The Energon Pub

News Credits: 3 · Sun Dec 09, 2012 9:55 am

Ah finally, Jagex do something with their site now, they renew it again and you can also enter in their Forum, but no Beta Key yet... :-(

News Credits: 5749 · Mon Dec 10, 2012 4:11 pm

Last month we reported that Jagex's Transformers: Universe MMO would be featured on the cover of EDGE magazine as well receive an 8 page article within. That article is now available to read online. Click here to visit the EDGE website and view the full article, we mirrored the screenshots below.

Rather than use a traditional MMOG-style tabbed-targeting control system, which involves the player manually selecting targets, Universe adopts a more action game approach, locking onto the nearest enemy in the middle third of the screen. The aim is to keep the game fluid, while affording control over what you’re hitting, with aiming reticles and subtle zoom-ins creating what Horton calls a “Top Gun-ny vibe”. Feedback on firing itself is satisfyingly meaty and powerful, while a weapon-specific power bar lends an active element to combat. Some ranged weapons require time to acquire a lock; some have cooldowns; others, like Vanquish’s hammer, charge up and only deal top damage when the bar’s maxed out.

We move on to a contested area, Cooper switching to a smaller bot, which transforms into a red sports car. Situated under a huge dam is an Energon field, ripe for the mining. The aim for both the Decepticons and Autobots is to drop Energon probes into the ground and then remain within 10 metres of them to absorb the Energon they extract. The closer you are to them, the faster they deal it out, so the game’s about keeping position as both teams race to collect 1,000 units first. Complicating matters is the fact that the process can wake Terrorcons, which attack both sides, and that greedy players can simply keep the Energon they earn for themselves.

It’s a fast-paced brawl with a clear objective, one that earns the winning team the opening of a new portal for a short period that leads to the next battleground, a broken, burning city. As such, as each faction wins battlegrounds, they get to move on to the next in a progression that’s managed by two storylines, one for the Decepticons and one for the Autobots. It’s another product of Horton’s background with GTA: “We can’t do this game without telling a story,” he says. But it’s not simply the result of a mandate from Hasbro’s legacy with expressing Transformers through narrative-driven cartoons and film, and nor is it Horton falling back to home comforts. “Obviously, all the stuff I did with Sam and Dan Houser was about that, but what we’re aspiring to make is a suite of different battlefields that we need to give context to. I’m not knocking a Quake level, but we don’t know why they’re there. I think story’s very important for that.”

Mon Dec 10, 2012 4:27 pm

Burn wrote:Unfortunately we're expected to install Java.

I don't want to install Java.

You can't expect a full 3d game to run on microsoft paint or flash (that will flood 'n crash your computer in seconds).

Be glad you don't have to install Unreal Tournament 3, or Crytech engine.

News, news and it has been news for about 10 years it seems.

WHENNNNNN!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

News Credits: 5749 · Tue Dec 11, 2012 9:36 pm

If you were lucky enough to be selected for the closed beta testing phase of Jagex's upcoming MMO Transformers Universe tomorrow is your big day! AngryChad of the TFW2005 boards has reported receiving an email from Jagex announcing the closed beta testing will begin tomorrow. See the email mirrored below:

The time has come, friends and family. You have been selected from hundreds and thousands of applicants based on a combination upon your computer specifications and feedback, for access to the first wave of closed BETA sessions - prepare for war!

This first session will focus on an initial slice of combat features only. A core selection of 4 Transformer warriors per faction will be available to compete with on a team death-match map. More features and content will be added over successive BETAs.

The beta will open on:
12th December 2012 @ 18.00 - 20.00 EST

Log in to TransformersUniverse.com ahead of the session and accept the non-disclosure agreement (NDA), a required part of BETA entry. This is a simple legal document designed to ensure the game remains top-secret in this testing and research phase.

The second session is on:
16th December 2012 @ 14.00 - 16.00 EST

HOW TO ACCESS THE GAME?

To battle in the closed BETA log in to TransformersUniverse.com from 18:00 onwards on the 12th December. The first time you load the game it may take a little while. Ahead of the closed BETA launch you can check out the Game Guide to familiarize yourself with the controls and mechanics, and please make sure you have the latest copies of Java, DirectX and VSRuntime installed.

Thanks for your commitment commander - we await your report from the front lines.

JOIN THE WAR

News Credits: 3 · Tue Dec 11, 2012 10:09 pm

Just 2 hour sessions? I find that underwhelming.

Tue Dec 11, 2012 10:19 pm

Anyone know if they have sent all the emails yet or if you could still get one?

News Credits: 2 · Tue Dec 11, 2012 11:39 pm

Got mine. Who else is in?

News Credits: 251 · Wed Dec 12, 2012 12:20 pm

Guess I didn't get in. -sigh-

News Credits: 5749 · Wed Dec 12, 2012 2:49 pm

Transformers Universe website launches

Leading independent games studio Jagex today announced the launch of its all new Transformers Universe website in preparation for the next stage of the free-to-play MMO’s release.

As well as featuring an entire redesign, the addition of forums and a news feed for all things Transformers Universe, the website will be the new and improved hub for the game’s BETA when it goes live in early 2013.

Tim Hodges, Transformers Universe Brand Director commented “We are delighted to be entering the next phase of our launch plans for Transformers Universe and we hope that players enjoy using this new hub for all the latest Transformer Universe news and information. We’re getting closer to unleashing Transformers Universe into browsers so stay tuned for more information and be sure to visit the site and sign up for BETA today”

The new website and BETA registration can be found here:- http://www.TransformersUniverse.com

About Transformers Universe:
Transformers Universe is an action packed massively multiplayer war game that puts you at the heart of the biggest battle in-gaming Autobots vs. Decepticons. With dozens of Transformers’ warriors to choose from, only the smartest and most adept commander will be able to steer their team to victory.

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News Credits: 15 · Wed Dec 12, 2012 2:58 pm

Can't wait to start playing. :twisted:

Wed Dec 12, 2012 3:41 pm

No luck here, but I'm glad they have the site properly up and running.

Wed Dec 12, 2012 8:13 pm

It's already happened?, right? My time zone conversion skills are a bit off at the moment.

News Credits: 15 · Wed Dec 12, 2012 8:39 pm

Autobot Megatron wrote:It's already happened?, right? My time zone conversion skills are a bit off at the moment.

Yes. It already happened. Might still be going on, I don't know. I wasn't invited. :-x

Wed Dec 12, 2012 8:43 pm

PrymeStriker wrote:
Autobot Megatron wrote:It's already happened?, right? My time zone conversion skills are a bit off at the moment.

Yes. It already happened. Might still be going on, I don't know. I wasn't invited.

That's good, thought I was going a bit crazy. It's weird though, I know there's a disclosure agreement, but I thought we'd hear from someone!

News Credits: 5749 · Thu Dec 13, 2012 8:56 am

The newly launched Transformers Universe website has posted a trio of new screenshots. Closed beta testing is now underway.

Thu Dec 13, 2012 9:41 am

What is "Transformers Universe" ???

A new video game ?

A new cartoon ?

Just a website to showcase Hasbro art ?

News Credits: 4 · Thu Dec 13, 2012 10:05 am

Rated X wrote:What is "Transformers Universe" ???

A new video game ?

A new cartoon ?

Just a website to showcase Hasbro art ?

Transformers Universe is a MMO video game by Jagex set within the Prime Universe.

News Credits: 15 · Thu Dec 13, 2012 12:12 pm

Slashercon wrote:
Rated X wrote:What is "Transformers Universe" ???

A new video game ?

A new cartoon ?

Just a website to showcase Hasbro art ?

Transformers Universe is a MMO video game by Jagex set within the Prime Universe.

Yeah, we've known about this game under the name of Transformers: Unvierse since June of 2011, and about the game period since March '11. Where have you been, dude?

News Credits: 251 · Thu Dec 13, 2012 1:04 pm

PrymeStriker wrote:
Slashercon wrote:
Rated X wrote:What is "Transformers Universe" ???

A new video game ?

A new cartoon ?

Just a website to showcase Hasbro art ?

Transformers Universe is a MMO video game by Jagex set within the Prime Universe.

Yeah, we've known about this game under the name of Transformers: Unvierse since June of 2011, and about the game period since March '11. Where have you been, dude?

Hell, I think it was even earlier than June.

News Credits: 15 · Thu Dec 13, 2012 1:07 pm

Mindmaster wrote:
PrymeStriker wrote:
Slashercon wrote:
Rated X wrote:What is "Transformers Universe" ???

A new video game ?

A new cartoon ?

Just a website to showcase Hasbro art ?

Transformers Universe is a MMO video game by Jagex set within the Prime Universe.

Yeah, we've known about this game under the name of Transformers: Unvierse since June of 2011, and about the game period since March '11. Where have you been, dude?

Hell, I think it was even earlier than June.

We first heard about an MMO game in March of 2011, maybe earlier. Thursday, June 2nd, 2011 was when it was revealed as "Transformers: Universe."

Thu Dec 13, 2012 8:15 pm

PrymeStriker wrote:
Mindmaster wrote:
PrymeStriker wrote:
Slashercon wrote:
Rated X wrote:What is "Transformers Universe" ???

A new video game ?

A new cartoon ?

Just a website to showcase Hasbro art ?

Transformers Universe is a MMO video game by Jagex set within the Prime Universe.

Yeah, we've known about this game under the name of Transformers: Unvierse since June of 2011, and about the game period since March '11. Where have you been, dude?

Hell, I think it was even earlier than June.

We first heard about an MMO game in March of 2011, maybe earlier. Thursday, June 2nd, 2011 was when it was revealed as "Transformers: Universe."

The thing is, I dont play video games. So I probally passed any stories on this thinking it was related to WFC/FOC. There was a point where every day we were getting a new image of Bruticus or Metroplex and I stopped reading stories about games.

News Credits: 2 · Thu Dec 13, 2012 9:11 pm

I am royally cheesed. THey scheduled both two hour sessions at times where I was unavailable. :sad:

News Credits: 5749 · Fri Dec 28, 2012 1:39 pm

Seibertron member dedcat dropped by to let us know the Transformers: Universe MMO Beta testing is still moving along. Those who were lucky enough to be chosen for the Beta test are receiving emails with a link to a survey regarding computer specs and a few images. See the email and images below.

Commander, action is required of you. To take your next step towards the closed BETA program, we need some additional information. Please click on the link below to complete a brief survey and provide some information about your computers specifications.

This information is vital for BETA access; only those participating in the BETA survey will be able to participate in the closed BETA program. This data will only be used by the Transformers team and will not be shared with any third parties.