Character Bios - Transformers: Earth Wars - Slug

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It's time for another round of exclusive character art created for Seibertron.com by the Transformers: Earth War art team. This time we've got the fiery tempered Dinobot Slag Slug.

Slug

Considering he's one of the good 'bots, Slug is as nasty and mean-spirited as they come, and resents everyone from Optimus Prime down.The actual process it takes to build up a fiery (3,000 degrees centigrade plus) blast and reduce an enemy to molten slag is hardly energy-efficient, but he doesn't care. It's firepower well spent in his book. As he often says, "I have no need for friends, even less for enemies."

Slug is as nasty and mean-spirited as they come, and resents everyone from Optimus Prime down.

If you're interested in getting a head start with a few extra bots when the game goes live, then click here to pre-register.

Remember to keep your browsers pointed to Seibertron.com for the latest in Transformer news, the largest Transformers galleries found on the web and the liveliest Transformers discussion this side of a space bridge.

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Re: Character Bios - Transformers: Earth Wars - Slug (1790683)
Posted by cloudballoon on May 18th, 2016 @ 5:16pm CDT

I hope these designs lead to toys. FOC's Grimlock is so lonely....

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Posted by King Kuuga on May 19th, 2016 @ 12:30pm CDT

He clearly doesn't look like any recent Slug toy (since the only one is from AOE anyway), is this Slug also modeled after a 3P toy like the Predacons are?

Re: Character Bios - Transformers: Earth Wars - Slug (1791013)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 19th, 2016 @ 10:40pm CDT

That Bot wrote:He clearly doesn't look like any recent Slug toy (since the only one is from AOE anyway), is this Slug also modeled after a 3P toy like the Predacons are?

Maybe it's just modeled after the G1 toy/G1 character model with some updates to its design.

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Posted by Burn on May 21st, 2016 @ 6:39am CDT

For those who have been playing the Aus/NZ/Dutch release, and for those who are porting over from the other beta (except Cary, we don't like you or your Jazz), I have created a Seibertron Decepticon Alliance for you to join.

Just go to the Alliance page (make sure you're not in one already) and just search for Seibertron and join up! Once the game goes global we'll hopefully get into a war with other sites! Or just beat up Cary, either works for me at this point.

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Posted by no-one on May 21st, 2016 @ 8:28am CDT

Thanks Burn, I've been getting mine since we jumped over. I also created a Seibertron alliance for the good guys :-P

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Posted by King Kuuga on May 21st, 2016 @ 3:20pm CDT

So wait, this is a new alliance from the existing one? Why? I'm missing something.

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Posted by Burn on May 21st, 2016 @ 4:46pm CDT

carytheone wrote:I also created a Seibertron alliance for the good guys

Did you not read my post? I said I already made a Decepticon one. :-P

Re: Character Bios - Transformers: Earth Wars - Slug (1791945)
Posted by Va'al on May 23rd, 2016 @ 1:58pm CDT

The latest Seibertron.com exclusive character render and bio from the Hasbro/Backflip/Space Ape mobile game Transformers: Earth Wars is none other than the first fan-built character, making her third appearance in a different medium (after comics and cartoon): Windblade! Check out the image and bio below - as we can tell you that the game will finally roll out on June 2nd (or so we're told).

Windblade is valiant, dutiful and full of conviction... to a fault.The fault being she can be too trusting, too idealistic, almost to the point of naivety. It sometimes drives her closest Autobot allies to distraction, but in a pinch there's no one more committed to the cause or energetic in battle. An experienced swordswoman, she also has the rare ability to communicate with the vast and ancient race of Metrotitans.

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Posted by Va'al on May 26th, 2016 @ 2:47pm CDT

Our latest exclusive artwork content from the folks over at Space Ape - behind the soon-to-be-released Transformers: Earth Wars mobile game - come in the form of one of the Predacons: Tantrum! Read up on his bio in the game below, and check out the sweet render.

Tantrum would rather crash right through a problem, then stamp all over it, rather than apply reason or logic. Get in his way, annoy him, or — if you're an Autobot — just exist, and his overheated rage is a sight to see. Steam literally puffs out of his nasal ducts before he charges. These chronic fits of anger may be down to a loose connection somewhere, but no way is Tantrum letting anyone mess with his head!

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Posted by Bumblebee21 on May 26th, 2016 @ 2:53pm CDT

Combiner wars Preadaking come on

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Posted by RNSrobot on May 26th, 2016 @ 2:56pm CDT

Right? He's designed exactly like a CW deluxe limb. Hell, he pretty much has the Aerialbot conversion with a couple leg tweaks.

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Posted by Bumblebee21 on May 26th, 2016 @ 3:03pm CDT

Well hasbro likes to remold so hopefully they get the message

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Posted by Tranzilla on May 26th, 2016 @ 3:49pm CDT

A few more tweaks and it's easy to see a possible Dinobot Slag. The body style's pretty much the same.

Re: Character Bios - Transformers: Earth Wars - Slug (1792803)
Posted by mattwhite924 on May 26th, 2016 @ 5:58pm CDT

Is it just me or does that look like it was heavily based on Mastermind Creation's Bovis?

Colors are different, but there's a lot of details that seem way too close to be a coincidence.

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Posted by Blozor on May 26th, 2016 @ 7:37pm CDT

mattwhite924 wrote:Is it just me or does that look like it was heavily based on Mastermind Creation's Bovis?

Colors are different, but there's a lot of details that seem way too close to be a coincidence.

That was my first thought. The hip pouches were a dead giveaway, and the robot head set in the Bull's bottom mouthplate.

I was wondering how Hasbro must've liked them using MMC's design for the character.

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Posted by ebonyleopard on May 26th, 2016 @ 9:09pm CDT

I too thought it looked like MMC's figure, but then hey, heh what can they say? It's not like they can complain since they designed it after Hasbro's IP, which Hasbro has been officially ignoring. Them's the breaks.

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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 31st, 2016 @ 11:02am CDT

Courtesy of our friends from TRANSFORMERS: EARTH WARS, we now have bios and images of 5 Transformers characters from the Autobot roster. Included in this post are Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Grimlock, Jazz, and Blaster. You can click on any of the images below to pre-register for Transformers Earth Wars. The bios are written by fan-favorite Simon Furman of Transformers comic book fame.

AUTOBOT Character Bios

Optimus Prime

Committed, inspirational, selfless. Optimus Prime is all these things and more, a born leader and idealistic to boot. But what makes him a truly great leader, is his own lack of hubris, his seeming inability to place his life, his worth, above any of his fellow Autobots, or in fact any other lifeform. He believes passionately that freedom is the right of all sentient beings, and would gladly sacrifice himself to make that belief a reality.

Grimlock

A rampaging force of nature, Grimlock is the most feared and powerful of the Dinobots, as irascible and savage as the T-Rex his beast mode is modelled on. Combat is in Grimlock's spark, and periods in between battles are simply periods of great frustration and seething resentment. Any display of weakness is worthy only of contempt in Grimlock's optics, but he's not as dumb as he likes people to think, and his courage on the battlefield is the stuff of legend.

Bumblebee

Bumblebee is among the most open and receptive of all the Autobots in terms of befriending other species, his wide-eyed wonder at his surroundings and his irrepressible enthusiasm, combined with a genuinely affable personality, make him perfect for first contact with an alien species. But don't let that fool you, he may be small but Bumblebee packs a punch in any battle, and he's unflinchingly loyal to the Autobot cause.

Blaster with Rewind, Eject, Steeljaw and Ramhorn

Loud, proud and in-your-face, Blaster has a zest for life and an unquenchable appetite for action. The louder and more intense it gets, the more it sparks his circuits.The opposite of sneaky, he prefers to make his presence known, literally assaulting his enemies with sound and fury. But his special passion is good old fashioned rock 'n' roll, and his ability to monitor multiple frequencies and channels has exposed him to a wide variety of music.

Blaster is aided by his three cassettes Eject, Rewind, and Steeljaw who are both fearless on the battlefield and amazing at reconnaissance, making Blaster and his team a force to be reckoned with.

Autobot Jazz

Few assimilate local knowledge as readily and easily as chief scout Jazz, who devours alien culture with a hunger that can only be described as voracious. His knowledge of local terrain, geo-political nuances and customs makes him indispensable, and not only is he good at what he does - he does it with style. He may not be biggest gun on the block, and he can get distracted, but he still pulls off the seemingly impossible with cool panache.

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Posted by Va'al on May 31st, 2016 @ 12:24pm CDT

Also from our friends over at Space Ape Games - the folks behind shortly live Transformers: Earth Wars mobile game - we get some more character spotlight videos, embedded below! Get ready for one from each side, with Dinobot Slug and Combaticon Onslaught showcased in all their gamey glory.

Remember: if you like what you see, make sure to pre-register for the game by following this link!

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Posted by Va'al on May 31st, 2016 @ 4:33pm CDT

It never ends! Another update today from the folks behind Transformers: Earth Wars - Space Ape Games - in the form of two new videos, one old and one just released, from their Developer Diaries videos. Join Debs and the rest of the team as they go through some of the features in the creation of the game, and including Transformers comics cornerstone Simon Furman in The Universe of Transformers and ...yours truly as co-host in the Fan Influence video!

The mobile Real Time Strategy game will be released worldwide very very soon - make you sure you have pre-registered by following this link!

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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 31st, 2016 @ 5:52pm CDT

Va'al is a big time star now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :MAXIMAL:

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Posted by partholon on May 31st, 2016 @ 6:52pm CDT

i'd no idea furman had anything to do with this.

probably be the only way well get to hear welker and cullen use his dialogue. the games not realy up my street but i'll be streaming the youtube clips of any cut scenes now.

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Posted by Cobotron on May 31st, 2016 @ 9:37pm CDT

Well that was a treat to see the Seibertronians in there. Some other familiar faces too.
I knew you guys had gotten to go visit, but I didn't know you went as consultants!
Super cool guys. ;)^

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Posted by no-one on June 1st, 2016 @ 11:50am CDT

Cool videos, I'm surprised to see how much work and research has gone into a mobile game. Guess I need to open my mind up a bit.

Super cool to see some familiar faces being involved.

Now port this to console/pc and give me 100% control over my team ;)^

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Posted by Seibertron on June 1st, 2016 @ 12:05pm CDT

Courtesy of our friends from TRANSFORMERS: EARTH WARS, we now have bios and images of 5 Transformers characters from the Decepticon roster. Included in this post are Megatron, Starscream, Soundwave, Bludgeon and Razorclaw. You can click on any of the images below to pre-register for Transformers Earth Wars. The bios are written by fan-favorite Simon Furman of Transformers comic book fame.

DECEPTICON Character Bios

Megatron

In his own way, Megatron is as much an idealist as his Autobot counterpart Optimus Prime, but Megatron's zeal sprang from a committed belief that beings such as they were made to conquer and rule, and that any hint of compassion or mercy was an insult to their Primus-given power. On Cybertron, he tapped into the frustration of those like him and enflamed their revolutionary leanings. The Megatron way was and is to rule through intimidation and fear.

Starscream

Vain, arrogant, ruthless and self-serving, Starscream believes he was made to rule, not to serve, and he'll stop at nothing to advance his own cause.He'll betray anyone, ally or enemy — and that extends to his own leader, Megatron, whose tactics Starscream views as antiquated. He believes conquest is made from the ashes of his enemies, and woe betide anyone who gets in his way.

Soundwave with Laserbeak, Frenzy, Rumble, and Buzzsaw

Though Soundwave appears remote, detached and clinical, he secretly delights in the cries and screams of his enemies. It's literally music to his audio receptors. Beneath his expressionless exterior beats the generator coil of a born blackmailer and opportunist, and it's wise to be very careful what you say within audio range.Though it's said that Soundwave can hear a fly sneeze a whole City State away. If that's not enough to put fear into the spark of an Autobot, Soundwave is joined by his minions Lazerbeak, Frenzy and Rumble who can shake, break and spy on even the most diligent bot. Be afraid, be very afraid.

Bludgeon

Mysterious, stealthy and deadly, Bludgeon is a master of the ancient Cybertronian martial art of Metallikato, a combat style that borders on the mystical.The consummate assassin, Bludgeon locks on to his victim like a silent guided missile, and won't stop or deviate until he's claimed his scalp.A master swordsman, Bludgeon hides his true robot self behind an outer shell designed to strike icy dread into his victims.

Razorclaw

Razorclaw despises waste in any form, and that extends to his own energy output. So it's perhaps understandable why so many mistake his long stretches of inactivity as laziness, when in fact his optics are carefully monitoring his surroundings, waiting for the optimum moment to strike. Suddenly, Razorclaw will explode into furious, ferocious action, during which his opponents are literally torn to shreds.

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Posted by Carnivius_Prime on June 1st, 2016 @ 1:24pm CDT

'Bludgeon hides his true robot self behind an outer shell'

Does he? Still a Pretender? Cos the design is based on RotF Bluddy who is definitely not.

What the heck would the inner robot turn into since that form already turns into a tank. A smaller tank?

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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 1st, 2016 @ 1:51pm CDT

Carnivius_Prime wrote:'Bludgeon hides his true robot self behind an outer shell'

Does he? Still a Pretender? Cos the design is based on RotF Bluddy who is definitely not. What the heck would the inner robot turn into since that form already turns into a tank. A smaller tank?

Maybe the tank driver

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Posted by MGrotusque on June 1st, 2016 @ 2:45pm CDT

I'm real happy we got all bran new artwork and bios for these characters we've never heard of before!! How exciting. :HEADHURTS:

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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 1st, 2016 @ 10:28pm CDT

You heard that right folks, Transformers: Earth Wars is now up and running in the US!

You can find the Android Release right here in Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... searthwars

And you can find the iOS Release right here in the App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/nz/app/transfo ... 26204?mt=8

You can then register right here: http://smart.link/5744bec51a8cf?site_id=Seibertron.com
and make sure you sign up for the Seibertron.com Autobot or Decepticon alliance. Simply Search "Seibertron"

And finally, a little video to help pump you up:

So get downloading people! Let's Rock and Roll Out!!

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Posted by Burn on June 1st, 2016 @ 11:04pm CDT

Fight for the Cons. Join the Alliance. Burn and Megatronus need cannon fodder!

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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 1st, 2016 @ 11:11pm CDT

Or be like Cary.

Cary uses a souped up Jazz.

Jazz kills everyone.

Jazz makes everyone else cannon fodder.

Be like Cary. Use Jazz.

:MAXIMAL:

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Posted by megatronus on June 1st, 2016 @ 11:21pm CDT

Cary keeps getting all up in my Jazz.

:michaelbay:

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Posted by Supreme Convoy on June 1st, 2016 @ 11:39pm CDT

I tried downloading the game on my iPhone 6. It stalls while "loading" or "installing."

Haven't tried my iPad Air yet. I deleted it off my phone, hopefully there's an update soon.

Anyone else having this problem?

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Posted by Burn on June 2nd, 2016 @ 1:00am CDT

megatronus wrote:Cary keeps getting all up in my Jazz.

Cary needs to realise that Burn has a Mixmaster that can obliterate just as good as Jazz.

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Posted by PeterPrime on June 2nd, 2016 @ 6:40am CDT

It says the game does not support my device, I do not understand...

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Posted by Va'al on June 2nd, 2016 @ 6:52am CDT

PeterPrime wrote:It says the game does not support my device, I do not understand...

What phone/tablet are you using?

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Posted by dragons on June 2nd, 2016 @ 7:01am CDT

See how long this game lasts before it gets cancelled

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Posted by no-one on June 2nd, 2016 @ 8:45am CDT

D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Or be like Cary.
Cary uses a souped up Jazz.
Jazz kills everyone.
Jazz makes everyone else cannon fodder.
Be like Cary. Use Jazz.

megatronus wrote:Cary keeps getting all up in my Jazz.

Burn wrote:Cary needs to realise that Burn has a Mixmaster that can obliterate just as good as Jazz.

The real way to be like Cary is to keep your hands clean and let others do the fighting while monologuing in 3rd person.
*strokes beard, sips coffee* >:oP

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Posted by megatronus on June 2nd, 2016 @ 8:47am CDT

dragons wrote:See how long this game lasts before it gets cancelled

As someone who has been playing this game for months, and has watched it evolve and improve in real time, cancellation seems extremely unlikely.

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Posted by Kyleor on June 2nd, 2016 @ 9:23am CDT

FYI: Supposedly to get your pre-registration reward character you have to use the link sent to you via email, which just dumps you into the regular app store for your device to download the regular version of the game. But your reward character doesn't show up. Supposedly they're 'working on it'. Not a good start to the game if the devs can't deliver on their pre-registration offer.

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Posted by Va'al on June 2nd, 2016 @ 9:31am CDT

Kyleor wrote:FYI: Supposedly to get your pre-registration reward character you have to use the link sent to you via email, which just dumps you into the regular app store for your device to download the regular version of the game. But your reward character doesn't show up. Supposedly they're 'working on it'. Not a good start to the game if the devs can't deliver on their pre-registration offer.

It is also launch day, so some things are bound to have bumps in them. Give them a day or so?

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Posted by no-one on June 2nd, 2016 @ 9:46am CDT

Dr Va'al wrote:
Kyleor wrote:FYI: Supposedly to get your pre-registration reward character you have to use the link sent to you via email, which just dumps you into the regular app store for your device to download the regular version of the game. But your reward character doesn't show up. Supposedly they're 'working on it'. Not a good start to the game if the devs can't deliver on their pre-registration offer.

It is also launch day, so some things are bound to have bumps in them. Give them a day or so?

Besides neither one of those bots are anything to write home about and you'll be tossing dupe bots aside after a short while.

Jump in, join one of the Seibertron alliances; Uncle Seibs needs you! ;)^

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Posted by Cobotron on June 2nd, 2016 @ 9:51am CDT

I can tell you all that once the bugs get worked out, this game is really fun to play, cool to look at, and super addictive.

As your Officer of the Seibertron Autobot Alliance, I am here to say...

I'm sure our commander, Carytheone would agree.

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Posted by Va'al on June 2nd, 2016 @ 10:08am CDT

It's here at long last! As we reported earlier, Transformers: Earth Wars is open to play in most countries now, and we have the official press release and launch trailer for your information and entertainment to be viewed below - check out what Backflip, Hasbro, and Space Ape have been up to for a fair few time now, get pumped with the clip, and download the game here.

And while you're at it, search for "Seibertron" in the game alliances - we have both Decepticon and Autobot sides represented, the only member missing ... is you.

Click here to download Transformers: Earth Wars today!

TRANSFORMERS: EARTH WARS Now Available on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Android Devices

Players Must Align with the Autobots or Decepticons to Determine Earth’s Fate
in New Real-Time Combat Strategy Game from Hasbro, Backflip Studios and Space Ape Games

BOULDER, Colo. – June 2, 2016 – Hasbro Inc., Backflip Studios and Space Ape Games today released TRANSFORMERS: EARTH WARS, a new real-time combat strategy mobile game featuring the most iconic characters in the Transformers universe. Published by Backflip Studios (DragonVale, SpellFall, Paper Toss) and developed by Space Ape Games (Rival Kingdoms, Samurai Siege), TRANSFORMERS: EARTH WARS breaks new ground for the genre, pairing authentic Transformers storytelling with fast-paced gameplay, beautiful 3D animation and hundreds of characters with diverse strengths and abilities. The game is available now for free download on the App Store for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, and on Google Play for Android devices.

“The Transformers franchise is one of the most iconic in the world, so it is exciting to include these characters in such a compelling mobile gaming experience,” said Julian Farrior, CEO of Backflip Studios. “We are thrilled to partner with Hasbro and Space Ape Games to launch TRANSFORMERS: EARTH WARS and think that Transformers fans are going to love teaming up with their favorite Autobots or Decepticons in these highly engaging mobile battles.”

Inspired by Hasbro’s “Transformers Generations Prime Wars Trilogy,” TRANSFORMERS: EARTH WARS players must choose to fight with Optimus Prime and the Autobots or Megatron and the Decepticons in a battle to decide the fate of planet Earth. Once allegiance has been sworn, gamers assemble a powerful team of playable characters, raid enemy bases for Energon stockpiles, and construct the Space Bridge to add reinforcements from Cybertron, all while playing in real-time against other players around the globe.

The game also features notable storytellers and voice actors from the Transformers franchise, including dialogue written by comic legend Simon Furman and voice acting from Peter Cullen, the original voice of Optimus Prime, and Frank Welker, the original voice of Megatron.

"TRANSFORMERS: EARTH WARS offers players an engaging storyline and incredible gameplay experience,” said Mark Blecher, Senior Vice President, Digital Gaming and Corporate Development at Hasbro. “The game harnesses the unique strengths and abilities of hundreds of characters from Transformers lore, which really helps it to stand above existing real-time combat strategy games and delivers on the Transformers promise of More than Meets the Eye.”

“With TRANSFORMERS: EARTH WARS, our team was dedicated to making a high quality, hand crafted experience that fans of both mobile games and Transformers will enjoy,” said John Earner, CEO of Space Ape Games. “We’re really excited about the finished product and can’t wait to help grow and support the community around this game.”

TRANSFORMERS: EARTH WARS is FREE to download andwill feature in-game purchases, and is available worldwide excluding Japan and China on Android and iOS. Please note that a WiFi connection is required to play.

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Re: Character Bios - Transformers: Earth Wars - Slug (1794362)
Posted by no-one on June 2nd, 2016 @ 10:08am CDT

Cobotron wrote:I'm sure our commander, Carytheone would agree.

You're darn tooting I do!

I just got back into the game now that it's gone live. It has its quirks, it's ups and downs; but we've seen some big changes to the game over the last few monthgs. Some of them took a while to adjust to and some were just plain awesome.

My point is that there is a lot of polish and fun to be had here. I have a good feeling that we will see a lot more change over the next 6 months to a year. I'm still betting on combiners

The most fun I've had is hanging out with my robobuddies, collecting bots and playing base with them - good times ;)^

This thread is also a good place to talk strategy. There are quite a few theories for both defense and offense. Sharing strategies will help win wars and we need to stop Burn and his Decepticon cronies :-P

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Posted by Va'al on June 2nd, 2016 @ 10:11am CDT

Dat trailer is kewl.

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Posted by Sabrblade on June 2nd, 2016 @ 10:15am CDT

Optimus holding his Energon Axe in-hand rather than it materializing from his wrist makes it now essentially function like a Rescue Bots Energize tool.

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Posted by Va'al on June 2nd, 2016 @ 10:22am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:Optimus holding his Energon Axe in-hand rather than it materializing from his wrist makes it now essentially function like a Rescue Bots Energize tool.

But the dissolve/retraction is so cool!

Re: Character Bios - Transformers: Earth Wars - Slug (1794379)
Posted by Va'al on June 2nd, 2016 @ 11:21am CDT

We're not done yet! To accompany the launch of the Space Ape/Hasbro/Backflip real time strategy mobile game Transformers: Earth Wars, Seibertron.com has collected all of the official images from the game, including character looks, screenshots and promotional material, into a single gallery here.

This also collects the previously shown galleries for Autobots and Decepticons, and the exclusive characters. Check them all out below, and join the Seibertron alliances by installing the game!

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Posted by Kyleor on June 2nd, 2016 @ 11:26am CDT

carytheone wrote:
Dr Va'al wrote:
Kyleor wrote:FYI: Supposedly to get your pre-registration reward character you have to use the link sent to you via email, which just dumps you into the regular app store for your device to download the regular version of the game. But your reward character doesn't show up. Supposedly they're 'working on it'. Not a good start to the game if the devs can't deliver on their pre-registration offer.

It is also launch day, so some things are bound to have bumps in them. Give them a day or so?
Besides neither one of those bots are anything to write home about and you'll be tossing dupe bots aside after a short while.

Jump in, join one of the Seibertron alliances; Uncle Seibs needs you!

The full game has been available for a few days at least, it's just now in the US app stores. My issue is that it's a bad looking start to not make good on offers right out of the gate. I'll be rejoining the Seibertron alliance once I get enough along again in the full game.

Strangely you can still play the Beta too, even though the full game is out.

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Posted by Burn on June 2nd, 2016 @ 3:54pm CDT

carytheone wrote:The real way to be like Cary is to keep your hands clean and let others do the fighting while monologuing in 3rd person.
*strokes beard, sips coffee*

So Cary is a coward that hides behind others. Gotcha! ;)^