Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic

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A couple of Transformers: Universe MOBA updates, courtesy of their official Facebook page, and it's both for the purple corner of the arena. Check out below the first teaser for the Jagex design for Megatron, inspired by the War for Cybertron character design; also, an additional character teaser complete with potential name reveal: Pandemic. What do you think on these two? Let us know in the Energon Pub!

Decepticons of Transformers Universe! We thought we'd share a little advanced teaser with you of a new warrior that's on the horizon. Keep your crazy excitement to a minimum though, we don't want a Pandemic on our hands...

"Peace through tyranny!" #Decepticons #AllHailMegatron

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Re: Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic (1603415)
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on September 1st, 2014 @ 4:28pm CDT

The title of this news post should have been "Jagex is still workong on this". Amiright? Lolololol

Re: Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic (1603434)
Posted by Deadput on September 1st, 2014 @ 6:04pm CDT

Nemesis Maximo wrote:The title of this news post should have been "Jagex is still workong on this". Amiright? Lolololol

Maybe it would be funny if the game was not coming out soon and it was not in open beta.

But since thats not the case your joke is crap.

Not funny

Re: Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic (1603435)
Posted by Gallifreyan Autobot on September 1st, 2014 @ 6:04pm CDT

trying to think of what Pandemic's alt mode is his. chest design says at least a chrysler sebring or a jaguar though his body design says triple changer and a possible toyline to go with the game

i don't know anymore

Re: Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic (1603436)
Posted by TulioDude on September 1st, 2014 @ 6:06pm CDT

Megatron looks he has a form in between his Fall for Cybertron and Prime versions.

Re: Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic (1603472)
Posted by megatronus on September 1st, 2014 @ 9:19pm CDT

Definitely want that Megatron as a figure. Or upgraded-FOC Megatron. Or really, ANY decent voyager Megatron.

Re: Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic (1603484)
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on September 1st, 2014 @ 10:45pm CDT

mirageandjazz1197 wrote:
Nemesis Maximo wrote:The title of this news post should have been "Jagex is still workong on this". Amiright? Lolololol

Maybe it would be funny if the game was not coming out soon and it was not in open beta. But since thats not the case your joke is crap.

Jeez, rough crowd.

My point is: I almost feel as though this should have come out before TF: Prime had ended. And I know that decent video games aren't made overnight, but come on - this has been in the works since at 2012, and it changed genres several times. Forgive me if I have become disillusioned with Jagex's vision.

Re: Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic (1603499)
Posted by Gallifreyan Autobot on September 2nd, 2014 @ 12:08am CDT

trying to think of what Pandemic's alt mode is his. chest design says at least a chrysler sebring or a jaguar though his body design says triple changer and a possible toyline to go with the game

the color scheme on Pandemic strongly looks like sideways/doubleface but that could be mt thought on it

Re: Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic (1603557)
Posted by megatronus on September 2nd, 2014 @ 7:53am CDT

Nemesis Maximo wrote:
mirageandjazz1197 wrote:
Nemesis Maximo wrote:The title of this news post should have been "Jagex is still workong on this". Amiright? Lolololol

Maybe it would be funny if the game was not coming out soon and it was not in open beta. But since thats not the case your joke is crap.

Jeez, rough crowd.

My point is: I almost feel as though this should have come out before TF: Prime had ended. And I know that decent video games aren't made overnight, but come on - this has been in the works since at 2012, and it changed genres several times. Forgive me if I have become disillusioned with Jagex's vision.

I think the point was for it to come out around the time Prime ended... but, delays and such. I'm sure there are a few people at Hasbro who are none too pleased at Jagex's performance here.

Re: Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic (1603651)
Posted by PrymeStriker on September 2nd, 2014 @ 3:31pm CDT

Nemesis Maximo wrote:My point is: I almost feel as though this should have come out before TF: Prime had ended.

Why? This game's backstory makes no sense continuity-wise anyway, so what's the point?

And I know that decent video games aren't made overnight, but come on - this has been in the works since at 2012,

Development hell is not unheard of, and it certainly isn't that valid a criticism of a game. If Transformers Universe was an awful piece of crap, you could effectively call them out on this. However, the game has been well-received and is currently being enjoyed by many.

and it changed genres several times.

And yet, the semi-final product has found a happy medium between all the genres they've considered. Imagine that.

Forgive me if I have become disillusioned with Jagex's vision.

Have you played the game at all yet? If so, I'm not sure what your problem is.

Re: Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic (1603657)
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on September 2nd, 2014 @ 4:40pm CDT

PrymeStriker wrote:
Nemesis Maximo wrote:My point is: I almost feel as though this should have come out before TF: Prime had ended.

Why? This game's backstory makes no sense continuity-wise anyway, so what's the point?

Art direction; this game is pretty much the TF: Prime Online Game. And I know that the recently released artwork of Megatron is not his TFP body per se, but many of the design elements seem to be based on that continuity more than any others.

And I know that decent video games aren't made overnight, but come on - this has been in the works since at 2012,

PrymeStriker wrote:Development hell is not unheard of, and it certainly isn't that valid a criticism of a game. If Transformers Universe was an awful piece of crap, you could effectively call them out on this. However, the game has been well-received and is currently being enjoyed by many.

That is an excellent point, to which I will concede. It's my fault for not actually hearing what people have to say about the game; my immediate assumption with development hell is that the product rarely comes out pristine, if at all - Duke Nukem Forever, the Halo Motion Picture - I may be comparing apples to oranges, but that's just to illustrate my perspective.

and it changed genres several times.

PrymeStriker wrote:And yet, the semi-final product has found a happy medium between all the genres they've considered. Imagine that.

Also a good point. I stand enlightened.

Forgive me if I have become disillusioned with Jagex's vision.

PrymeStriker wrote:Have you played the game at all yet? If so, I'm not sure what your problem is.

I think problem is a too strong a word in this case. My interest in the game has simply waned over the course of the production. Perhaps disillusioned was also too strong a word on my part.

Re: Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic (1604463)
Posted by Mindmaster on September 6th, 2014 @ 1:36pm CDT

From the Transformers: Universe front, we've new info on some upcoming updates! They are:

* Challenges will be introduced this Wednesday. Players will be able to challenge one another for rewards. As time progresses, challenges will be given more depth and rewards.

* Drummond Gorge, a new map for the Elimination gametype, is due for release on 17 September. Concurrently released with Drummond Gorge are vidual upgrades for the outer base maps.

* 24 September will see an upgrade for the map "Santa Vega" to rectify some glitches seen on the map, as well as a change to the center of the map to be more vehicle friendly.

* The new gametype "Recon" will be introduced to the game on 1 October. Recon is similar to how Capture the Flag works in Transformers: War for Cybertron and Fall of Cybertron, in that once a player has a flag, they are unable to transform. With its introduction, a new map will also be introduced designed specifically for Recon, with new maps following suit over time.

* New characters in-coming! Jagex-original characters Autobot Outsider and Decepticon Pandemic are coming sometime in September. Two other characters are slated for release in October, but in a neat surprise, they are plucked from Transformers lore... Chromia and Flamewar are joining the Universe fray! No images at this time, though. Not only are they slated to be playable, but two other characters have been leaked to be playable: Autobot inventor and mechanic Wheeljack and the Decepticon with a Ph. D. in narcissism and dismantling, Knock Out! They were leaked along with Outsider, Pandemic, Pitstop, and Contagion not too long ago.

Re: Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic (1604537)
Posted by Peridot on September 6th, 2014 @ 7:27pm CDT

I've been playing this game for a couple of months now, and I still don't get it. If this game is supposedly in a new continuity, then why is everything so Prime-ish? Bumblebee is literally just the Aligned version with G1 horns, Optimus almost looks like a more detailed version of his Rescue Bots form, and Megatron looks like a weird fusion of his WFC, G1 and Prime bodies. Everyone else is just a more greebled, slightly altered version of their TF:Prime equivalents.

Re: Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic (1604574)
Posted by PrymeStriker on September 6th, 2014 @ 11:19pm CDT

Metro Prime wrote:I've been playing this game for a couple of months now, and I still don't get it. If this game is supposedly in a new continuity, then why is everything so Prime-ish? Bumblebee is literally just the Aligned version with G1 horns, Optimus almost looks like a more detailed version of his Rescue Bots form, and Megatron looks like a weird fusion of his WFC, G1 and Prime bodies. Everyone else is just a more greebled, slightly altered version of their TF:Prime equivalents.

Because it was supposed to be part of the Aligned continuity, which makes matters worse considering this story fits nowhere in it.

Re: Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic (1604584)
Posted by Deadput on September 7th, 2014 @ 12:38am CDT

PrymeStriker wrote:
Metro Prime wrote:I've been playing this game for a couple of months now, and I still don't get it. If this game is supposedly in a new continuity, then why is everything so Prime-ish? Bumblebee is literally just the Aligned version with G1 horns, Optimus almost looks like a more detailed version of his Rescue Bots form, and Megatron looks like a weird fusion of his WFC, G1 and Prime bodies. Everyone else is just a more greebled, slightly altered version of their TF:Prime equivalents.

Because it was supposed to be part of the Aligned continuity, which makes matters worse considering this story fits nowhere in it.

That's wrong

It could take place as a prequel to Prime and by the end of the game the only ones left alive are the cast of Prime and RID (the new one) and maybe a few others but besides that all of the other Bots and Cons are dead

Triage: Dead

Drive-By: Dead (he was dying anyways)

Monsoon: Dead

Prowl: Probably dead unless he shows up in Rid.

that's just a few.

Re: Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic (1604596)
Posted by noctorro on September 7th, 2014 @ 3:05am CDT

I wanted to ask if it is actually playable but I read that it is!
Going to try it out today.
There was way to much information about this game over the past months and it wasn't even finished yet with no clear launch date.

Is there a date for the normal final version? I read it's still in some sort of pre-version?

Re: Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic (1604666)
Posted by Deadput on September 7th, 2014 @ 10:05am CDT

noctorro wrote:I wanted to ask if it is actually playable but I read that it is!
Going to try it out today.
There was way to much information about this game over the past months and it wasn't even finished yet with no clear launch date.

Is there a date for the normal final version? I read it's still in some sort of pre-version?

No date besides summer

i assume it will either be at the end of summer or shortly after

Jagex does not know themselves but they believe it will be this year.

The game is a little buggy at this moment due to errors with their latest patch but besides that the game is good.

Re: Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic (1604699)
Posted by Rex Prime on September 7th, 2014 @ 12:42pm CDT

noctorro wrote:I wanted to ask if it is actually playable but I read that it is!
Going to try it out today.
There was way to much information about this game over the past months and it wasn't even finished yet with no clear launch date.

Is there a date for the normal final version? I read it's still in some sort of pre-version?

Yeah, some sort of "pre-version". Also known as the Beta, which is the stage in which many of the fundamental basic features of the game are functional (read working, but not always...). In Beta, the focus is refining, polishing, and tuning what is already there, while adding some extra, new features. The game right now is honestly very Alpha-ish (the stage right before Beta, in which many of the game's features are incomplete work-in-progress and some of the fundamental mechanics have not been implemented yet.). It's got most stuff okay, but the game still needs some polishing, and it's having a player problem (which is explained in the recent dev report, which is an interesting story....older players tend to shift towards the Decepticon side, while younger ones to the Autobots. This caused the Autobot player numbers to be significantly higher then Decipticons, however, since TFUniverse is a complex MOBAish game, the decepticons are winning the war due to most players being older and have better reaction time/understanding/speed/more developed brain then the younger Autobot players. It's also been noted that %23 of the Decepticon players have switched sides to Autobots just to try to fix that skill gap. But, it still isn't working..)

Re: Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic (1604834)
Posted by PrymeStriker on September 7th, 2014 @ 10:27pm CDT

mirageandjazz1197 wrote:It could take place as a prequel to Prime

How did Brawl end up on Earth when the Combaticons were on Cybertron during the events of the Prime cartoon?

Why are the Decepticons using the Leviathan? Where the hell's the Nemesis?

If Arcee's a part of Team Prime, why isn't Cliffjumper? He shouldn't be dead if it's a prequel.

The cartoon made it pretty clear that members of the Ark were scattered across the galaxy. Under what logical circumstances would the Autobots (both established Transformers characters and the new Jagex characters) have to scatter across the cosmos, and how would they achieve this in the first place?

The Autobot and Decepticons' battles are supposed to be kept under wraps. I highly doubt Agent Fowler, or anyone of governmental authority, would let any of the maps in the game take place without any resistance.

What's up with all the Terrorcons? Megatron shouldn't have even found his "army" if it's a prequel, and why would zombies have access to space bridges in the first place?

Speaking of Terrorcons, why would Megatron order his men to destroy them? He wanted to use Terrorcons as an army, and this stance isn't exactly the kind you acquire overtime when you're a tyrannical warlord.

If you could explain all of this, I'll adopt your theory about Transformers Universe being a prequel to Prime. Otherwise, the concept is absolute farcicality.

Re: Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic (1605165)
Posted by Va'al on September 9th, 2014 @ 11:52am CDT

Not long after the latest Transformers: Universe update, Jagex have published a press released confirming the arrival of two canonical characters into their game as signature bots: Autobot Wheeljack and Decepticon Knock Out! The two are tweaked designs of the Transformers: Prime incarnations, and can be seen in the mirrored images below. Check out the press release too.

9th September 2014: Jagex has confirmed today that both Wheeljack and Knock Out, known to fans worldwide as characters from the Transformers TV series, will appear as playable warriors within TRANSFORMERS UNIVERSE.

Premature news of their inclusion reached media overnight. While Jagex is willing to confirm their plans to include these, and many other, signature bots, further details of their weapons, equipment, and special attacks will not be forthcoming at this time.

Mark Gerhard, Jagex CEO, said of the unscheduled reveal, “It’s regrettable that such recognisable faces from Transformers lore should prematurely appear in the public domain without the rightful fanfare they deserve. On a positive note we’re delighted that they’re already resonating strongly with both our existing players and the wider Transformers fan-base. It’s immensely encouraging to see this level of interest, especially as we look at our existing road map and the plans we have for the inclusion of many other signature favourites within the game later this year.”

Further details about both Wheeljack and Knock Out will be scheduled for release soon, as will additional information about Chromia and Flamewar – other lore-based warriors who were mentioned in the latest community update of 5 th September: https://www.transformersuniverse.com/en ... rse-050914

Anyone brave enough to experience killer team combat in TRANFORMERS UNIVERSE can play now by downloading the Windows or Mac thin client at http://www.transformersuniverse.com.

TRANSFORMERS and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission. ©2014 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.

Re: Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic (1605212)
Posted by Doubledealer93 on September 9th, 2014 @ 1:45pm CDT

how awesome would it be to have a generations knockout?

Re: Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic (1605234)
Posted by #Sideways# on September 9th, 2014 @ 2:44pm CDT

So... If this takes place after the show... Why is Knock-Out a Decepticon again? Didn't he change sides?

Re: Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic (1605286)
Posted by Zeedust on September 9th, 2014 @ 5:51pm CDT

#Sideways# wrote:So... If this takes place after the show... Why is Knock-Out a Decepticon again? Didn't he change sides?

For that matter, Optimus and Megatron are supposed to be involved. If this is after the Prime cartoon, shouldn't Megatron be a pacifist and Prime be dead? And shouldn't the Predacons factor in somehow?

Re: Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic (1605538)
Posted by Deadput on September 10th, 2014 @ 3:40pm CDT

Nemesis Primal wrote:
#Sideways# wrote:So... If this takes place after the show... Why is Knock-Out a Decepticon again? Didn't he change sides?

For that matter, Optimus and Megatron are supposed to be involved. If this is after the Prime cartoon, shouldn't Megatron be a pacifist and Prime be dead? And shouldn't the Predacons factor in somehow?

The hell have you guys been?

It's not part of Prime anymore its now part of the Genarations continuity (not to be confused with the toyline)

I have spoken to one of the Jagex staff on the TFU fourms so i do know this for a fact.

If it was part of Prime the only way it would make sense is if this was a prequel to Prime and after the game events the only Bots and Cons still alive would be the cast of Prime, the upcoming Rid and whoever shows up again in the future.

Re: Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic (1605552)
Posted by PrymeStriker on September 10th, 2014 @ 4:24pm CDT

mirageandjazz1197 wrote:
Nemesis Primal wrote:
#Sideways# wrote:So... If this takes place after the show... Why is Knock-Out a Decepticon again? Didn't he change sides?

For that matter, Optimus and Megatron are supposed to be involved. If this is after the Prime cartoon, shouldn't Megatron be a pacifist and Prime be dead? And shouldn't the Predacons factor in somehow?

The hell have you guys been?

It's not part of Prime anymore its now part of the Genarations continuity (not to be confused with the toyline)

I have spoken to one of the Jagex staff on the TFU fourms so i do know this for a fact.

If it was part of Prime the only way it would make sense is if this was a prequel to Prime and after the game events the only Bots and Cons still alive would be the cast of Prime, the upcoming Rid and whoever shows up again in the future.

I already explained (to you, in fact) why TFU wouldn't work as a prequel to Prime.

Also, while I'm relieved it's been taken out of the Aligned continuity, you should support your claim as not everyone here follows the TFU forums. If you could link us to this statement or conversation, that would help.

Re: Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic (1605596)
Posted by Deadput on September 10th, 2014 @ 7:46pm CDT

PrymeStriker wrote:
mirageandjazz1197 wrote:
Nemesis Primal wrote:
#Sideways# wrote:So... If this takes place after the show... Why is Knock-Out a Decepticon again? Didn't he change sides?

For that matter, Optimus and Megatron are supposed to be involved. If this is after the Prime cartoon, shouldn't Megatron be a pacifist and Prime be dead? And shouldn't the Predacons factor in somehow?

The hell have you guys been?

It's not part of Prime anymore its now part of the Genarations continuity (not to be confused with the toyline)

I have spoken to one of the Jagex staff on the TFU fourms so i do know this for a fact.

If it was part of Prime the only way it would make sense is if this was a prequel to Prime and after the game events the only Bots and Cons still alive would be the cast of Prime, the upcoming Rid and whoever shows up again in the future.

I already explained (to you, in fact) why TFU wouldn't work as a prequel to Prime.

Also, while I'm relieved it's been taken out of the Aligned continuity, you should support your claim as not everyone here follows the TFU forums. If you could link us to this statement or conversation, that would help.

Never saw the quote

thread is also deleted due to some people leaking warriors (including myself as i found the trick that got us the images of Swagger, Cameo, Outsider, Contagion and Firebreaker early i also have pics of Bombast, Pitstop and Rollcage.)

But you can make a thread on there and ask yourself the staff there are on a lot and are very nice which is why i prefer those forums then Tfw2005 and also this site (which is second on my fave forums list)

Re: Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic (1605637)
Posted by noctorro on September 11th, 2014 @ 3:24am CDT

Okay played it a few times.
Thoughts:

Core gameplay is good, shooting/walking/transforming/driving.
The base area is great, with Optimus' hologram talking to the troops, really got the feel
that I was part of the Transformers war

Models look great, good animation.
Can't wait to unlock that Arcee like character.

Missions are to easy and small, if there are like 10 players in the map you have to race
to get in a few hits at all.
You practically don't level unless you play for like a fulltime week (40 hours).
And you don't earn enough points to buy anything.

Re: Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic (1605785)
Posted by PrymeStriker on September 11th, 2014 @ 8:51pm CDT

noctorro wrote:Missions are to easy and small, if there are like 10 players in the map you have to race
to get in a few hits at all.

There are some missions that take up to 10 minutes to complete and the enemies can tear you apart if you're not with the group. Most of them are just supposed to be "minigames," however.

Re: Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic (1605818)
Posted by Autobot032 on September 12th, 2014 @ 4:18am CDT

Transformers Universe has been making news lately, here on Seibertron.com and there's even more news to hear, because right now they're having a sale and it's available for a very limited time. Right now, you can buy any and all Decepticons in game for 25% off!

More information from the official Universe website:

To redeem this offer, simply visit the Hangar to find the new pricing on all Decepticons (excluding Founders warriors, which are only available to Silver, Gold and Cybernite Founders – more information here).

This offer can’t run forever, so be sure to make you make your purchases before the end of the week!

Remember, you can earn Relics in-game by playing PvP matches – but if the pressure of time is too much to earn enough Relics, you can always purchase top-ups in-game and on the website.

Feel free to discuss this, and anything else, in our forums.

To get all the details, you can visit the site by clicking here.

Keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!

Re: Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic (1606164)
Posted by Peridot on September 13th, 2014 @ 7:42pm CDT

They need to add Breakdown. Knock Out/Breakdown is my OTP.

Re: Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic (1607870)
Posted by Autobot032 on September 21st, 2014 @ 12:00pm CDT

Jagex sent us a promotional email to inform everyone of the upcoming Twitch event, which will take place tomorrow, Monday September 22nd at 1:00 PM EST.

You can see all of the pertinent info and links in the quote below:

We'll be previewing two brand new warriors for the first time on Monday 22nd September at 6pm BST / 7pm CEST / 10am PST.

Autobot Outsider - Outsider beams in and out of battle in the blink of an eye! This warrior utilizes unique teleport abilities to dodge bullets with his tactical ingenuity. Don't let his 60's style fool you, this Autobot isn't as peaceful as he looks.

Decepticon Pandemic - Pandemic has a fighting style that is infectious! Taking pleasure in poisoning anyone not blessed with his own sharp style, this snake like Decepticon sinks his fangs into his enemies.

Tune in to our Twitch channel on Monday 22nd September starting at 6pm BST / 7pm CEST / 10am PST to see everything Outsider and Pandemic can do.

Keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!

Re: Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic (1607876)
Posted by Madeus Prime on September 21st, 2014 @ 12:44pm CDT

Ha! My cousin collects VW buses. He'll love this!

Re: Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic (1607899)
Posted by MGrotusque on September 21st, 2014 @ 3:35pm CDT

Outsiders bio so far has me intrigued. I really do like the VW bus alt mode. All the surfboards and gear packed on the roof rack is a nice touch.

Re: Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic (1608275)
Posted by Flashwave on September 23rd, 2014 @ 2:23pm CDT

i see a repaint of Energon Towline in Outsider's future

Re: Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic (1608404)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on September 24th, 2014 @ 1:55am CDT

Jagex has fully revealed the two newest additions to the Transformers Universe MMO game. Up first is Outsider who is an Autobot and has a very retro alt mode and then we got the infectiously named Pandemic on the Decepticon side.

The first warrior on the scene is Autobot Outsider. Beaming in and out of battle in the blink of an eye, Outsider utilizes unique teleport abilities to dodge bullets with his tactical ingenuity. Don’t let his 60’s style fool you, this Autobot isn’t as peaceful as he looks.

The second warrior to slither in is Decepticon Pandemic. This warrior has a fighting style that is infectious! Taking pleasure in poisoning anyone not blessed with his own sharp style, this snake like Decepticon sinks his fangs into his enemies.

They have also uploaded a very lengthy gameplay video featuring both Outsider and Pandemic. The video has been embedded for you.

Re: Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic (1608411)
Posted by Shuttershock on September 24th, 2014 @ 2:55am CDT

Is that purple with cheetah patterns? I think it is!

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Posted by DecepticonFinishline on September 24th, 2014 @ 9:16pm CDT

Outsider wins for best Alt Mode in all of Transformers History.

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Posted by Shuttershock on September 24th, 2014 @ 9:19pm CDT

Flashwave wrote:i see a repaint of Energon Towline in Outsider's future

There really need to be more wide release van Transformers. I used Towline to make Reflector once (news van = spy), and I really wish he'd been more substantial.

Re: Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic (1609034)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on September 26th, 2014 @ 6:06pm CDT

Need a little more help decided who you want to side with in Transformers: Universe? Jagex has released two videos with Optimus Prime in an Autobot Introduction video explaining the urgency in stopping the Decepticons and Megatron in a Decepticon Introduction video laying out his plans for the Autobot's destruction. You can join the war at Transformers: Universe.

Re: Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic (1609035)
Posted by megatronus on September 26th, 2014 @ 6:14pm CDT

Pretty neat. These videos really, really make Transformers Universe seem like a prelude to TF: Prime (even though that's not entirely the case, I believe).

Re: Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic (1609171)
Posted by Immortal Starscream on September 27th, 2014 @ 11:50am CDT

still want a true mmorpg. guess im the rare bird as ive never been a moba fan

Re: Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic (1609172)
Posted by YRQRM0 on September 27th, 2014 @ 11:55am CDT

I like how much they've taken from Prime. The voices here are spot on, and the designs are looking pretty cool.

Re: Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic (1609185)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 27th, 2014 @ 1:40pm CDT

GASP!

This might finally at long last be our answer to when and how the Transformers came to Earth in the Aligned continuity!!! :KREMZEEK:

Re: Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic (1609198)
Posted by Ultra Markus on September 27th, 2014 @ 2:39pm CDT

if only the game had better controls i would enjoy it more like the ability to use the xbox controller
or at least the ability to remap the keys on the keyboard

Re: Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic (1609201)
Posted by Ultra Markus on September 27th, 2014 @ 2:41pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:GASP!

This might finally at long last be our answer to when and how the Transformers came to Earth in the Aligned continuity!!!

we already know that from the end of fall of cybertron!

Re: Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic (1609202)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 27th, 2014 @ 2:44pm CDT

Ultra Markus wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:GASP!

This might finally at long last be our answer to when and how the Transformers came to Earth in the Aligned continuity!!!

we already know that from the end of fall of cybertron!

No we don't. That game never showed us what happened after they went through the space bridge portal.

Re: Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic (1609223)
Posted by Ultra Markus on September 27th, 2014 @ 5:14pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Ultra Markus wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:GASP!

This might finally at long last be our answer to when and how the Transformers came to Earth in the Aligned continuity!!!

we already know that from the end of fall of cybertron!
No we don't. That game never showed us what happened after they went through the space bridge portal.

its only obvious, that after they went through the worm hole, thats how... and when is after they came out

Re: Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic (1609255)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 27th, 2014 @ 8:03pm CDT

Ultra Markus wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Ultra Markus wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:GASP!

This might finally at long last be our answer to when and how the Transformers came to Earth in the Aligned continuity!!!

we already know that from the end of fall of cybertron!
No we don't. That game never showed us what happened after they went through the space bridge portal.

its only obvious, that after they went through the worm hole, thats how... and when is after they came out

Not when there's plenty of official media that points to the contrary.

Official canon states that they did not go straight to Earth when they went into that portal. Their first stop after exiting the portal was Velocitron. Then Junkion. Then Solus Prime's tomb. Then back to Junkion. Then Aquatron. Then who knows where else they went before reaching Earth.

Even the following official FOC timelines state they went on a journey, and that they "eventually", not "immediately", reach Earth:

Re: Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic (1609283)
Posted by Ultra Markus on September 27th, 2014 @ 10:16pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Ultra Markus wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Ultra Markus wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:GASP!

This might finally at long last be our answer to when and how the Transformers came to Earth in the Aligned continuity!!!

we already know that from the end of fall of cybertron!
No we don't. That game never showed us what happened after they went through the space bridge portal.

its only obvious, that after they went through the worm hole, thats how... and when is after they came out
Not when there's plenty of official media that points to the contrary.

Official canon states that they did not go straight to Earth when they went into that portal. Their first stop after exiting the portal was Velocitron. Then Junkion. Then Solus Prime's tomb. Then back to Junkion. Then Aquatron. Then who knows where else they went before reaching Earth.

Even the following official FOC timelines state they went on a journey, and that they "eventually", not "immediately", reach Earth:

looks like you answered your own question :lol:

Re: Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic (1609320)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 28th, 2014 @ 4:41am CDT

Ultra Markus wrote:looks like you answered your own question

I fail to see how since everything pertaining to their arrival on Earth has thus far been ambiguous and uninformative.

Re: Transformers: Universe MOBA Character Teasers: Megatron and Pandemic (1610321)
Posted by Va'al on October 2nd, 2014 @ 2:14am CDT

Something a little different from Transformers: Universe, the MOBA game by Jagex - an interview with the ears behind the music! Check out below some extracts from this interview with James Hannigan, who also scored the videogames for Lord Of The Rings, Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs and Command And Conquer among others, on Examiner.com.

Let’s first talk about your recent work on the new “Transformers Universe” game. What inspired you to get involved with the project? What has impressed you most about working on this game?

JH: I enjoyed Transformers as a child and I’m just one of those people who finds it difficult not to get excited by large, warring robots. I particularly like how they’re partially organic as well and have such distinctive personalities. Basically, I’m a sucker for the mythic theme of ‘good vs. evil’; not to mention being a sci-fi and fantasy buff in general.

[...]

Did you also take some inspiration from the music that composers such as Steve Jablonsky and Brian Tyler wrote for the films and animated television series that would help make your score fit in the Transformers Universe musically?

JH: Not specifically, although I love the work of those composers. I was merely trying to, on one level, create music that fit into the wider world of Transformers (which is already very varied across film and television over decades now) but with a new dimension as well. Some of the music of Transformers Universe is pretty harsh, grinding and mechanical, yet at other times it can be quite minimal and ethereal. The team at Jagex have also been working on music, and their output is also varied, a reflection perhaps of the fact that the Transformers themselves have wildly different personalities.

[...]

What were the recording sessions like?

JH: Very nice and we recorded the Philharmonia at Abbey Road Studios in London for some of the music. It is always a humbling and breathtaking experience to have your music performed by a full orchestra and the level of musicianship among players in London is truly outstanding.

Will a soundtrack album be released?

JH: Very possibly, but I have no details.