{"id":10724,"date":"2011-02-15T17:36:51","date_gmt":"2011-02-15T07:36:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=10724"},"modified":"2011-02-15T17:39:22","modified_gmt":"2011-02-15T07:39:22","slug":"transformers%e2%84%a2-dark-of-the-moon%e2%84%a2-video-game-sets-the-stage-in-the-ultimate-battle-for-earth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=10724","title":{"rendered":"TRANSFORMERS\u2122: DARK OF THE MOON\u2122 VIDEO GAME SETS THE STAGE IN THE ULTIMATE BATTLE FOR EARTH"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><em>TRANSFORMERS\u2122: DARK OF THE MOON\u2122<\/em> VIDEO GAME SETS THE STAGE IN THE ULTIMATE BATTLE FOR EARTH\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>New Game to Feature an Original Prologue Storyline to Upcoming Film and Debut In-Game \u2018Stealth Force\u2019 Conversion Mode<\/em><\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sydney, Australia \u2013 February 15, 2011 \u2013 The next colossal entry in the TRANSFORMERS saga on Earth is on the way as Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.activision.com\/\">ATVI<\/a>) announced today that <strong><em>Transformers: Dark of the Moon <\/em><\/strong>is in development by the critically acclaimed developers at High Moon Studios. \u00a0Based on Hasbro\u2019s legendary TRANSFORMERS property and featuring a brand-new \u2018Stealth Force\u2019 conversion mode, the game thrusts players directly into an original prologue storyline to experience the ultimate battle between the AUTOBOTS\u2122 and DECEPTICONS\u2122 that leads into the summer\u2019s most anticipated blockbuster film and reveals another face of evil, SHOCKWAVE.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe couldn\u2019t be more excited to expand on the epic movie universe in the <strong><em>Transformers: Dark of the Moon <\/em><\/strong>game, and allow fans to experience the gripping events and backstories that occur right before the upcoming film<strong><em>,<\/em><\/strong><em>\u201d <\/em>said Paul Wright, Head of Marketing for Licensed Properties, Activision Publishing.\u00a0 \u201cThe immensely talented group at High Moon Studios are huge fans of the property, and they are thrilled to unveil some new characters from the movie while introducing Stealth Force gameplay that lets players convert to a third form beyond robot and vehicle modes to defeat their enemies in more ways than ever before.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cActivision continues to deliver outstanding video games based on Hasbro\u2019s iconic TRANSFORMERS brand,\u201d said Mark Blecher, SVP of Digital Media and Gaming, Hasbro.\u00a0 \u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to deliver the <strong><em>Transformers: Dark of the Moon<\/em><\/strong> prologue video game to TRANSFORMERS fans around the world in anticipation of the film.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The <strong><em>Transformers: Dark of the Moon <\/em><\/strong>game allows players to fight through the epic battles on Earth that will shape the events of the upcoming film.\u00a0 Armed with a brand-new gameplay mechanic, fans will harness the power of Stealth Force to instantly convert to a third, hybrid state that combines the weapons and firepower of robot mode with the agility and maneuverability of vehicle mode.\u00a0 Set in unique environments around the world such as the Jungles of South America, Siberian military facilities, Detroit Cityscapes and more, the game lets players assume the roles of a diverse roster of everyone\u2019s favorite TRANSFORMERS from the movie through a heart-pounding campaign to save mankind.\u00a0 Additionally, fans can play the game with or against their friends through intense, online multiplayer game modes as their favorite iconic characters.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong><em>Transformers: Dark of the Moon<\/em><\/strong> video game is currently in development by High Moon Studios for the Xbox 360\u00ae video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation\u00ae3 computer entertainment system.\u00a0 Behaviour Interactive is developing distinct versions for the Wii\u2122 system, Nintendo DS<sup>\u2122<\/sup> and Nintendo 3DS\u2122 hand-held systems.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For more information and to receive exclusive updates about the <strong><em>Transformers: Dark of the Moon <\/em><\/strong>video game, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.transformersgame.com\/\">www.transformersgame.com<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/transformersgame\">www.facebook.com\/transformersgame<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Paramount Pictures will release the <strong><em>Transformers: Dark of the Moon<\/em><\/strong> movie nationwide June 30, 2011.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">About Hasbro<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) is a branded play company providing children and families around the world with a wide-range of immersive entertainment offerings based on the Company\u2019s world class brand portfolio.\u00a0 From toys and games, to television programming, motion pictures, video games and a comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its customers through the strategic leveraging of well-known and beloved brands such as TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST PET SHOP, NERF, PLAYSKOOL, MY LITTLE PONY, G.I. JOE, MAGIC: THE GATHERING and MONOPOLY. \u00a0The Hub, Hasbro\u2019s multi-platform joint venture with Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) launched on October 10, 2010.\u00a0The online home of The Hub is <a title=\"blocked::http:\/\/www.hubworld.com\/http:\/\/www.hubworld.com\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.hubworld.com\/\">www.hubworld.com<\/a>. The Hub logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC. All rights reserved.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Come see how we inspire play through our brands at <a title=\"blocked::http:\/\/us.lrd.yahoo.com\/SIG=16rcmkeve\/**http:\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hasbro.com%2F&amp;esheet=6406946&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hasbro.com&amp;index=5&amp;md5=04ba6c4153ff43dcabd92aaf84f62c11http:\/\/us.lrd.yahoo.\" href=\"http:\/\/us.lrd.yahoo.com\/SIG=16rcmkeve\/**http%3A\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT%3Fid=smartlink%26url=http%253A%252F%252Fwww.hasbro.com%252F%26esheet=6406946%26lan=en-US%26anchor=http%253A%252F%252Fwww.hasbro.com%26index=5%26md5=04ba6c4153ff43dcabd92aaf84f62c11\">http:\/\/www.hasbro.com<\/a>. \u00a9 2010 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">About Activision Publishing, Inc. <\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.<\/p>\n<p>Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company\u2019s website, <a title=\"http:\/\/www.activision.com\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.activision.com\/\">www.activision.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TRANSFORMERS\u2122: DARK OF THE MOON\u2122 VIDEO GAME SETS THE STAGE IN THE ULTIMATE BATTLE FOR EARTH\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 New Game to Feature an Original Prologue Storyline to Upcoming Film and Debut In-Game \u2018Stealth Force\u2019 Conversion Mode\u00a0 Sydney, Australia \u2013 February 15, 2011 \u2013 The next colossal entry in the TRANSFORMERS saga on Earth is on the way<\/p>\n<p class=\"more-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=10724\">Read More\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10724","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-game-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10724","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=10724"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10724\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10730,"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10724\/revisions\/10730"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=10724"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=10724"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=10724"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}