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'Fall of Cybertron' shows off voice cast

Peter Cullen and Greg Berger, the legendary voices of Optimus Prime and Grimlock from the original 'Transformers' animated TV series, will reprise their roles for the upcoming 'Transformers: Fall of Cybertron' video game.

Set to launch on 31 August 2012 from Activision, 'Transformers: Fall of Cybertron' will allow gamers to experience the final, darkest hours of the war between the Autobots and Decepticons as they vie for control of their dying home planet.

'Transformers: Fall of Cybertron' will also feature the talents of voice-over veterans Nolan North (Bruticus, Cliffjumper and Brawl), Troy Baker (Jazz, Jetfire and Kickback), Fred Tatasciore (Megatron, Ratchet and Metroplex), Steve Blum (Shockwave, Swindle and Sharpshot), Isaac Singleton (Soundwave) and more.

"This is the definitive 'Transformers' video game, and we absolutely had to have these iconic voices onboard in order tell this story," said Peter Della Penna, Studio Head, High Moon Studios.

"Because it's an origins story, we were able to explore some of the coolest characters in the lore for 'Transformers: Fall of Cybertron', and then go after the best and most authentic voice talent possible to do the franchise right.

"There is no mistaking the voices of Optimus Prime and Grimlock, and we are so happy that fans will get to experience a game featuring the distinctive voices of many of the most iconic and popular 'Transformers' characters," said Mark Blecher, SVP of Digital Media and Marketing, Hasbro.

"The development team at High Moon Studios did a phenomenal job hand-picking the cast for what is by far the most diverse character roster ever in a Transformers video game."

'Transformers: Fall of Cybertron' challenges fans to fight through both sides of the Transformers' most epic battles that culminate in their legendary exodus from their home planet. With the stakes higher and scale bigger than ever, players will embark on an action-packed journey through massive, war-torn environments designed around each character's unique abilities and alternate forms, including Grimlock's nearly indestructible T-Rex form and the legendary Combaticons combining into the colossal Bruticus.

Taking the franchise's competitive multiplayer to all-new heights, the game will allow fans go head-to-head in blistering Autobots Vs. Decepticons matches after creating their own unique characters with the most in-depth, advanced customisation ever before seen in a 'Transformers' video game.

'Transformers: Fall of Cybertron' is being developed by the team at High Moon Studios for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Windows PC, and is rated 12 by PEGI.