We’ve recieved a press release from Jagex, makers of the Transformers MMO Universe game.
Jagex, one of the largest independent games developers and publishers in the world, today announced their plans to attend BotCon 2012, the official Hasbro sponsored TRANSFORMERS fan convention. Members of the TRANSFORMERS UNIVERSE development team will be attending the official fan convention at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Dallas, Texas, to unveil further details of the game and offer attendees the exclusive chance to reserve their TRANSFORMERS character name for the upcoming game, due for release in late 2012.Click the title bar to read the full press release and then head over to the boards to discuss! TRANSFORMERS UNIVERSE EXCLUSIVE: RESERVE YOUR IN GAME TRANSFORMERS NAME AT BOTCON 2012
JAGEX TO OFFER BOTCON ATTENDEES THE EXCLUSIVE CHANCE TO RESERVE THEIR NAME FOR THE UPCOMING TRANSFORMERS UNIVERSE MMO
CAMBRIDGE, UK – APRIL 11, 2012 – Jagex, one of the largest independent games developers and publishers in the world, today announced their plans to attend BotCon 2012, the official Hasbro sponsored TRANSFORMERS fan convention. Members of the TRANSFORMERS UNIVERSE development team will be attending the official fan convention at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Dallas, Texas, to unveil further details of the game and offer attendees the exclusive chance to reserve their TRANSFORMERS character name for the upcoming game, due for release in late 2012.
This is the first time fans will be given the chance to reserve their names and will ensure that those attending the event will be able to choose their side, pledge their allegiance, and reserve their TRANSFORMERS character name ahead of everyone else.
In addition, attendees visiting the Jagex booth will have the opportunity to meet with members of the development team, attend a behind closed doors TRANSFORMERS UNIVERSE panel discussion, and preview the latest game trailer ahead of its public release.
Representatives from the TRANSFORMERS UNIVERSE development, graphics and community management teams will be attending the event, including the following staff who will be taking part in the TRANSFORMERS UNIVERSE panel:
Kelly Vero: Principle Writer
As Principle Writer, Kelly provides the story structure and narrative design of the main over-arching and multi-nodal stories within the TRANSFORMERS UNIVERSE MMO. Kelly is responsible for evolving the TRANSFORMERS storyline and ensuring the game fits into the existing TRANSFORMERS lore.
Steve Huckle: Art Director
As Art Director, Steve is responsible for all artistic direction for the game and manages the team of graphic artists, modellers and concept artists. Steve’s primary role is to ensure that the graphics accurately portray the TRANSFORMERS world and offer users an unbeatably immersive experience.
Eddy Dew: Community Manager
As Community Manager, Eddy oversees the community engagement team behind the game, acting as the bridge between the development team and the fan base, through social media, TRANSFORMERS forums, 3rd party fansites and events.
The TRANSFORMERS BotCon convention runs from the 26th – 29th April at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Dallas, Texas. Those wishing to attend and meet the team can still purchase tickets from the official website: http://www.botcon.com/.
For more information about the game and to register your interest, simply visit: www.transformersuniverse.com.
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About TRANSFORMERS
The TRANSFORMERS brand from Hasbro, Inc. has delivered “MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE” action to legions of fans around the world for more than 25 years. As one of the hottest global entertainment properties, TRANSFORMERS captures excitement through action figure play, movies, television, digital gaming, comics, and more.
About Hasbro
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’s world class brand portfolio. From toys and games, to television programming, motion pictures, digital gaming and a comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its global customers with well-known and beloved brands such as TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST PET SHOP, NERF, PLAYSKOOL, MY LITTLE PONY, G.I. JOE, MAGIC: THE GATHERING and MONOPOLY. The Company’s Hasbro Studios develops and produces television programming for markets around the world. The Hub TV Network is part of a multi-platform joint venture between Hasbro and Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), in the U.S. Through the company’s deep commitment to corporate social responsibility, including philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to build a safe and sustainable world for future generations and to positively impact the lives of millions of children and families every year. It has been recognized for its efforts by being named one of the “World’s Most Ethical Companies.” Learn more at www.hasbro.com. © 2012 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
About Jagex Games Studio
Jagex Games Studio is a multi-award winning games developer based in Cambridge, England. Jagex specializes in the development of high quality browser-based games and is the largest independent games developer and publisher in the UK.
Jagex has a long-standing reputation for creating the world’s best online games and for developing hugely popular, high quality, accessible, free-to-play games and for providing an unbeatable community experience for millions of players around the world. Jagex has developed and self-published over 40 online titles, including the world’s most popular free multiplayer online game, RuneScape.com.
MechanovaKing
Those design were made by the video game people not the show people. (I THINK, i have nothing to back that up).
But i agree him.
I want a Barricade.
BooyakaDragon
I haven't played an mmorpg regularly since I quit WoW, this might be an exception
Raiju
So why isn't that Barricade who's pictured in the article on the TF Prime show yet? Ditto with Prowl? At least give us their toys! XD
03Mach1
I wonder how long before screen names are sold on ebay.
Autovolt 127
I wonder if you can get away with having a prefix/suffix in your name?
like Autovolt GTS or Autovolt Maximus?
webz
I just forked over cash for Guild Wars 2, so I am maxed out on MMORPGs for the moment. hehe Interesting concept, tho… an MMORPG based on Transformers. It's a poorly developed franchise where video games are concerned. Other than WfC and the G1 mobile game, they've been in some pretty crappy games. It'd be pretty cool for a few more games based on various TF universes… Prime, G1, etc… a RTS, a brawler, etc…
NLWprime
i think ill wait and see how the game over the first 3 months this way ill knohat gliches there may bbe and hopfully will be fixed by then
Hypershock
Me too, but with my name
Smasher
I'm going to be McBradders.
YoungPrime
I'm going to be Mega-bum.
Which is just Megatron with 5oclock shadow.
Will these MMO's be on any of the consoles?
I don't like PC games.
Nerdicon
Quake online is browser based and also pretty badass.
Ribieconvoy
I will rage if somebody reserves Ribieconvoy
Riltht
Jagex is most famous for Runescape, so it may have a setup similar to that. While browser games are usually bad, they've been making some pretty good progress lately, so I'd say it won't be horribad.
MechanovaKing
off the top of my head…..Realm Of The Mad God P:
Spinal Knights is browser base.
(Both are on steam. but both still have there own browser based website)
Also that's rather nice we can revere our names…i guess…so how about some screen shots?
General Tekno
Well, looks like I'll have to talk to someone going to Botcon and get a name reserved.
Hyre
Because there's no possible way this can get abused or broken
Alooulla
Browser based….Its not going to suck is it? Anyone know any good browser based games i can look into so i can learn a little more about the format?
Sludge
Agreed. I hope nobody registers my chosen character name. But there's no way I'm going to post it anywhere.
Bountyan
^You were probably better off not saying that. Now a troll/jerk might take it on purpose.
Mutantx
Please- no one choose the name Assmunchimus Prime