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News Credits: 1235 · by **LOST Cybertronian** » Wed Sep 02, 2015 8:49 pm

ActivisionGames Youtube Channel has posted a new behind the scenes of Transformers Devastation featuring Peter Cullen. The video has been embedded below. They also officially revealed pre-order bonuses including 3 weapons consisting of The Dark Star Saber, The Photon Disrupter and the twin Golden Hunter blaster pistols. Also available with the pre-order is 3 character skins featuring Nemesis Prime, Red Alert and Goldbug. You can read the news release also below.

ACTIVISION PUBLISHING, INC. ROLLS OUT PRE-ORDER BONUSES FOR PLATINUMGAMES’ TRANSFORMERS: DEVASTATION

SANTA MONICA, Calif. – Sept. 2, 2015 – Today Activision Publishing, Inc. revealed new in-game DLC it is offering for those who pre-order TRANSFORMERS: Devastation, its upcoming third-person brawler from acclaimed action developer PlatinumGames Inc. All retail and digital pre-orders of TRANSFORMERS: Devastation will receive the following three character skins: NEMESIS PRIME, RED ALERT and GOLDFIRE.

Players will also receive three powerful weapons with their pre-order:

The Dark Star Saber, a fearsome sword which radiates waves of dark energy with every swing.
The Photon Disruptor cannon for huge damage at short range.
The twin Golden Hunter blaster pistols, which cause enemies to drop credits when attacked.

Activision also released a new behind-the-scenes video with the legendary voice of OPTIMUS PRIME, Peter Cullen. TRANSFORMERS: Devastation brings a new energy to Hasbro’s iconic Generations characters, but for Cullen, honoring the qualities that have made OPTIMUS PRIME a hero for audiences for over 30 years is still at the core of this new experience.

TRANSFORMERS: Devastation combines PlatinumGames’ magnetic brand of fast-paced gameplay with beautiful 3D cel-shading for one gripping adventure. Five playable AUTOBOT heroes - OPTIMUS PRIME, BUMBLEBEE, SIDESWIPE, WHEELJACK and GRIMLOCK – will battle MEGATRON and the vile DECEPTICONS in an original story from veteran TRANSFORMERS comic book writer Andy Schmidt.

TRANSFORMERS: Devastation is scheduled to launch on Oct. 6 on the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and Windows PC via Steam. Pre-orders for the game are already available at many major retailers and on the PlayStation®Store; Xbox Games Store pre-orders are expected to open in early September. For more information, please visit http://www.TransformersGame.com and http://www.facebook.com/TransformersGame.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading global producer and publisher of interactive entertainment. Activision maintains operations throughout the world. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, http://www.activision.com, or by following @Activision.

About PlatinumGames Inc.

PlatinumGames Inc. is an independent entertainment developer based in Osaka, Japan, dedicated to making high-quality, next-generation games for a variety of hardware platforms. Under the slogan “Taking on the World as the Representative of Japan,” PlatinumGames works hard to deliver fresh surprises and new experiences to gamers all over the world. Official website: http://www.platinumgames.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 lifestyle 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).

TRANSFORMERS and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission. © 2015 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved. ©2015 Activision Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. "PlayStation" and "PS3" are registered trademarks. "PS4" is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

by **Shuttershock** » Wed Sep 02, 2015 9:15 pm

All I hear with his casual voice is "TIME TO ROLL THE DICE. LAY YOUR CARDS ON THE TABLE. TAKE A SHOT AT DESTINY." :-D

by **RAcast** » Wed Sep 02, 2015 9:42 pm

Shuttershock wrote:All I hear with his casual voice is "TIME TO ROLL THE DICE. LAY YOUR CARDS ON THE TABLE. TAKE A SHOT AT DESTINY."

Dovie'andi se tovya sagain

Devastation is looking better and better. And that piece with Mr. Cullen was great.

News Credits: 6 · by **MemphisR56** » Thu Sep 03, 2015 2:45 am

But *where* to preorder it to get the bonus DLC?

I'm gonna buy it day one for sure, but I just wanna make sure I get it in the right place to get the best value for my cash. :-?

The Amazon.co.uk and GAME.co.uk listings don't say anything about a preorder bonus.

I wonder if the Nemesis, Goldbug & Red Alert pack will actually make it to europe.

by **BumbleDouche** » Thu Sep 03, 2015 7:22 am

Translation: "I'm glad to be voicing an Optimus Prime whose personality is more in-line with the original character, possessing the values that made him such an inspiration to generations of fans rather than the morally ambiguous death-machine seen in the movies."

Yeah, I went there.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Thu Sep 03, 2015 10:37 am

MegaDump wrote:Translation: "I'm glad to be voicing an Optimus Prime whose personality is more in-line with the original character, possessing the values that made him such an inspiration to generations of fans rather than the morally ambiguous death-machine seen in the movies."

Yeah, I went there.

Peter Cullen feels that all Optimus Primes he voices embody the same principles, including the movie version, even though he has objected a few times to having to say certain lines in the movies (i.e. - "We will kill them all." "I'll kill you!" "Autobots, I have sworn to never kill humans. But when I find out who’s behind this, he’s going to die!"). To Peter Cullen, his Optimus Prime has never changed between the 1980's and today's media.

News Credits: 37 · by **SlyTF1** » Thu Sep 03, 2015 12:21 pm

Motormaster bio. Maybe he'll get his own trailer, too. Probably not.

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Thu Sep 03, 2015 1:14 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
MegaDump wrote:Translation: "I'm glad to be voicing an Optimus Prime whose personality is more in-line with the original character, possessing the values that made him such an inspiration to generations of fans rather than the morally ambiguous death-machine seen in the movies."

Yeah, I went there.
Peter Cullen feels that all Optimus Primes he voices embody the same principles, including the movie version, even though he has objected a few times to having to say certain lines in the movies (i.e. - "We will kill them all." "I'll kill you!" "Autobots, I have sworn to never kill humans. But when I find out who’s behind this, he’s going to die!"). To Peter Cullen, his Optimus Prime has never changed between the 1980's and today's media.

Peter Cullen is a good man and a great voice actor. I feel he would object to anything he felt was outside the Optimus Prime he knows in his heart. And what Sabr said proves it

News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Fri Sep 04, 2015 8:47 am

Just over a month to go, and another quick update from the Facebook page for the upcoming Activision/Platinum Transformers: Devastation game - featuring the first Decepticon bio we've seen so far: the Stunticon leader Motormaster! Check out what the game developers have to say about the purple boxhead, and prepare to see some more inevitable footage from the game soon, if the pattern is kept.

News Credits: 42 · by **Autobot N** » Fri Sep 04, 2015 8:54 am

Sorry to burst your bubble, but that's just Motormaster.

News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Fri Sep 04, 2015 10:00 am

Decepticon Sunstorm wrote:Sorry to burst your bubble, but that's just Motormaster.

YOU are absolutely correct.

I was entirely wrong.

#-o

News Credits: 19 · by **Stuartmaximus** » Fri Sep 04, 2015 10:06 am

SlyTF1 wrote:Motormaster bio. Maybe he'll get his own trailer, too. Probably not.

I detect Sarcasm! said...Optimus Prime

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Fri Sep 04, 2015 11:51 am

game play is now online!!

https://www.facebook.com/Planetiacon.stfu

News Credits: 42 · by **Autobot N** » Fri Sep 04, 2015 12:50 pm

Va'al wrote:
Decepticon Sunstorm wrote:Sorry to burst your bubble, but that's just Motormaster.

YOU are absolutely correct.

I was entirely wrong.

No problem.

by **ClearlySane88** » Fri Sep 04, 2015 1:28 pm

Hopefully, if this one does well, we'll get a sequel with the rest of the Combiners like Menasor or Superion.

News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Fri Sep 04, 2015 1:49 pm

As expected, the Transformers: Devastation Facebook page has uploaded a new gameplay video, and we're sharing it below thanks to a notification from fellow Seibertron.com user D-Maximus_Prime. Ready yo get your Motomaster on, as you face the Stunticon as a level boss? Find out more below, including his transformation and attack types!

https://www.facebook.com/transformersgame/videos/10153554023400097/

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Fri Sep 04, 2015 1:54 pm

Yep, definitely based on his CW toy, complete with the AOE Galvatron shade of light gray.

News Credits: 174 · by **Hellscream9999** » Fri Sep 04, 2015 2:14 pm

So you can't actually play as him, he's just a level boss? All the gameplay footage thus far has seemed really kinda tame for a hack'n'slash, it leaves me bored, especially since I don't really like any of the autobots they feature.

News Credits: 42 · by **Autobot N** » Fri Sep 04, 2015 3:01 pm

ClearlySane88 wrote:Hopefully, if this one does well, we'll get a sequel with the rest of the Combiners like Menasor or Superion.

Menasor is in the game.
http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... ers/33761/ (Look near the bottom. He should be between Blitzwing and Shockwave)

Oh. And the poster art too.

by **YoungPrime** » Fri Sep 04, 2015 5:08 pm

Sigh....... This will get an average 6/10, 3/5 rating at best! It's like all of the backgrounds are the same and the button mashing gets old quick!

I'm as G1 as they come but this game isn't shaping up to be much.

News Credits: 3 · by **DedicatedGhostArt** » Fri Sep 04, 2015 5:36 pm

YoungPrime wrote:Sigh....... This will get an average 6/10, 3/5 rating at best! It's like all of the backgrounds are the same and the button mashing gets old quick!

I'm as G1 as they come but this game isn't shaping up to be much.

Oh shadup. This is more story based.

by **YoungPrime** » Fri Sep 04, 2015 6:34 pm

SillySpringer wrote:
YoungPrime wrote:Sigh....... This will get an average 6/10, 3/5 rating at best! It's like all of the backgrounds are the same and the button mashing gets old quick!

I'm as G1 as they come but this game isn't shaping up to be much.

Oh shadup. This is more story based.

Make me.... :-D

News Credits: 37 · by **SlyTF1** » Fri Sep 04, 2015 7:36 pm

YoungPrime wrote:Sigh....... This will get an average 6/10, 3/5 rating at best! It's like all of the backgrounds are the same and the button mashing gets old quick!

I'm as G1 as they come but this game isn't shaping up to be much.

You honestly want them to show you every area in the game before it's released?

by **YoungPrime** » Fri Sep 04, 2015 7:53 pm

SlyTF1 wrote:
YoungPrime wrote:Sigh....... This will get an average 6/10, 3/5 rating at best! It's like all of the backgrounds are the same and the button mashing gets old quick!

I'm as G1 as they come but this game isn't shaping up to be much.

You honestly want them to show you every area in the game before its released?

You're reaching with that comment... So far we've seen battles against Megatron, Motormaster the Seekers and Devastator all of which have been in that cheap lifeless city. The only other location that I've seen has been wherever the cassettes and insecticons were fighting which doesn't look much better.

This is a $60 game, the same asking price as Metal Gear Phantom Pain! And since this game releases in a little over a month, so I don't think I'm off base when asking for a little more than 2 lackluster maps if there's actually even more scenery in this game.

News Credits: 2 · by **Shadowman** » Fri Sep 04, 2015 9:03 pm

SillySpringer wrote:
YoungPrime wrote:Sigh....... This will get an average 6/10, 3/5 rating at best! It's like all of the backgrounds are the same and the button mashing gets old quick!

I'm as G1 as they come but this game isn't shaping up to be much.

Oh shadup. This is more story based.

First off, telling people to shut up when they don't agree with you: Cute!

Second, how do you know it's going to be "more story based"?