“Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” video game in development
By Michael Knox, mknox@modernfilmzine.com
A new “Transformers” video game is being developed by Activision Publishing to promote the next film in the popular Hasbro toy franchise and movie, “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.”
The game is based on Hasbro’s “Transformers” property and the new DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures film, according to a news release. The sequel to the hit 2007 film is slated to hit theaters June 26.
The game that is being developed propels players straight into a battle for supremacy across the globe where every second and every choice makes the difference between mankind’s salvation and annihilation, according to a news release.
The “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” video game lets gamers step
into the shoes of the AUTOBOTS or DECEPTICONS, according to a news release.
Set in environments across the globe, such as Cairo and Shanghai, the
game allows players to instantly switch between vehicle and robot modes
as they drive, fly, fight and blast their way through levels. After engaging in single player action, players will be able to go online and battle friends in all-new multi-player modes.
“The ‘Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen’ video game will give fans
the chance to experience their favorite AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS in an
all-new, movie inspired adventure packed with the thrilling and
explosive action that only the ‘Transformers’ universe can deliver,” said
Rob Kostich, vice president of global brand management, Activision,
Inc.
“We are thrilled to announce that after experiencing the rush of
commanding colossal robots on their own, players can challenge their
friends for the first time ever in full-featured, blistering
multi-player action as their favorite characters,” Kostich said.
The “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” video game is currently in development by Luxoflux for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PLAYSTATION3 computer entertainment system, and for Windows PC by Beenox Studios.
Also, award-winning Krome Studios is developing Wii and
PlayStation2 computer entertainment system versions..
In addition, two completely different titles are being developed for Nintendo DS by Vicarious Visions, allowing players to take on AUTOBOT or DECEPTICON-specific campaigns. For the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system, an arcade title is being developed by Savage Entertainment.
For more information on the game and to receive exclusive updates about the “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” video game, visit www.TransformersGame.com.
