DeNA and Hasbro Launch TRANSFORMERS: BATTLE TACTICS
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DeNA and Hasbro Launch TRANSFORMERS: BATTLE TACTICS
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Download TRANSFORMERS: BATTLE TACTICS today at:
https://appsto.re/i6Bw88k for iPhone and iPad
http://goo.gl/IkzEfj for Android
SAN FRANCISCO – February 5, 2015 – DeNA and Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) have released TRANSFORMERS: BATTLE TACTICS, a turn-based tactical mobile game inspired by the all new fan favorite COMBINER WARS comic story and the expansive 30-year history of the TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS universe. Players will collect and assemble epic teams, made up of AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS who will fight side by side in a unique campaign mode and intense player vs player (PvP) mode to engage with gamers and TRANSFORMERS fans from around the world. TRANSFORMERS: BATTLE TACTICS is now available as a free download on the App Store for iPhone and iPad and on Google Play for Android devices, and Amazon Appstore for Fire tablets and Android devices.
In TRANSFORMERS: BATTLE TACTICS, players will manage an army of TRANSFORMERS characters bringing up to four onto the battlefield where they will strategically unleash unique powerful abilities and ALTERNATE forms to take down their opponents. By leveling up TRANSFORMERS characters and linking multiple ones together players can unlock powerful Combiners and inflict critical damage to change the tide of the battle.
“TRANSFORMERS: BATTLE TACTICS celebrates the rich lore and character universe of TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS and the COMBINER WARS story, adding a new twist on their visual styling,” said Mark Blecher, SVP Digital Gaming & Corporate Development at Hasbro, Inc.
“The fun and calculated turn-based gameplay, diverse characters and abilities and deep leveling and combo system in TRANSFORMERS: BATTLE TACTICS will give players the hundreds of options to make their team more powerful and keep the competition fierce,” said Barry Dorf, vice president of partnerships and alliances at DeNA.
From Generation One to TRANSFORMERS United to the fan favorites from the IDW Combiner Wars comic series, TRANSFORMERS: BATTLE TACTICS features over 75 legendary characters including OPTIMUS PRIME, MEGATRON, STARSCREAM, BUMBLEBEE and COMBINER CENTURITRON. TRANSFORMERS: BATTLE TACTICS will feature online PvP leaderboards where the top players will receive in-game prizes, valuable resources and limited-time competitive modes. Friends and players will be able to connect to form Leagues and earn an edge over their competition.
TRANSFORMERS: BATTLE TACTICS is now available to download for free on the App Store for iPhone and iPad, Google Play for Android devices, and Amazon Appstore for Fire tablets and Android devices. Fans who have previously pre-registered at http://www.transformersbattletactics.com will be eligible to unlock powerful in-game content when they download and register in the app.
About DeNA
DeNA (pronounced "D-N-A") is a global leader of developing and operating mobile services including free-to-play games, e-commerce and other online offerings. Founded in 1999, DeNA is headquartered in Tokyo with offices and game development studios across the globe. DeNA Co., Ltd. is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (2432). For more information, visit: http://www.dena.com
About Hasbro
Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) is a branded play company dedicated to fulfilling the fundamental need for play for children and families through the creative expression of the Company's world class brand portfolio, including TRANSFORMERS, MONOPOLY, PLAY-DOH, MY LITTLE PONY, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, NERF and LITTLEST PET SHOP. From toys and games, to television programming, motion pictures, digital gaming and a comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its global customers with innovative play and entertainment experiences, in a variety of forms and formats, anytime and anywhere. The Company’s Hasbro Studios is responsible for entertainment brand-driven storytelling around Hasbro brands across television, film, commercial productions and short-form. Through the company's deep commitment to corporate social responsibility, including philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to build a safe and sustainable world for future generations and to positively impact the lives of millions of children and families every year. It has been recognized for its efforts by being named one of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" and is ranked as one of Corporate Responsibility Magazine's "100 Best Corporate Citizens." Learn more at http://www.hasbro.com.
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Posted by frogbat on February 6th, 2015 @ 1:50am CST
I long for a proper tactical c&c style game where you have to go out a build your bases... Harvest energon and use your troops' abilities to outflank and defeat the opponents. With bases progressing till you build metroplex or trypticon that launch a final attack by transforming and stomping towards the enemy base
Posted by Autobot032 on February 26th, 2015 @ 7:28am CST
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Android/Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... tics&hl=en
Apple/iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/transfo ... 33401?mt=8
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Posted by Nemesis Maximo on February 26th, 2015 @ 7:57am CST
Posted by hinomars19 on February 26th, 2015 @ 8:08am CST
Nemesis Maximo wrote:I'm not sure what to think about this.
Mild irritation?
Posted by That_Guy on February 26th, 2015 @ 8:16am CST
Posted by jogunwarrior on February 26th, 2015 @ 8:41am CST
Since I am more than content with my Generations Cyclonus figure, this new one is an easy pass for me.
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on February 26th, 2015 @ 8:53am CST
hinomars19 wrote:Nemesis Maximo wrote:I'm not sure what to think about this.
Mild irritation?
Not even that. More like...excessive 'meh'.
Posted by Randomhero on February 26th, 2015 @ 8:58am CST
Nemesis Maximo wrote:hinomars19 wrote:Nemesis Maximo wrote:I'm not sure what to think about this.
Mild irritation?
Not even that. More like...excessive 'meh'.
Was anyone really surprised by this? He's the equivalent of the counter to Ultra Prime. That's all. It's possible he might get new limbs eventually like prime is but for now it's fine. It won't be in the comics, it's just a toy.
I'd be cool with a scourge limb maybe because then BOOM! Scourge and sweeps.
Posted by griftimus prime on February 26th, 2015 @ 8:59am CST
Posted by Noideaforaname on February 26th, 2015 @ 9:24am CST
Posted by Artilleron on February 26th, 2015 @ 11:12am CST
Posted by CrankyOldTruck on February 26th, 2015 @ 3:16pm CST
That_Guy wrote:Is Galvatronus going to be in the comics, or is this just something fun Hasbro is doing? I like Cyclonus' current role in the comics. So much depth has been put into him, and would hate he go status quo on us with Galvatron. Keep him with the Lost Light crew.
This has to be something goofy that Hasbro cooked up since he's time hopping with the LL crew and not having anything to do with the stuff happening with Galvatron on Earth.
I'm with you, this is just going to screw up everything they've accomplished with his character in the comics if they have him side with Galvatron especially if it's done for the sole purpose of giving legitimacy to Hasbros' dumb idea.
Posted by Randomhero on February 26th, 2015 @ 4:26pm CST
CrankyOldTruck wrote:That_Guy wrote:Is Galvatronus going to be in the comics, or is this just something fun Hasbro is doing? I like Cyclonus' current role in the comics. So much depth has been put into him, and would hate he go status quo on us with Galvatron. Keep him with the Lost Light crew.
This has to be something goofy that Hasbro cooked up since he's time hopping with the LL crew and not having anything to do with the stuff happening with Galvatron on Earth.
I'm with you, this is just going to screw up everything they've accomplished with his character in the comics if they have him side with Galvatron especially if it's done for the sole purpose of giving legitimacy to Hasbros' dumb idea.
He won't be. Combiner wars is only a 6 issue event for IDW. The only bots from the lost light that are crossing over are the protectobots(which Im shocked they're being included in the comic). This is just a toy and that's all. Combiner Wars is going be a toy line going into 2016. It's a way to get a lot of combiners and just for fun. You don't like Galvatronus? Fine, don't buy Cyclonus or just keep him in his individual mode. It's like Huffer, windcharger, thundercracker, Megatron, Armada Megatron, Huffer and Bomshell. Just toys to go under the subtitle.
It's like throwing a fit were getting this and not other classic combiners. It's going till 2016, were probably going to see some of them later. Calm your tits people.
Posted by Sabrblade on February 26th, 2015 @ 5:07pm CST
Posted by That_Guy on February 26th, 2015 @ 5:53pm CST
Randomhero wrote:CrankyOldTruck wrote:That_Guy wrote:Is Galvatronus going to be in the comics, or is this just something fun Hasbro is doing? I like Cyclonus' current role in the comics. So much depth has been put into him, and would hate he go status quo on us with Galvatron. Keep him with the Lost Light crew.
This has to be something goofy that Hasbro cooked up since he's time hopping with the LL crew and not having anything to do with the stuff happening with Galvatron on Earth.
I'm with you, this is just going to screw up everything they've accomplished with his character in the comics if they have him side with Galvatron especially if it's done for the sole purpose of giving legitimacy to Hasbros' dumb idea.
He won't be. Combiner wars is only a 6 issue event for IDW. The only bots from the lost light that are crossing over are the protectobots(which Im shocked they're being included in the comic). This is just a toy and that's all. Combiner Wars is going be a toy line going into 2016. It's a way to get a lot of combiners and just for fun. You don't like Galvatronus? Fine, don't buy Cyclonus or just keep him in his individual mode. It's like Huffer, windcharger, thundercracker, Megatron, Armada Megatron, Huffer and Bomshell. Just toys to go under the subtitle.
It's like throwing a fit were getting this and not other classic combiners. It's going till 2016, were probably going to see some of them later. Calm your tits people.
Never said I didn't like the toy idea. In fact it's a shame I see more Cyclonus in the pic, less Galvatron, but cool nonetheless. Just inquiring who is going to show up for Combiner Wars. Hoping we get Abominus, I know we got one during Prime's run, would like to see in this set, or better yet Predaking in the same way as Devastator, all Voyagers. One can hope and wish right?
Posted by Emerje on February 26th, 2015 @ 6:11pm CST
I'm a little more interested in his apparent mind control puppets running around at his feet. Is that Wildrider?
Emerje
Posted by Randomhero on February 26th, 2015 @ 6:15pm CST
Devastator is a one and done thing like metroplex was. Could we get Predaking or Abominus? It's totally possible, but it'd be a voyager and four deluxes or we'll get at least one more original Combiner after the fan built team or...they will be the last one. Who knows. It's great we're getting combiners to begin with. Makes me think the only reason were getting combiners is because every character but a couple from 84-87 have now been modernized.
As much of a fanboy I am, I also look at these from the other point of view. If you make the predacons or terrorcons, can you retool/redeco any of them? Probably not so you're going to make those molds and use them once, or fun pub will use them someday for whatever crap they can think of. Or, you can play it safe and use the more popular combiners that can be retooled and repainted over and over like three of the protectobots being retools of stunticons and aerialbots which make sense. It's close enough. I won't be surprised if we get the combaticons and swindle is Offroads mold, vortex is a deco of alpha bravo and this is extreme but brawl is rook and maybe a new blastoff. It works. I'm a huge fanboy but I'm just happy with what we get.
Posted by Zeedust on February 26th, 2015 @ 8:43pm CST
Randomhero wrote:It's like throwing a fit were getting this and not other classic combiners. It's going till 2016, were probably going to see some of them later. Calm your tits people.
Would it be more legitimate to gripe about not getting non-classic combiners like Landfill or Ruination?
Posted by Shuttershock on February 26th, 2015 @ 10:25pm CST
Randomhero wrote:I wouldn't put a lot of faith in another Titan combiner. I'm not pointing the finger at you but remember when Metroplex was announced? Everyone and their mother was saying "well obviously we're going to be getting Trypticon, Fort Max, Scorponok ect." What did we get after Metroplex? Nothing not even a redeco of the Metrotitan or Necrotitan.
Devastator is a one and done thing like metroplex was. Could we get Predaking or Abominus? It's totally possible, but it'd be a voyager and four deluxes or we'll get at least one more original Combiner after the fan built team or...they will be the last one. Who knows. It's great we're getting combiners to begin with. Makes me think the only reason were getting combiners is because every character but a couple from 84-87 have now been modernized.
As much of a fanboy I am, I also look at these from the other point of view. If you make the predacons or terrorcons, can you retool/redeco any of them? Probably not so you're going to make those molds and us them once, or fun pub will use them someday for whatever crap they can think of. Or, you can play it safe and use the more popular combiners that can be retooled and repainted over and over like three of the protectobots being retools of stunticons and aerialbots which make sense. It's close enough. I won't be surprised if we get the combat icons and swindle is Offroads mold, vortext is a deco of alpha bravo and this is extreme but brawl is rook and maybe a new blastoff. It works. I'm a huge fanboy but I'm just happy with what we get.
You're right, the animal-based combiners are too individually specific for retool purposes.
Sorry Seacons, your not up to bat.
Posted by Zeedust on February 26th, 2015 @ 11:04pm CST
Posted by Emerje on February 27th, 2015 @ 12:31am CST
Emerje
Posted by megatronus on February 27th, 2015 @ 1:57pm CST
It just looks like a super solid torso. Whether we get proper limbs for him in the form of Sweeps or, even better, a deluxe Nighstick is an open question, but I'm on board.
Posted by Ultra Markus on February 27th, 2015 @ 7:37pm CST
Posted by Emerje on February 27th, 2015 @ 10:08pm CST
Ultra Markus wrote:i like this but...how about a leader galvatron instead
Closest you'll probably get is a while Armada Megatron. For some reason the design team at Hasbro really doesn't like Galvatron all that much. We've gotten great figures of most of the animated movie's new cast and they've almost all been great (let's see a proper Blurr), but Galvatron just keeps getting shafted. We're long overdue for a proper Galvi, but I'm not optimistic after this.
Emerje
Posted by Rainmaker on March 1st, 2015 @ 4:04am CST
I have this on an Ipad and my Optimus Prime and Megatron look different...
Superion, Arcee and Menasor appear but aren't in the game?
Posted by Va'al on March 12th, 2015 @ 6:26pm CDT
Today DeNA announced the first in-game event for TRANSFORMERS: BATTLE TACTICS, the turn-based tactical mobile game that lets players collect and assemble teams of iconic AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS. The game’s debut event, Menasor’s Might, runs from March 12 through March 18, during which time players can take on the evil Stunticons who have linked to form the ruthless Combiner, Menasor.
For a limited time, players can battle elite new armies, face off against and collect Stunticons, and compete to build the game’s very first six-unit Combiner, the hulking Menasor. With new characters to battle and collect, plus intense PVP combat, fans of Transformers: Battle Tactics won’t want to miss Menasor’s Might.
Download TRANSFORMERS: BATTLE TACTICS today at:
● https://appsto.re/i6Bw88k for iPhone and iPad
● http://goo.gl/IkzEfj for Android
More information can be found at: http://www.transformersbattletactics.com/
Posted by padfoo on March 12th, 2015 @ 7:07pm CDT
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Posted by Editor on March 12th, 2015 @ 8:17pm CDT
Posted by Rainmaker on March 12th, 2015 @ 11:25pm CDT
Posted by Editor on March 13th, 2015 @ 2:18pm CDT
Posted by Va'al on March 28th, 2015 @ 6:34am CDT
Superion's Guard is now live on TRANSFORMERS: Battle Tactics!
Play now to collect all 5 Aerialbots and unleash Superion!
Posted by dragons on March 28th, 2015 @ 9:29am CDT
Posted by Philbert579 on March 28th, 2015 @ 10:08am CDT
Posted by MarkNL on March 28th, 2015 @ 10:38am CDT
Posted by Kyleor on March 30th, 2015 @ 8:55am CDT
Philbert579 wrote:Is this game another pay-to-win? I've been avoiding it so far because that's how it looks to me.
This game is 100% a free-to-play-but-pay-to-win game, and 100% NOT worth spending any money on.
Their event reward system is ridiculous also.
Posted by shajaki on April 9th, 2015 @ 9:36pm CDT
Today DeNA announced the first event featuring Beast Wars for TRANSFORMERS: BATTLE TACTICS, the turn-based tactical mobile game that lets players assemble teams of iconic AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS. Beast Wars Episode 1 runs from April 9 through April 14, when players can collect, fight alongside and take control of classic Maximals and Predacons like Waspinator, Cheetor and Megatron in his ferocious T-Rex Alt Mode!
Download TRANSFORMERS: BATTLE TACTICS today at:
-https://appsto.re/i6Bw88k for iPhone
-http://goo.gl/IkzEfj for Android
Posted by Sabrblade on April 9th, 2015 @ 9:39pm CDT
Not the Generations, not the cartoon models, but the original 1996 pre-cartoon toy designs!
Posted by Darth Jumpy on April 9th, 2015 @ 10:11pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 9th, 2015 @ 10:15pm CDT
See both the previous posts.Darth Jumpy wrote:Why is Waspinator's face silver? Is it some reference I am not getting, or is there no reason behind it?
Posted by Zeedust on April 9th, 2015 @ 10:19pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on April 9th, 2015 @ 10:26pm CDT
Darth Jumpy wrote:Why is Waspinator's face silver? Is it some reference I am not getting, or is there no reason behind it?
Posted by Noideaforaname on April 10th, 2015 @ 7:48am CDT
But man, they went kinda crazy with the toy-accuracy.
Posted by Sabrblade on April 10th, 2015 @ 8:38am CDT
Then again, the other characters in this game are all toy-accurate too. They're just based on more modern toys like Generations and stuff from the TCC.Noideaforaname wrote:Always glad to see more Beast Wars.
But man, they went kinda crazy with the toy-accuracy.
Posted by Noideaforaname on April 10th, 2015 @ 11:30am CDT
Posted by Abraxsis on April 15th, 2015 @ 10:37pm CDT
We play daily, we play the events, but we're free players. Only requirement to join is that you're warrior 1 level or higher, and that you're an active daily player.
Posted by King Kuuga on April 16th, 2015 @ 2:10am CDT
Posted by GuyIncognito on April 17th, 2015 @ 9:37am CDT
Posted by Editor on April 17th, 2015 @ 11:02am CDT
GuyIncognito wrote:As soon as I saw that the app includes in-game purchases, I decided not to even download it. I'm not going to waste my time on a Skinner Box.
Honestly thou, I've been playing this one since the beta release, and I haven't paid a cent. Yhea, i'm not going to have a shot at some of the hardest to get event pieces, but i'm doing OK regardless.
Posted by King Kuuga on April 17th, 2015 @ 12:29pm CDT