Transformers game releasing same day as movie

by Joystiq Staff { Jul 3rd 2006 at 9:35AM }

While most of us usually loath the piss-poor effort by developers to make decent games based on our beloved sci-fi/comic book movies, is there any reason to get excited about an upcoming Transformers game? Just in case you were, it was announced last week at the Hollywood and Games Summit that the newest incarnation of Transformers will be released to gamers the same day as its theatrical cousin hits big screens everywhere on July 4, 2007. Gamespot buries the news deep within in a worthless posting about some Hollywood and games nonsense:

Activision is actively sharing all assets of the upcoming Transformers film with Digital Domain, the production company Transformers director Michael Bay recently bought. Kassoy said Activision is shooting for a "day and date" release alongside the film on July 4, 2007.

Other than the fact that it's listed under the PS3 section of Gamespot, there have yet to be screens or any solid information about the game, but based on the past, this one will more likely than not be a stinker. But, since the Transformers are so cool, there could be hope.

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Markster @ Jul 3rd 2006 10:12AM

"but based on the past, this one will more likely than not be a stinker"

How so?

Samuel McConnell @ Jul 3rd 2006 10:14AM

I hope for nothing, because Michael Bay is directing the film.

kc @ Jul 3rd 2006 10:19AM

transformers... MORE THEN MEETS THE EYE!

effervescence @ Jul 3rd 2006 10:19AM

I think he's referring to the PS2 game based off Armada, and maybe one or two other less-than-stellar TF games. I remember hearing something about a Generation 1-based game releasing in Japan only. Did that one do any better than state-side releases?

C. Grant @ Jul 3rd 2006 10:24AM

http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/576667.asp
http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/196741.asp

This one not so much:
http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/917920.asp

RazorElite @ Jul 3rd 2006 10:34AM

A good transformers game on next-gen consoles? That'd be nice. But after the last X-Men game by the same Activision, well I wouldn't keep my hopes up.

Nadinengland @ Jul 3rd 2006 11:02AM

http://www.transformersmovie.com/

Woot!!!

iceatcs @ Jul 3rd 2006 11:05AM

Just saw the movie trailer. Love it
Surely this game and movie will be big hit just like King Kong with the game. Down for Halo movie. Up for Transformers movie.

Optimus @ Jul 3rd 2006 12:30PM

Ew, Armada Prime.

Eddie Gomez @ Jul 3rd 2006 12:34PM

All I want is a GOOD Transformers game based on the original Generation 1 (the only one that didn't suck).

Is that too much to ask?

Apoklypse @ Jul 3rd 2006 12:36PM

Umm, considering Activision did such a awesome job with Xmen Legends and Marvel Ultimate Alliance (E3 game of show from a lot of folks, no?), and Transformers would lend itself to that sort of game play- why are we expecting a stinker?

Did someone confuse Activision with EA again?

Insomnia Bob @ Jul 3rd 2006 1:01PM

Despite the fact that it was based off of the 'new generation' Armada series, I really liked the most recent Transformers game. It wasn't AAA great, the controls could have used some work, the levels should have been thought through better, etc, but it was still pretty cool.

While not exactly what I would call 'transformers canon', it was pretty cool to get into a fight with Shockwave, whom I belive us old schoolers know as Tidal Wave. He's the one that transformed into a giant battleship.

Oh, and the last boss was Unicron. You just can't f' with that.
If they do at least AS good with the new game as they did the old one, I'll be pleased. I'd be more worried about this being another 'movie to game' release than a 'transformers game'.

phipscube @ Jul 3rd 2006 2:50PM

WHY THE HELL WOULD IT BE A STINKER? Have you Joystiq people even PLAYED the Transformers Game on PS2? Its fantastic! When it was released it got rave reviews as well so its not just my opinion.

Its being made by a different developer but that doesnt instantly relegate it to Stinky dungeon.

Jeezuz, talk about negativity and narrow mindedness.

OH! I get it now... yeah, its a PS3 game... that explains the attitude...

Markster @ Jul 3rd 2006 3:02PM

Ah!
whoops.
re-reading that sentence a few times, I realize that it says: (Grammar adjusted for emphasis)
"more than likely, be a stinker"
and not:
"more than likely, not be a stinker"

gah. that was some awkward phrasing!

sputnik @ Jul 3rd 2006 3:26PM

What does stink is that they will probably develop this game across all platforms including PS2. When the least common denominator is that low...we can assume that the graphics won't be all that great on the PS3 or 360 much like the recent X-Men game.

Maybe the one saving grace might be that Spielburg is Producing the movie. Maybe he'll take an active part in the creative process of the Game as well giving it a chance of being something more than mediocre.

Peter Jackson apparently stays involved with the Video Game aspect of his films to some level and I think it's helped those titles (King Kong, LOTR games by EA).

Alkaiser @ Jul 3rd 2006 5:31PM

Effervescence:

I believe the game that you're talking about is Transformers: Tatakai.

If I were to compare it to a Transformer...the game would be Seaspray.

http://www.netjak.com/review.php/595

calthaer. @ Jul 4th 2006 12:02AM

Yeah, there have been terrible TF games, but the one for the PS2 was fairly good. It certainly wasn't GOTY material, but it was a very solid action title with a good combination of exploration, combat, and a tad bit of strategy (i.e., your weapon / armor "loadout").

And there were some very memorable boss fights, and an appropriate level of challenge.

I really enjoyed the game. It's not for everyone, perhaps, but IMO it was pretty fun.

Nederob @ Jul 4th 2006 2:43PM

Transformers : Prelude to Energon was NOT representative for the Transformers franchise. It was a nice game, but to my humble opinion... i was slightly dissappointed.

Markus Windelen of Atari / Infogrames told me back than that they would make another TF game including multiplayer mode. That would have been great. Unfortunately Atari/Infogrames never announced another TF game....