Angry Birds Transformers: Foreman Pig as Lockdown!

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Rovio just uploaded a new Angry Birds Transformers video to they offical YouTube channel showing off Foreman Pig as Lockdown! Check out the video embedded below for your viewing pleasures and remember keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!

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Re: Angry Birds Transformers: Foreman Pig as Lockdown! (1607202)
Posted by Lockdownhunter on September 18th, 2014 @ 9:53am CDT

HMM..,Not bad at all.

Re: Angry Birds Transformers: Foreman Pig as Lockdown! (1607222)
Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on September 18th, 2014 @ 11:30am CDT

Lockdownhunter wrote:HMM..,Not bad at all.

Because your name is Lockdonwhunter?

Re: Angry Birds Transformers: Foreman Pig as Lockdown! (1607309)
Posted by Zeedust on September 18th, 2014 @ 4:54pm CDT

Lockdown pig doesn't look very Lockdown-y to me. Maybe a hook or a face gun would help, I dunno. It doesn't help that he seems to be based on AoE Lockdown, who looked kinda generic to begin with. He'd probably pop better in Animated Lockdown's colors.

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Posted by Lockdownhunter on September 18th, 2014 @ 9:15pm CDT

OptimalOptimus2

Wow,that comment made me smile

Re: Angry Birds Transformers: Foreman Pig as Lockdown! (1607506)
Posted by Lockdownhunter on September 19th, 2014 @ 11:12am CDT

You rock,Optimaloptimus2 :APPLAUSE:

Re: Angry Birds Transformers: Foreman Pig as Lockdown! (1608305)
Posted by Zeedust on September 23rd, 2014 @ 4:36pm CDT

Show us the Heatwave bird already!

Re: Angry Birds Transformers: Foreman Pig as Lockdown! (1608391)
Posted by Lockdownhunter on September 24th, 2014 @ 12:58am CDT

Cool.

Re: Angry Birds Transformers: Foreman Pig as Lockdown! (1608638)
Posted by mooncake623 on September 25th, 2014 @ 8:17am CDT

Rovio just uploaded the Angry Birds: Transformers Official Gameplay Trailer to their YouTube channel showing off the run and gun sidescroller in all it's glory. Angry Birds Transformers rolls out on iOS October 15 and on Google Play October 30! Check out the video embedded below for your viewing pleasures and remember keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!

Re: Angry Birds Transformers: Foreman Pig as Lockdown! (1608648)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 25th, 2014 @ 9:13am CDT

Sweet mercy, that looks fun!

Re: Angry Birds Transformers: Foreman Pig as Lockdown! (1608657)
Posted by GuyIncognito on September 25th, 2014 @ 9:48am CDT

Wow, that looks fun! I love Astrotrain dropping off OP at the beginning.

I had just assumed this was going to be like Star Wars Angry Birds: just the same old Angry Birds game, but with the Transformers license applied. I had no idea it was totally different gameplay.

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Posted by Madeus Prime on September 25th, 2014 @ 10:32am CDT

It's terrifying to think that this game looks a hundred times more fun and entertaining then the box-office breaker movies. :BOOM:

Still, I am SO buying this.

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Posted by ScottyP on September 25th, 2014 @ 11:08am CDT

Is that Bludgeon Pig? Amazing.

I'm ok with licensed stuff like this when it's clear as day that the team behind it is just having way too much fun

Re: Angry Birds Transformers: Foreman Pig as Lockdown! (1608701)
Posted by Flashwave on September 25th, 2014 @ 12:16pm CDT

Train Joke: It's not uncommon int he old days of steam for an engineer to be called a "Hog"ger...

Re: Angry Birds Transformers: Foreman Pig as Lockdown! (1608703)
Posted by Skyfire77 on September 25th, 2014 @ 12:24pm CDT

ScottyP wrote:Is that Bludgeon Pig? Amazing.

It's redeco of Megatron Pig, but still. I'm surprised he's in this at all. :DANCE:

Re: Angry Birds Transformers: Foreman Pig as Lockdown! (1608714)
Posted by Shuttershock on September 25th, 2014 @ 1:28pm CDT

If someone takes the time to homage Astrotrain and Bludgeon, you can rest assured they know what they are talking about.

Re: Angry Birds Transformers: Foreman Pig as Lockdown! (1608754)
Posted by Burn on September 25th, 2014 @ 2:58pm CDT

Seriously? Two weeks between operating systems? :roll:

Re: Angry Birds Transformers: Foreman Pig as Lockdown! (1608756)
Posted by Gallifreyan Autobot on September 25th, 2014 @ 3:13pm CDT

sweet Jesus :DANCE:

there needs to be deluxe and voyager class figures for this game

Re: Angry Birds Transformers: Foreman Pig as Lockdown! (1608810)
Posted by bumblebeej8 on September 25th, 2014 @ 5:38pm CDT

Did anyone notice Jazz!

Re: Angry Birds Transformers: Foreman Pig as Lockdown! (1610471)
Posted by Va'al on October 2nd, 2014 @ 2:56pm CDT

While not directly Transformers related, the following news concerns Rovio, the company behind Angry Birds and the recently released Angry Birds Transformers multimedia (game; comics and toys hitting soon). According to their CEO Mikael Hed, writing on the Rovio blog, the company is being reshaped, though not for negative financial reasons - leading to the loss of 130 jobs. Read more here and below.

We work in businesses that are so fast moving that the only constant is change. At Rovio we have always been innovative and forward-looking, and to succeed we need to be the best at adapting to change.

We are an entrepreneurial company and have been exploring multiple areas. We have been building our team on assumptions of faster growth than have materialized. As a result, we announced today that we plan to simplify our organization around our three key businesses with the highest growth potential: games, media, and consumer products. Unfortunately, we also need to consider possible employee reductions of a maximum of 130 people in Finland (approximately 16% of workforce).

It is never easy to consider changes like this, but it is better to do them sooner rather than later, when we are in a good place to reignite growth.

At Rovio we live to delight our fans. This year we have more launches and news than ever. As we consider these painful measures, we keep our eye on always delighting our fans with products they love.

Mikael Hed
CEO

Re: Angry Birds Transformers: Foreman Pig as Lockdown! (1610643)
Posted by Cobalt Prime on October 3rd, 2014 @ 10:49am CDT

Bill Lumbergh couldn't have said it better himself. Yeeeaaahhh...

Re: Angry Birds Transformers: Foreman Pig as Lockdown! (1611053)
Posted by Va'al on October 5th, 2014 @ 10:47am CDT

We have another spotlight clip from Rovio Mobile, featuring another Angry Birds Transformers character. Check out below the embedded video showing off bird Hal in his best interpretation of Dinobot Grimlock!

Re: Angry Birds Transformers: Foreman Pig as Lockdown! (1611125)
Posted by Zeedust on October 5th, 2014 @ 3:18pm CDT

So, dinosaurs evolve into birds, and then this bird becomes a dinosaur again? :lol:

Anyhow, having a dinobird mode and a bike mode but no humanoid robot mode is an interesting choice. I can only think of two other beast/vehicle Transformers, Underbite from the upcoming RiD series and G1 Sky Lynx.

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Posted by roughhouse on October 7th, 2014 @ 10:30am CDT

Looks kinda familiar

Re: Angry Birds Transformers: Foreman Pig as Lockdown! (1612861)
Posted by Va'al on October 10th, 2014 @ 12:54pm CDT

The official Transformers Facebook page have shared a Spotify playlist which features the original soundtrack for the Angry Birds crossover game - composed by none other than Transformers veteran Vince diCola, as we first heard in the Sunbow-tastic trailer! Check it out by following this link, and find out more below.

Rovio’s latest game, Angry Birds Transformers, boasts one killer soundtrack. You may notice that the tunes in the game sound similar to those from Transformers: The Movie. That’s no coincidence! Rovio teamed up with Vince DiCola, who composed the music from the 1986 animated feature, and music industry vet Kenny Meriedeth, who infused the tracks with the tasty analog synth sounds that defined the '80s! Give it a listen for yourself!

Re: Angry Birds Transformers: Foreman Pig as Lockdown! (1612981)
Posted by padfoo on October 10th, 2014 @ 8:16pm CDT

El Duque wrote:The official Transformers YouTube channel has uploaded the Angry Birds Transformers trailer, which we've embedded below. Enjoy!

I am actually starting to like this, I cannot wait for the game.

Re: Angry Birds Transformers: Foreman Pig as Lockdown! (1613098)
Posted by Lockdownhunter on October 11th, 2014 @ 6:23am CDT

Agreed.So far so good.

Re: Angry Birds Transformers: Foreman Pig as Lockdown! (1613666)
Posted by Va'al on October 13th, 2014 @ 5:15pm CDT

Another week, another Angry Birds Transformers video from Rovio Mobile - this time featuring Corporal Pig in their best Galvatron suit. Read more about it below, and check out the embedded clip!

Galvatron is as smart and strong as any of the Deceptihogs, and he knows it! His devil may care attitude and disregard for authority makes him the outlaw of the bunch. He’s also a deadeye with his laser arm cannon. Nice shootin’ Tex! One day he may even be ...The King (Pig)…?

Re: Angry Birds Transformers: Foreman Pig as Lockdown! (1613681)
Posted by Madeus Prime on October 13th, 2014 @ 6:45pm CDT

Loving these, it's very depressing to think that this looks more entertaining then RID15 though. Thanks Va'al!

Re: Angry Birds Transformers: Foreman Pig as Lockdown! (1613699)
Posted by padfoo on October 13th, 2014 @ 8:46pm CDT

Transformers can be so fun! :lol:

Re: Angry Birds Transformers: Foreman Pig as Lockdown! (1613710)
Posted by Doubledealer93 on October 13th, 2014 @ 10:04pm CDT

wow this is some dumb shit.

Re: Angry Birds Transformers: Foreman Pig as Lockdown! (1613729)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 13th, 2014 @ 10:49pm CDT

Re: Angry Birds Transformers: Foreman Pig as Lockdown! (1614204)
Posted by Zeedust on October 15th, 2014 @ 5:39pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:

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Posted by Va'al on October 16th, 2014 @ 1:17pm CDT

Courtesy of Seibertron.com resident voice actor jON3.0, we get a quick look at the now available Rovio Angry Birds Transformers, with screenshots from and a brief thought about the game. If you have a mobile device running on Android, you will have to wait until the 30th of this month to join in the fun, but you can still watch the trailer, the gameplay and listen to the soundtrack in the meantime!

Angry Birds Transformers is a 2D/3D animated sidescroller. The opening animation is so G1 it's nostalgic. The levels consist of running along while blasting laser at targets to destroy enemies. It's just not the challenge and strategy the original game was. It's cute and kids will love it but hardcore fans will quickly be bored with it although since it's free it's worth downloading just for the intro.
Autobirds, roll out!

Re: Angry Birds Transformers: Foreman Pig as Lockdown! (1614497)
Posted by Zeedust on October 16th, 2014 @ 8:41pm CDT

If there were a PC verson, I'd be interested, but I don't have a smartphone.

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Posted by megatronus on October 16th, 2014 @ 10:59pm CDT

It's kinda funny that the alt modes are headmaster-esque.

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Posted by Burn on October 16th, 2014 @ 11:52pm CDT

Still pissed that an OS that has roughly 50% (or even more) of the phone/tablet market has to wait two damn weeks.

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Posted by Springer on October 17th, 2014 @ 1:38am CDT

Burn wrote:Still pissed that an OS that has roughly 50% (or even more) of the phone/tablet market has to wait two damn weeks.

Apple has to buy up two week exclusives like this so people have a reason to want their new crappy bendable phones with broken operating systems.

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Posted by noctorro on October 17th, 2014 @ 4:59am CDT

If they make a toy out of that Arcee, then I'll never bash on Angry Birds again.

Re: Angry Birds Transformers: Foreman Pig as Lockdown! (1614583)
Posted by Ravage XK on October 17th, 2014 @ 6:26am CDT

Played this last night and enjoyed it. I had been expecting the usual Angry Birds with a different skin.

Loved the 80s style intro and the poor VHS tracking effect you get when you take damage.

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Posted by Qman316 on October 17th, 2014 @ 12:10pm CDT

Springer wrote:
Burn wrote:Still pissed that an OS that has roughly 50% (or even more) of the phone/tablet market has to wait two damn weeks.

Apple has to buy up two week exclusives like this so people have a reason to want their new crappy bendable phones with broken operating systems.

Yes, you are correct that Apple's business model does indeed revolve around securing 2 week exclusives for specific apps. That's exactly why over 4 million units sold on launch weekend. I even found myself saying, "Man, I'd get a different phone, but I've gotta have early access to Angry Birds Transformers"...

Seriously... what a ridiculous thing to say. Nevermind the rest of your comment which was equally indicative of your lack of knowledge on the subject. (or perhaps it was actually meant as a joke!)

As for the game: It's fun, but after spending a few hours with it (not all at once) I find there to be way too many stopping points. After completing all of the levels you have access to, the "egg bots" are transforming those areas into places you can again play a level on. The time it takes for them to become playable levels varies from a few minutes to a few hours. After playing the game for 10 minutes it's easy to find yourself unable to to anything. That is the biggest problem with this game, it stops you from playing it which is what you're supposed to WANT to do. Other than that I can see the formula of the levels getting a bit stale over time, but it remains to be seen how much variation there is. It would be nice if you could choose which transformer to play for a particular level, but you can't. I find during some levels wishing I had Lockdown's weapons or Heatwave's abilities, etc. It looks like you can't base your strategy for a particular level towards any transformer's strengths... which is disappointing. You can choose your teammate (from two seemingly random players) but the impact during the level is fairly minimal (5-10 seconds at a time).

I find the premise interesting and somewhat confusing... Why is Optimus on Astrotrain? Why are the DeceptiHogs and AutoBirds working together? I did enjoy the interaction after levels when you have a DeceptiHog and AutoBird teaming up. If you try to thank the teammate and their not from the same faction you get snubbed. Grimlock shows some unique responses as well. Perhaps as I get deeper into the game some small story bits will explain a few things, but I'm not hanging on it. It doesn't really matter.

Anyway, that's my two cents on the game. Hope someone found it helpful!

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Posted by Peridot on October 17th, 2014 @ 1:09pm CDT

The others are super-deformed and don't look like they're from a specific continuity (also, y'know, birds), and yet Arcee is just the G1 character model with a bigger head. Weird.

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Posted by Burn on October 17th, 2014 @ 3:42pm CDT

Qman316 wrote:
Springer wrote:
Burn wrote:Still pissed that an OS that has roughly 50% (or even more) of the phone/tablet market has to wait two damn weeks.

Apple has to buy up two week exclusives like this so people have a reason to want their new crappy bendable phones with broken operating systems.

Yes, you are correct that Apple's business model does indeed revolve around securing 2 week exclusives for specific apps. That's exactly why over 4 million units sold on launch weekend. I even found myself saying, "Man, I'd get a different phone, but I've gotta have early access to Angry Birds Transformers"...

Seriously... what a ridiculous thing to say. Nevermind the rest of your comment which was equally indicative of your lack of knowledge on the subject. (or perhaps it was actually meant as a joke!)

I don't know for certain whether there's a deal between Rovio and Apple, however I wouldn't be surprised.

It's not uncommon for stuff to be released for iOS first, and then Android down the track. In some instances it's understandable, difference in coding and such.

However in this particular case, the game has been in development for a fair whole, Rovio is one of the largest game makers ... there's no reason why there couldn't have a side by side release across Android and iOS.

It's not like Android is a bad OS, sure it has its faults, as does iOS, but head to head there's just as many devices running iOS as there is Android and there's just as many Apps in their respective stores.

So to the conspiracy theorist in me, a deal between Rovio and Apple for an App between two of the largest toy and game franchises in the world, wouldn't be surprising.

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Posted by ScottyP on October 20th, 2014 @ 1:17pm CDT

I don't care if this game sucks in the end (Android user so also unable to play yet) - going through the soundtrack on Spotify and holy hell, it's great. Shorter than expected, but whatever. 15 new minutes of DiCola goodness? Yes, yes please.

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Posted by Zeedust on October 20th, 2014 @ 4:38pm CDT

Metro Prime wrote:The others are super-deformed and don't look like they're from a specific continuity (also, y'know, birds), and yet Arcee is just the G1 character model with a bigger head. Weird.

Well, it's obvious what continuity the Heatwave one is from, at least.

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Posted by Ravage XK on October 21st, 2014 @ 5:28am CDT

The Jenga add on gives you something to do during all those long waits. You can build up your coins allowing you to upgrade quicker.

I think they expect you to keep buying crystals to skip all the long waits. Im not going to do that.

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Posted by william-james88 on October 30th, 2014 @ 12:48pm CDT

Angry Birds Transformers is now out for Android. It can be found for free in the Google Play Store.

Source:http://www.androidcentral.com/angry-birds-transformers-rolls-out-google-play-store

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Posted by Burn on October 31st, 2014 @ 5:25am CDT

hehehehe...having too much fun ... tablet down to 14% ... still need to play CSR Racing.

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Posted by Autobot032 on October 31st, 2014 @ 5:30am CDT

Burn wrote:hehehehe...having too much fun ... tablet down to 14% ... still need to play CSR Racing.

It eats resources like a hog, but it looks really, really nice. It's a lot more fun and challenging than I'd imagined. Their in app pricing, though...wow.

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Posted by Ravage XK on October 31st, 2014 @ 5:41am CDT

The recent iOS update just seemed to add intrusive adverts as you are about to start a level. Not as a boost but the game just stops and an ad plays.

So far Im up to level 73. I havent bought any crystals but I did spring for the Jenga mode which is ok.

I think they need to reduce the amount of coins needed to unlock things as its just getting silly and repetetive now.

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Posted by Autobot032 on October 31st, 2014 @ 6:14am CDT

Ravage XK wrote:The recent iOS update just seemed to add intrusive adverts as you are about to start a level. Not as a boost but the game just stops and an ad plays.

So far Im up to level 73. I havent bought any crystals but I did spring for the Jenga mode which is ok.

I think they need to reduce the amount of coins needed to unlock things as its just getting silly and repetetive now.

Oh, the ads are downright horrible. They appear at any time, for no reason and block progress. Fortunately, some ads will allow you to double up on rewards, so that's good.

It's ridiculously repetitive, and needs something to break up the monotony. The recharge times are just a way to make money and all those poor kids will burn through their supplies fast. In-app purchases, here we come. Not to mention, the Telepods, too.

It's like a printing press for money. I'd love to be Rovio.

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