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Pre-order Transformers: War for Cybertron, get Shockwave photo

I desperately want Transformers: War for Cybertron to live up to its potential. Who doesn't? Admittedly, that might be asking too much -- there are so many ways it can go right, and even more little things that can go wrong with this game.

I remain hopeful, mostly because it isn't directly attached to any movie. Also, the debut trailer was pretty badass. Lastly, and this part is important, there's been no talk of throwing people into the equation. We dig Transformers for the ridiculously awesome robots, not the silly humans.

Even if War for Cybertron does win this uphill battle, there's another thing to worry about: the pre-order bonuses. Right now, GameStop is exclusively offering up Shockwave for use in the "Escalation" multiplayer mode with each game reservation. Oddly specific, huh?

It's one thing to have multiple retailer-exclusive in-game objects that are just cosmetic, or even when it's a bunch of different weapons. But when we're talking about potentially missing out on playable Transformers, and having to ultimately decide which ones we prefer above all others, then it's getting cruel.

Don't make me relive the childhood experience of choosing which Transformer got to go on my Christmas wishlist. I've tried so hard to block out those painful memories.

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Jaffacakelover's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/09/2010 06:05
Jaffacakelover
I'm not sure how they exclusive features are implemented in current-gen games. Unless they printed different discs for each retailer, couldn't you get everything once someone posts an unlock code online?
Spectreman's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/09/2010 06:21
Spectreman
* Marvel Comics Transformers rules!
hermes's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/09/2010 06:41
hermes
I won't get hyped until I see some more. The trailer was cool, but I have seen cool trailer before, and without not even captures of gameplay this game is as good as non-existant.

@Jaffacakelover: Once a unlock code is used, its disposed and it became worthless. So, its very rare that someone would post his code online (and would only work for the first person that tries it).
Malfegor's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/09/2010 07:09
Malfegor
I hope this game is good.
360COMIC's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/09/2010 07:15
360COMIC
search "shockwaves burden" on youtube. funny!!
Spectreman's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/09/2010 07:52
Spectreman
* Shockwave in cartoon was lame, but in the 80s comics was a cool enemy, worst than megatron.

ScottyG's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/09/2010 08:54
ScottyG
*sigh*

I wonder how much money GamesStop is shelling out for all these exclusives...
LazyAza's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/09/2010 18:29
LazyAza
I have high hopes for the game, but I expect immense disappointment.
Anna Hannah's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/11/2011 08:31
Anna Hannah
I wonder how much money GamesStop is shelling out for all these exclusives...
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