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Space Ape Games' co-founder and COO Simon Hade discusses building titles around non-games IP
Read More »Space Ape partners with Hasbro for ’80s-inspired Transformers: Earth Wars
Mobile strategy game features more than 40 licensed robots in disguise from Generations line of toys, plus original writer and voice actors
Read More »Transformers Devastation part of brand’s new cross-media narrative
Activision’s Transformers Devastation is actually part of a far wider plan for the brand, it has emerged. The Hollywood Reporter says that the game, which entered the UK Top 40 in 21st this week, boasts a narrative that exists within a number of other branching Transformers lines. Both Platinum’s game …
Read More »Transformers: Devastation is Platinum’s mystery game
Bayonetta and Vanquish developer Platinum Games is turning its hands to the robots in disguise, a leak has revealed. Following on from the publication of stills from the title on Pure Xbox, Destructoid reports that a retail listing has confirmed that the studio is currently working on Transformers: Devastation, which …
Read More »Jagex and Hasbro to close Transformers Universe
Game now in maintenance period before January 31st shutdown
Read More »Jagex lays off members of Transformers Universe team
Decision comes "at the end of a long period of deliberation"
Read More »Angry Birds Transformers toys priced and dated
Rovio’s extensive toy line that will accompany the upcoming Angry Birds Transformers has been priced and pictured for the first time. The game itself sees Optimus Prime, Galvatron and co battling for control of the Egg Spark. As was seen with karting title Angry Birds Go, players will be able …
Read More »One shall stand, one shall fall as Angry Birds Transformers rolls out
The rapid expansion of the Angry Birds universe is continuing with news of yet another new brand to the IP. Having enjoyed success with IP crossovers such as Star Wars and Rio, Rovio has now tied up with Hasbro for an Angry Birds Transformers game. The debut art offers a …
Read More »Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark unveiled
Activision and Hasbro have officially announced Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark. The game appeared on retail listings last week but has now been confirmed for release on PS4, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS3, Wii U, 3DS and PC. The Examiner reports that it will blend the universes and visual …
Read More »Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark listed by Amazon
Amazon has posted multi-platform listings for an unannounced next-gen Transformers game. The online retailer has Rise of the Dark Spark set for PS4, Xbox One, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U and 3DS. While Activision is still yet to formally announce the title, it was included in the publisher’s most recent …
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