Star Trek MMORPG planned
Tue Sep 07, 2004 7:58 am
Find out more about it here and in this FAQ.
I can't wait to spend my time grinding up to be red-shirted Ensign Jones who gets to beam down to a planet with Kirk, Spock, McCoy, and Scotty.
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09.07.2004
Star Trek & Online Gaming to Break New Ground
For immediate release:
PERPETUAL ENTERTAINMENT TO DEVELOP AND PUBLISH STAR TREK ® MASSIVELY MULTIPLAYER ONLINE GAME
SAN FRANCISCO — Sept. 7, 2004 Perpetual Entertainment, Inc. announced today that it has secured the exclusive worldwide rights from Viacom Consumer Products to develop and publish a massively multiplayer online game based on Paramount Pictures' Star Trek franchise.
Star Trek is one of the world's most popular, longest-running, and beloved sci-fi properties, with millions of passionately devoted fans throughout the world. As Star Trek celebrates its 38th anniversary, Star Trek gaming begins its next evolution.
The license encompasses all live-action motion pictures and television series including, Star Trek , Star Trek: The Next Generation , Star Trek: Deep Space Nine , Star Trek: Voyager , and Star Trek: Enterprise . "The scope of the content license is extraordinary for a game of this kind, giving us the opportunity to immerse fans and players in the incredibly rich, diverse and exciting universe of Star Trek ,? said Joe Keene, CEO of Perpetual Entertainment.
The game will deliver action, adventure and combat mechanics unique to persistent world games. Its design includes a rich array of solo and multiplayer missions set in space, on planets and in starbases throughout the universe. At launch, it will take place during the 24th century timeline in the series with other aspects of the Star Trek universe to be interwoven and added through expansions.
"Players will encounter characters, places, and situations from their favorite Star Trek movies and television series; will explore incredible new worlds; and will cooperate with or battle friendly and hostile races throughout the game,? said Chris McKibbin, President of Perpetual Entertainment.
"Fans of Star Trek have been longing for a game that lets them participate in and explore the Star Trek universe,? said Terri Helton, Executive Vice President of Viacom Consumer Products. "We have been searching for the right partnership for our time-honored Star Trek to create a game that not only appeals to fans but a broader audience as well. Perpetual's experience, technology and vision for this game make them the clear choice.?
The game is expected to enter public beta testing in 2006 and to launch by early 2007. For more information, see the " Frequently Asked Questions ? about the game.
About Viacom Consumer Products
Viacom Consumer Products, Inc. merchandises properties on behalf of Paramount Pictures, Paramount Television, Viacom Productions, and Spelling Television, as well as third-party properties. Viacom Consumer Products is a subsidiary of Viacom Inc.
About Perpetual Entertainment
Perpetual Entertainment is a San Francisco-based developer, publisher and operator of networked multi-player and massively multi-player games for the PC and next-generation videogame consoles. For more information please visit http://www.perpetual.com .
For future announcements and developments on this online venture, be sure to check back right here on STARTREK.COM!
I can't wait to spend my time grinding up to be red-shirted Ensign Jones who gets to beam down to a planet with Kirk, Spock, McCoy, and Scotty.
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09.07.2004
Star Trek & Online Gaming to Break New Ground
For immediate release:
PERPETUAL ENTERTAINMENT TO DEVELOP AND PUBLISH STAR TREK ® MASSIVELY MULTIPLAYER ONLINE GAME
SAN FRANCISCO — Sept. 7, 2004 Perpetual Entertainment, Inc. announced today that it has secured the exclusive worldwide rights from Viacom Consumer Products to develop and publish a massively multiplayer online game based on Paramount Pictures' Star Trek franchise.
Star Trek is one of the world's most popular, longest-running, and beloved sci-fi properties, with millions of passionately devoted fans throughout the world. As Star Trek celebrates its 38th anniversary, Star Trek gaming begins its next evolution.
The license encompasses all live-action motion pictures and television series including, Star Trek , Star Trek: The Next Generation , Star Trek: Deep Space Nine , Star Trek: Voyager , and Star Trek: Enterprise . "The scope of the content license is extraordinary for a game of this kind, giving us the opportunity to immerse fans and players in the incredibly rich, diverse and exciting universe of Star Trek ,? said Joe Keene, CEO of Perpetual Entertainment.
The game will deliver action, adventure and combat mechanics unique to persistent world games. Its design includes a rich array of solo and multiplayer missions set in space, on planets and in starbases throughout the universe. At launch, it will take place during the 24th century timeline in the series with other aspects of the Star Trek universe to be interwoven and added through expansions.
"Players will encounter characters, places, and situations from their favorite Star Trek movies and television series; will explore incredible new worlds; and will cooperate with or battle friendly and hostile races throughout the game,? said Chris McKibbin, President of Perpetual Entertainment.
"Fans of Star Trek have been longing for a game that lets them participate in and explore the Star Trek universe,? said Terri Helton, Executive Vice President of Viacom Consumer Products. "We have been searching for the right partnership for our time-honored Star Trek to create a game that not only appeals to fans but a broader audience as well. Perpetual's experience, technology and vision for this game make them the clear choice.?
The game is expected to enter public beta testing in 2006 and to launch by early 2007. For more information, see the " Frequently Asked Questions ? about the game.
About Viacom Consumer Products
Viacom Consumer Products, Inc. merchandises properties on behalf of Paramount Pictures, Paramount Television, Viacom Productions, and Spelling Television, as well as third-party properties. Viacom Consumer Products is a subsidiary of Viacom Inc.
About Perpetual Entertainment
Perpetual Entertainment is a San Francisco-based developer, publisher and operator of networked multi-player and massively multi-player games for the PC and next-generation videogame consoles. For more information please visit http://www.perpetual.com .
For future announcements and developments on this online venture, be sure to check back right here on STARTREK.COM!
Tue Sep 07, 2004 9:08 am
I can hear the millions of Trekky nerds salivating already...
Tue Sep 07, 2004 9:15 am
Originally posted by Agent-Commando
I can hear the millions of Trekky nerds salivating already...
Set phasors to hard-on!
I wonder when the first real marriage will happen over Star Trek Online, you know there are some Spock ear wearing idiots that will find love while playing that game, and insist of getting married on their favorite planet or ship.
Tue Sep 07, 2004 9:58 am
Great, just great.....just think about the techie nerds online now, then add in this bunch. I can just see it now. Thousands of new gamers sitting in front of their computer wearing vulcan ears. They'll have fashioned their mics into communcators and will have created their own custom captains chairs. Tribbles of all sizes and colors will be placed on monitors and when they sign on they'll cite the Star Trek credo of Live Long and Prosper, of course while making the necessary vulcan hand sign.
Tue Sep 07, 2004 10:05 am
3 words: Seven of Nine.
Tue Sep 07, 2004 10:21 am
Originally posted by Bossman
Great, just great.....just think about the techie nerds online now, then add in this bunch. I can just see it now. Thousands of new gamers sitting in front of their computer wearing vulcan ears. They'll have fashioned their mics into communcators and will have created their own custom captains chairs. Tribbles of all sizes and colors will be placed on monitors and when they sign on they'll cite the Star Trek credo of Live Long and Prosper, of course while making the necessary vulcan hand sign.
i got the natural vulcan hair due so no needs for pointy ears or green blood or a startrek game. i just watch the series and say more beer
Tue Sep 07, 2004 10:36 am
I dont think it will do too well to be honest. SWG isnt doing great simply because there isnt enough content.
Tue Sep 07, 2004 12:22 pm
Originally posted by JimmyTango
Set phasors to hard-on!
I wonder when the first real marriage will happen over Star Trek Online, you know there are some Spock ear wearing idiots that will find love while playing that game, and insist of getting married on their favorite planet or ship.
The madness has already begun!
http://www2.b3ta.com/mirror/klingonwedding/Klingon%20Wedding_files/klingwed1.jpg
Tue Sep 07, 2004 12:37 pm
You know, I always wanted to be Wesley Crusher, Picards boy wonder.
That would be cool.
That would be cool.
Tue Sep 07, 2004 1:08 pm
heh
Tue Sep 07, 2004 2:08 pm
Originally posted by MMmmGood
I dont think it will do too well to be honest. SWG isnt doing great simply because there isnt enough content.
The space expansion comes out this fall. Then it will finally be the game it should have been in the first place.
Tue Sep 07, 2004 2:13 pm
Originally posted by Evan
The space expansion comes out this fall. Then it will finally be the game it should have been in the first place.
says who? have to wait and see first obviously.
Tue Sep 07, 2004 2:37 pm
Originally posted by Buliwyf
says who? have to wait and see first obviously.
I'm in the beta.
Tue Sep 07, 2004 8:19 pm
Anyone ever see that "Trekkies" documentary (I'm not sure that was the exact name). Hilarious. Flat out hilarious. As a former D&D geek, these guys make D&D geeks look cool by comparison. Well, maybe I shouldn't go that far. Perhaps I should say makes D&D geeks looks only mildly geeky in comparison.
Tue Sep 07, 2004 8:44 pm
Originally posted by VlfPlyer
You know, I always wanted to be Wesley Crusher, Picards boy wonder.
That would be cool.
You know I was thinking.
If I was Wesly Crusher that would kinda f'ed up 'cause you know, then Dr. Crusher, your mom, is kinda hot in that older woman type way.
That would be weird