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We Review: Transformers: Fall of Cybertron

Transformers: War for Cybertron was surprisingly good. It bucked the trend that movie tie-in games were invariably crap. That’s because it wasn’t a tie-in at all. Developers High Moon Studios based their 2010 big bot adventure on the home world of Cybertron where the Autobots and Decepticons were in the midst of a civil war. The two leaders are polar opposites, the optimist prime versus the negatron you could say, but their actions together brought about big trouble to Cybertron.

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron follows on from the events of previous title, where the Autobots are desperate to find a way off the dying planet. Optimus has commissioned the creation of a giant lifeboat upon which he and the remaining Autobots would evacuate. The Decepticons not only want to disrupt the Autobots but have some other plans in the making. Transformers: Fall of Cybertron tells the stories around this desperate tug-of-war contest. See how it unfolds after the jump.

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Transformers Dance to “Thriller”

The 1980s was a renaissance for cartoon series, and during that time a certain pop singer released a ghoulish, funk-inspired single. This tribute video mashes together those two wonderful 80s creations. Watch in sheer amazement as the Autobots shake their shiny metal asses to the tunes of Michael Jackson’s Thriller.

Wasn’t that thrilling? The video was created using a 3D app that is normally used for digital choreography, it is called MikuMikuDance.

[via Technabob]

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We Review: Transformers: War For Cybertron

You know, sometimes I amaze even myself. I don’t know I did it, but I missed any advertising for Transformers: War for Cybertron. I missed the trailer at E3, didn’t notice the full page spread taken out in a local gaming magazine, nor did I catch any ads of TV. It’s not that I don’t like the Transformers but when I was a kid, the GoBots were my bots of choice but sadly they faded into mediocrity with the rise of the Transformers.

Transformers: War for Cybertron (hereby shortened to WFC) wasn’t even on my radar until the good folks at Megarom sent it over to me. I could have easily dismissed it as another money-making movie tie-in, but Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen served that purpose and didn’t do such a great job.

WFC is different. For one thing, it’s not set on Earth so there’s no need for pithy humans who can’t act their way out of a paper bag, also (and more importantly) it’s a really good game. In WFC, developer High Noon Studios has taken the Transformers story back to their home world of Cybertron and explores the origins of an epic war that leads into the events of the 2007 movie. Malevolent Decepticon leader Megatron wants to return Cyberton to his version of a “golden age” and has discovered a new power source that will help him achieve his goals. It is up to the Autobots to prevent this at all costs. The battle lines are drawn and it’s time for you play your part. My review of WFC rolls out after the jump.

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Competition Winner: Transformers on Blu-ray!

Our first competition here at the Onleargeprawn blog has finally come to and end. To stand a chance of winning Loud Noises Transformers on Blu-ray, we asked you to tell us the actor who voiced N.B.E. -01. The answer was Agent Smith himself, Hugo Weaving.

We had an overwhelming number of entries so thanks to everyone who entered. The List Randomizer has done its thing and given us a winner…

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Competition Reminder: Win Transformers on Blu-ray

Note: This competition has ended.

With just one week to go before the end of the very first competition here on the Onelargeprawn blog, Megan Fox has kindly agreed to pose in frilly lingerie remind those who haven’t already entered, to do so now.

To stand a chance of winning the 2-disc special edition of Transformers on Blu-ray, click HERE. Good luck!

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Competition: Win Transformers on Blu-ray!

Note: This competition has ended.

The very first competition on the onelargeprawn blog is underway, and up for grabs is the 2-Disc Special Edition of Transformers on Blu-ray!

Michael Bay brings to life the all-out deathmatch between two warring robot races. The heroic Autobots, intent on preserving humanity, battle it out against the evil Decepticons for the control of the All Spark, the object that created their robotic race. A Hollywood blockbuster at its core, Transformers pummels you with stunning CGI effects, thrilling action sequences, good humour, serious drama, and liberal doses of my other wife Megan Fox!

Competition details after the jump.

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Mac vs PC

It’s the age-old rivalry now transformed.

– via Haha.nu.