Transformer Prime planned to launch this year exclusively on Nintendo platforms

Activision have today announced the Transformers Prime video game for the Wii, 3DS and Nintendo DS. Based on the hit animated television show produced by Hasbro Studios which is currently airing on the Cartoon Network television network, the game lets fans play as their favourite Autobot characters and embark on an action-packed adventure to save the earth from the evil Megatron and his new secret weapon.

Players step into the roles of Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Arcee, Autobot Ratchet, Bulkhead and more as they explore unique vistas all around the world with brawler-style combat and diverse driving sequences. Along the way, gamers cultivate friendships with Jack, Miko and Raf – the human characters from the show – as Team Prime sets out to protect mankind and eliminate the Decepticons once and for all.

“Hasbro is thrilled to be working with Activision again on an exciting new Transformers video game,” said Mark Blecher, Senior Vice President of Digital Media and Marketing at Hasbro. “The Transformers Prime animated series has resonated strongly with kids and fans and we’re looking forward to delivering this new way to experience the adventure.”

Transformers Prime will hit stores later this year and is being developed exclusively for Nintendo’s Wii and the Nintendo 3DS by Now Production (NowPro), and for the Nintendo DS by Altron Corporation.