{"id":13828,"date":"2011-06-29T18:03:29","date_gmt":"2011-06-29T08:03:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=13828"},"modified":"2011-06-29T18:03:29","modified_gmt":"2011-06-29T08:03:29","slug":"transformers%e2%84%a2-dark-of-the-moon%e2%84%a2-video-game-ships-to-retailers-nationwide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=13828","title":{"rendered":"TRANSFORMERS\u2122: DARK OF THE MOON\u2122 VIDEO GAME SHIPS TO RETAILERS NATIONWIDE"},"content":{"rendered":"

New Action Game Thrusts Players into an Original Prologue Storyline to Blockbuster Film<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sydney, Australia \u2013 June 29, 2011 \u2013 The colossal battle between the\u00a0 AUTOBOTS\u2122 and DECEPTICONS\u2122 is underway as Activision Publishing, Inc.\u2019s (Nasdaq: ATVI<\/a>) new video game Transformers: Dark of the Moon <\/em><\/strong>ships to retail stores nationwide on June 29th.\u00a0 Created by acclaimed developer High Moon Studios and based on Hasbro\u2019s legendary TRANSFORMERS property, the game lets fans fight through epic battles as they unravel MEGATRON\u2019S sinister plan and is set in the world of director Michael Bay\u2019s upcoming movie from Paramount Pictures that will be released in theaters on June 29th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Transformers: Dark of the Moon <\/em><\/strong>game lets fans experience the gripping battles and original prologue story that precede the highly anticipated film,\u201d said David Oxford, Executive Vice President at Activision Publishing.\u00a0 \u201cThe team at High Moon Studios has created an amazing TRANSFORMERS narrative that unfolds through an epic single-player campaign and allows fans to play as their favourite characters in head-to-head multiplayer action.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cActivision has delivered a stellar prologue game leading up to the blockbuster movie,\u201d said Mark Blecher, SVP of Digital Media and Marketing, Hasbro.\u00a0 \u201cHasbro is looking forward to offering fans of the TRANSFORMERS brand and gamers alike an exciting video game to expand on the Transformers: Dark of the Moon <\/em>experience this winter.\u201d<\/p>\n

Featuring a new gameplay mechanic called Stealth Force, the Transformers: Dark of the Moon <\/em><\/strong>game lets fans 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 Central America, Siberian military facilities, urban cityscapes and more, the game lets players assume the roles of a diverse roster of favourite TRANSFORMERS characters through a heart-pounding campaign to save mankind.\u00a0 Additionally, fans can play the game with or against their friends around the world through intense, online multiplayer game modes as their favourite iconic characters with the ability to personalise their characters\u2019 look with numerous appearance, weapons and skills customisation options.<\/p>\n

The Transformers: Dark of the Moon<\/em><\/strong> video game is rated \u201cPG\u201d (Parental Guidance) and is available on the Xbox 360\u00ae video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation\u00ae3 computer entertainment system.<\/p>\n

Additionally, Activision is releasing three separate games on the Nintendo platforms developed by Behaviour Interactive. \u00a0Available on the Nintendo 3DS\u2122 hand-held system and Wii\u2122 system, Transformers: Dark of the Moon Stealth Force Edition<\/em><\/strong> follows a prologue storyline and harnesses the power of Stealth Force to focus gameplay on intense vehicular combat, allowing fans to obliterate enemies at blazing speeds with advanced weapons, defense systems and targeting capabilities as they slalom between cars and dodge fire in a highly maneuverable vehicle form.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For the Nintendo DS\u2122, fans can choose their side with two distinct titles, Transformers: Dark of the Moon AUTOBOTS <\/em><\/strong>and Transformers: Dark of the Moon DECEPTICONS.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n

All Nintendo platform games are rated \u201cPG\u201d (Parental Guidance).<\/p>\n

Press kit assets for the Transformers: Dark of the Moon <\/em><\/strong>video game are available for download at www.activision.com\/presscenter<\/a>.\u00a0 Fans can visit www.transformersgame.com<\/a> for more information or receive exclusive updates at www.facebook.com\/transformersgame<\/a> and via Twitter @HighMoonStudios<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About Hasbro<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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 www.hubworld.com<\/a>. The Hub logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC. All rights reserved.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Come see how we inspire play through our brands at http:\/\/www.hasbro.com<\/a>. \u00a9 2010 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.<\/p>\n

About TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Shia LaBeouf returns as Sam Witwicky in Transformers:\u00a0 Dark of the Moon<\/em><\/strong>.\u00a0 When a mysterious event from Earth\u2019s past erupts into the present day it threatens to bring a war to Earth so big that the Transformers alone will not be able to save us.\u00a0 Starring\u00a0Shia LaBeouf, Josh Duhamel, John Turturro, \u00a0Tyrese Gibson, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Patrick Dempsey, Kevin Dunn, with John Malkovich and Frances McDormand.\u00a0 In cinemas worldwide from 29th<\/sup> June 2011 in 2D and 3D.<\/p>\n

About Paramount Pictures Corporation<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands.\u00a0 The company\u2019s labels include Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Insurge Pictures, MTV Films and Nickelodeon Movies.\u00a0 PPC operations also include Paramount Digital Entertainment, Paramount Famous Productions, Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., Paramount Studio Group and Paramount Television & Digital Distribution.<\/p>\n

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About Activision Publishing, Inc. <\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.<\/p>\n

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, www.activision.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

New Action Game Thrusts Players into an Original Prologue Storyline to Blockbuster Film Sydney, Australia \u2013 June 29, 2011 \u2013 The colossal battle between the\u00a0 AUTOBOTS\u2122 and DECEPTICONS\u2122 is underway as Activision Publishing, Inc.\u2019s (Nasdaq: ATVI) new video game Transformers: Dark of the Moon ships to retail stores nationwide on June 29th.\u00a0 Created by acclaimed<\/p>\n

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