‘Transformers: Age of Extinction’ Releases The Silver Knight Event

‘Transformers: Age of Extinction’ Releases The Silver Knight Event

Ready to unleash his force in the latest in-game event, the Silver Knight Optimus Prime comes to Transformers: Age of Extinction for iOS. Starting a few days ago and running through January 14th, players will be able to participate in The Silver Knight event for the chance to win the coveted Silver Knight Optimus Prime Vector Shield. For those that may not know, Silver Knight Optimus Prime is unlike any other Autobot and is equipped with a powerful sword and special shield. If acquired, players can use this unique shield to protect themselves while absorbing powers from enemy attacks. Once the shield\'s energy meter is full, a great beam of light will deliver extreme damage to opponents. Winners from the in-game event will be awarded with the Silver Knight Optimus Prime Vector Shield once the event ends. Interested? Transformers: Age of Extinction is available on the App Store for free by clicking here, however, there are in-app purchases.

Weekly Round Up: December 7th – December 14th

Weekly Round Up: December 7th – December 14th

Whoops! I went and spaced the round up this week, I was a little too social on the weekend and completely forgot about it. This one will just be a bit longer than normal and the next will definitely be shorter, awesome! This week we reviewed an awesome new third party iOS keyboard that could take the record for worlds fasted touchscreen keyboard, we also talked about the SteelSeries Stratus XL controller coming to Apple Retail stores near you and a bunch more awesome game news and updates that happened this week.

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Monday, December 8th

Nintype: The One Keyboard to Rule Them All One keyboard to rule them all, One keyboard to find them, One keyboard to bring them all and in the darkness bind them… Nintype is an incredibly revolutionary new keyboard from long time iOS developer Jormy that helps you speed through texts at over 100 words per minute! It was just released a few days ago on the App Store for $4.99 and it is most definitely worth the price. Don’t let the overwhelming amount of customization or crazy awesome animations deter you, it can be dumbed down to look almost exactly like the iOS keyboard but with all the amazing features still there hidden beneath the surface. As someone who has never been able to fully grasp the use case of swipe keyboards mainly because of a few jailbreak tweaks like SwipeSelection and SwipeExpander, I have fallen in love with Nintype.

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Wednesday, December 10th

Ubisoft Announces the HD Version of ‘Heroes of Might & Magic III’, Coming to iOS Next Year In a somewhat surprising turn of events, Ubisoft has recently announced their latest upcoming game Heroes of Might & Magic III – HD Edition, a return to the most popular turn-based strategy game of the franchise. Developed by DotEmu, the HD update brings the players’ experience to a new level. Heroes of Might & Magic III – HD Edition will be available on PC as well as (iOS and Androi for the first time on January 29th, 2015. Fans of the series will get to relive an enhanced Heroes III adventure thanks to the authentic upgrades made on graphics which can now be appreciated on wide screens. This new HD edition still remains loyal to the roots of the original game by offering seven campaign scenarios, 48 skirmish maps, a local multiplayer mode and a map editor that’s only available on the PC version. Also, a new online multiplayer Steam lobby will also be added for players to share their comments and experiences with the rest of the Heroes III community. SteelSeries Stratus XL Out Now In Apple Retail Stores SteelSeries, a leader in gaming peripherals, have announced that their full-sized console-style gaming controller designed iOS devices, the Stratus XL, is now available in Apple Retail Stores. Thanks to the Stratus and Stratus XL gamers can have a console-style gaming experience on iOS devices. Released earlier this year, the SteelSeries Stratus was one of the first wireless controllers to come to market for gaming on iOS devices. With the introduction of the Stratus XL, gamers have the option to play games with a wireless controller that is small and portable or one that is full-sized. The Stratus XL mimics the familiar layout of console controllers and features a pressure-sensitive directional pad (D-pad), four pressure-sensitive action buttons and a total of four shoulder buttons, including two pressure-sensitive top shoulder buttons and two analog bottom trigger buttons. In addition to dual analog sticks, the Stratus XL includes a dedicated pairing button to connect to iOS devices via Bluetooth.

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DeNA and Hasbro Announce ‘Transformers: Battle Tactics’ for iOS, Coming Next Year

DeNA and Hasbro Announce ‘Transformers: Battle Tactics’ for iOS, Coming Next Year

DeNA and Hasbro, who we\'ve written about numerous time in the past, have recently announced their latest upcoming title, Transformers: Battle Tactics, a new turn-based tactical combat game which is in development for iOS. In Transformers: Battle Tactics, players can collect iconic Transformers characters and assemble teams of Autobots and Decepticons. For gamers that would potentially be interested, you can register now at the official website to receive special content once the game lands on the App Store. From what we were told, the game will be available to download for free and will feature more than 75 classic Transformers characters including Optimus Prime, Megatron, Starscream, as well as Bumblebee. Battles are swift and require strategic decision-making to guarantee a win. Each Transformers character has unique stats and abilities, which shift as players convert them from robot to their alternate mode. The unique graphic style is inspired by the Transformers Generations Combiner Wars characters and comic book series. Transformers: Battle Tactics also features a single-player campaign, story-driven in-game events and real-time player-vs-player (PvP) matches for players to fight it our and rise to the top of the leaderboards. Transformers: Battle Tactics is the third title in an exclusive three-year deal between DeNA and Hasbro to develop and publish mobile games based on the Transformers franchise. Extending beyond the card-based battling in Transformers: Legends and the runner action of Transformers: Age of Extinction , Transformers: Battle Tactics is the first mobile turn-based strategy game based on the Transformers series. Last but certainly not least, Transformers: Battle Tactics will be available for iOS devices sometime in 2015. So between now and then, we\'ll be sure to keep you updated if anything new comes our way.

‘Transformers: Age of Extinction’ Update Adds New Levels and More

‘Transformers: Age of Extinction’ Update Adds New Levels and More

DeNA, developers of many hit mobile games, have recently launched the first major update for their popular iOS title Transformers: Age of Extinction . Since the game\'s release, players have won more than 4.7 million boss battles, cleared over 100 million objectives as well as defeated more than 1.8 billion enemies. This free update features new levels from the film including Hong Kong and Lockdown’s Ship, a new boss, a new attack, and lastly the introduction of Special Events Series. The Hunted Survival Missions is the first in the series of Special Events in the game and promises big in-game rewards for high scoring players. Tied to a unique series of stories, each Special Event will be available for a limited time where players must test their skills as they take on waves of enemies in an attempt to survive as long as possible and score the highest on the leaderboards. From what we were told, this latest even will be available until Wednesday, September 17th. Interested? Transformers: Age of Extinction is available on the App Store for free by clicking here, however, there are in-app purchases.

DeNA and Hasbro Release the Official iOS Game for ‘Transformers: Age of Extinction’

DeNA and Hasbro Release the Official iOS Game for ‘Transformers: Age of Extinction’

Just like we reported on last month,two well-known App Store publishers by the name of DeNA and Hasbro have recently announced that Transformers: Age of Extinction - The Official Mobile Game for the new Transformer movie is now available to download exclusively for the iPhone and iPad. Based on Hasbro\'s iconic brand and the Paramount Pictures film directed by Michael Bay appearing in theaters later this month, the game features stunning graphics and intuitive gameplay that immerses players in the Transformers universe as they help the Autobots defeat their Decepticons. Furthermore, players can race down the street in robot mode or drive at high speed in vehicle mode and customize their team with different weapons and tech upgrades. From the look of the trailer, Transformers: Age of Extinction for iOS appears to be some sort of an on-rails shooting game mixed with Temple Run in terms of how you travel on a set path. That aside though, DeNA has a fairly decent track record when it comes to their mobile games, so we\'re hoping that this one won\'t let us down.

“Transformers: Age of Extinction - The Official Mobile Game is a fantastic game not just for people who enjoy action-packed mobile games but also for Transformers fans everywhere,” said Mark Blecher, senior vice president digital gaming & corporate development at Hasbro, Inc. “Defeating your enemies with Grimlock is a defining moment for any true Transformers fan.”

“DeNA is known for bringing truly unique and immersive experiences to mobile, and Transformers: Age of Extinction - The Official Mobile Game is no exception,” said Barry Dorf, vice president of partnerships and alliances at DeNA.

Interested? Transformers: Age of Extinction - The Official Mobile Game can be downloaded on the App Store for free by clicking here, however, there are optional in-app purchases.

DeNA and Hasbro Reveal ‘Transformers: Age of Extinction’ for iOS

DeNA and Hasbro Reveal ‘Transformers: Age of Extinction’ for iOS

DeNA and Hasbro have recently announced that Transformers: Age of Extinction, the official mobile game to accompany the movie coming late next month, is currently in development for iOS devices. Transformers: Age of Extinction the mobile game is the second installment in a three-year agreement between the two companies to develop and publish games based on the Transformers franchise. This new free-to-play game marks the first time that DeNA has developed a movie licensed game for iOS or any other mobile platform. We are told that the game is a 3D combat runner (think of Temple Run) where the mission is to take down enemies featured in the movie as players run and change forms through fast-paced levels. Probably the best way to describe the game is think of an on-rails shooter crossed with Temple Run, then re-skinned as Transformers and add in elements from the franchise to the game. Granted we could be completely wrong or kind of right, but going off the information and screenshots that were provided, that\'s our most educated guess. Because runner games like Temple Run are a dime a dozen, we can only hope that Transformers: Age of Extinction offers something new to the genre.

"The Transformers: Age of Extinction mobile game will deliver an explosive interactive entertainment experience on mobile devices for Transformers fans and consumers looking to extend their movie experience after the credits roll,” said Barry Dorf, vice president of partnerships and alliances at DeNA. “This isn’t your typical runner game; this game puts the player in the middle of an action-packed Hollywood blockbuster where it’s destroy or be destroyed!”

"DeNA is creating a fresh and innovative gameplay experience with Transformers: Age of Extinction that translates big screen action moments onto mobile devices,” said Mark Blecher, SVP Digital Gaming & Corporate Development at Hasbro, Inc.

As of now there\'s no official release date for Transformers: Age of Extinction, however, we were told that the game should land sometime later this year. If anything, it\'s safe to say DeNDA and Hasbro will launch their latest Transformer for iOS title sometime next month to accompany the movie\'s release.