Transformers: Fall of Cybertron is an upcoming third-person shooter video game being developed by High Moon Studios and published by Activision. The game follows the events of Transformers: War for Cybertron as the Autobots struggle to defeat their Decepticon foes in battle for their home planet of Cybertron. Activision has scheduled to release the game in Fall 2012 for the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360. High Moon Studios has confirmed that there will not be a port for the personal computer. The first official cinematic trailer for the game was shown off at the 2011 Spike TV Video Game Awards on December 10, 2011.PlotFall of Cybertron immediately continues the story from Transformers: War for Cybertron with the civil war between the Autobots and the Decepticons over control of their home world, Cybertron.The developer, High Moon Studios, hopes to show a darker tone than the original game; as Game Informer states, this game "changes and improves upon so many of the fundamental ideas that the developer considers the game a natural successor rather than a true sequel." Fall of Cybertron depicts the final battle between the two robot factions which results in the destruction of their home world, forcing the Autobots to seek refuge in our galaxy, the Milky Way.Characters expected to appear in the game include: Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Jazz, Cliffjumper, the Dinobots (Grimlock, Sludge, Slag, Snarl and Swoop), Megatron, Shockwave, Starscream, Soundwave the Combaticons (Onslaught, Blast Off, Brawl, Swindle and Vortex) and their combined form of Bruticus.GameplayLike its predecessor, Transformers: Fall of Cybertron is played from a third-person perspective. The weapon selection in Fall of Cybertron is upgraded, with new weapons that fire 75 percent faster. The Autobot, Grimlock (a Transformer who transforms into a dinosaur) is controlled different than other characters. Not having long range weapons (only a sword and a shield) Grimlock cannot transform at will, instead accumulating "rage" as he battles opponents. When he gains enough "rage" Grimlock is able to transform and perform massive damage. Every character will have their own special and unique ability, such as the Autobot Jazz acquiring a grappling hook, Optimus Prime's control of the massive Metroplex and the Combaticons ability to transform into the Decepticon combiner, Bruticus. Bruticus will be playable only in a level where the players will feel "the most powerful." The online co-op campaign play feature in the first game has been dropped and instead of a health system the game will feature a regenerative system. The player will also be able to buy and upgrade their gear. The character creation for online multiplayer has been retooled and will feature more "variety."Development and marketingIn November 2010, Hasbro confirmed in an investor conference that a sequel to the 2010 game Transformers: War for Cybertron would be developed with a release set for fall in 2012. Transformers: Fall of Cybertron was officially announced on October 6, 2011 in an article posted on the gaming magazine Game Informer's website. In the article, Game Informer noted that their November issue would contain an exclusive article on the upcoming game and the cover would feature concept art for the game.1UP.com wrote that fans would be excited to hear another original Transformers game from High Moon Studios was being developed since the game they developed based on the movie Transformers: Dark of the Moon was disappointing.GamesRadar was also pleased to see an original game being developed, stating, "we're glad [...] developer High Moon Studios is back to what it does best: crafting new/old adventures for the Autobots and Decepticons", and echoing that the prequel was "shockingly good".The first official cinematic trailer for the video game was shown off at the 2011 Spike TV Video Game Awards on December 10, 2011. The trailer featured the song "The Humbling River" by Puscifer.DesignCharacters in the game will feature a updated appearance, and better transformation schemes. The character, Optimus Prime was changed to fit a more "warrior" type class, adding more "bulk" on to Prime's body mass. Not only does appearance in character change, but also in weapon design. The designers of the game put out a call to everyone in the studio for ideas of new weapons.Matt Tieger of High Moon explained a main improvement in gameplay with weapons, quoting "We really made a conscious choice to make every upgrade a significant improvement, so one upgrade might increase your firing speed by 75 percent. We could have made the system so that there were a lot of upgrades that each improved your guns a little bit, but we wanted to make each upgrade feel like this giant thing. That way when players buy it they’re really going to feel the difference." Fall of Cybertron has been described to be "more colorful than War for Cybertron".AudioIt has been confirmed that actor Nolan North (who made a physical appearance as Major Reynolds in the Transformers: Dark of the Moon video game, and voiced Brawl in War for Cybertron) has been confirmed to voice the Autobot Cliffjumper.Toy lineA toy line manufactured by Hasbro has been announced. The Decepticon Bruticus, who consists of five Decepticons, has been confirmed to be in the line.Developer(s)

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