The Transformers MMO Game That We Can't Play
A dream come true, but sadly not for those of us here in the west.
The Transformers franchise is one that was integral to my childhood, and I'm sure that I'm not alone. What a dream it would be, then, to have a Transformers-based MMO where you got to design your own robot and what it transforms into, as well as PvP opportunities for Autobots vs. Decepticons.
Those in Asia, Russia and the Middle East get to realize such dreams as NetDragon Websoft, an online game developer in China, today announced that it has entered a brand licensing agreement with Hasbro to make Transformers Online.
“NetDragon’s proven expertise at creating hugely successful MMOG’s, coupled with the passion they share for the iconic TRANSFORMERS brand, means we are thrilled to be entering into this license with them to deliver a truly ground-breaking MMO to fans in China and selected markets in Asia and Russia/CIS,” said Mark Blecher, General Manager and Senior Vice President of Digital Media & Gaming at Hasbro.
Transformers Online is expected to officially (transform and) roll-out in 2011 in China as well as other select markets in Asia, Middle East, North Africa and Russia/CIS.
Sadly for those of us in the western world, we're just going to have to live on without any official MMO. Mind you, the license by NetDragon just covers those specific territories, so that means that another game developer can pick up the rights for the rest of the world.
This is also a good sign, showing that Hasbro is already open to the idea of a Transformers MMO.
(Source: Rock, Paper, Shotgun.)
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1) Please, please, please do something about the fake product spammers.
2) Asians prefer grinding mmo's with a cash shop-based payment model. That's not a criticism, just a fact. And if that's the case, I seriously hope it stays out of Europe and America. Oh and btw, what's so cool about Transformers?
Oh and btw, what's so cool about Transformers?
Before the films, EVERYTHING!