Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark - The Dark Spark Revealed
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Posted by Sabrblade on June 5th, 2014 @ 3:03pm CDT
Though, the question remains as to which universe it might have come from.
Posted by galvatrongalvatron on June 5th, 2014 @ 4:43pm CDT
Posted by sharkticonspawner56 on June 5th, 2014 @ 5:17pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:"Came from another universe" might be a little more on the nose than the game's characters may think.
Though, the question remains as to which universe it might have come from.
The universe of magical MacGuffins?
Posted by Sabrblade on June 5th, 2014 @ 5:31pm CDT
sharkticonspawner56 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:"Came from another universe" might be a little more on the nose than the game's characters may think.
Though, the question remains as to which universe it might have come from.
The universe of magical MacGuffins?
Posted by Bumblevivisector on June 5th, 2014 @ 6:33pm CDT
Maybe Shokaract's original future that was nullified at the Omega Point?Sabrblade wrote:"Came from another universe" might be a little more on the nose than the game's characters may think.
Though, the question remains as to which universe it might have come from.
Heck, this design even looks a bit like the Matrix of Conquest with some of the spikes folded in.
Posted by Sabrblade on June 5th, 2014 @ 6:43pm CDT
Bumblevivisector wrote:Maybe Shokaract's original future that was nullified at the Omega Point?Sabrblade wrote:"Came from another universe" might be a little more on the nose than the game's characters may think.
Though, the question remains as to which universe it might have come from.
Heck, this design even looks a bit like the Matrix of Conquest with some of the spikes folded in.
Posted by Anonymous on June 5th, 2014 @ 7:28pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on June 5th, 2014 @ 8:14pm CDT
Not when Unicron's spark is inside the Earth's core at the time that this game takes place.Farmer Thompson wrote:I'm wondering... Could it in-fact be like how the Matrix is Primus' fragment, the Dark Spark is Aligned Continutity Unicron's? Would be a nice set-up to a TRUE sequel to FoC.
Posted by budmaloney on June 6th, 2014 @ 9:18am CDT
Finally some explanation to Dark Energon and going deeper into this stuff other than saying it's just Unicron's blood.
Really looking forward to this game.
Posted by Sabrblade on June 6th, 2014 @ 2:39pm CDT
What more needs to be explained beyond it being Unicron's equivalent of energon?budmaloney wrote:That looks beautiful
Finally some explanation to Dark Energon and going deeper into this stuff other than saying it's just Unicron's blood.
Plenty has already been explored about Dark Energon in all the fiction we've gotten about it.
Posted by TK415 on June 6th, 2014 @ 3:06pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on June 6th, 2014 @ 3:18pm CDT
If it's as cataclysmic as it's believed to be, Megs would be wise to stay away from something that could end up being his own undoing.TK415 wrote:What do they mean too dangerous? Wouldn't Megatron or a number of other Decepticons want it?
Posted by dreadwing95 on June 6th, 2014 @ 5:42pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:If it's as cataclysmic as it's believed to be, Megs would be wise to stay away from something that could end up being his own undoing.TK415 wrote:What do they mean too dangerous? Wouldn't Megatron or a number of other Decepticons want it?
well megatron did take in dark energon to enhance himself with the risk of killing himself. the dark spark is no different
Posted by Sabrblade on June 6th, 2014 @ 5:54pm CDT
How do you know this information?dreadwing95 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:If it's as cataclysmic as it's believed to be, Megs would be wise to stay away from something that could end up being his own undoing.TK415 wrote:What do they mean too dangerous? Wouldn't Megatron or a number of other Decepticons want it?
well megatron did take in dark energon to enhance himself with the risk of killing himself. the dark spark is no different
Posted by Mindmaster on June 6th, 2014 @ 7:55pm CDT
E3's in three days... what are the chances that we'll finally see some actual gameplay outside of trailers?
Posted by dreadwing95 on June 7th, 2014 @ 10:09am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:How do you know this information?dreadwing95 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:If it's as cataclysmic as it's believed to be, Megs would be wise to stay away from something that could end up being his own undoing.TK415 wrote:What do they mean too dangerous? Wouldn't Megatron or a number of other Decepticons want it?
well megatron did take in dark energon to enhance himself with the risk of killing himself. the dark spark is no different
it was in the decepticon campaign in war for cybertron. starscream claimed that it would destroy him but he survived a very unhealthy dose of dark energon. im making a guess here but i think it might be safe to say that if he can survive the essence of unicron i think he can handle the dark spark pretty well
Posted by Primeultimus on June 7th, 2014 @ 10:51am CDT
From Siliconera: http://www.siliconera.com/2014/06/06/fi ... tendo-3ds/
Posted by leakin' lubricant on June 7th, 2014 @ 11:01am CDT
Posted by Mindmaster on June 8th, 2014 @ 6:13pm CDT
- * Gameplay seems similar to the Transformers mobile game, Transformers: G1 Awakening, in which characters move around on a 2D landscape, and switches to 3D during battles between characters.
* Each character has seven different attacks of varying strength, each one needing an escalating number of points to use.
* Points are earned by a character each turn, with bonus points awarded for blocking enemy attacks.
* Part of the strategy sounds set to revolve around picking whether to employ low-level attacks to harass enemies, or to take a few rounds to stock some points to bring out a more powerful attack.
* Each character has a character-specific super move, which is activated by using a specific amount of Energon, limited for each mission, so strategizing when to use these moves are paramount. An example of this is Optimus Prime's Vanguard ability, which makes enemies focus on Optimus to give other allies time to withdraw or regroup.
Also included in the article were three in-game images, which have been mirrored below for your viewing convenience:
Posted by Thalack on June 8th, 2014 @ 7:12pm CDT
Mindmaster wrote:Let's take a break from the console version of the upcoming video game Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark by Edge of Reality, shall we? Thanks to Siliconera.com, we have some details of the upcoming game's 3DS counterpart. Here's the breakdown:* Gameplay seems similar to the Transformers mobile game, Transformers: G1 Awakening, in which characters move around on a 2D landscape, and switches to 3D during battles between characters.
* Each character has seven different attacks of varying strength, each one needing an escalating number of points to use.
* Points are earned by a character each turn, with bonus points awarded for blocking enemy attacks.
* Part of the strategy sounds set to revolve around picking whether to employ low-level attacks to harass enemies, or to take a few rounds to stock some points to bring out a more powerful attack.
* Each character has a character-specific super move, which is activated by using a specific amount of Energon, limited for each mission, so strategizing when to use these moves are paramount. An example of this is Optimus Prime's Vanguard ability, which makes enemies focus on Optimus to give other allies time to withdraw or regroup.
Also included in the article were three in-game images, which have been mirrored below for your viewing convenience:
If only I owned 3ds. hmmm *goes to amazon.om to check prices and see how much these things cost*
I just might have to buy myself a 3ds lol
Posted by Uncontrolable_myosin on June 8th, 2014 @ 7:32pm CDT
Posted by starwarrior1227 on June 9th, 2014 @ 1:11pm CDT
Thalack wrote:Mindmaster wrote:Let's take a break from the console version of the upcoming video game Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark by Edge of Reality, shall we? Thanks to Siliconera.com, we have some details of the upcoming game's 3DS counterpart. Here's the breakdown:* Gameplay seems similar to the Transformers mobile game, Transformers: G1 Awakening, in which characters move around on a 2D landscape, and switches to 3D during battles between characters.
* Each character has seven different attacks of varying strength, each one needing an escalating number of points to use.
* Points are earned by a character each turn, with bonus points awarded for blocking enemy attacks.
* Part of the strategy sounds set to revolve around picking whether to employ low-level attacks to harass enemies, or to take a few rounds to stock some points to bring out a more powerful attack.
* Each character has a character-specific super move, which is activated by using a specific amount of Energon, limited for each mission, so strategizing when to use these moves are paramount. An example of this is Optimus Prime's Vanguard ability, which makes enemies focus on Optimus to give other allies time to withdraw or regroup.
Also included in the article were three in-game images, which have been mirrored below for your viewing convenience:
If only I owned 3ds. hmmm *goes to amazon.om to check prices and see how much these things cost*
I just might have to buy myself a 3ds lol
I wouldn't get a 3ds for this game. If you want a Turn based strategy game, get the 3ds for Fire Emblem:Awakening, not this. A transformers TBS on the 3ds is a waste of potential.
Posted by starwarrior1227 on June 9th, 2014 @ 1:22pm CDT
Uncontrolable_myosin wrote:The 3DS is capable of a much more exciting and fast-paced game. kinda disappointed :/
I know right? The DS could handle 3rd person and first person shooters and the 3ds does those even better. Why not a shooter? It could be because most people aren't conformtable playing shooters with the 3ds without an additional circle pad and i'm sure no one will go out of their way to get that and a 3ds just for this game. I won't even do that. We can look at KidIcarus:Uprising and the wide criticism it received for awkward controls. I know you weren't specifically meaning a shooter, but that's really the only other genre I can see this game as (and prefer it to be). What would you rather it be?
Am I the only one who thinks the 3ds can handle better graphics than this?
Posted by Peridot on June 10th, 2014 @ 12:32pm CDT
starwarrior1227 wrote: Am I the only one who thinks the 3ds can handle better graphics than this?
No. The graphics on this are first-generation-DS quality at best. It looks more like a cheap iPhone/Android app than an actual video game.
Posted by starwarrior1227 on June 10th, 2014 @ 12:38pm CDT
Metro Prime wrote:starwarrior1227 wrote: Am I the only one who thinks the 3ds can handle better graphics than this?
No. The graphics on this are first-generation-DS quality at best. It looks more like a cheap iPhone/Android app than an actual video game.
I'm not sure. The graphics in MGS3d and KI:U looked better than this. Maybe it's the size of pic.
Posted by Va'al on June 11th, 2014 @ 1:12pm CDT
Posted by MasterSoundBlaster on June 11th, 2014 @ 1:56pm CDT
Posted by starwarrior1227 on June 11th, 2014 @ 1:56pm CDT
Va'al wrote:Another trailer for ...wait, it's Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark and not the movie! And it's a big one, as Fall of Cybertron and Age of Extinction both show up their fierce brawling, metal chomping, fire breathing warrior: Grimlock. Check him out in the embedded clip below, courtesy of the GameStop YouTube channel.
Did they use Megatron's soundclips for Grimlock?
Posted by Yweggo on June 11th, 2014 @ 2:18pm CDT
Posted by noctorro on June 11th, 2014 @ 2:40pm CDT
Not bothered by the re-use of FOC models/anims. Hopefully they focus on the gameplay and not some high graphics standard set by the new-gen consoles.
End of this month, game time!
Posted by VirusCarnage on June 11th, 2014 @ 3:20pm CDT
noctorro wrote:Looks like it,
Not bothered by the re-use of FOC models/anims. Hopefully they focus on the gameplay and not some high graphics standard set by the new-gen consoles.
End of this month, game time!
Reuse of models isn't a big deal to me. I imagine they did try to optimize it for next gen/ PC.
Posted by ILL-Star on June 11th, 2014 @ 3:47pm CDT
Posted by Mindmaster on June 11th, 2014 @ 3:49pm CDT
Posted by VirusCarnage on June 11th, 2014 @ 3:51pm CDT
Mindmaster wrote:Still standing by my resolution: no competitive multiplayer with customization, no immediate buy from me.
I'm not happy by no competitive MP, but I always get TF games day 1, gotta keep up the tradition.
Posted by Mindmaster on June 11th, 2014 @ 3:53pm CDT
viruscarnage wrote:Mindmaster wrote:Still standing by my resolution: no competitive multiplayer with customization, no immediate buy from me.
I'm not happy by no competitive MP, but I always get TF games day 1, gotta keep up the tradition.
And that's fine. Normally, I'd try to get it myself. But this year's a little different for me. My finances aren't as stable as they were a year ago. I know I'll get it one day, but 24 June isn't going to be that day.
Posted by VirusCarnage on June 11th, 2014 @ 3:56pm CDT
Mindmaster wrote:viruscarnage wrote:Mindmaster wrote:Still standing by my resolution: no competitive multiplayer with customization, no immediate buy from me.
I'm not happy by no competitive MP, but I always get TF games day 1, gotta keep up the tradition.
And that's fine. Normally, I'd try to get it myself. But this year's a little different for me. My finances aren't as stable as they were a year ago. I know I'll get it one day, but 24 June isn't going to be that day.
Ah finances are the killer, at least on PS3, 360, and PC it's only 49.99.
Posted by Sabrblade on June 11th, 2014 @ 5:47pm CDT
Until now, I was thinking it could fit after Megatron's resurrection but before the launch of the two starships, yet Grimlock's dino body activities in the FOC game were so tightly-knit and time-constrained that I honestly now cannot see any way to possibly squeeze RotDS's FOC parts into the main game.
RotDS looks like it'll have to be considered its own separate continuity from the main WFC/FOC games continuity, but still inspired by the continuity of those game.
Posted by Peridot on June 11th, 2014 @ 5:54pm CDT
Posted by WiseMan on June 12th, 2014 @ 1:04pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Okay, so if FOC Grimlock is in this in his dino body... then I honestly don't see how the FOC parts of this game could possibly fit seamlessly into the story of the actual FOC video game.
Once I saw the gameplay of Grimlock I had the same question.
But so far all of the WFC/FOC characters have been on Cybertron. And remember that Grimlock didn't get on the shuttle at the end of FOC. So as long as FOC Grimlock's gameplay stuff happens AFTER the shuttle leaves, there's a chance it might still fit.
I know it's been said that this is all supposed to happen before FOC, but that's all I've got.
Unless there's time travel involved, which I really hope isn't the case . . .
Posted by #Sideways# on June 13th, 2014 @ 8:35pm CDT
Posted by Va'al on June 14th, 2014 @ 6:20am CDT
Pre-Purchase Offer
The Weathered Warrior Pack includes: 2 characters (Thundercracker and Skywarp) and 2 weapons (Glass Gas Cannon and Electro Bolter).
Characters
Thundercracker is a Decepticon Seeker: a master of flight and aerial combat. He defected to the Decepticons with Starscream and Skywarp and now serves Megatron.
Skywarp has never been interested in power or conquest, only the pursuit of knowledge. He joined the Decepticons to produce powerful weapons and experimental systems for use in combat.
Weapons
The Glass Gas Cannon is a powerful weapon feared amongst all robots, this weapon creates a distortion field in mid-air, suspending opponents in mid-air and rendering them helpless before sending them smashing into the ground at high velocity.
The Electro Bolter is a weapon for the true sharpshooter at Spark, the Electro Bolter launches deadly harpoon-style projectiles. The kinetic energy of these projectiles knocks enemies back on impact and can even pin them to walls.
About the Game
Explore two unique worlds as your favorite TRANSFORMERS characters from TRANSFORMERS: Age of Extinction and Cybertron universes!
Includes Over 40 playable characters from two different universes!
Change Form Anytime: Effortlessly switch between robot and vehicle form!
Beyond the Movie: Weave your way through Earth and Cybertron universes in an unforgettable battle to secure the Dark Spark.
Epic Multiplayer Battles: Expanded four-player co-op online escalation mode with new upgradeable defenses and challenging Power Foes!
New Unlock System: Leveling system spans campaign and escalation, allowing players to unlock rewards that will aid progression in both modes!
System Requirements
Minimum:
OS: Windows® Vista/7/8
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz or AMD Phenom X3 8750
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce 8800 GT series with 512 MB RAM or ATI Radeon HD 4850 with 512 MB RAM
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Hard Drive: 10 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
Additional Notes: Broadband connection and service required for Multiplayer Connectivity. Internet connection required for activation.
Posted by Sabrblade on June 14th, 2014 @ 7:31am CDT
Posted by Mindmaster on June 14th, 2014 @ 10:49am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Isn't this the same DLC pack that comes with preordering the game from GameStop?
Yessir. Not a lick of difference, other than it being for PC.
Posted by The Thuggernaut on June 14th, 2014 @ 12:53pm CDT
Posted by VirusCarnage on June 15th, 2014 @ 9:30pm CDT
Posted by ScoutBumblebee on June 17th, 2014 @ 12:01pm CDT
Check it out below:
http://www.ign.com/videos/2014/06/17/tr ... -trailer-1
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