Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game
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HASBRO AND JAGEX ENTER STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
TO CREATE NEW TRANSFORMERS ONLINE GAME
Iconic AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS Set to Battle Online in 2012
PAWTUCKET, R.I. – March 14, 2011 – Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) announced today that it has signed a strategic development agreement with Jagex Limited to jointly create a new online game based on the globally iconic TRANSFORMERS brand. Under the agreement, the two companies are slated to launch the TRANSFORMERS online game in 2012 in North America, Latin America, Europe, New Zealand and Australia.
Jagex, based in the United Kingdom, is one of the largest independent game developers and publishers in the world with a dedicated global user base of millions playing its more than 40 online games. The company's flagship game, RuneScape, is the world's most popular free-to-play MMOG.
“Hasbro’s decision to align with Jagex speaks to the quality of their award-winning development and publishing team that boasts an outstanding track record of delivering innovative and fun online games capable of reaching millions of gamers across the globe,” said Mark Blecher, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Digital Gaming and Media at Hasbro. “We are extremely excited to create a dream team that combines TRANSFORMERS brand stewards with Jagex development experts to deliver an epic TRANSFORMERS gaming experience to fans in 2012.”
“TRANSFORMERS is one of the most iconic brands in the world and we are delighted to team up with Hasbro in order to bring our shared vision to reality,” said Mark Gerhard, CEO at Jagex Games Studio. “There is a huge appetite for an online TRANSFORMERS game and we will utilize every bit of our development and publishing expertise to deliver a dynamic and action-packed game that TRANSFORMERS fans will find irresistible.”
About TRANSFORMERS
The TRANSFORMERS brand has delivered “MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE” action to legions of fans around the world for more than 25 years. As one of the hottest global entertainment properties, TRANSFORMERS captures excitement through action figure play, movies, television, digital gaming, comics, and more.
About Hasbro
Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) is a branded play company providing children and families around the world with a wide-range of immersive entertainment offerings based on the Company’s world class brand portfolio. From toys and games, to television programming, motion pictures, video games and a comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its customers through the strategic leveraging of well-known and beloved brands such as TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST PET SHOP, NERF, PLAYSKOOL, MY LITTLE PONY, G.I. JOE, MAGIC: THE GATHERING and MONOPOLY. The Hub, Hasbro’s multi-platform joint venture with Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) launched on October 10, 2010. The online home of The Hub is www.hubworld.com. The Hub logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC. All rights reserved.
Come see how we inspire play through our brands at http://www.hasbro.com. © 2010 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
About Jagex Games Studio
Jagex Games Studio is a multi-award winning games developer based in Cambridge, England. Jagex specialises in the development of high quality browser-based games and is the largest independent games developer and publisher in the UK.
Jagex has a long-standing reputation for creating the world's best online games and for developing hugely popular, high quality, accessible, free-to-play games and for providing an unbeatable community experience for millions of players around the world. Jagex has developed and self-published over 40 online titles, including the world's most popular free multiplayer online game, RuneScape.com
In addition to RuneScape, Jagex self-publishes games on its games portal Jagex.com, and has released a series of successful iPhone games including BounceDown, StarCannon, and Miner Disturbance. Jagex also acts as a third-party publisher for likeminded developers, publishing titles such as the real-time strategy game War of Legends and the iPhone title Undercroft.
TO CREATE NEW TRANSFORMERS ONLINE GAME
Iconic AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS Set to Battle Online in 2012
PAWTUCKET, R.I. – March 14, 2011 – Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) announced today that it has signed a strategic development agreement with Jagex Limited to jointly create a new online game based on the globally iconic TRANSFORMERS brand. Under the agreement, the two companies are slated to launch the TRANSFORMERS online game in 2012 in North America, Latin America, Europe, New Zealand and Australia.
Jagex, based in the United Kingdom, is one of the largest independent game developers and publishers in the world with a dedicated global user base of millions playing its more than 40 online games. The company's flagship game, RuneScape, is the world's most popular free-to-play MMOG.
“Hasbro’s decision to align with Jagex speaks to the quality of their award-winning development and publishing team that boasts an outstanding track record of delivering innovative and fun online games capable of reaching millions of gamers across the globe,” said Mark Blecher, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Digital Gaming and Media at Hasbro. “We are extremely excited to create a dream team that combines TRANSFORMERS brand stewards with Jagex development experts to deliver an epic TRANSFORMERS gaming experience to fans in 2012.”
“TRANSFORMERS is one of the most iconic brands in the world and we are delighted to team up with Hasbro in order to bring our shared vision to reality,” said Mark Gerhard, CEO at Jagex Games Studio. “There is a huge appetite for an online TRANSFORMERS game and we will utilize every bit of our development and publishing expertise to deliver a dynamic and action-packed game that TRANSFORMERS fans will find irresistible.”
About TRANSFORMERS
The TRANSFORMERS brand has delivered “MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE” action to legions of fans around the world for more than 25 years. As one of the hottest global entertainment properties, TRANSFORMERS captures excitement through action figure play, movies, television, digital gaming, comics, and more.
About Hasbro
Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) is a branded play company providing children and families around the world with a wide-range of immersive entertainment offerings based on the Company’s world class brand portfolio. From toys and games, to television programming, motion pictures, video games and a comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its customers through the strategic leveraging of well-known and beloved brands such as TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST PET SHOP, NERF, PLAYSKOOL, MY LITTLE PONY, G.I. JOE, MAGIC: THE GATHERING and MONOPOLY. The Hub, Hasbro’s multi-platform joint venture with Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) launched on October 10, 2010. The online home of The Hub is www.hubworld.com. The Hub logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC. All rights reserved.
Come see how we inspire play through our brands at http://www.hasbro.com. © 2010 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
About Jagex Games Studio
Jagex Games Studio is a multi-award winning games developer based in Cambridge, England. Jagex specialises in the development of high quality browser-based games and is the largest independent games developer and publisher in the UK.
Jagex has a long-standing reputation for creating the world's best online games and for developing hugely popular, high quality, accessible, free-to-play games and for providing an unbeatable community experience for millions of players around the world. Jagex has developed and self-published over 40 online titles, including the world's most popular free multiplayer online game, RuneScape.com
In addition to RuneScape, Jagex self-publishes games on its games portal Jagex.com, and has released a series of successful iPhone games including BounceDown, StarCannon, and Miner Disturbance. Jagex also acts as a third-party publisher for likeminded developers, publishing titles such as the real-time strategy game War of Legends and the iPhone title Undercroft.
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Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1194809)
Posted by TulioDude on March 14th, 2011 @ 1:07pm CDT
Posted by TulioDude on March 14th, 2011 @ 1:07pm CDT
I wonder what kind game style it will be?
Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1194820)
Posted by Malicron on March 14th, 2011 @ 1:22pm CDT
Posted by Malicron on March 14th, 2011 @ 1:22pm CDT
Please let it be an MMO. 
Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1194822)
Posted by #Sideways# on March 14th, 2011 @ 1:28pm CDT
Posted by #Sideways# on March 14th, 2011 @ 1:28pm CDT
I have been dying for a TF Online MMO! Please let it be true!
Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1194832)
Posted by Megatron Wolf on March 14th, 2011 @ 1:47pm CDT
Posted by Megatron Wolf on March 14th, 2011 @ 1:47pm CDT
i hope theres no monthly fees if there is im not going to bother. Ill buy the game but i refuse to pay every month to play. Just because its being made by the guys who did runecape doesnt mean itll be free to play. Also hope its not like runecape cause that games not that great.
Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1194835)
Posted by Jesterhead on March 14th, 2011 @ 1:51pm CDT
I agree about Runescape, but I hope this is a paid subscription game. Month by month MMOs are usually a lot better than free ones.
Posted by Jesterhead on March 14th, 2011 @ 1:51pm CDT
Megatron Wolf wrote:i hope theres no monthly fees if there is im not going to bother. Ill buy the game but i refuse to pay every month to play. Just because its being made by the guys who did runecape doesnt mean itll be free to play. Also hope its not like runecape cause that games not that great.
I agree about Runescape, but I hope this is a paid subscription game. Month by month MMOs are usually a lot better than free ones.
Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1194864)
Posted by Supreme Convoy on March 14th, 2011 @ 2:58pm CDT
Posted by Supreme Convoy on March 14th, 2011 @ 2:58pm CDT
Oh man, I would love to play a Transformers MMO.
I love the War for Cybertron multiplayer.
I love the War for Cybertron multiplayer.
Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1194869)
Posted by First-Aid on March 14th, 2011 @ 3:03pm CDT
Posted by First-Aid on March 14th, 2011 @ 3:03pm CDT
WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN!!!
AWESOMESAUCE! PLEASE BE AN MMO!!! PLEASE BE AN MMO!!! The odds are definitely in favor of that judging by the wording of the announcement.
AWESOMESAUCE! PLEASE BE AN MMO!!! PLEASE BE AN MMO!!! The odds are definitely in favor of that judging by the wording of the announcement.
Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1194870)
Posted by GetRightRobot on March 14th, 2011 @ 3:05pm CDT
Posted by GetRightRobot on March 14th, 2011 @ 3:05pm CDT
Oh My Freakin Banana Boat!!!!! This would be SOOOOO AWESOME! Imagine, instead of race you choose what era: G1, Armada, movieverse, Beast Wars. Then be able to customize your own chassis and colors and abilities!!!! Oops. I just had a nerdgasm....
Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1194894)
Posted by OptiMagnus on March 14th, 2011 @ 4:19pm CDT
Posted by OptiMagnus on March 14th, 2011 @ 4:19pm CDT
Sounds cool. 
Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1194898)
Posted by First-Aid on March 14th, 2011 @ 4:29pm CDT
I doubt it would be along those lines for character creation, and I also suspect it would be more along the lines of either War for Cybertron, TF Prime, or the Movieverse. Half the fun of this thread is going to be the speculating...
Posted by First-Aid on March 14th, 2011 @ 4:29pm CDT
GetRightRobot wrote:Oh My Freakin Banana Boat!!!!! This would be SOOOOO AWESOME! Imagine, instead of race you choose what era: G1, Armada, movieverse, Beast Wars. Then be able to customize your own chassis and colors and abilities!!!! Oops. I just had a nerdgasm....
I doubt it would be along those lines for character creation, and I also suspect it would be more along the lines of either War for Cybertron, TF Prime, or the Movieverse. Half the fun of this thread is going to be the speculating...
Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1194928)
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on March 14th, 2011 @ 5:28pm CDT
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on March 14th, 2011 @ 5:28pm CDT
I can't wait to get my hands on this. I hope it's more than just gathering teams and shooting at each other. I SO want the freedom to pick my vehicle form. I hope the different forms aren't "unlockable" and you can start off being a jet/car/train/tank or whatever. So what do you guys think they'll give us for settings? Just Cybertron, or will we have Earth too?
Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1194929)
Posted by Vicalliose on March 14th, 2011 @ 5:28pm CDT
Posted by Vicalliose on March 14th, 2011 @ 5:28pm CDT
I hope they design the style out to be like WFC was. Least that'll do a better job of satisfying both ends. But I wouldn't be surprised if they just decided to make it look like the slagging movies. 
Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1194958)
Posted by ninjascythe79 on March 14th, 2011 @ 6:48pm CDT
Posted by ninjascythe79 on March 14th, 2011 @ 6:48pm CDT
2012 huh? mmo's always get deeellaayed. it's just a rule
Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1195010)
Posted by Shadowman on March 14th, 2011 @ 8:27pm CDT
Posted by Shadowman on March 14th, 2011 @ 8:27pm CDT
See, the problem with free-to-play MMOs is that they're free. There's no money coming in, so there's no money to invest in further development, or bug fixes, or server maintenance.
Take Exteel. I am NOT crying! They adopted a "Free to play, but if you'd like, you can pay with real money and get stuff faster," as well as turning billboards on maps into ACTUAL billboards. And it still wasn't financially successful enough for NCsoft to keep it going, even after a big content update. I just have something in my eye, shut up!
That said, I don't imagine this being a big major hit. I would dare to assume most of the people here haven't even heard of Exteel before, and that was from a major MMO developer. This is from the people who made Runescrap for Christ's sake. I've heard actual MMO fans use it as an insult. I can't imagine this would make a big splash, I'd be surprised if it made a small ripple.
Take Exteel. I am NOT crying! They adopted a "Free to play, but if you'd like, you can pay with real money and get stuff faster," as well as turning billboards on maps into ACTUAL billboards. And it still wasn't financially successful enough for NCsoft to keep it going, even after a big content update. I just have something in my eye, shut up!
That said, I don't imagine this being a big major hit. I would dare to assume most of the people here haven't even heard of Exteel before, and that was from a major MMO developer. This is from the people who made Runescrap for Christ's sake. I've heard actual MMO fans use it as an insult. I can't imagine this would make a big splash, I'd be surprised if it made a small ripple.
Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1195022)
Posted by First-Aid on March 14th, 2011 @ 8:51pm CDT
Posted by First-Aid on March 14th, 2011 @ 8:51pm CDT
The interesting thing about this is that Hasbro will be overseeing the game. Everything has to go through them. With Runescape, there was no one to report to. I think the quality is going to be better than RS, but I do agree that this is probably going to be a minor hit. Another interesting thing: the target audiences are going to be virtually identical between MMO gamers and Transfans. Geeks rule the world.
Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1195027)
Posted by Shadowman on March 14th, 2011 @ 9:00pm CDT
MMos are usually targeted at the "18-to-35-year-old males" crowd. And as it's been said time and again, adult collectors are NOT the target audience for Transformers, it's always been for young boys. (Maybe not the movies so much)
Posted by Shadowman on March 14th, 2011 @ 9:00pm CDT
First-Aid wrote:Another interesting thing: the target audiences are going to be virtually identical between MMO gamers and Transfans. Geeks rule the world.
MMos are usually targeted at the "18-to-35-year-old males" crowd. And as it's been said time and again, adult collectors are NOT the target audience for Transformers, it's always been for young boys. (Maybe not the movies so much)
Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1195028)
Posted by Editor on March 14th, 2011 @ 9:03pm CDT
Posted by Editor on March 14th, 2011 @ 9:03pm CDT
Or, of course, people could play the existing online transformer based game hosted on this very site.
If you post on Seibertron and don't play Heavy Metal War you are missing out.
If you post on Seibertron and don't play Heavy Metal War you are missing out.
Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1195045)
Posted by Shadowman on March 14th, 2011 @ 9:46pm CDT
HMW is a text-based team-management game. No offense to HMW, but it doesn't compare to a game where you can not only do things yourself, but you can see yourself do it.
Posted by Shadowman on March 14th, 2011 @ 9:46pm CDT
Editor wrote:Or, of course, people could play the existing online transformer based game hosted on this very site.
If you post on Seibertron and don't play Heavy Metal War you are missing out.
HMW is a text-based team-management game. No offense to HMW, but it doesn't compare to a game where you can not only do things yourself, but you can see yourself do it.
Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1195046)
Posted by GetRightRobot on March 14th, 2011 @ 9:46pm CDT
You know, I have really been wanting to get in on that. But I don't even know what it is. How does Heavy Metal War work?
Posted by GetRightRobot on March 14th, 2011 @ 9:46pm CDT
Editor wrote:Or, of course, people could play the existing online transformer based game hosted on this very site.
If you post on Seibertron and don't play Heavy Metal War you are missing out.
You know, I have really been wanting to get in on that. But I don't even know what it is. How does Heavy Metal War work?
Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1195054)
Posted by Editor on March 14th, 2011 @ 10:13pm CDT
Very true. But it is still a good game and it deserves to receive more promotion and coverage than it does.
Command a team of up to 12 bots or cons, send them into missions with other faction members or on their own into the arena. Earn energon and experience to power your members developing their tech specs and tactics.
Posted by Editor on March 14th, 2011 @ 10:13pm CDT
Shadowman wrote:Editor wrote:Or, of course, people could play the existing online transformer based game hosted on this very site.
If you post on Seibertron and don't play Heavy Metal War you are missing out.
HMW is a text-based team-management game. No offense to HMW, but it doesn't compare to a game where you can not only do things yourself, but you can see yourself do it.
Very true. But it is still a good game and it deserves to receive more promotion and coverage than it does.
GetRightRobot wrote:You know, I have really been wanting to get in on that. But I don't even know what it is. How does Heavy Metal War work?
Command a team of up to 12 bots or cons, send them into missions with other faction members or on their own into the arena. Earn energon and experience to power your members developing their tech specs and tactics.
Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1195064)
Posted by NatsumeRyu on March 14th, 2011 @ 10:28pm CDT
Posted by NatsumeRyu on March 14th, 2011 @ 10:28pm CDT
I guess I'll have to wait to weigh in on this.
QFT.
Star Wars: The Old Republic as an example...I think it was originally supposed to come out last summer. Last I heard, it was coming out this summer now. I don't know if it is though. Haven't checked up on it since the start of the year.
That's all I've got....Anyone keeping tabs on that other Transformers MMO we heard about last year? I saw a video on Youtube of various character types (flyer, tanks, car, etc) transforming in place, and wondered if that was from that.
ninjascythe79 wrote:2012 huh? mmo's always get deeellaayed. it's just a rule
QFT.
Star Wars: The Old Republic as an example...I think it was originally supposed to come out last summer. Last I heard, it was coming out this summer now. I don't know if it is though. Haven't checked up on it since the start of the year.
That's all I've got....Anyone keeping tabs on that other Transformers MMO we heard about last year? I saw a video on Youtube of various character types (flyer, tanks, car, etc) transforming in place, and wondered if that was from that.
Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1195086)
Posted by Shadowman on March 14th, 2011 @ 11:22pm CDT
To clarify "Command" means you select a mission for them to take part in, put them in it, wait for a timer to run out, then see what happened in the battle. You don't have direct influence over anything.
That, and after some big reset, all of my good bot names ended up being taken.
Posted by Shadowman on March 14th, 2011 @ 11:22pm CDT
Editor wrote:GetRightRobot wrote:You know, I have really been wanting to get in on that. But I don't even know what it is. How does Heavy Metal War work?
Command a team of up to 12 bots or cons, send them into missions with other faction members or on their own into the arena. Earn energon and experience to power your members developing their tech specs and tactics.
To clarify "Command" means you select a mission for them to take part in, put them in it, wait for a timer to run out, then see what happened in the battle. You don't have direct influence over anything.
That, and after some big reset, all of my good bot names ended up being taken.
Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1195110)
Posted by Hoistimus on March 15th, 2011 @ 12:20am CDT
Posted by Hoistimus on March 15th, 2011 @ 12:20am CDT
Well, I was wondering if this day would ever come.. it is a great idea but I've reserve judgement for the final product, as it'll probably be geared for the general public and try to compete with WOW and the other common MMOs.. I only play Eve Online as I like the sandbox play and economic part of it, and only one universe for all players to partake in. I doubt a TF game would be anything like that but more like WfC, I just hope for a larger universe than it has to play in.
Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1195121)
Posted by Shadowman on March 15th, 2011 @ 12:55am CDT
Nope, the closest they've ever given to a release date was Spring of this year. And from the sound of things, they're going to meet that. They've been handing out gameplay footage and all manner of details at a fairly consistent rate, they've got pre-release features all set up, and closed beta has been going on since July last year. It will also have HK-47.
Posted by Shadowman on March 15th, 2011 @ 12:55am CDT
NatsumeRyu wrote:Star Wars: The Old Republic as an example...I think it was originally supposed to come out last summer. Last I heard, it was coming out this summer now. I don't know if it is though. Haven't checked up on it since the start of the year.
Nope, the closest they've ever given to a release date was Spring of this year. And from the sound of things, they're going to meet that. They've been handing out gameplay footage and all manner of details at a fairly consistent rate, they've got pre-release features all set up, and closed beta has been going on since July last year. It will also have HK-47.
Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1195142)
Posted by Mindmaster on March 15th, 2011 @ 6:13am CDT
Posted by Mindmaster on March 15th, 2011 @ 6:13am CDT
Exciting! I actually play RuneScape (username; Rumble Prime, lvl; 72-74), and to me, the graphics look marvelous. Hearing that Jagex is behind this, it gives me hope that they will do an awesome job! Maybe there will be a planet hopping capability like Pirates Online. Alright, I've had my fun, I'll shut up now. 
Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1195177)
Posted by Amelie on March 15th, 2011 @ 8:54am CDT
Diablo2? *cough*
Also, Neopets could be a good way for Hasbro here - Neopets used to do a thing where you bought toys and used codes on the toys for stuff in-game. You also have the option of a yearly subscription or to purchase exclusive items with actual money. It seems to have done well for them.
Posted by Amelie on March 15th, 2011 @ 8:54am CDT
Shadowman wrote:See, the problem with free-to-play MMOs is that they're free. There's no money coming in, so there's no money to invest in further development, or bug fixes, or server maintenance.
Diablo2? *cough*
Also, Neopets could be a good way for Hasbro here - Neopets used to do a thing where you bought toys and used codes on the toys for stuff in-game. You also have the option of a yearly subscription or to purchase exclusive items with actual money. It seems to have done well for them.
Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1195244)
Posted by Shadowman on March 15th, 2011 @ 12:03pm CDT
What about it? Aside from the fact that it was neither an MMO, nor (To the best of my knowledge, the only Blizzard series I really pay attention to is StarCraft) was it free-to-play. You had to purchase the base game, but as usual, Battle.net is free.
Posted by Shadowman on March 15th, 2011 @ 12:03pm CDT
Amelie wrote:Shadowman wrote:See, the problem with free-to-play MMOs is that they're free. There's no money coming in, so there's no money to invest in further development, or bug fixes, or server maintenance.
Diablo2? *cough*
What about it? Aside from the fact that it was neither an MMO, nor (To the best of my knowledge, the only Blizzard series I really pay attention to is StarCraft) was it free-to-play. You had to purchase the base game, but as usual, Battle.net is free.
Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1195275)
Posted by Amelie on March 15th, 2011 @ 1:33pm CDT
Posted by Amelie on March 15th, 2011 @ 1:33pm CDT
It was more a point on the development side of things - despite the decreasing sales and hype about Diablo3 coming soon, Blizzard have continued to support the game. I know you have to pay for Diablo2 in the first place, but I'm guessing over the past ten years I've had more than the £30-odd of server usage. 
I can't think of many (if any) other companies that have been that dedicated to such an old game.
As to it being an MMO, thats debateable. There are thousands of players online at once, and people are free to join your game, yet you can limit the room size\levels ect.
I can't think of many (if any) other companies that have been that dedicated to such an old game.
As to it being an MMO, thats debateable. There are thousands of players online at once, and people are free to join your game, yet you can limit the room size\levels ect.
Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1195325)
Posted by Shadowman on March 15th, 2011 @ 3:15pm CDT
For starters, Blizzard can maintain a game that they aren't making money on anymore because of the $150,000,000 they get from WoW subscriptions each month.
Second, it's not debatable. I explained this for WfC, it's multiplayer, it's online, but it lacks the "massively" qualifier. A thousand people online does not an MMO make, a thousand people in one gigantic room all playing with each other simultaneously, however, does.
Posted by Shadowman on March 15th, 2011 @ 3:15pm CDT
Amelie wrote:It was more a point on the development side of things - despite the decreasing sales and hype about Diablo3 coming soon, Blizzard have continued to support the game. I know you have to pay for Diablo2 in the first place, but I'm guessing over the past ten years I've had more than the £30-odd of server usage.
I can't think of many (if any) other companies that have been that dedicated to such an old game.
As to it being an MMO, thats debateable. There are thousands of players online at once, and people are free to join your game, yet you can limit the room size\levels ect.
For starters, Blizzard can maintain a game that they aren't making money on anymore because of the $150,000,000 they get from WoW subscriptions each month.
Second, it's not debatable. I explained this for WfC, it's multiplayer, it's online, but it lacks the "massively" qualifier. A thousand people online does not an MMO make, a thousand people in one gigantic room all playing with each other simultaneously, however, does.
Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1195362)
Posted by First-Aid on March 15th, 2011 @ 4:22pm CDT
It also makes a really big porno...
Posted by First-Aid on March 15th, 2011 @ 4:22pm CDT
Shadowman wrote:A thousand people online does not an MMO make, a thousand people in one gigantic room all playing with each other simultaneously, however, does.
It also makes a really big porno...
Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1195396)
Posted by Shadowman on March 15th, 2011 @ 5:35pm CDT
All right, how did you get your hands on my script?
Posted by Shadowman on March 15th, 2011 @ 5:35pm CDT
First-Aid wrote:Shadowman wrote:A thousand people online does not an MMO make, a thousand people in one gigantic room all playing with each other simultaneously, however, does.
It also makes a really big porno...
All right, how did you get your hands on my script?
Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1195433)
Posted by First-Aid on March 15th, 2011 @ 7:00pm CDT
With a sturdy pair of latex gloves...
Posted by First-Aid on March 15th, 2011 @ 7:00pm CDT
Shadowman wrote:First-Aid wrote:Shadowman wrote:A thousand people online does not an MMO make, a thousand people in one gigantic room all playing with each other simultaneously, however, does.
It also makes a really big porno...
All right, how did you get your hands on my script?
With a sturdy pair of latex gloves...
Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1195582)
Posted by El Duque on March 15th, 2011 @ 11:11pm CDT
Posted by El Duque on March 15th, 2011 @ 11:11pm CDT
Good news for fans of the Hub's Transformers Prime series. Online game magazine Kataku.com is reporting the online Transformers game being developed by Jagex for launch in 2012 will partially take place in the Transformers Prime universe. The MMO will also feature characters from Generation one and other Transformers continuities. To what degree the game will be influenced by Transformers Prime is unknown, but it looks like Hasbro will be focusing their attention on Transformers Prime after this summer's Transformers DOTM.
To read the rest of the article click here.
Which continuity will the game be set in? First generation? The movies? The new animated television show?
Just heard from Jagex public relations that the MMO will be based partly on Transformers Prime, the new animated series airing on the Hub network...
To read the rest of the article click here.
Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1195599)
Posted by First-Aid on March 16th, 2011 @ 12:25am CDT
Posted by First-Aid on March 16th, 2011 @ 12:25am CDT
COnfirmatioon of an MMO...NICE! ANd I will be happy to take a TF:Prime themed game...which makes sense as in 2012 that will be carrying the franchise. SOme G1 toons thrown in are just for good measure. The style also makes it more simple for the programmers as they don't necessarily have to worry about oodles of detailing on the bots like in WFC- which is a good thing and a bad thing all at the same time; it keeps it simple for the programmers and for mid-level PCs on the good side. On the bad side WFC looked amazing...I guess we'll just have to take WFC 2 as a consolation prize.
Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1195605)
Posted by MarvelKnight on March 16th, 2011 @ 12:52am CDT
Posted by MarvelKnight on March 16th, 2011 @ 12:52am CDT
Please be better than RuneScape.
Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1195619)
Posted by Abraxsis on March 16th, 2011 @ 2:22am CDT
Posted by Abraxsis on March 16th, 2011 @ 2:22am CDT
Ugh...Based on TF Prime? That right there makes me not even want any further info on the game. Hate the show, hate the character designs on the show.
Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1195633)
Posted by TheDownshift on March 16th, 2011 @ 5:25am CDT
Posted by TheDownshift on March 16th, 2011 @ 5:25am CDT
I don't good how good the IP is, Jagex will fuck it up.
Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1195634)
Posted by TheDownshift on March 16th, 2011 @ 5:27am CDT
Having AIDS is better than Runescape.
Posted by TheDownshift on March 16th, 2011 @ 5:27am CDT
MarvelKnight wrote:Please be better than RuneScape.
Having AIDS is better than Runescape.
Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1195842)
Posted by craggy on March 16th, 2011 @ 1:43pm CDT
Posted by craggy on March 16th, 2011 @ 1:43pm CDT
Prime, huh? I'm underwhelmed. Of course, I won't be surprised to see the whole thing end up as something more like Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures than WoW (or even a fun MMO ) but I can hope.
Of course, another possibility is that we'll each get to create our own kind of annoying human to be babysat by various Transformer NPCs.
) but I can hope.Of course, another possibility is that we'll each get to create our own kind of annoying human to be babysat by various Transformer NPCs.
Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1195845)
Posted by First-Aid on March 16th, 2011 @ 1:48pm CDT
I'm hoping against this as well, but I'd bet in favor of it, especially with such a short timetable for release (then again, delays are inevitable with MMOs, as mentioned earlier). And let's be honest: this game is going to be aimed at a younger crowd- older than the toys, but still aimed at the kids the toys and series are focused on- and MMOs are difficult for kids to comprehend often. Hell, I still have problems with WoW every once in a while, and I'm pushing 40. The Clone Wars game is a disaster and is already failing miserably according to numbers, so we may get lucky and find this game aimed at the young teen audience. but I'm not holding my breath.
Posted by First-Aid on March 16th, 2011 @ 1:48pm CDT
craggy wrote:Prime, huh? I'm underwhelmed. Of course, I won't be surprised to see the whole thing end up as something more like Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures than WoW (or even a fun MMO
I'm hoping against this as well, but I'd bet in favor of it, especially with such a short timetable for release (then again, delays are inevitable with MMOs, as mentioned earlier). And let's be honest: this game is going to be aimed at a younger crowd- older than the toys, but still aimed at the kids the toys and series are focused on- and MMOs are difficult for kids to comprehend often. Hell, I still have problems with WoW every once in a while, and I'm pushing 40. The Clone Wars game is a disaster and is already failing miserably according to numbers, so we may get lucky and find this game aimed at the young teen audience. but I'm not holding my breath.
Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1195908)
Posted by Mindmaster on March 16th, 2011 @ 4:06pm CDT
I think RuneScape is a good game... Not as good as Pirates Online, but just about.
Posted by Mindmaster on March 16th, 2011 @ 4:06pm CDT
TheDownshift wrote:MarvelKnight wrote:Please be better than RuneScape.
Having AIDS is better than Runescape.
I think RuneScape is a good game... Not as good as Pirates Online, but just about.
Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1195981)
Posted by amtm on March 16th, 2011 @ 6:53pm CDT
Posted by amtm on March 16th, 2011 @ 6:53pm CDT
Never even heard the term MMO until I read this thread. I for one have zero interest in that kind of game, or for that matter any kind of game where the main object is to go shoot or beat up other guys playing the same game (any of the one-on-one fighter games or things like Goldeneye multiplayer, which my roommates in college used to play). Anything that lives up to the Transformers Armada game for playstation 2 and has levels, development, and an end is fine with me.
Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1195983)
Posted by Burn on March 16th, 2011 @ 7:04pm CDT
Such a comment is uncalled for.
Posted by Burn on March 16th, 2011 @ 7:04pm CDT
TheDownshift wrote:MarvelKnight wrote:Please be better than RuneScape.
Having AIDS is better than Runescape.
Such a comment is uncalled for.
Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1196206)
Posted by SlyTF1 on March 17th, 2011 @ 11:09am CDT
I hated that game.
That game played a part in helping me turn into the festering, phycopathic, skitzofrantic, self-loathing, maniac I am today.
I never speak of it.
Posted by SlyTF1 on March 17th, 2011 @ 11:09am CDT
amtm wrote:Transformers Armada game for playstation 2
I hated that game.
That game played a part in helping me turn into the festering, phycopathic, skitzofrantic, self-loathing, maniac I am today.I never speak of it.
Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1196208)
Posted by First-Aid on March 17th, 2011 @ 11:11am CDT
Aren't we all...
Posted by First-Aid on March 17th, 2011 @ 11:11am CDT
SlyTF1 wrote:That game played a part in helping me turn into the festering, phycopathic, skitzofrantic, self-loathing, maniac I am today.
Aren't we all...
Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1196230)
Posted by Jesterhead on March 17th, 2011 @ 12:14pm CDT
I flippin' LOVE that game, haha! I'd be beyond happy if the MMO resembled it in anyway!
Posted by Jesterhead on March 17th, 2011 @ 12:14pm CDT
SlyTF1 wrote:amtm wrote:Transformers Armada game for playstation 2
I never speak of it.
I flippin' LOVE that game, haha! I'd be beyond happy if the MMO resembled it in anyway!
Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1196357)
Posted by amtm on March 17th, 2011 @ 7:12pm CDT
Interesting. Did you hate it as bad as the Movie 2007 game?
Posted by amtm on March 17th, 2011 @ 7:12pm CDT
SlyTF1 wrote:amtm wrote:Transformers Armada game for playstation 2
I hated that game.
I never speak of it.
Interesting. Did you hate it as bad as the Movie 2007 game?
Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1196359)
Posted by SlyTF1 on March 17th, 2011 @ 7:14pm CDT
I actually liked the 07 movie game. Solely because you get to blow up buildings. So, the days when I was just pissed off at everything (like every day), I just played that game and I felt...good.
Posted by SlyTF1 on March 17th, 2011 @ 7:14pm CDT
amtm wrote:SlyTF1 wrote:amtm wrote:Transformers Armada game for playstation 2
I hated that game.
I never speak of it.
Interesting. Did you hate it as bad as the Movie 2007 game?
I actually liked the 07 movie game. Solely because you get to blow up buildings. So, the days when I was just pissed off at everything (like every day), I just played that game and I felt...good.
Re: Hasbro News: New TRANSFORMERS Online Game (1198686)
Posted by NiteStar on March 23rd, 2011 @ 12:55am CDT
Posted by NiteStar on March 23rd, 2011 @ 12:55am CDT
So what's the game? Online as is the internet/web browser?
