As a loyal servant of the robot, it's only natural that I look on in glee and excitement at the upcoming Transformers game. I enjoyed the cartoon ever so much as a child (and the animal version too) so I have nothing but high hope for the movie and the game. So far, what has been shown of both hasn't disappointed me.
The newest footage of the game shows the home world of Cybertron and why the Decepticons come to Earth all the while Optimus Prime narrates. The clip shows some new faces that I have yet to see (like the tank) and shows some bad ass fight scenes going down. My favorite part being the scene with Optimus running on roof tops and jumping onto StarScream Megatron.
While we're on the subject of Transformers, I'd like to announce a little bet I made with Editor-in-Chief Fronz. I highly believe that the movie will out gross Spider-Man 3 and Pirates of the Caribbean 3 (not combined) opening weekend. He doesn't believe it's possible but I sure do. What do you all think of our bet?
[Update: Sorry gang, I don't know what's going on with this video. Sometimes you can hear Optimus's voice, sometimes you can't. GameVideos is the same way. I'll keep looking for a replacement. In the mean time, hit the jump for more info about the game from the voice of Optimus, Peter Cullen.]
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It's a functionally sane bet, although, it's not a smart one to bet on.
If this movie blows goats, expect sales to drop precipitously by SATURDAY. There will be no faster spread movie-internet phenomenon than the reviews for Transformers. At least not since some douche on Slashdot posted that Trinity died in Matrix Revolutions.
I'd bet on whether or not the movie will be any good before I'd bet on box office grosses.
It is a Michael Bay movie, first and foremost.
That and Frank Welker is NOT Megatron in the movie. (and neither is Megatron for that matter...)
Happiness fills my soul(s). But on a lighter note, Mr. Smith is going to be Megatron so that should make for some interesting dialog.
"Hello, Mr. Prime." Nah. Hopefully they'll make references only us nerds can understand and then we'll embarrass our friends and dates with our loud snorting laughs.
And I'm almost sure that the tank is a throwaway character for the game only, not the movie. And Peter Cullen should leave everyone in America a voicemail.
I'm torn here. I've got Harry Potter (cum GTA:Order of the Phoenix) and Transformers in a week's time. Yet, with no substantial footage or reviews of either one, I have no way to decide if either is worth my time or money.
By the way, good for you, being open-minded about the movie, CTZ. It's hard to find people who aren't complaining about Michael Bay raping their childhood. I can't wait. "Rape" away.
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9:55 PM on 06.19.2007
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If this movie blows goats, expect sales to drop precipitously by SATURDAY. There will be no faster spread movie-internet phenomenon than the reviews for Transformers. At least not since some douche on Slashdot posted that Trinity died in Matrix Revolutions.
I'd bet on whether or not the movie will be any good before I'd bet on box office grosses.
It is a Michael Bay movie, first and foremost.
That and Frank Welker is NOT Megatron in the movie. (and neither is Megatron for that matter...)
Who mixed this, MTV?
Maybe I'm just an idiot, but I think the cinematic is breathtakingly good. As long as the gameplay is smooth, this could be a great game.
"Hello, Mr. Prime." Nah. Hopefully they'll make references only us nerds can understand and then we'll embarrass our friends and dates with our loud snorting laughs.
And I'm almost sure that the tank is a throwaway character for the game only, not the movie. And Peter Cullen should leave everyone in America a voicemail.
No, he is in the movie.