GamesRadar - Star Trek Online

Star Trek Online - Space Exploration Trailer (News)

Nov 23, 2009

Atari have released a new gameplay trailer for Star Trek Online entitled "Space Exploration".

Star Trek Online - Starship tactics: part one (Video)

Nov 23, 2009

Explore your inner Vulcan in this upcoming MMO which promises Star Trek fans everything they could ever hope for from a Star Trek game.

Star Trek: Online open beta going live on January 2010 (News)

Nov 20, 2009

The beta will be up very soon.

Star Trek Online Open Beta Schedule Revealed (News)

Nov 20, 2009

Weren't cool enough to get into the closed beta of Star Trek Online? Don't sweat it. You'll get a chance to try the game soon.

Star Trek Online System Requirements Revealed (News)

Nov 19, 2009

Cryptic Studios has announced the system requirements for its upcoming MMORPG Star Trek Online.

Official Star Trek Online Website Revamped (News)

Nov 17, 2009

While the site itself has been changed, there doesn't seem to be any drastic difference to the information or media available. Although certain news, previews and interviews wii no doubt soon to be pouring out of the main news feed over at Star Trek Online.

Star Trek Online: Two games in one (News)

Nov 13, 2009

There's no shortage of fiction in the Star Trek universe, but harvesting those resources can be a double edged sword as Cryptic don't want to annoy the most hardcore of fans. Perhaps the biggest challenge is crafting gameplay which faithfully emulates the series and it's something which Cryptic are investing a huge amount of effort:

"When you think about Star Trek there is no way to separate the image of the iconic starships from the away team exploring an alien landscape. We knew right off the bat that we'd have to make both the space and ground experiences. That's two games right there!"

Making one game is hard enough, but trying to tie together two different forms of gameplay into one cohesive experience must be incredibly challenging. So far most of the previews have featured the space combat at great length, but we are yet to see what it's like questing on a planets surface.

Star Trek Online (Screenshots)

Nov 12, 2009

Star Trek Online System Requirements Announced (News)

Nov 11, 2009

Cryptic Studios has revealed the system requirements for its upcoming MMO Star Trek Online, confirming that most PCs will be able to handle the game without any major problems.

Future Star Trek Online Features Detailed? (News)

Nov 11, 2009

NowGamer: Cryptic Studios producer Craig Zinkievich has talked about some of the possible post-launch ideas that could be headed to Star Trek Online

Speaking in an exclusive interview with NowGamer, Zinkievich suggested that omitted ideas for the MMO could be included as the game evolves. Asked whether the team had many ideas the producer replied: "Plenty. Some of the biggest were allowing players to play as neutral factions (like traders) or play as an officer on another player's ship."

Star Trek Online Release Date Announced (News)

Nov 9, 2009

Cryptic Studios has unveiled the release date for its upcoming MMO, Star Trek Online.

The game will go on sale early next year, 2 February 2010 in North America, while Europeans will have to wait until 5 February.

Star Trek Online - Future Past: Part Two (Video)

Nov 4, 2009

Explore your inner Vulcan in this upcoming MMO which promises Star Trek fans everything they could ever hope for from a Star Trek game.

Star Trek Online - Gameplay trailer (Video)

Nov 3, 2009

Explore your inner Vulcan in this upcoming MMO which promises Star Trek fans everything they could ever hope for from a Star Trek game.

Namco Bandai Games Reveal MCM Expo Line-Up (News)

Oct 21, 2009

Namco Bandai Games have today announced an exciting line-up of titles to be exhibited over three stands at the MCM Expo in Docklands Excel Arena over the weekend of the 24th-25th October. Amongst them will be the eagerly anticipated Massively Multi-player Online (MMO) game, Star Trek Online with Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World and Ghostbusters: The Video Game along with a Guinness World Record attempt for the longest winning streak on the imminent Tekken 6, set to launch on Microsoft Xbox 360 and Sony PlayStation 3 on October 30th.

Free Star Trek Online Costume With Series 3 Box Set (News)

Sep 29, 2009

Cryptic Studios has teamed up with Paramount once more to give away some in-game costumes for its upcoming MMO, Star Trek Online, with the Blu-ray box set Star Trek: The Original Series, Season 3.

Players can, for a limited time, get their hands on an in-game Admiral's uniform.

Get Your Star Trek Beta Key... If You're Lucky (News)

Sep 25, 2009

AggroGamer: "Are you a hardcore Trekkie or maybe you are one of those excited for Star Trek Online? Maybe you have been wondering how you can get a Beta key for this eagerly awaited MMO. Well wait no further as Alltern8.com, the world's first online publication, community, and resource built by and for the consumer, announced that for one week only beginning September 24th, gamers have the opportunity to win an exclusive Beta Key for Star Trek Online.

Go boldly go around the Star Trek universe as you pioneer your own destiny as Captain of a Starfleet Federation starship. Or if you want, become a warrior of the Klingon empire. Players will be able visit the universe's most iconic locations and beyond when you are sent to unexplored star systems and make first contact with new alien species. Sounds very similar to the shows right?"

IncGamers: MMO News Wrap Up #3 (News)

Sep 25, 2009

A look at this week's news from the world of MMOs, including Aion, Warhammer Online, World of Warcraft, Fallen Earth, Guild Wars 2, Star Trek Online and Final Fantasy XIV.

Star Trek Online: Discovery Class Revealed (News)

Sep 24, 2009

IncGamers is reporting that Cryptic Studios has unveiled a new class of ship for Starfleet in its upcoming MMO, Star Trek Online.

The long-range science vessel, inspired by Voyager, is capable of long missions without backup from Starfleet. The article also includes several screenshots of the new class.

IncGamers: Star Trek Online Closed Beta Keys Up For Grabs (News)

Sep 23, 2009

IncGamers has teamed up with Cryptic Studios to give away three Star Trek Online closed beta keys.

Anyone wanting to get their hands on a key should check out the site and put a caption to the STO image.

Star Trek Online beta applications open (News)

Sep 4, 2009

Game Console writes: "Cryptic, the development team behind Star Trek Online, is now accepting applications for the closed beta for its upcoming sci-fi MMO."

GC09: Star Trek Online All Cryptic's Work (News)

Aug 21, 2009

NowGamer: Craig Zinkievich, Executive Producer at Cryptic studios has talked to NowGamer about inheriting the game from Perpetual Entertainment and how it'll remain true to the Trek canon

Star Trek Online's Vigilant Class Revealed (News)

Aug 14, 2009

Don't let the Vigilant's size belie its deadliness. This is a warship that packs a lot more heat than you'd imagine, which is kind of the point. It's also highly maneuverable because of its overall size and engine power, giving it the very tactical option of firing off a torpedo before turning its strongest shield towards an impending attack. With these traits, it makes a wonderful convoy, protecting all kinds of larger ships against everything from raiders to the Borg.

Full Champions Online Pricing Strategy Revealed - Guaranteed Access to Star Trek Online Closed Beta Promised (News)

Aug 5, 2009

The lifetime subscription plan will be offered for $199.99 USD, $219.99 CAN, €147.99 EUR, and £119.99 GBP. Lifetime subscribers will additionally receive guaranteed access to the Star Trek Online closed beta test, an exclusive Star Trek Online Mirror Universe costume set, eight additional Champions Online character slots, a Foxbat vanity pet, a "Retro-Future" costume set, and an "Art Deco" costume set.

Star Trek Online: New Screens (News)

Jul 31, 2009

NowGamer: It's an MMORPG Jim, but not as we know it...

We've been waiting patiently for more info on Cryptic Studios' long-in-development Star Trek MMORPG like obsessed convention-goers for what seems like ages now, and parent company Atari has finally made the wait worthwhile by rewarding us with more images than we can shake a bat'leth at.

Star Trek Online: New Klingon Ship Revealed (News)

Jul 27, 2009

Cryptic Studios has revealed another ship that will feature in the upcoming MMO, Star Trek Online. The Klingon 'Vo'Quv' class is a large carrier ship, designed to transport thousands of warriors, capable of anchoring a fleet or leading an invasion. The power in the Vo'Quv allows this class to travel great distances and even remain cloaked while speeding through space or hampering enemy sensors.

Cryptic Clarifies Microtransactions in Star Trek (News)

Jul 20, 2009

The company's approach to microtransactions with Champions Online will be applied to Star Trek Online as well, according to a recent forum post by Jackalope (Jack Emmert) from the Cryptic Studios dev team.

Star Trek Online exists in prime, parallel reality to Star Trek Movie (News)

Jun 14, 2009

In an interesting news post on Star Trek Online's website, the timeline of Star Trek Online, and how it compares/converges with the newest Star Trek movie, is discussed.

The post reveals that Star Trek Online takes place in the "prime reality" of Star Trek - that in which the first series and first ten movies take place. While events in the movie that occurred in the "prime timeline" affect Star Trek Online, other events do not.

Star Trek Online Ships of the Line: Excalibur Class (News)

Jun 9, 2009

GamingShogun.com writes: "Cryptic Studios has released the description of yet another ship class from their upcoming Star Trek Online. This one is called the 'Excalibur' class and looks like the modern-equivalent of the older Constitution class ship. Check out her full stats After the Break!"

Star Trek Online: Expected Release Date Revealed (News)

May 30, 2009

The expected launch date for the highly anticipated MMO, Star Trek Online, has been revealed in Atari's latest financial report.

Atari is hoping the MMO, which already has a huge following made up of Star Trek fans and online gamers, will benefit from the success of the Star Trek film that was released recently.

Latest Ask Cryptic explains space combat tactics in Star Trek Online (News)

May 4, 2009

Massively:

"A nice thing Cryptic Studios has been doing across their MMO titles in development is "Ask Cryptic", where fans of Star Trek Online (and Champions Online) pose questions to the developers and get answers. The latest (and tenth) Ask Cryptic for Star Trek Online covers a wide variety of topics."

Star Trek Online: New Ship Revealed (News)

May 1, 2009

IncGamers takes a look at the latest type of ship to be revealed by Cryptic for the upcoming MMO, Star Trek Online.

"The Type VII is described as a Commercial Laboratory, or a scientific ship. Originally used by the Cardassians, these ships are now used by many races including the Barolians, Coverians, Galadorans and Kobheerians."

Star Trek Online executive producer Craig Zinkievich discusses ship customization (News)

Apr 29, 2009

The concepts behind Star Trek need no introduction to its legion of fans well-versed in the various films and TV incarnations of this particular sci-fi IP. Given how zealous science fiction fans can be about continuations, offshoots, or reboots of their favorite properties, we've been curious about how well Star Trek Online will match up with player expectations, especially given the disappointment some Trekkie gamers have had with older Star Trek titles of the non-MMO variety.

Star Trek Online's newest starship is Oslo sleek and dangerous (News)

Mar 30, 2009

Massively:

"Designed in the 2390's (around 14 years before the game's stardate, 2409) the Oslo class is one of the earlier heavily modular ships pushed for by Starfleet Corps of Engineers after the Dominion wars. Thus, the Oslo was based on the Norway class, although shares many components with the Akira and Zephyr classes. By emphasizing on this type of design, an Oslo class starship crew is capable of rapid field repairs after battle using generally whatever components they have on hand."

Seven Of Nine Interview Hints At STO Borg Content (News)

Mar 20, 2009

As part of the fictional updates for the upcoming Star Trek Online, an 'interview' with Voyager crew member Seven of Nine has appeared on the Star Trek Online site, revealing probable future game content.

The interview takes place seven years after the last episode of Voyager, and centres around Seven's decision to leave Starfleet. Now known as her human name, Annika Hansen, she is described as looking almost completely human, although her characteristic directness is still very much present.

MMORPG: Star Trek Online Developer Blog (News)

Mar 18, 2009

MMORPG:

"After we got the license to Star Trek and the initial excitement died down – it was time to get to work. We picked a group of directors and designers to sketch out what we wanted to do with the game, and that group sat in a room for numerous 3 hour "lock in" sessions over the course of a couple weeks to hash out the core aspects of the game."

Classic Races Will Make First Appearance In Star Trek Online (News)

Mar 13, 2009

Star Trek fans will be delighted to hear that the developers of the upcoming MMO, Star Trek Online, have been given the right to design races mentioned in the series, but never seen on the big screen.

In a developer Q&A on the Cryptic site, poster Awen reveals that CBS, the maker of the Star Trek series, allowed the STO game designers to define what these races look like and introduce them into the game, along with the known races from the Star Trek universe.

New Star Trek Online Screenshots (News)

Mar 11, 2009

Cryptic has released five new screenshots of their highly anticipated MMO Star Trek Online.

One of the images, released on the official Star Trek Online site earlier, shows a group of Klingon characters sabotaging a Starfleet settlement. Others are space shots, two featuring Starfleet vessels in different predicaments, and another showing an Orion Syndicate battleship laying in wait to raid unprotected ships. The last image shows a group of Starfleet officers on an away mission. See them all below.

Star Trek Online: Raptor Class Vessel (News)

Mar 3, 2009

Those of you jonesing for Star Trek Online, they've revealed a new starship class: the Klingon Raptor class.

Captain Kirk Not Returning In 'Star Trek Online' (News)

Feb 13, 2009

The executive producer of "Star Trek Online" told us about the hurdles the game faces for console development and cross-platform compatibility, as well as how much they're involved with the upcoming J.J. Abrams movie.

STO Trivia Extravaganza Coming to a Starbase Near You! (News)

Feb 1, 2009

Via WarCry: "Star Trek Online developers have come up with a way for fans to win beta slots. Daily trivia questions will be posted, points won, and weekly tallies kept. Confused? You won't be after reading the official post."

Win a Star Trek Online beta test slot (News)

Jan 20, 2009

Want to win a chance to beta test the upcoming Cryptic Studios MMO Star Trek Online? Well, the developers are currently running a contest on the game's official web site for a chance to do just that. And it all begins with that image you see above this news post.

The top 9 PC games of 09 (Feature)

Jan 20, 2009

When Blizzard showed off Diablo III for the first time at the developer's World Wide Invitational 2008 in Paris, France, more than a few long-time fans of the franchise experienced self-induced strokes at the sight of some of the revamped features. Change, after all, is difficult to cope with. ...

Star Trek Online: Planet Exploration Contest (News)

Jan 18, 2009

Cryptic Studios and Star Trek Online have unveiled a new contest for aspiring writers. Using a provided image, contestants are asked to submit a 500 word story about the planet.

X-play MMO Report Thursday Jan. 8th (News)

Jan 9, 2009

Just like The Sess before him, the beginning of a new year means that Casey gets to look forward to the games that are planning to release in 2009. This next year holds some serious milestones for MMOs, specifically the existence of many home console versions. What will happen when A-list MMO titles invade the living rooms of millions of people? Will they have mass appeal? Before you answer those questions make sure you strap-in, gun it to 88, and watch for the three bright flashes. This is...

The MMO Report.

Jan 7th Ask Cryptic - Star Trek Online (News)

Jan 9, 2009

Cryptic Studios writes, "Our first Ask Cryptic of 2009 brings you answers about art, ship capabilities, and more. Thanks as always to our development team for taking the time to answer these questions!

This is a universe at war, so combat will be a major factor, but there will also be a large component of exploration. You will get to meet new species, some of which you'll fight against, some of which you'll protect, and some of which you'll ally with. There won't be extensive dialogue trees, but you'll get to explore and have missions that don't involve just clobbering everybody..."

Star Trek Online Ship Profile - The NX-91001 (News)

Dec 27, 2008

GamingShogun writes, "Cryptic Studios has released a new starship profile on the Star Trek Online website for the NX-91001, an experimental ship class which is basically a new Sovereign type vessel with a similar multi-role mission as well..."

Star Trek Online Path to 2409 - Year 2383 (News)

Dec 23, 2008

GamingShogun writes, "Cryptic has released some new backstory leading up to the time in which its Star Trek Online takes place within the Trek universe. This part of the 'Path to 2409' series tells the events of the year 2383, which includes a disagreement between the Federation and..."

Star Trek Online (Preview)

Nov 13, 2008

Amidst the blaring siren of a new Star Wars MMO (The Old Republic), you could be forgiven for overlooking the emergence of the first details of Star Trek Online. Cryptic Studios, of City of Heroes fame, helm this highly anticipated stellar venture, which means that at the very least we’ll be able to fiddle with a Play-Doh Klingon’s face until it looks just the way we want it. ...

New details emerge of Star Trek Online (News)

Sep 20, 2008

Eurogamer writes: "New details of forthcoming MMO Star Trek Online have popped up on the official website.

According to a Q&A with developer Cryptic, you will see ships just like the Enterprise, Defiant and Voyager - or Cruisers, Escorts and Science Vessels, as they're known.

"More details on the exact roles and differences are coming soon, but for now, suffice it to say that the ship roles are a combination of naval combat and traditional MMO gameplay," the Q&A reads.

'Klingon ships are different, and reflect their style and culture. And everything will be very customisable and very Star Trek.'"

Star Trek Online is Game Informer's October cover story (News)

Sep 16, 2008

Massively: Magazine Game Informer's October issue (due to appear on stands any day now) will feature a ten page report on Star Trek Online, with new information and artwork. The game even graces the cover of the issue, which can already be seen online. It's not a screenshot, though. It's just some artwork depicting Sovereign and Galaxy class starships.

Previously featured articles in Game Informer have generally been quite substantial; they have combined tons of new images with descriptions of gameplay and dozens of quotes from developers. We haven't seen the STO piece yet, but it's probably worth flipping through at your local newsstand.

Star Trek Online economy to focus on trading (News)

Aug 14, 2008

Videogamer writes: "Cryptic has published an official Star Trek Online FAQ detailing a host of information on the upcoming PC and console MMO.

First off, Cryptic confirmed that the game will feature an economy, but one that "makes sense in the Star Trek universe".

"Since the Federation has explicitly done away with money, expect bartering and trading of goods to be an important part of the economy. Less tangible forms of economics such as Reputation are also not out of the question," explains the FAQ."

Star Trek MMO 'Nothing Stopping' Cross-Platform Play? (News)

Aug 13, 2008

Spong: Cryptic Studios is hoping to enable PC and console users to play Star Trek Online on the same servers.

In an FAQ published on the game's official site, the question "Will console and PC players be on the same servers?" is posed. The response goes as follows - "We would like that to be the case. There is nothing technologically keeping us from making it so."

Star Trek Online - The Complete FAQ (News)

Aug 13, 2008

Just about everything you need to know about Star Trek Online has been released in the form of a FAQ on the official website.

The main points to come out of it are that the will possibly be PC and console play on the same servers, that these servers will combine PvP and competitive PvE, trading will play a role (although the Federation has done away with money...), and will be set 30 years from the events of Star Trek Nemesis. Developers Cryptic seem to be looking for every level of gamer to join, including such vital information about the internet requirements, such as the need to have it connected to play... Thanks.

Cryptic Details Star Trek Online (News)

Aug 11, 2008

GiN Reports:

"Cryptic Studios, a leading independent developer and publisher of massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs), today revealed at the annual Star Trek Convention the first details and gameplay trailer for Star Trek Online, a massively multiplayer online game based on the legendary Star Trek franchise.

Convention attendees and Trek fans from around the globe attended the live webcast event held in the Gene Roddenberry Theater. Cryptic's Chief Creative Officer, Jack Emmert, was joined on stage by renowned Star Trek actor Leonard Nimoy, as he outlined the details of Star Trek Online.

"I spent many, many Saturday afternoons watching reruns of Star Trek and dreaming of its worlds. Leonard Nimoy helped inspire my imagination of what mysteries the universe might in fact hold," said Emmert. "I'd like to think that very same imagination is what fuels my desire and drive as a game designer, pushing toward creating an MMO that is the ultimate Star Trek experience."

Star Trek Online players are all Star Fleet or Klingon ship captains, says Emmert (News)

Aug 11, 2008

Cryptic creative boss Jack Emmert just confirmed that all Star Trek Online launch players will either be part of Star Fleet or a member of the Klingon Federation.

Star Trek Online Fact Sheet (News)

Aug 11, 2008

Binge Gamer editor and avid Trekkie James Walker has compiled a small, helpful fact sheet for those gamers who are excited about the upcoming 'Star Trek Online', but couldn't see the presentation live.

A few of the details revealed include a general timetable for release, details on the game's PvP and character creation and customization options.

No Kirk Or Picard For Star Trek Online (News)

Aug 11, 2008

It's game over for the crews of the Star Trek TV and movie franchises. Cryptic Chief Creative Officer Jack Emmert has set his mouth to stun and announced that the characters we know and love from our screens will not be showing up in Start Trek Online.

"There might be a ship called Enterprise flying around, but it's probably not the same ship anymore," said Emmert. "Most of the characters will have either retired or passed on, but you'll definitely be going to all the places you know and love from Star Trek."

Star Trek Online ship combat "slow-paced," planet combat "fact-paced" - first trailer shown (News)

Aug 10, 2008

VG247: Cryptic just showed the first gameplay trailer of Star Trek Online, and, to be completely fair, it was grade-A tonto awesome.

Creative lead Jack Emmert described ship combat as "tactical" and "slow-paced," and this was borne out in the footage, which showed Federation ship fleets against Borg cubes and more.

Star Trek Online launch sooner than you think, says Emmert (News)

Aug 10, 2008

Speaking in Las Vegas tonight, Cryptic creative lead Jack Emmert has failed to put a release date on Star Trek Online, but said it's going to be sooner than you think.

Star Trek Online reveal crashes official site (News)

Aug 10, 2008

VG247: The official Star Trek Online site just showed a "too many connections" error before being taken offline, minutes after Cryptic Studios showed first footage and details of the game in Las Vegas via a live webcast.

Star Trek Online set in 2409 (News)

Aug 10, 2008

Cryptic creative boss Jack Emmert has just confirmed that Star Trek Online is to be set in 2409, 30 years after Star Trek Nemesis.

Star Trek Online Debut Webcast This Sunday (News)

Aug 8, 2008

The big gameplay reveal of Cryptic's Star Trek Online is taking place this Sunday in Las Vegas, with a special guest appearance from Spock, who portrays Leonard Nimoy in real life. If you, like me, have spent several hours sitting in the corner curled up in a ball crying because you couldn't be there, dry those tears! The Star Trek Online website has updated today with info on the simultaneous live webcast of the event. It kicks off at 1:30 PM Pacific on Sunday afternoon, so you might want to pencil that stardate down on your...starcalendars?

Leonard Nimoy to Help Unveil Star Trek Online (News)

Aug 5, 2008

GamePlasma writes:

"Cryptic studios, makers of Star Trek Online, have announced that Leonard Nimoy of Star Trek fame will join Cryptic's Jack Emmert to unveil Star Trek Online."

Star Trek Online confirmed (News)

Jul 27, 2008

Destructoid writes: "Awhile back, we showed you a timer on developer Cryptic's official page that was a bit suspicious in origin. The natural conjecture that this timer would count down to an official announcement of Star Trek Online now appears to be true. WarCry recently found two different announcements of the game, which go quite a way to validate the revival of the once ill-fated game.

The first piece of evidence comes from the Star Trek Convention site. The announcement is painfully blunt, but if you look at the schedule for August 10 at 1:30 P.M. there is an event planned called 'Star Trek Online Revealed.' Apparently, when it comes to videogames, these guys really don't like to beat around the bush.

Another interesting tidbit comes from the Game Career Guide, where Cryptic Studios plastered an advertisement on page 42 that states they are hiring for positions. Notably, they claim to be "developer and publisher of...Champions Online and Star Trek Online." I think Cryptic may have killed the need for speculation on their timer already, unless it's for a Stargate MMO or something."

Cryptic Studios Announcing Star Trek Online on July 26th (News)

Jun 30, 2008

A new countdown clock has appeared on the homepage of "City of Heroes" developer Cryptic Studios which all but confirms that the developer is working on "Star Trek Online". The clock, which is counting down to July 26th, 2008, uses concept art from the game as its background image.

Cryptic Studios Working Star Trek Online? Looks Like a Yes! (News)

Jun 13, 2008

Ripten's Dylan Duarte writes:

"For those who don't know, Star Trek Online was a Star Trek MMORPG being developed in 2004 by Perpetual Entertainment. On January 14th, 2008, Perpetual announced that it was no longer working on the game and that the license and assets had been transferred to an unnamed San Francisco Bay Area based game developer. For a while now, it's been rumored that that developer is Cryptic Studios, the developers of City of Heroes and City of Villians. Now it looks even more likely!"

Cryptic Confirmed As New Developer for Star Trek Online (News)

Mar 14, 2008

TrekMovie.com claims that they have independently confirmed with sources that Cryptic Studios is the new license holder for the "Star Trek Online" MMORPG.

No Star Trek Movie Game From Bethesda Softworks (News)

Jan 31, 2008

FiringSquad has learned that publisher Bethesda Softworks, the current owner of the video-PC game rights to the Star Trek franchise, will not be publishing a game based on the upcoming J.J. Abrams directed Star Trek movie. Company spokesperson Pete Hines confirmed this news with FiringSquad today.

Hines also stated that Bethesda Softworks's sister company, the new MMO based developer ZeniMax Online Studios, will not be taking over the development of Star Trek Online.

When asked if Bethesda Softworks was going to continue publishing Trek games or if it would let its current license expire, Hines only told FiringSquad cryptically, "TBD."

P2 Entertainment To Lay Off Star Trek Online Dev Team Today (News)

Jan 18, 2008

P2 Entertainment will officially lay off members of the Star Trek Online development team this afternoon, according to multiple sources at the company. The news comes as no surprise after reports earlier this week that they had suspended development.

In cooperation with P2, Cryptic Studios interviewed members of the Star Trek Online development team at Cryptic's Los Gatos office Tuesday for positions on unannounced projects. They had no comment on reports that they would take on the game and license.

City of Heroes dev linked to Star Trek Online (News)

Jan 16, 2008

Jan 16, 2008 City of Heroes developer Cryptic Studios is being linked with Star Trek Online following reports that Perpetual Entertainment is no longer working on the MMO. In November last year it was speculated that a new mystery company at the STO helm may be re-targeting the game at a casual audience. Now TrekMovie.com reports via a "source" the negotiations are currently underway to get Star Trek Online assets and license into the hands of a new developer. Crytpic Studios, currently ...

Rumour: Cryptic Studios Now Developing Star Trek Online (News)

Jan 16, 2008

Cryptic Studios, developers of the successful MMORPG series City of Heroes (PC), confirmed that the company has been interviewing employees of P2 Entertainment, reports TrekMovie.com.

Though the studio would not confirm if it is currently handling the development of Star Trek Online (PC), Cryptic's tapping of P2 employees seats the studio as the most likely candidate to continue the project. P2 Entertainment was revealed yesterday to have ceased development on the title, transferring the license to an unknown developer.

P2 Out As Star Trek Online Developer (News)

Jan 14, 2008

P2 Entertainment - formerly Perpetual Entertainment - has ceased development on Star Trek Online, according to multiple sources at the San Francisco based developer. The news does not, however, mean that the game is canceled. The license, as well as the game's content - but not the code - have been transferred to another Bay Area development studio where work will continue. It is not entirely clear at this time what this means for the individual developers who worked on the project at P2.

As a company, P2 Entertainment will continue on with their profitable Perpetual Platform, which has been licensed to industry leaders like BioWare, and refocus their core business on the casual games market.

Star Trek Online Dev. Perpetual Sued by PR Firm, Charged with Breach of Contract, Fraud (News)

Dec 12, 2007

Public relations firm Kohnke Communications has filed charges against Star Trek Online developer Perpetual Entertainment, alleging the company of breach of contract, fraud, intentional interference with contract, and other similar charges. The charges stem from Perpetual's recent shift in ownership, in which most of its assets were transferred to another company and its Gods & Heroes: Rome Rising project was placed on indefinite hold.

Kohnke alleges that Perpetual owes it $10,675 in outstanding invoices, in addition to fees for its work promoting Gods & Heroes. Depending on the game's success after launch, Kohnke would be entitled to a minimum of $70,000 and a maximum of $280,000. The complaint alleges that Kohnke's work on promoting the game should entitle it to the maximum amount.

"Kohnke's public relations campaign was successful in creating pre-release 'buzz' around Gods & Heroes, and in convincing reviewers to write positive reviews about the game," the text reads. "Kohnke is also entitled to punitivie and/or exemplary damages due to P2, Keen and McKibbin's conduct, which was fraudulent, oppressive, and with malice."

First Star Trek Online image released (News)

Dec 5, 2007

Dec 5, 2007 The very first in-game screenshot from MMO Star Trek Online has beamed down, and you can clap eyes on it right here on this very page. Accompanying the in-game shot has is an update on the game which focuses on the Interaction System. "What's the Interaction System you ask? In a nutshell, the Interaction System controls every non-combat, player-to-NPC interaction in the ...

Star Trek Online to Become "More Casual", Developer Perpetual Acquired by New Ownership (News)

Nov 27, 2007

Shacknews has received a considerable amount of new information regarding today's Perpetual news from a source close to the company, who requested to remain anonymous. Some information was gleaned from a letter detailing various changes to the company and Star Trek Online, which was recently distributed to all Perpetual employees.

Perpetual has been acquired by new ownership, reportedly a media company looking to use Star Trek Online to make its first major inroads into the video game market. Along with the acquisition comes a partial retargeting of Star Trek Online to what Shacknews' source describes as a "more casual" experience, one which may potentially eschew subscription fees in favor of the practice of charging real money for optional in-game items, a practice popularized by various Korean MMOs.

Report: Perpetual Entertainment Liquidating Assets (News)

Nov 26, 2007

In an SEC filing, Korean-based developer Gravity (g) disclosed that in October, it received a notice that U.S.-based online game developer Perpetual, in which Gravity invests, would be liquidating all of its assets.

The date on which Gravity stated the notice was sent, October 10th, is the same day that Perpetual announced that its PC MMORPG Gods and Heroes: Rome Rising would be put on hold indefinitely.

It is unclear whether this announcement also affects Star Trek Online, Perpetual's other MMO, which was still believed to be in development.

Star Trek: Online (Preview)

Jul 31, 2007

The franchise may be (ahem) a logical choice for the massively-multiplayer treatment, yet the makers of Star Trek: Online have so far avoided the interminable hype machine - perhaps aware of how bluff and bluster can only end in disappointment (e.g. Star Wars: Galaxies). Still, the fabric for a fulfilling Starfleet jaunt is certainly here: nine playable races, all manner of starships and stations, crew-based ship-on-ship combat and many, many planets for you to beam down onto for tricordering ...