Hasbro announced today that it has signed an agreement with Jagex Limited to produce a Transformers MMO. The agreement has the two companies launching a game with a 2012 release window in North America. Jagex is an independent game developer who is most recognized for its game Runescape. Hasbro is excited about the possibilities that stem from working with Jagex and had this to say on the news.
“Hasbro’s decision to align with Jagex speaks to the quality of their award-winning development and publishing team that boasts an outstanding track record of delivering innovative and fun online games capable of reaching millions of gamers across the globe,” said Mark Blecher, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Digital Gaming and Media at Hasbro. “We are extremely excited to create a dream team that combines TRANSFORMERS brand stewards with Jagex development experts to deliver an epic TRANSFORMERS gaming experience to fans in 2012.”
“TRANSFORMERS is one of the most iconic brands in the world and we are delighted to team up with Hasbro in order to bring our shared vision to reality,” said Mark Gerhard, CEO at Jagex Games Studio. “There is a huge appetite for an online TRANSFORMERS game and we will utilize every bit of our development and publishing expertise to deliver a dynamic and action-packed game that TRANSFORMERS fans will find irresistible.”
Get ready for a battle of Autobots and Decepticons when the online fight begins in 2012.
- This article was updated on July 24th, 2021
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