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  • NocrenNocren Lt Futz, Back in Action North CarolinaRegistered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Kinda figured one of the Aerialbots would be in there. Besides Powerglide, there aren't really a whole lot of fast air fliers and in the balance there would have to be at least SOME Autobot top cover.

    Grimlock though, kind of a new brainer.

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  • OlivawOlivaw good name, isn't it? the foot of mt fujiRegistered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Chen wrote: »

    Jesus Christ I got so many boners watching this

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  • ElitistbElitistb Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    I wonder if anyone will be getting the PC version?

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  • OlivawOlivaw good name, isn't it? the foot of mt fujiRegistered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Elitistb wrote: »
    I wonder if anyone will be getting the PC version?

    Me, maybe?

    I mean, if it's moddable I am sure someone will mod the sounds to be G1 and add skins and junk and that is worth playing on PC to me

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  • ElitistbElitistb Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    I've got it ordered for the PC, just not sure how many people will be multiplaying it. I could buy stuff on xbox, but the $20 price saved, plus the better graphics, plus the modular control scheme (if I want to use an xbox controller, I do. If I want to KB&M, I do) makes me buy virtually any game on the PC if given the option.

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  • darunia106darunia106 J-bob in games Death MountainRegistered User regular
    edited April 2010
    I'm waiting until the announce a Steam version, then sit on my butt for a sale.

    And very yes about Grimlock being in!

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  • LBD_NytetraynLBD_Nytetrayn TorontoRegistered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Nocren wrote: »
    Kinda figured one of the Aerialbots would be in there. Besides Powerglide, there aren't really a whole lot of fast air fliers and in the balance there would have to be at least SOME Autobot top cover.

    Grimlock though, kind of a new brainer.

    You mean a "no brainer?"

    If so, you still get cred for the G1 reference through typo, though.

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  • DelzhandDelzhand Hard to miss. Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    But will his eyes be blue or red? Smart or stupid? Tank or T-Rex?

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  • Undead ScottsmanUndead Scottsman Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    It's Cybertron; he'll be a tank.

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  • CorporateLogoCorporateLogo The toilet knows how I feelRegistered User regular
    edited April 2010
    There's no way they're going to put the work into a character specific alt mode like a t-rex for a preorder bonus

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  • Hiryu02Hiryu02 Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
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    Sev: Your gameplay is the most heavily yomi based around. Usually you look for characters that allow you to force guessing situations for big dmg. Even if the guess is mathematically nowhere near in your favor lol. You're happiest when you have either a 50/50, 33/33/33 or even a 75/25 situation to go crazy with. And you will take big risks to force those situations to come up.
  • Undead ScottsmanUndead Scottsman Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    I'm surprised it's Air Raid and Breakdown, and not Silverbolt and Motormaster.

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  • ChenChen Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    No, they picked the right Aerialbot/Stunticon. Air Raid is the only Aerialbot who's not a wimp and Breakdown is a goddamn Lambo. Well, not in this game obviously, but you get my point.

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  • LBD_NytetraynLBD_Nytetrayn TorontoRegistered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Delzhand wrote: »
    But will his eyes be blue or red? Smart or stupid? Tank or T-Rex?

    Blue (with red lighting), probably smart (but sounds dumb), and undoubtedly tank.
    There's no way they're going to put the work into a character specific alt mode like a t-rex for a preorder bonus

    ...preorder bonus?

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  • MenasorMenasor Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    I don't believe Grimlock to be a pre-order bonus.

    Shockwave is for Gamestop, Demolishor is for Amazon. They're multiplayer only characters.

    Everyone else should be in the story for everyone. Maybe not playable, but will be there.

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  • Brainiac 8Brainiac 8 Don't call me Shirley... Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    The game needs more Astrotrain! :x

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  • CorporateLogoCorporateLogo The toilet knows how I feelRegistered User regular
    edited April 2010
    No triple changers in this game

    Also I incorrectly assumed that Grimlock was preorder

    I should probably read a bit more carefully next time

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  • Brainiac 8Brainiac 8 Don't call me Shirley... Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    "Grimlock no pre-order; Grimlock KING!"

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  • CorporateLogoCorporateLogo The toilet knows how I feelRegistered User regular
    edited April 2010
    The important thing is will Grimlock strong-arm control of the Autobots and wear a crown while leading at some point ingame

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  • Brainiac 8Brainiac 8 Don't call me Shirley... Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    I'm secretly hoping the final boss are the Quintessons....and Sharkacons.

    bah weep granah weep nini bong!

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  • CadeCade Eppur si muove.Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    You know that's not really the universal greeting.

    It really means "Spare me, take the boy".

    Ah Kup you trickster.

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  • Brainiac 8Brainiac 8 Don't call me Shirley... Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Cade wrote: »
    You know that's not really the universal greeting.

    It really means "Spare me, take the boy".

    Ah Kup you trickster.

    :lol:

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  • DelzhandDelzhand Hard to miss. Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    The important thing is will Grimlock strong-arm control of the Autobots and wear a crown while leading at some point ingame

    Also, will he wear an apron and serve drinks

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  • Hiryu02Hiryu02 Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Is Grimlock for any preorders, or a specific retailer?

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    Sev: Your gameplay is the most heavily yomi based around. Usually you look for characters that allow you to force guessing situations for big dmg. Even if the guess is mathematically nowhere near in your favor lol. You're happiest when you have either a 50/50, 33/33/33 or even a 75/25 situation to go crazy with. And you will take big risks to force those situations to come up.
  • darunia106darunia106 J-bob in games Death MountainRegistered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Hiryu02 wrote: »
    Is Grimlock for any preorders, or a specific retailer?

    No, he's gonna be an in-game character for the autobot mission.

    The only pre-order characters announced so far are Shockwave at Gamestop and Demolisher on Amazon.

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  • KelorKelor Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    darunia106 wrote: »
    Hiryu02 wrote: »
    Is Grimlock for any preorders, or a specific retailer?

    No, he's gonna be an in-game character for the autobot mission.

    The only pre-order characters announced so far are Shockwave at Gamestop and Demolisher on Amazon.

    Otherwise why would you preorder it anywhere other than where they hand out Grimlock.

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  • BlueDestinyBlueDestiny Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Delzhand wrote: »
    The important thing is will Grimlock strong-arm control of the Autobots and wear a crown while leading at some point ingame

    Also, will he wear an apron and serve drinks

    No but I hear you get a Calculus With Grimlock DVD.

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  • LBD_NytetraynLBD_Nytetrayn TorontoRegistered User regular
    edited April 2010
    From the new Game Informer, via The Allspark:
    General info and single player details:
    -War For Cybertron takes place on Cybertron - Decepticon faction pursues order at any cost, Autobots freedom and personal expression
    -Creates new canon - like the first time Bumblebee and Optimus meet
    -Story told in two compaigns; Autobot and Decepticon. Decepticon is prequel to Autobot campaign
    -Both campaigns have three-player drop-in/drop-out co-op with three-character pool
    -For single player, remaining robots are AI
    -Demo shown to Game Informer included Optimus, Bumblebee and Ratchet
    -Each character has distinct abilities, two for robot, one for vehicle.
    -One of the two robot abilities is consumable - requiring collection of energon shards to replenish.
    -The other robot ability has a cooldown timer.
    -The vehicle mode ability recharges differently depending on the robot.
    -Optimus' abilities are Warcry, Dash and Ram
    -Warcry is consumable - increases offense and defense abilities of Optimus and characters around him.
    -Dash is cooldown - quick movement for extra maneuverability
    -Ram is vehicle ability - burst of speed that inflicts heavy damage on opponents.
    -Demo took place in Iacon, Optimus learns of Zeta Prime's defeat and decides to take temporary leadership.
    -Objectives are to get defensive weapons back online to hold off Decepticons
    -Health regen, weapon swapping, contextual cover systems feel like Gears of War
    -Next, player gets trapped in a circular arena with a Decepticon War Machine.
    -Player avoids a continuously advancing laser while targeting weak points on the machine.

    Multiplayer details:
    -Five-on-five battles or a 10-player free for all.
    -Customize your own player - decide between Scout, Leader, Scientist, or Soldier.
    -Alt mode varies depending on each class - cars, trucks, jets or tanks, respectively
    -Can pick your own chassis, colors, and name. There are multiple chassis for each class.
    -You also pick a custom weapon, two special abilities based on your class type, and upgrades.
    -There are three upgrade slots, each can hold six offensive, defensive and "general" aids.
    -Offensive and Defensive aids are specific to class type, and general upgrades are available for all classes.
    -Example, scout class upgrade may be speed, with a general upgrade of reduced recoil.
    -Call of Duty-like rewards system unlocks upgrades and new abilities.
    -Game modes: Team Deathmatch, Deathmatch, Power Struggle (Capture the Flag), Code of Power (2 1/2 minute rounds where teams fight for a giant melee weapon).
    -More multiplayer modes to be announced soon.

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  • DarkPrimusDarkPrimus Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Okay well the character customization sounds good.

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  • The Dude With HerpesThe Dude With Herpes Lehi, UTRegistered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Dear The Allspark:

    Your site is no longer hosted on geocities.

    You are free to change it to not look like Barney puked his guts out after eating toys.

    -TDWH

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  • Undead ScottsmanUndead Scottsman Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    It's supposed to be styled after the original G1 Decepticon packaging. Originally it was Autobot styled, but that got old after a few years.

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  • The Dude With HerpesThe Dude With Herpes Lehi, UTRegistered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Wow, now that you point it out it's pretty obvious but man it could have been done better in an infinitely better manner.

    I guess I just haven't seen any of those original boxes for like...25 years.

    shit.

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  • OlivawOlivaw good name, isn't it? the foot of mt fujiRegistered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Alright the customization sounds alright

    The multiplayer sounds interesting

    A cover system is a bit unexpected but I suppose it makes sense

    I'm getting excited for this!

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  • Undead ScottsmanUndead Scottsman Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    I thought they specifically said no cover system?

    Still, Gears of War hits that perfect (for me) spot between "Hide behind cover or you will die in one shot" and "rush straight at the enemy 'cause you can kill 50 of them before needing to pick up a medkit" so any game that manages to replicate that gets my interest.

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  • KelorKelor Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    I suppose it's too much to ask that this have split screen co-op ala RE5 isn't it?

    I miss split screen.

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  • DelzhandDelzhand Hard to miss. Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Get pumped! I've had this mp3 for a while - it mixes the classic theme with the 2007 movie theme.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SQCZDMgfsU

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  • NocrenNocren Lt Futz, Back in Action North CarolinaRegistered User regular
    edited April 2010
    So since this is nothing more than another method to sell toys, the new toyline that's based off the game is looking pretty sweet.

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  • Undead ScottsmanUndead Scottsman Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Nocren wrote: »
    So since this is nothing more than another method to sell toys, the new toyline that's based off the game is looking pretty sweet.

    As far as I know, there's only two WfC toys planned (Bumblebee and Prime) and they're both being made for the "Random Grabbag of TF characters throughout history" toyline.

    EDIT: Also, two more characters have been added: Ironhide and Skywarp. Sadly skywarp seems only able to turn invisible rather than teleport. I guess it's for balance reasons.

    http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/22/two-more-transformers-join-the-war-for-cybertron/

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  • OlivawOlivaw good name, isn't it? the foot of mt fujiRegistered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Nocren wrote: »
    So since this is nothing more than another method to sell toys, the new toyline that's based off the game is looking pretty sweet.

    Man that's some pretty sweet articulation on that figure

    Oh to be a kid these days

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  • DarkPrimusDarkPrimus Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Don't have to be a kid to buy that figure.

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