiration from a wide range of sources when we compile a character’s moodboard and are often spoilt for choice. We make use of Transformers The Ark: A Complete Compendium Of Transformers Animation Models, the IDW comics, G1 movie references, the Marvel G1 Universe book and of course the toys themselves! The tfwiki and other fansites are an invaluable online source of knowledge, so props to those guys too!
Q) Does Hasbro review all the new characters before they make it into the game?
A) Absolutely. We work closely with Hasbro at each stage of the character creation process. This ensures we get feedback at each stage of the process from moodboards, through to blockouts and animations. An example of some feedback might be, ‘can you add the Autobot insignia to the character’s chest’ through to guidance on character sizing and the visual look and styling.
Q) Character itself or their ability, which do you guys work on first?
A) The class of the bot is determined by our designer before the artistic process begins, but it rarely affects the visuals and often the process is intertwined. One example of this is when we created Galvatron. In toy form, Galvatron has turned into both a cannon and tank. The design team wanted to make use of his static cannon as an ability to differentiate him from Megatron. Therefore, this feedback was given to the art team early in the process. Similarly, for weapons, the design team will give the art team feedback on which ones should be included with the character.
Q) Will Predaking be added to the game at some point? / Will Victorion be added to the game as a combiner?
A) We love both Predaking & Victorion and would like to add them in the future. However, we’re going to focus on some other innovative characters first that will hopefully bring unique gameplay options to battle.
Q) How much of a priority is getting the rest of the Stunticons out?
A) It’s going to take some time as we’re missing a lot of key Stunticons right now. However, Drag Strip may have a new Stunticon friend joining him very soon…
Q) Is Beast (the Combiner that consists of Grimlock, Slag, Sludge, Snarl and Swoop) in your future plan?
A) That sounds like an awesome combiner!
Q) Any plans to add Triple Changers?
A) Some of our favourite characters are Triple Changers. We’d love to add them, and when we do, we’ll do them justice with multiple abilities for each bot. This means triple changing both in both battle and the team screen.
Q) When can we expect to see the remaining Dinobots? / I am hoping to see the remaining dinobots soon. Can you tell me if you have plans to let them join the game?
A) Dinobots are awesome and we will add them ALL over time. Adam, our designer, is secretly hoping we’ll add Paddles, but we keep vetoing that suggestion! One day we’ll run out of new characters to add, and just have to include Paddles…
Q) I would like to see Metroplex and Trypticon bases incorporated into the game, are there any plans to add them?
A) Due to their size we’d need to find a novel way of using them. Either they’d have to become part of the base, or form a new game mode entirely!
Q) I have been requesting the same bot since I started playing. Are there any plans to add Warpath to the game? He is a G1 Autobot and the first tank to appear in the G1 cartoon. Right now the bots have no tanks when the cons have more than one. It would be great to see him fire from his chest cannon
A) We’re sad to say that he’s not on our plan right now, but we’ve doubled the number of Transformers in the game in just under a year so there’s every chance he could make an appearance in the future.
Misc. Questions
We’ve tried to focus on answering questions directly related to bots this time round, but here are some other responses to frequently asked questions!
Q) Can you release the ability damage numbers for Sunstreaker / Mirage / Pyra / Slug. IE: All the bots where damage is not mentioned. Silverbolt for instance. Even Bumblebee could be re-written. I don't understand why this has not been done already.
A) We only have the functionality expose one parameter per ability. For the aforementioned bots we’ve opted for duration. We aim to either provide a second parameter or possibly change what we display, especially for fire based attacks (the latter should be relatively straightforward).
Q) Do you plan to increase the maximum level for bots in the future?
A) We have no plans to do this at present.
Q) If you use a bot in battle which has reached it's maximum bot level, is the XP distributed to that bot and lost or do the other bots in your squad get the XP?
A) The XP is lost.
Q) When will we see the next Shuttle upgrade for 8 bots?
A) Currently we do not have plans to release another Shuttle upgrade.
Q) Is there a plan to boost current battle boosts as most are very underwhelming at this point?
A) Yes we are going to address this. Stay tuned!
Twitch Stream
LIVE Thursday: BRAINS vs BRAWN! The scientist takes on the bounty-hunter. Check out Perceptor and Lockdown in battle!
Join Deb and Adam LIVE Thursday, February 16th @ 5pm UTC.
Along with this week's newsletter for Transformers: Earth Wars, we also have a sneak peek at some upcoming characters to the game - who are definitely not Deathsaurus nor Star Saber, nuhuh. With Power of the Primes online voting opening in December, the synergy appears to be strong here - check it all out below!
Bah-weep-graaaaagnah wheep nini bong!
The battle is over and the smoke has cleared. Now ensues the race through the Fortress to procure its secrets first.
What Lies Beneath Event
The Autobots have secured the surface of the Fortress and are now striking for the center, while the Decepticons are making their own significant progress through the ice to reach the middle of the frozen fort before their enemies.
Fight your way into the heart of the Fortress for Alloy, Spark, 3-Star Shards, Nano-frost Battle Boosts and Nano-frost Crystals!
Start Date: 23/12/2016 11:00 UTC
End Date: 26/12/2016 11:00 UTC
How do I participate?
· Reach HQ Level 4!
· Join an Alliance!
· Tap the Event button!
· Select an Event Battle Zone to fight in!
· Win your battle and gather Ice Fragments!
· Collect prizes!
· Continue to earn Ice Fragments!
Prizes
· Prestiges Allowed: 100
· Bonus Experience: Earn Double XP in Event Battle Zones!
Points per Battlezone
· Maximum 10 points per battlezone
* Nano-frost Crystals may contain Nano-frost Battle Boosts, Energon, Spark, 3-Star Crystal Shards, 4-Star Crystal Shards, or Ore-13. This is the best time to stock up on Nano-frost Battle Boosts as you may find them melting with the spring sun!
G1 Art Collection
Many of the Transformers characters you know and love have roots in Japanese art and culture. Meet a G1 art collector who has unearthed some of the most valuable Transformers artwork in the world!
Get ready for Nathan's painting reveal! Artist Nathan Webb asked for YOUR input on how to complete his painting of Grimlock in the snow. Catch us LIVE Thursday, December 22nd @ 5pm UTC for the unveiling and winner of the finished painting.
We'll also look at what's coming up in the final week of the ARCTIC SAGA! It's our last livestream until the New Year so don't miss it!
And shortly after the images and interview with Kabam about their new Transformers mobile MMO, we have received the official press release from Hasbro with full details about the upcoming 2017 game - check it all out below, as we've shared all the information we have, including the game's trailer! Make sure to join in the discussion in the Energon Pub, too.
KABAM AND HASBRO UNVEIL TRANSFORMERS: FORGED TO FIGHT
More Than Thirty Years of Transformers History Collides in an Epic High-Definition 3D Action-Fighting Game
SAN FRANCISCO – December 1, 2016 – Kabam, a world leader of massively multiplayer mobile games for a global audience, and Hasbro Inc. today announced the title and key details of TRANSFORMERS: Forged to Fight, a new high-definition, action-fighting mobile game set in an immersive world. The game will feature authentic Transformers “more than meets the eye” action, allowing players to engage with Optimus Prime, Megatron and many other popular Autobots and Decepticons in a stunning 3D environment. The new title will enter beta testing in select territories soon and will be available worldwide in Spring 2017.
TRANSFORMERS: Forged to Fight will give players access to nearly every era of the franchise’s history, challenging gamers to assemble the ultimate team of Transformers characters, including Autobots and Decepticons from the animated TV series, blockbuster films, as well as fan-favorites from the Transformers comic book series and Hasbro’s line of iconic figures. As fans assemble their team, they will forge alliances, battle other players and dive into a unique storyline that goes beyond good versus evil.
“TRANSFORMERS: Forged to Fight embraces the best that the Transformers brand has to offer, allowing players to collect the most memorable Autobots and Decepticons from every era of the brand’s thirty-plus year history,” said Mark Blecher, Senior Vice President, Digital Gaming and Corporate Development at Hasbro. “We’re excited to work with Kabam to bring this unique mobile game to life, and think fans will be thrilled with the final product.”
In TRANSFORMERS: Forged to Fight, explore an epic new universe where multiple realities collide to form a massive planetary battlefield. Players will assemble a team of Autobots and Decepticons from across time and space to fight against a world of corrupted Transformers and their villainous overlords. The game features amazing visuals, intense one-on-one battles, meaningful robot to vehicle converting action and deep RPG elements. Transformers such as Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, Starscream and Grimlock will level up over time, unleashing powerful new abilities and devastating robot-vehicle attacks.
“The Transformers franchise and its characters are larger than life, and Kabam is working closely with Hasbro to develop a game that lives up to that expectation,” said Mike McCartney, Executive Producer for TRANSFORMERS: Forged to Fight. “It will be a thrilling experience for long-time fans of the brand as well as newcomers, offering players incredible visuals, action-packed gameplay, and a truly immersive world.”
TRANSFORMERS: Forged to Fight is being developed by Kabam Vancouver, the studio who created Fast & Furious: Legacy and Marvel Contest of Champions, a top grossing game on the App Store.
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About Kabam
Kabam, Inc. (“Kabam”) creates, develops, and publishes massively multiplayer games that are available to a global audience on mobile devices via its own dedicated channel in the Apple App Store, Google Play, and the Amazon Appstore. The company is valued at more than $1 billion and has been profitable since 2012. Kabam has created six titles that have grossed more than $100 million each in their life. Kabam has more than 700 employees around the world, with corporate headquarters in San Francisco. The company's investors include Alibaba, Canaan Partners, Google, MGM, Intel, Pinnacle Ventures, Redpoint Ventures, Warner Bros. and others. More information about Kabam can be found at http://www.kabam.com.
About Hasbro
Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to Creating the World's Best Play Experiences. From toys and games to television, movies, digital gaming and consumer products, Hasbro offers a variety of ways for audiences to experience its iconic brands, including NERF, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, LITTLEST PET SHOP and MAGIC: THE GATHERING, as well as premier partner brands. The Company's Hasbro Studios and its film label, Allspark Pictures, are building its brands globally through great storytelling and content on all screens. Through its commitment to corporate social responsibility and philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to make the world a better place for children and their families. Learn more at http://www.hasbro.com, and follow us on Twitter (@Hasbro & @HasbroNews) and Instagram (@Hasbro).
Via fellow Seibertronian Mindmaster, we have some new information about the Kabam studios mobile MMO featuring our favourite Cybertronians - Transformers: Forged to Fight. Gaming website Gamespot has sourced an interview with both Kabam and Hasbro, which you can view in its entirety here, and some snippets offered below. Read up on the background of the upcoming game - which seems to blend classic Transformers elements with the movieverse - and join the conversation in the Energon Pub!
Developer Kabam and toy company Hasbro today announced Transformers: Forged to Fight, a mobile game based on the well-known franchise.
Described as a "high-definition, action-fighting role-playing game with strategy elements," Forged to Fight claims to offer trademark Transformers action. You will assemble an "ultimate" team of Transformers, including Autobots and Decepticons from across almost every era of the Transformers history, and then do battle. The game is set in a colorful 3D world, and battles take place in a number of varied and unique arenas. Click through the images in the gallery below to get a closer look.
The game is set in a "strange new world where multiple realities collide," which in turn creates a "massive planetary battlefield." So, you know, Transformers stuff. Some of the features include 1v1 battles, RPG elements described as being "deep," and base-rading. Some of the playable Transformers include Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, Starscream, and Grimlock. These characters can be leveled up through gameplay, unlocking more abilities over time.
Forged to Fight enters beta in some territories soon, and will be released widely across the world in Spring 2017. The game is in development at Kabam Vancouver, which is the studio that made Fast & Furious: Legacy and Marvel Contest of Champions.
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The release teases a "unique" story that goes beyond purely good and evil--what more can you say on that front--and is this canon?
McCartney: We've worked closely with our partners at Hasbro to create the story of our game. In doing so we've ingested every classic cartoon, comic book, movie, that you can imagine. Our team has immersed ourselves in the Transformers Universe in order to understand each character’s unique personality and quirks. As the game begins Optimus Prime is returning to his home planet of Cybertron after many years of conflict on earth. During the course of his travels his ship encounters a strange anomaly in space and crash lands on a strange planet. Through the course of the game Optimus is attempting to unravel the mystery and escape the planet.
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How much freedom are you afforded in the Transformers universe? It's obviously a massive, revered franchise--but I'm guessing you want to push things forward with your own unique voice, so to speak, as well.
McCartney: We work closely with our partners at Hasbro to ensure that we stay true to the franchise and lore established over the course of the last 30+ years. We also take the history of the Transformers franchise very seriously. For example, before we start work on a new character we have a bit of a classroom session for everyone working in that character. Our Transformers experts walk everyone through the history of the character and his / her personality traits. This gets everyone in the right mindset before starting work on a character. With regard to the story and character dialogue, Hasbro has been amazing. They give us the freedom to create our own vision and then feedback if something isn't true to lore, or if we're pushing something too far. For the most part this interaction has been minimal. We're excited about continuing work with Hasbro in the future and we have a lot of ideas we can't wait to collaborate on.
The Decepticons are up to something devious and soiling the Autobot’s good name! Battle in this weekend’s event to defend your faction and for the chance to unlock Pipes or Offroad!
War Games Event
Soundwave has infiltrated the world’s largest data center in Nevada and is altering news stories to spread anti-Autobot propaganda. Humans are holding the Autobots responsible for draining Earth’s natural resources, increasing global warming, and more!
Fight for your faction's beliefs and win War Game Crystals for the chance to unlock Pipes or Offroad!
Start Date: 25/11/2016 11:00 UTC End Date: 28/11/2016 11:00 UTC
How do I participate?
Join an Alliance and reach HQ Level 4!
Tap the Event button!
Select an Event Battle Zone to fight in!
Win your battle and gather Battle Points!
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Prizes
Prestiges Allowed: 60
Bonus Experience: Earn Double XP in Event Battle Zones!
War Game Crystals contain the chance to unlock 2 - 4-StarPipes or Offroad, 100,000 Energon, 2,000 Spark, 100 3-Star Crystal Shards or 100 4-Star Crystal Shards!
New Characters Pipes and Offroad are making their way through the Space Bridge in this weekend’s event. Get a first look at the new bots and their special abilities!
Pipes (Warrior)Tough, brave and very strong; Pipes notable talent is to emit clouds of toxic, corrosive fumes from his exhaust pipes. Whilst it can melt through 2" inch thick steel plating, it's not something you really want to shout about! Still, he's a good 'bot to have on your team if you need a solid, sturdy and dependable warrior, just... don't get downwind of him.
Defensive Rush - Put a protective shield that blocks 80% damage for several seconds, then charge the target. Attracts defenses!
Offroad (Warrior)Being the new Stunticon on the block, and not yet trusted by his teammates, Offroad inevitably gets the assignments no one else wants, which actually suits him fine. It gives him plenty of opportunities to show off his extreme-conditions combat training and generally go where no Decepticon has gone (or wants to go) before.If anything, Offroad overcompensates, and ends up making his fellow Stunticons look a bit... pedestrian.
Shattering Charge - Rush into combat leaving trails of Glass Gas behind. Affected targets take more damage for several seconds
Black Friday Sales
This week your favorite character bundles will be available again for a limited time. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to unlock Optimus Prime, Megatron, Grimlock, Razorclaw, Ultra Magnus, Galvatron and more!
Begins: Thursday, 24th at 18:00 UTC Ends: Saturday, 26th at 18:00 UTC
We’ll also have an exclusive Windblade/Divebomb character bundle and new Aerialbot/Constructicon bundles available throughout the sale. Don't miss this opportunity to complete your collection and crush your opponents!
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Join SpaceApe on Thursday November 24th @ 5PM UTC as they take a first look at this weekend’s event! Plus your replays, tell them about your best attacks, and if they show your replay, win a prize!
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