The Energon Pub

by **MARKPRIME** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 1:56 pm

Hopefully they permanently add the dinobot colors to the set color menu.

by **SaTaN CoNvOy** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 5:54 pm

I never even notice a color change until my son pointed it out.
So whats the deal with them being all wishy washy with the colors?

Anyhow, the Dino's DLC is frigging awesome, hell I traded in GoW 3 for xbox points
and i couldn't be happier!

:twisted:

by **JaffleMaker** » Tue Sep 18, 2012 5:14 am

That Bot wrote:"Slag" has been retired as a name and an expletive because it's a derogatory term in British English equivalent to "slut". So the Dinobot is now known as Slug, and the turn-to expletive is now "scrap".

LOL

"Slug" is slang over here for Penis originating from the Australian navy.

When I saw the name change I assumed it was due to trademark reasons and was dismayed as it seemed a really bad choice for the above reason.

Now that I know the real reason I think the name change is absolutely hilarious!! :lol:

News Credits: 1 · by **Bubbah** » Tue Sep 18, 2012 9:41 am

JaffleMaker wrote:
That Bot wrote:"Slag" has been retired as a name and an expletive because it's a derogatory term in British English equivalent to "slut". So the Dinobot is now known as Slug, and the turn-to expletive is now "scrap".

LOL

"Slug" is slang over here for Penis originating from the Australian navy.

When I saw the name change I assumed it was due to trademark reasons and was dismayed as it seemed a really bad choice for the above reason.

Now that I know the real reason I think the name change is absolutely hilarious!!

Lol oh no! Don't tell Hasbro otherwise we'll have to go through ANOTHER name change haha

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Tue Sep 18, 2012 9:52 am

Bubbah wrote:
JaffleMaker wrote:
That Bot wrote:"Slag" has been retired as a name and an expletive because it's a derogatory term in British English equivalent to "slut". So the Dinobot is now known as Slug, and the turn-to expletive is now "scrap".

LOL

"Slug" is slang over here for Penis originating from the Australian navy.

When I saw the name change I assumed it was due to trademark reasons and was dismayed as it seemed a really bad choice for the above reason.

Now that I know the real reason I think the name change is absolutely hilarious!!

Lol oh no! Don't tell Hasbro otherwise we'll have to go through ANOTHER name change haha

Next he could be known as "Slog" (even though a certain Pretender Monster already owns that name).

by **gothsaurus** » Tue Sep 18, 2012 9:55 am

Nah. Hasbro should just OWN it. Change the name to Slag-Slug to be all mega hella über offensive.

Seriously. When has the USA EVER cared about offending other countries??? :-?

(insert foreign policy debate here) :lol:

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Tue Sep 18, 2012 10:06 am

gothsaurus wrote:Nah. Hasbro should just OWN it. Change the name to Slag-Slug to be all mega hella über offensive.

Seriously. When has the USA EVER cared about offending other countries???

(insert foreign policy debate here)

Both Beast Wars and Animated were censored because of it.

And, you do realize that Hasbro is not merely an American company, right? They have locations in place like Europe and Asia too, so why should they play favorites with their American branch and upset their other markets?

by **gothsaurus** » Tue Sep 18, 2012 10:17 am

Sabrblade wrote:you do realize that Hasbro is not merely an American company, right?

Ha ha! Of course. I was kidding about all that above. Just trying to bring a laugh.

Actually, I work a desk job myself, and I'm all too aware of the politics of naming, copyright, branding, intellectual property, etc.

BUT I wasn't aware they got censored in Animated and BW! That's nuts! Yeah, I think that would definitely persuade ole Hasbro to change a name or two. I like their attitude at Botcon when they say "We all know who this character is"... is spite of the name change.

Again, we owe you a debt for your contributions, Sabrblade. You know your stuff! :BOWDOWN:

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Tue Sep 18, 2012 10:36 am

Luckily, IIRC, G1 didn't the censored treatment, mostly due it barely airing in the UK anyway. Hence why the primary G1 continuity the UK held to highest canon regard at the time was the Marvel UK comics 9which, being comics, also didn't get censored).

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Tue Sep 18, 2012 12:45 pm

So... will we get some preview screenshots of the Insecticons and Hound like we did the Dinobots? I'd like to admire them like I did the Dinobots prior to release.

News Credits: 1 · by **Bubbah** » Tue Sep 18, 2012 2:02 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
Bubbah wrote:]
Lol oh no! Don't tell Hasbro otherwise we'll have to go through ANOTHER name change haha
Next he could be known as "Slog" (even though a certain Pretender Monster already owns that name).

If they do that, it might as well be "Sloth" and have him going around yelling for a "Baby ... Baby Ruth?!?" :lol:

News Credits: 1235 · by **LOST Cybertronian** » Sat Sep 22, 2012 4:56 pm

We get a nice look at FoC Hound on the hunt for some insecticons in this newest promotional image from the Transformers Game Facebook page. He is available next week in the Massive Fury DLC pack.

Here is the full pack list:

Multiplayer playable characters:

Insecticon, Kickback
Insecticon, Sharpshot
Insecticon, Hardshell
G1 Retro Optimus Prime
Autobot Scout, Hound

Single player campaign items:
G2 Bruticus (Character skin)
G1 Shockwave blast cannon (weapon)
G1 Megatron pistol gun (weapon)

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Sat Sep 22, 2012 5:26 pm

Sweet looking chassis. Can't wait to download Tuesday morning.

by **agentk9** » Sat Sep 22, 2012 5:52 pm

Sweet! But hopefully they give us an "86 movie" pack with Rodimus, Kup, Springer, Arcee and Blurr since we have the Dinobots, Ultra Magnus and Perceptor.

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Sat Sep 22, 2012 6:09 pm

agentk9 wrote:Sweet! But hopefully they give us an "86 movie" pack with Rodimus, Kup, Springer, Arcee and Blurr since we have the Dinobots, Ultra Magnus and Perceptor.

I wouldn't bet on it.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Sat Sep 22, 2012 6:34 pm

Mindmaster wrote:
agentk9 wrote:Sweet! But hopefully they give us an "86 movie" pack with Rodimus, Kup, Springer, Arcee and Blurr since we have the Dinobots, Ultra Magnus and Perceptor.

I wouldn't bet on it.

Well, they could at least give us Hot Shot, Cyclonus, and maybe Kup.

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Sat Sep 22, 2012 6:37 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
Mindmaster wrote:
agentk9 wrote:Sweet! But hopefully they give us an "86 movie" pack with Rodimus, Kup, Springer, Arcee and Blurr since we have the Dinobots, Ultra Magnus and Perceptor.

I wouldn't bet on it.
Well, they could at least give us Hot Shot, Cyclonus, and maybe Kup.

Anyone up for petitioning HMS for a DLC on these guys?

by **agentk9** » Sat Sep 22, 2012 6:47 pm

Mindmaster wrote:
agentk9 wrote:Sweet! But hopefully they give us an "86 movie" pack with Rodimus, Kup, Springer, Arcee and Blurr since we have the Dinobots, Ultra Magnus and Perceptor.

I wouldn't bet on it.

why not?

News Credits: 1 · by **Sodan-1** » Sat Sep 22, 2012 6:49 pm

Can't say I like Hound. He's far too generic and his helmet looks like an old leather football helmet.

News Credits: 2 · by **Homerjay14522** » Sat Sep 22, 2012 6:53 pm

Mindmaster wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Mindmaster wrote:
agentk9 wrote:Sweet! But hopefully they give us an "86 movie" pack with Rodimus, Kup, Springer, Arcee and Blurr since we have the Dinobots, Ultra Magnus and Perceptor.

I wouldn't bet on it.
Well, they could at least give us Hot Shot, Cyclonus, and maybe Kup.

Anyone up for petitioning HMS for a DLC on these guys?

I would, Cyclonus looks awesome as does Hot Rod. Kup, I'm not sure about. People online are already confusing Hound and his head with Kup, but if they did Kup right....maybe with his Cy-gar?

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Sat Sep 22, 2012 7:09 pm

Homerjay14522 wrote:I would, Cyclonus looks awesome as does Hot Rod.

Hot Shot.

News Credits: 2 · by **Homerjay14522** » Sat Sep 22, 2012 10:00 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
Homerjay14522 wrote:I would, Cyclonus looks awesome as does Hot Rod.
Hot Shot.

The Game may have called him Hot Shot, but I was around when this Character Model originally appeared, and it's is, and always will be Hot Rod.

by **XDMan** » Sun Sep 23, 2012 2:53 pm

Go Hound!!!!!!!!!!

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Sun Sep 23, 2012 5:09 pm

Homerjay14522 wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Homerjay14522 wrote:I would, Cyclonus looks awesome as does Hot Rod.
Hot Shot.

The Game may have called him Hot Shot, but I was around when this Character Model originally appeared, and it's is, and always will be Hot Rod.

Different character model and different character. New guy based on the design of a different old guy.

Like how Energon Downshift looked like G1 Wheeljack, but wasn't Wheeljack.

by **MARKPRIME** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 7:15 am

Homerjay14522 wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Homerjay14522 wrote:I would, Cyclonus looks awesome as does Hot Rod.
Hot Shot.

The Game may have called him Hot Shot, but I was around when this Character Model originally appeared, and it's is, and always will be Hot Rod.

Amen brother!!! it is HOT ROD!!!

Count me in that request and don´t forget sludge.