Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled

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Jagex sent us a promotional email to inform everyone of the upcoming Twitch event, which will take place tomorrow, Monday September 22nd at 1:00 PM EST.

You can see all of the pertinent info and links in the quote below:

We'll be previewing two brand new warriors for the first time on Monday 22nd September at 6pm BST / 7pm CEST / 10am PST.

Autobot Outsider - Outsider beams in and out of battle in the blink of an eye! This warrior utilizes unique teleport abilities to dodge bullets with his tactical ingenuity. Don't let his 60's style fool you, this Autobot isn't as peaceful as he looks.

Decepticon Pandemic - Pandemic has a fighting style that is infectious! Taking pleasure in poisoning anyone not blessed with his own sharp style, this snake like Decepticon sinks his fangs into his enemies.

Tune in to our Twitch channel on Monday 22nd September starting at 6pm BST / 7pm CEST / 10am PST to see everything Outsider and Pandemic can do.

Keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!

Credit(s): Jagex

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Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1607876)
Posted by Madeus Prime on September 21st, 2014 @ 12:44pm CDT

Ha! My cousin collects VW buses. He'll love this!

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1607899)
Posted by MGrotusque on September 21st, 2014 @ 3:35pm CDT

Outsiders bio so far has me intrigued. I really do like the VW bus alt mode. All the surfboards and gear packed on the roof rack is a nice touch.

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1608275)
Posted by Flashwave on September 23rd, 2014 @ 2:23pm CDT

i see a repaint of Energon Towline in Outsider's future

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1608404)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on September 24th, 2014 @ 1:55am CDT

Jagex has fully revealed the two newest additions to the Transformers Universe MMO game. Up first is Outsider who is an Autobot and has a very retro alt mode and then we got the infectiously named Pandemic on the Decepticon side.

The first warrior on the scene is Autobot Outsider. Beaming in and out of battle in the blink of an eye, Outsider utilizes unique teleport abilities to dodge bullets with his tactical ingenuity. Don’t let his 60’s style fool you, this Autobot isn’t as peaceful as he looks.

The second warrior to slither in is Decepticon Pandemic. This warrior has a fighting style that is infectious! Taking pleasure in poisoning anyone not blessed with his own sharp style, this snake like Decepticon sinks his fangs into his enemies.

They have also uploaded a very lengthy gameplay video featuring both Outsider and Pandemic. The video has been embedded for you.

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1608411)
Posted by Shuttershock on September 24th, 2014 @ 2:55am CDT

Is that purple with cheetah patterns? I think it is!

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1608578)
Posted by DecepticonFinishline on September 24th, 2014 @ 9:16pm CDT

Outsider wins for best Alt Mode in all of Transformers History.

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1608580)
Posted by Shuttershock on September 24th, 2014 @ 9:19pm CDT

Flashwave wrote:i see a repaint of Energon Towline in Outsider's future

There really need to be more wide release van Transformers. I used Towline to make Reflector once (news van = spy), and I really wish he'd been more substantial.

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1609034)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on September 26th, 2014 @ 6:06pm CDT

Need a little more help decided who you want to side with in Transformers: Universe? Jagex has released two videos with Optimus Prime in an Autobot Introduction video explaining the urgency in stopping the Decepticons and Megatron in a Decepticon Introduction video laying out his plans for the Autobot's destruction. You can join the war at Transformers: Universe.

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1609035)
Posted by megatronus on September 26th, 2014 @ 6:14pm CDT

Pretty neat. These videos really, really make Transformers Universe seem like a prelude to TF: Prime (even though that's not entirely the case, I believe).

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1609171)
Posted by Immortal Starscream on September 27th, 2014 @ 11:50am CDT

still want a true mmorpg. guess im the rare bird as ive never been a moba fan

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1609172)
Posted by YRQRM0 on September 27th, 2014 @ 11:55am CDT

I like how much they've taken from Prime. The voices here are spot on, and the designs are looking pretty cool.

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1609185)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 27th, 2014 @ 1:40pm CDT

GASP!

This might finally at long last be our answer to when and how the Transformers came to Earth in the Aligned continuity!!! :KREMZEEK:

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1609198)
Posted by Ultra Markus on September 27th, 2014 @ 2:39pm CDT

if only the game had better controls i would enjoy it more like the ability to use the xbox controller
or at least the ability to remap the keys on the keyboard

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1609201)
Posted by Ultra Markus on September 27th, 2014 @ 2:41pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:GASP!

This might finally at long last be our answer to when and how the Transformers came to Earth in the Aligned continuity!!!

we already know that from the end of fall of cybertron!

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1609202)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 27th, 2014 @ 2:44pm CDT

Ultra Markus wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:GASP!

This might finally at long last be our answer to when and how the Transformers came to Earth in the Aligned continuity!!!

we already know that from the end of fall of cybertron!

No we don't. That game never showed us what happened after they went through the space bridge portal.

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1609223)
Posted by Ultra Markus on September 27th, 2014 @ 5:14pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Ultra Markus wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:GASP!

This might finally at long last be our answer to when and how the Transformers came to Earth in the Aligned continuity!!!

we already know that from the end of fall of cybertron!
No we don't. That game never showed us what happened after they went through the space bridge portal.

its only obvious, that after they went through the worm hole, thats how... and when is after they came out

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1609255)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 27th, 2014 @ 8:03pm CDT

Ultra Markus wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Ultra Markus wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:GASP!

This might finally at long last be our answer to when and how the Transformers came to Earth in the Aligned continuity!!!

we already know that from the end of fall of cybertron!
No we don't. That game never showed us what happened after they went through the space bridge portal.

its only obvious, that after they went through the worm hole, thats how... and when is after they came out

Not when there's plenty of official media that points to the contrary.

Official canon states that they did not go straight to Earth when they went into that portal. Their first stop after exiting the portal was Velocitron. Then Junkion. Then Solus Prime's tomb. Then back to Junkion. Then Aquatron. Then who knows where else they went before reaching Earth.

Even the following official FOC timelines state they went on a journey, and that they "eventually", not "immediately", reach Earth:

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1609283)
Posted by Ultra Markus on September 27th, 2014 @ 10:16pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Ultra Markus wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Ultra Markus wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:GASP!

This might finally at long last be our answer to when and how the Transformers came to Earth in the Aligned continuity!!!

we already know that from the end of fall of cybertron!
No we don't. That game never showed us what happened after they went through the space bridge portal.

its only obvious, that after they went through the worm hole, thats how... and when is after they came out
Not when there's plenty of official media that points to the contrary.

Official canon states that they did not go straight to Earth when they went into that portal. Their first stop after exiting the portal was Velocitron. Then Junkion. Then Solus Prime's tomb. Then back to Junkion. Then Aquatron. Then who knows where else they went before reaching Earth.

Even the following official FOC timelines state they went on a journey, and that they "eventually", not "immediately", reach Earth:

looks like you answered your own question :lol:

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1609320)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 28th, 2014 @ 4:41am CDT

Ultra Markus wrote:looks like you answered your own question

I fail to see how since everything pertaining to their arrival on Earth has thus far been ambiguous and uninformative.

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1610321)
Posted by Va'al on October 2nd, 2014 @ 2:14am CDT

Something a little different from Transformers: Universe, the MOBA game by Jagex - an interview with the ears behind the music! Check out below some extracts from this interview with James Hannigan, who also scored the videogames for Lord Of The Rings, Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs and Command And Conquer among others, on Examiner.com.

Let’s first talk about your recent work on the new “Transformers Universe” game. What inspired you to get involved with the project? What has impressed you most about working on this game?

JH: I enjoyed Transformers as a child and I’m just one of those people who finds it difficult not to get excited by large, warring robots. I particularly like how they’re partially organic as well and have such distinctive personalities. Basically, I’m a sucker for the mythic theme of ‘good vs. evil’; not to mention being a sci-fi and fantasy buff in general.

[...]

Did you also take some inspiration from the music that composers such as Steve Jablonsky and Brian Tyler wrote for the films and animated television series that would help make your score fit in the Transformers Universe musically?

JH: Not specifically, although I love the work of those composers. I was merely trying to, on one level, create music that fit into the wider world of Transformers (which is already very varied across film and television over decades now) but with a new dimension as well. Some of the music of Transformers Universe is pretty harsh, grinding and mechanical, yet at other times it can be quite minimal and ethereal. The team at Jagex have also been working on music, and their output is also varied, a reflection perhaps of the fact that the Transformers themselves have wildly different personalities.

[...]

What were the recording sessions like?

JH: Very nice and we recorded the Philharmonia at Abbey Road Studios in London for some of the music. It is always a humbling and breathtaking experience to have your music performed by a full orchestra and the level of musicianship among players in London is truly outstanding.

Will a soundtrack album be released?

JH: Very possibly, but I have no details.

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1611081)
Posted by Cthulhunicron on October 5th, 2014 @ 1:10pm CDT

Anyone else disappointed that there aren't more classic characters in this game?

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1615242)
Posted by mooncake623 on October 20th, 2014 @ 8:39am CDT

Jagex the guys behind the Transformers Universe game released some interesting artwork to share with everyone. Check out these reimagining of familiar characters and some new characters as well. We've mirrored the images below for your viewing pleasures and remember keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1615269)
Posted by dreadwing95 on October 20th, 2014 @ 10:31am CDT

i wish movie megatron looked like that :/

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1615283)
Posted by griftimus prime on October 20th, 2014 @ 10:54am CDT

those legs do not look good on the rest of that prime.

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1615298)
Posted by megatronus on October 20th, 2014 @ 11:21am CDT

I would buy that Megatron figure in an instant. Why can't we getting this as a Generations voyager?? :-(

Seriously... it combines the best elements of Animated, WFC, and Prime. I love it.

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1615313)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 20th, 2014 @ 12:16pm CDT

Definitely liking how these work as pre-TF: Prime designs for Optimus, Megs. and Bee.

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1615339)
Posted by Megatron Wolf on October 20th, 2014 @ 1:26pm CDT

to bad megatron didnt look like that in prime & the movies, the head needs work but the rest looks great. Prime looks good too except for the legs, take movie primes legs & the torso from this prime & thats pure win.

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1615347)
Posted by Optimizzy on October 20th, 2014 @ 1:35pm CDT

Overall I don't like them. I'm not a fan of the super lean designs. Prime looks way too top heavy. Megs, on the other hand, looks good. Don't care for the head but the body looks great. Better than prime megs

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1615372)
Posted by Peridot on October 20th, 2014 @ 2:36pm CDT

Megatron's head is a bit too generic for my tastes.

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1615419)
Posted by padfoo on October 20th, 2014 @ 5:38pm CDT

mooncake623 wrote:Jagex the guys behind the Transformers Universe game released some interesting artwork to share with everyone. Check out these reimagining of familiar characters and some new characters as well. We've mirrored the images below for your viewing pleasures and remember keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!

Megatron, looks amazing and Prime is the back slap king.

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1615436)
Posted by Lockdownhunter on October 20th, 2014 @ 7:51pm CDT

Not a big fan of optimus :-(

.Give me beast hunters over this any day.

The rest are cool.

P.S. he looks somewhat like the beast hunters version.

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1615454)
Posted by MasterSoundBlaster on October 20th, 2014 @ 9:32pm CDT

It's like Prime, Animated, and Bayverse all came together and made a baby... A surprisingly good looking baby. I'm actually digging their take on Bumblebee, looks are better than his Prime counterpart even if it's just a few cosmetic changes.

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1615655)
Posted by Deadput on October 21st, 2014 @ 2:25pm CDT

UHHHHHHH you guys do know there is more right?

Might as well make a new article instead of an update or people wont see these

these are from TFU's site fankit for making fan sites.

And there will also be some new Decepticon concept art later this week

Swindle

Snowcat

Hound

An updated Wheeljack concept art (different chest then the already released art with Knockout)

Switchblade

Brawl

Ratchet

Terrocon King

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1615658)
Posted by megatronus on October 21st, 2014 @ 2:39pm CDT

mirageandjazz1197 wrote:Hound

You mean War Machine, right?

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1615671)
Posted by Deadput on October 21st, 2014 @ 3:36pm CDT

megatronus wrote:
mirageandjazz1197 wrote:Hound

You mean War Machine, right?

LOL thats what i thought at first seeing him

Although i feel he should have more guns on him or just a tripled barreled minigun and maybe add a bullet cigar.

Yeah i like Hound except for the fat part but i can forgive that because he is a bad ass character.

Edit: Also reminds me of Master Chief especially with the orange visor thing above his eyes.

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1615673)
Posted by Va'al on October 21st, 2014 @ 3:39pm CDT

Thanks to fellow Seibertron.com user and Transformers Universe fan mirageandjazz1197, we have another batch of concept art for the MOBA game to share with everyone, featuring Combaticons, the Terrorcon King, Hound, Ratchet and new Universe characters like Snowcat and Switchblade! Check them out below.

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1615679)
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on October 21st, 2014 @ 3:53pm CDT

Alright... that dark energon powered zombie Bruticus looks kinda badass, I like that Snowcat, and I dunno who the APC looking dude with the red head is, but he looks decent.

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1615684)
Posted by Peridot on October 21st, 2014 @ 4:03pm CDT

Dreadwing, is that you?

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1615701)
Posted by hunter4life on October 21st, 2014 @ 4:43pm CDT

that terrorcon combiner somewhat reminds me of a mutated bruticus due to the fact he has a rotor blades on one hand and has missile launchers on his back.

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1615702)
Posted by hunter4life on October 21st, 2014 @ 4:44pm CDT

that terrorcon combiner somewhat reminds me of a mutated bruticus due to the fact he has a rotor blades on one hand and has missile launchers on his back.

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1615705)
Posted by Yweggo on October 21st, 2014 @ 4:52pm CDT

Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:I dunno who the APC looking dude with the red head is, but he looks decent.

I'm pretty sure that's Brawl, when I saw him in-game I remember thinking "why is his head red?"

Metro Prime wrote:Dreadwing, is that you?

No. That's Switchblade... I think, Switchblade's head is the only part of him you see in-game.

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1615706)
Posted by Deadput on October 21st, 2014 @ 4:53pm CDT

Fires_Of_Inferno wrote: I dunno who the APC looking dude with the red head is, but he looks decent.

It's Brawl the red head is a nod to his G1 counterparts red face in the cartoon

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1615707)
Posted by Deadput on October 21st, 2014 @ 4:57pm CDT

Metro Prime wrote:Dreadwing, is that you?

Its Switchblade but i can see why your confused.

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1615708)
Posted by Deadput on October 21st, 2014 @ 4:58pm CDT

Yweggo wrote:
Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:
I'm pretty sure that's Brawl, when I saw him in-game I remember thinking "why is his head red?"

Because its a nod to his G1 cartoon counterparts red face

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1615743)
Posted by Gallifreyan Autobot on October 21st, 2014 @ 6:52pm CDT

Which one is snow cat though it ain't the one I am thinking of. the one I am thinking of has a annoying yodel...

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1615744)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 21st, 2014 @ 6:55pm CDT

Autobot tap out wrote:Which one is snow cat though it ain't the one I am thinking of. the one I am thinking of has a annoying yodel...

The one with the breathing apparatus, icy deco, and cat-like feet.

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1615788)
Posted by Hero Alpha on October 21st, 2014 @ 8:56pm CDT

That Hound is badass. I like seeing new characters in the TF:Prime style.

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1615797)
Posted by Ultra Markus on October 21st, 2014 @ 10:02pm CDT

beware THE TERRORCON ZOMBIE COMBINER!!!

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1615803)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 21st, 2014 @ 10:17pm CDT

Ultra Markus wrote:beware THE TERRORCON ZOMBIE COMBINER!!!

King. Terrorcon King.

Re: Transformers Universe Live Twitch Event, Two New Characters To Be Unveiled (1615806)
Posted by Ultra Markus on October 21st, 2014 @ 10:31pm CDT