If you've enjoyed Jack's initial homebrew release of Transformers, then you will be happy to know that the French coder has just rolled out version 0.2. Aside from refining the sprites in the game, he also added a couple of new maps and polished the previous ones. Know more about this game after the jump!


Download: Transformers v0.2

Developer Jack has recently rolled out the initial build of a new homebrew game based on the Transformers movie directed by Michael Bay. Don't expect this game to make your PSP transform and roll out, though. You can check out the details of this neat game in our full article after the jump.

Download: Transform v0.1

Optimus Prime and his gang are just about to reach the silver screen, which could only mean one thing for gamers - its multiplatform tie-in, Transformers: The Game is right around the corner. Daniel Suarez, Activision's Executive Producer for the game, sat down with Gamespot to share more info on this upcoming title.

First off, he gave a rundown on the movie's story. Three guys running into giant robots, yada yada. The game won't stray too much from the original plot, but there will be some twists and turns. Instead of focusing on humans, the Transformers will be taking the spotlight.

Also, taking a different angle, the games will show what would've happened if the bad guys win. As we all know, good guys always win; it's no different in the movie.

Suarez continued as he shared a bit about their history, how the movie guys got in touch with the teams involved in developing the game. "This game is gonna be so cool," he quoted the CG guys as he mentioned how skilled their developers are. He also mentioned the voice actors, some coming from the original animated series.

Check out the interview for yourself, to see some pretty awesome footage along the way.

  

Dreamworks and Hasbro are rushing full throttle towards the completion of the anticipated game tie-in of the Transformers movie for the PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360, DS and PlayStation Portable. Aptly titled Transformers: The Game, the developers are bannering gameplay mechanics that will re-live the glory days of the immortal cartoon series all the while introducing it to the younger generation using a next-gen mantle.

For starters, players will get to choose whether they want to play as the heroic Autobots or the nefarious Decepticons. Both sides have a wide array of Transformers icons such as Optimus Prime, Megatron, Bumblebee, Starscream and many more. Switching from vehicle to robot form will be almost seamless in order to adapt to whatever the situation calls for.

Environments, as expected, will be fully destructible to up the sense of sheer, mindless mayhem. For those who would like to play with more of a thinking style, they can pretend to use on-screen objects to their advantage and be very proud.
 

   

Hasbro and Dreamworks also revealed that the PSP version will have 20 playable characters with unique stats, abilities, personalities and more.

Optimus Prime and Megatron are all set for a happy reunion for the multiplatformer game version of the classic 80s cartoon, Transformers. The voice actors, that is.

Yep, it's been confirmed. Prime voice actors Peter Cullen and Frank Welker have given their nods to reprise their roles as Autobots leader, Optimus Prime, and Decepticons head bot, Megatron for Transformers: The Game. And it was a very smart decision to make on the part of Activision, indeed. Says Activision's production head Laird Malamed, "As Transformers fans, we knew the importance of having the well-known voices of Optimus Prime and Megatron in the game."

Transformers: The Game is set to head out to retail stores this summer, with Traveller's Tales doing the work for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, PS2, and PC version. Meanwhile, Savage Entertainment is working at the helm for the PlayStation Portable version, and Vicarious Visions is responsible for the development of the DS versions.

So, while those companies are still busy tuning up them bots for Transformers: The Game, why don't you go check out this clip from the original Transformers series, where Optimus Prime and Megatron engages in a heated up battle? With the 80's rock music having that cheesy signature 80s lead guitar riffs playing in the background, this is sure to be one big blast from the past.

 

We've already informed you folks that Transformers: The Game will be available for the PSP this summer and is set to be heavily based on the upcoming movie by DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures. Given that the poster for the DreamWorks flick has Michael Bay prominently displayed as the movie's director, we're not entirely sure how loyal the film will be to the cartoon that we all love.

PSP World reports that the good news is that the PSP version (being developed by Savage) will allow you to select from 20 playable Autobots and Decepticons, including fan favourites such as: Optimus Prime, Megatron, Starscream, Bumblebee, and "I die from one blast to the chest" Ironhide.

Other gameplay features for the PSP version are not clear at present but reports say that there are ad hoc/infrastructure multiplayer elements and bot customization features included. Reports also say that the key features will be similar to the PS3 version that will be out at the same time frame.

Will the game be great? We're certainly hoping for it. We'll keep you updated as soon as more details about the game are made public.

 

If you were a kid during the 80s, chances are you've tried yelling ala Optimus Prime "Autobots, transform and roll out!" [insert morphing sound here]. The original cartoon series has such a huge following that modern-day producers have now ventured into making a movie and a game based from the series' mecha lore.

Straight from Seibertron, we now have news of more game details for Transformers: The Game. Them lucky folks from the said site managed to catch a glimpse of the game via Hasbro preview at ToyFair and they've noted some very interesting details. Please do remember that this list was made by Seibertron (told you we got it straight from them) and thus should not be taken as official.

• There will be an Autobot Game and a Decepticon Game for Nintendo DS, supporting 4 way multi-play.
• The PSP will a version of the game (maybe different from all), but with 4 way Multi-Play.
• Wii will get special Wiimote functions, such as throwing things, steering, etc.
• You can play as 9 Autobots and Decepticons. Unplayable characters are going to be boss characters or other important characters.
• There will be unlockable characters and possibly movie characters that don't appear in the movie (like Wreckage).
• There will be G1 references in the game.
• It has a full interactive environment where you can pick things up and throw it at the enemy...including a Burger King sign.
• Burger King and Pepsi references were in the game, so we know they are sponsors.
• As the robot you can punch, shoot, jump, transform at will and drive/fly around when you are in vehicle mode.
• Autotargeting will be available.
• For game play, it reminded me of Grand Theft Auto, where you can run around the city (perspective was similar to GTA). The steering of the vehicle looked well done, where you could oversteer around turns, etc. If you caused too much ruckus the police would come and the pedestrians would go around screaming, especially if you were in Robot Mode (so being in disguise is important). Pedestrian interaction was not completed yet, but we were hoping you could pick up people and thrown them.
  
• Storyline is different based upon if you are an Autobot or a Decepticon, humans are part of the story, but not part of the gameplay. Because of the dual roles the Decepticons can win in this one.

This Activision-published title for the PS3, 360, Wii, PS2, PSP, and NDS is set to land/dock/park on retail stores sometime during the third quarter of this year. We just can't wait to see Optimus, Bumblebee, Wheeljack, Starscream, Megatron, the Insecticons, the Dinobots...ok, geek mode off.

Mof and Optimus Prime has once again came up with another issue of their PSP magazine, PSP Galaxy. Now on its 14th issue and sponsored by Play-Asia.com, the duo still tries to dish out a variety of piping hot news for the gaming community. For this issue, they focused on three bigtime titles coming for the PSP and some game reviews.

To kick things off, the latest issue of the mag features an exclusive interview with the developers of  Silent Hill: Origins, plus the duo delved deep to bring to you what's hot about WTF: Work Time Fun and Mercury Meltdown. There is also a review of 50 Cent: Bulletproof: G-Unit Edition and Super Monkey Ball Adventures among many others.

Then there's the usual slew of friendly banter in the mag's Mof vs. Prime section. You could also expect the regulars such as Prime's Rant, Cooking with Mof among other things. So if you have some time in your hands, go ahead and give this mag a chance. And also, don't forget to hook us up with your comments

Download: [PSP Galaxy Issue #14]

Thanks to Mof and Optimus Prime, we've got yet another fun issue of PSP Galaxy, which brings us more news, reviews, and their own funny little blurbs, all in a neat little package for your PSP. In addition to information on the Crisis Core game based on Final Fantasy VII, the two intrepid writers have brought us a ton of gaming goodness.

In this issue, they've given the mag a makeover and a pretty interesting apocalyptic feature article, which talks about a world without a PSP. Scary! They've also offered up some reviews of Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth, a PSP port of the PS1's Valkyrie Profile, as well as Tenchu: Time of the Assassins.

Anyway, what are you waiting for? Grab a copy for download now!

Download: [PSP Galaxy Issue 13]

It has been quite a while since we have given you a fresh serving of the PSP magazine, PSP Galaxy. Now to make up for lost time, we present to you the PSP Galaxy Issue 12. PSP Galaxy is sponsored by Play-Asia and this latest piping hot serving is packed with a lot of reviews and commentaries. So just what can you see in this latest issue? Here are some of 'em:

-Reviews of Tekken: Dark Resurrection, Miami Vice, Micro Machines V4 and Juiced Eliminator
-Import Review of Myst
-The Digital Comics Go Head On! Who Will Win? Reviews of Metal Gear Solid: Digital Graphic Novel and The Silent Hill Experience
-Previews of Mercury Meltdown, Ghosts 'N Goblins and Powerstone
-Is it really the end of E3? Mof and Prime find out!
-Retro Review of Klonoa: Door to Phantomile!
-Movie Review of Clerks 2
-And yes. All the other features. You know. Cooking with Mof. Prime's Rant. Movie Watch. Etc.

Thanks to Optimus Prime for sending this info to us. So with that, don't hesitate to share your suggestions, opinions and other what-nots through your comments. Happy reading!

Download: [PSP Galaxy Issue 12]