New Transformers Game

Alright. No more secret. The new Transformers game is called Transformers: War for Cybertron. This game has its own story and not related to the Michael Bay movies but still have many references to the original Transformers cartoon series.. The game would stand on its own and Hasbro also stated that the game is a new Transformers canon and already have planned toys series for it.

The press release revealed the game will function as an origin story for the Transformers and will feature separate campaigns for the Autobots and Decepticons. The setting is the planet Cybertron before contact is made with the planet Earth. The plot start during the Decepticon campaign and continues to the Autobot campaign, but players have the liberty to choose which campaign to play first.

The game will also feature on-line co-op and head-to-head multiplayer. Developed by High Moon Studios and published by Activision, the game would be released for platforms Microsoft Windows, XBox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii and Nintendo DS. The game utilizes Unreal Engine 3, so expect breathtaking visuals and graphics similar to Batman: Arkham Asylum and Gears of War 2.

The expected release date is June 22, 2010.

Below is the (awesome) trailer:

Video Games | Transformers: War for Cybertron | One Shall Stand Trailer

XBox 360 | Playstation 3 | Nintendo Wii