Players can align with the heroic Autobots - Optimus Prime and Bumblebee, or their eternal foes the Decepticons - Megatron and Rumble – by customizing their ships with unique Transformers-inspired ship skins, commanders voicing favorite phrases, and much more. In the beginning Primus created the Transformers, a race of living robots that could change their bodies into the likeness of weapons, vehicles, and machinery, and all Transformers were Autobots, and he saw that they were good. Being set after the war, the series revolves around a ragtag team of Autobots trying their best to protect Earth from the Decepticons. So, if there are significantly more players on one team signed up, what’s that going to look like for players? Jagex has created all the original Transformers featured in the game — such as Duststorm, Firebreaker, and Showdown — from scratch, working closely with brand owner Hasbro. Jagex has created an entire new line-up of Transformers for the game. While the T-800 was siding with Optimus Prime and the Autobots against Megatron and the Decepticons, he wanted all the Robots in Disguise dead so Skynet wouldn't be overthrown when it came online years later. The toys won’t interact with the game, as we’ve seen with titles like Skylanders and Disney Infinity, but their presence on toy store shelves will be a great boost to the Transformers Universe brand as well as vindicating the quality of Jagex’s original Transformer designs. Right now, all the Transformers are land-based, but that’s not all Jagex has in store. Autobots are more for the rights of the individual, where Decepticons are interested in the group. Both Aura and Alexis look to the smaller robot behind them. Optimus introduces him to his human allies, and Sentinel explains to Sam and Lennox that he was on a secret mission to transport Spacebridge technology, capable of transporting Autobots … Stripped down to the bare essentials of Autobots vs. Decepticons, Animated took a very different approach to the struggle. Their personalities represent their combat style, and so on.”. When Megatron started his revolution he decided he needed to differentiate his faction, and so gave … Two sides, one battle. We want to tell you how the news matters to you -- not just as a decision-maker at a game studio, but also as a fan of games. Gerhard wouldn’t go into detail about the team-switching process and whether it was time or experience limited. “They’ll be playable, too,” he revealed. 4:18. All the rights go to Paramount Pictures, HASBRO and its other respective owner/s.Movie director: Michael BayMovie produced by Paramount Pictures and HASBRO!Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for \"fair use\" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Which Faction Do You Think Is Cooler? Their purpose is that, they are opposite to Decepticons, Decepticons’ mind is more like “whatever it takes for Cybertron” and they would literally do everything to protect their generation, their race and their planet. Back in 2007, many people, specially the Transformers fans, were happy when Transformers first hit the big screens. Here a complete list of all the Autobots and Decepticons who appeared in all three (3) Transformers Movies. Led by Optimus Prime, they are the main protagonists in the universe of the Transformers, a collection of various toys, cartoons, movies, graphic novels, and paperback books first introduced in 1984. Comics by Simon Furman have at times put forth the idea there is some "genetic" difference between Autobots and Decepticons. “Maybe 70-30.“, But what they’ve actually found, from players signing up to join the closed beta test, is the opposite. MNPHQMedia. Gerhard himself signed up as an Autobot commander initially, but he has played the beta mostly as a Decepticon tank. I'm sorry for not uploading videos this weeks but I have come back with more energy and with some other surprises... Ejem, ejem, Infinity War coming soon! Players choose to wage war … Both Autobots and Decepticons have want a future without war and struggle, but their philosophies diverge on what that future truly looks like. “Or something like that.”, Jagex won’t know actual player distributions this summer’s launch. "Control Points" features gameplay with teams battling for control of specific areas to gain points. “They’ve been really blown away by how we’ve paid homage to the brand.”, With that in mind, Gerhard told me that Hasbro “has taken a number of bots we’ve created and turned them into a toy line.”. We’re worried it’s going to be 60-40 in favor of Decepticons”. He wants the game itself to be well received within the industry and with older gamers before leveraging the “extra footfall” that the toy line would create. The Autobots are benevolent, sentient, self-configuring robotic lifeforms from the planet Cybertron. This is part two of our Transformers Universe preview. In the Transformers vs. “There is a wall that you can climb over to be both sides,” he said. Ever since having to abandon their home planet of Cybertron, the Autobots have come to Earth, where they help the humans fight against the Decepticons. Gwendolynbaillie93. (I still love Soundwave and Shockwave tho). The Autobot symbol (or Autobrand as it is sometimes called) was based on the face of the Last Autobot, the sleeping guardian Primus left for the day when his plans came to fruition. The promotion will be available in game through October 5, 2020. For players who don’t approach Transformers with such religious fervor, Gerhard explained they will have an option to switch sides. History Talk (0) Share. With competitive and cooperative elements in place, the developer hopes it will appeal to both hardcore and casual gamers. “Maybe I’m one of those guys that crosses over to both sides,” he said. For example, Autobots are literally tries to protect every living being, civilization or planets. In Transformers: War for Cybertron trailer, it's Autobots vs. Decepticons. “You’ve got the vehicles but they represent their personalities. Two sides, one battle. “You don’t unlock them on specific achievements,” said Nicholson, “… apart from very, very special bots later on.”. Latios and Latias! Together, the Autobots and the T-800 can save the Earth from Megatron and his minions, because -- as Prime reminds everyone, "Freedom is the right of all sentient beings." To read about e-sports potential, microtransactions, and crossing gaming platforms, go here. “You start with a small number of bots that we give you,” Nicholson said. and you can't stop me!" Above: Transformers Universe is a free-to-play game due out this summer. “As you progress, through going out and completing some of the battles, or doing well in battles, we’ll reward you with in-game currency [Energon].” Players can earn Energon in solo or cooperative modes as well as in player-versus-player battles, or they can buy it with real money. “The IP [intellectual property] has been going for the last 30 years,” said art director Gerard Miley, pointing out that Jagex was free to draw on the entire range of Transformer generations for inspiration. In the Marvel comics continuity the Autobots were created by Primus and lived more or less peacefully on Cybertron. GamesBeat's creed when covering the game industry is "where passion meets business." “We’re going to start flying,” he said. The core concept in Transformers Universe is that you’re a commander, tasked with deploying and controlling a squad of Transformers. Megatron announces. Followed by Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen in 2009. “It’ll be very cool at the end of the day to see what the number are,” said Gerhard. Question 3 The "Heroic Autobots" are opposed by the "Evil Decepticons". “Each one’s got its own unique back story and great transformation,” Nicholson said. [But] not all that’s going to be ready by summer.”, “We will also be featuring your legendary Transformers,” Gerhard told me, “like Optimus [Prime], Bumblebee, [and] Megatron, into the game itself.”. (Poll) Discussion in 'Transformers General Discussion' started by SuperRock7, Jul 15, 2020. ? Both Autobots and Decepticons are humanoid robots … “The variety of bots from a visual perspective is very important,” Miley said. I'm sorry for not uploading videos this weeks but I have come back with more energy and with some other surprises... Ejem, ejem, Infinity War coming soon! But balancing an online game — based on a 30-year-old toy, comic, and movie franchise — where players make such a defining choice is tough. At a recent preview event in London, Jagex revealed its vision for Transformers Universe, a free-to-play online game that pits teams of players against each other in fast, frantic but tactical combat across a range of maps and terrains. Everyone will immediately know that you are a fan of the robots in disguise when you wear this Autobots vs Decepticons Transformers T-Shirt! AUTOBOT: Defensor (Tech Spec Average: 75) Comprised of five Protectobots - Hot Spot, Streetwise, … When I asked him if they’d be part of the story, and not playable characters, Gerhard was quite clear. Die Decepticons sind Cybertronier, die sich gegen das Recht der Menschen zu leben entschieden und deshalb gegen die Meinung der Autobots handeln. Autobots. "One Shall Stand" is similar to Team Deathmatch; the difference is that the objective is for a player to take out the enemy leader (Optimus Prime or Megatron) while protecting their own. The Autobots have stood tall and helped humans in the fight against the evil Decepticons. Whether you read our articles, listen to our podcasts, or watch our videos, GamesBeat will help you learn about the industry and enjoy engaging with it. “You’ve got little fast male and female bikes,” said Miley, “then you’ve got trucks and cars, then you can go even bigger again — we haven’t shown a snip of what we’re doing.”, While Miley and Nicholson wouldn’t reveal any further details, Mark Gerhard wasn’t so coy. Above: The legendary Transformers Optimus Prime and Megatron will be playable in Transformers Universe. Jagex chief executive officer Mark Gerhard told GamesBeat that the two-team nature of Transformers Universe has been the subject of much internal debate, sharing his plans for balancing and letting us in to a secret or two in the process. Nemesis Prime é o espelho escuro de Optimus Prime , um clone do líder Autobot imbuído de muitas de suas habilidades, mas sem qualquer restrição moral. #GBSummit returns with two days of content and networking designed for industry executives. Bard-of-Hyrule is Zane Aura watches as the giant robots battle, and becomes disturbed at how familiar all of this seems. Autobots as consumer grade machines, and the Decepticons as weaponized machines. Each also has a “big show-off move,” unique weapons, and different special abilities, he explained. Working so closely with Hasbro has yielded some great cross-promotion opportunities for Transformers Universe. What’s been revealed of Transformers Universe so far backs up Alex Horton’s claim that this is “not just another licensed game to go on the bonfire of licensed games.” Indeed, Jagex is hoping that it will be around for the next ten years or more. In the Transformers war, it’s Autobots versus Decepticons. Membership includes access to: The wonderful, educational, and fun speakers at our events, Special members-only interviews, chats, and "open office" events with GamesBeat staff, Chatting with community members, GamesBeat staff, and other guests in our Discord. are found. You can then buy individual bots with Energon or use it to improve an existing bot. "I want the Mini-Cons, Prime! Edit. Autobots and Dinobots Vs. Decepticons. “You can swap over, but were not offering it as a choice every time,” was all he would say. The Terminator crossover, there was no telling which faction would ultimately survive the robot war on Earth. Choosing which Transformer to send into battle at any one point will be key to success. “Were not going to lock you in one forever.”, “It’s a high wall,” he added, “but I think a lot of people keep climbing it because you’re going to want to play on both sides.”. While Hasbro itself is “superkeen” to promote the game on this toy line, Gerhard is wary that most of the people who buy the toys are quite young. What does this mean? Gerhard explained that battle times  — the time you’re waiting to join a game — will help balance this. If you’re a Decepticon, conquering this particular mudball of a planet and sucking it dry of energy is a thankless task, partly because of the interference of the Autobots, and partly due to the ineptitude of your fellow space-faring, energy-hungry, evil robot compatriots.. RELATED: The Transformers: 10 Popular Decepticons & Their Myers-Briggs® Types The Autobots have so many more interesting characters compared to 90% of the Decepticons being dumb brutes. Hasbro has no Transformers manual to use when creating a new bot, “so it’s really just studying the visual language of it,” said Miley. One seeks freedom through choice, the other seeks peace through order. Unequal division, 51 Autobots vs 25 Decepticons… Also in order to clarify this unfair division the storyline of the Rebellion on Planet Beasts cannot be ignored. How will you do that? Jagex chief creative officer Alex Horton likened it to a trading card game, where you’re collecting the best selection of bots that you can get. “Different bots have different roles,” explained Transformers Universe vice president David Nicholson in a round table session. In the new Transformers animated series on Netflix, there's more than meets the eye. (Latios and Latias starts to charge to Queen Chrysalis) Queen Chrysalis: Stop right there! “Really, you want to have a stable full of bots that can cover any scenario,” he said. “Universe is a key word,” he added, while also noting the key influence of the Transformers Prime animated television series.