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Meet Fall of Cybertron's Bruticus

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by Matt Miller on August 06, 2012 at 05:45 PM
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Transformers fans have only a few weeks left to wait until Fall of Cybertron arrives on August 21st. Though the game will offer plenty of new characters to play as, one of the most exciting options will be the ability to control the giant combiner robot known as Bruticus. 

High Moon Studios and Activision gave us an extended look at footage from the game as Bruticus rampages through a swath of Autobot attackers. In addition, one of the coolest things about the new game is the broad support that Hasbro is putting behind the game through a full line of Fall of Cybertron toys, including all five Combaticon figures that will combine into Bruticus. To help celebrate the connection between the upcoming game and its toy counterparts, we put together the following video, which integrates footage from the game and some close-up looks at the recent Comic-Con exclusive Bruticus toy, as well as a brief time-lapse as we transform the figure from its separate parts into one giant toy. The full set of figures, albeit with slightly different coloration, will go on sale at retail outlets soon. 

Take a look at our video below, and share your thoughts and enthusiasm for Fall of Cybertron in the comments below. 

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  • by Monday, August 06, 2012 at 06:03 PM
    et tu bruticus?
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    by Monday, August 06, 2012 at 06:07 PM
    Ah, nostalgia. Nothing will top the Beast Wars Transformers in my book. Still, looing forward to Fall of Cybertron.
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    by Monday, August 06, 2012 at 06:14 PM

    I like the full color model myself

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    by Monday, August 06, 2012 at 06:16 PM
    Cool, although I prefer Scubacus. Same bot from our childhood memories, but in a wetsuit.
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    by Monday, August 06, 2012 at 06:22 PM
    When I was a kid, I used to own the original Bruticus. This totally brings back memories...
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    by Monday, August 06, 2012 at 06:23 PM

    An unnecessary jaw droping video! Day one buy for me.

  • by Monday, August 06, 2012 at 06:26 PM
    Anyone remember the Motherfuckticons? They merge into Motherfuckticus jajaja
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    by Monday, August 06, 2012 at 06:27 PM

    I just picked up War for Cybertron during the Steam Summer sale, thinking it's time to plow through to the end of that so I can play Fall of Cybertron in a couple weeks!  ;)

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    by Monday, August 06, 2012 at 06:29 PM

    that is pretty awesome, i was just watching the old cartoon episode with the combaticons.

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    by Monday, August 06, 2012 at 06:33 PM
    geeze this game looks so fun!!! The demo isn't enough to hold me over!!! Come out already!!!
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    by Monday, August 06, 2012 at 07:13 PM

    Transformers!!!! Good stuff man!!

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    by Monday, August 06, 2012 at 07:17 PM

    Can;t wait for this game. Played the demo and loved it.

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    by Monday, August 06, 2012 at 07:33 PM

    I will enjoy this game when it comes out.

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    by Monday, August 06, 2012 at 08:09 PM

    I cannot wait any longer for this game. WFC was pretty good, and this is shaping up to be that, and then some...

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    by Monday, August 06, 2012 at 08:30 PM

    Pretty damn epic. I played the demo of the game and it is fun. May get it down the road

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    by Monday, August 06, 2012 at 08:35 PM

    Wal Mart is offering WFC as a free downloadable game when you preorder Fall of Cybertron. Can't wait to play these!

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    by Monday, August 06, 2012 at 08:41 PM
    It would be awesome if there was an option for 5 players to team up and form this guy in multiplayer or co-op. There was a free game for XBLA - this sideways schmup called Aegis Wing - that pulled off the "Voltron Mechanic" very thoughtfully.

    Basically, whenever you got close to another ship, you could hit "X" to dock onto them. At which point, your ship connected to them, and you basically turned into a turret while the "host player" took over flying. Normally, you can just shoot forward, and your weapon is pretty weak. But docking up with another player would let those "parasite" players shoot in any directions, and your weapons would double in strength. The only downside is that the "host" - who controls all movement - slows down a bit with each player latched onto him, and obviously you make a much bigger target now.

    It was a brilliant example of risk-vs-reward, and also that "asymmetric" multiplayer that guys like Nintendo and Ubi Soft like to promote for their platformers. I mean, if you can't cut it as a player, latch onto someone more skilled and let them get you through sections of levels. The exact same concept as "bubbling up" in New Super Mario Bros., and Murphy's gameplay in Rayman Legends. A good group would constantly be hooking up, to take advantage of the extra firepower and aim shots at tricky targets, and then splitting apart to avoid fire and maneuver through tight spaces. It was really cool, and I feel like I'm the only one who even remembers that game:(

    My point is, it would be cool if they thought of some way to do the "combine" mechanic with a group of friends in co-op. Just be something original, fun and totally unique to Transformers. Maybe with the next game...
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    by Monday, August 06, 2012 at 08:45 PM
    I like Transformers, but I'm not obsessed with it, so this news is exciting, but I'm not creaming my Transformers PJs if you know what I mean.
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    by Monday, August 06, 2012 at 08:51 PM

    I played the demo, and now im pretty excited for this game.

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    by Monday, August 06, 2012 at 09:05 PM

    That was sweet! I just played the demo today and it was amazing. Might pick this up in September, because Darksiders 2 releases a week before.

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