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Star Trek is a co-op video game set for release on 23 April 2013. Set between Star Trek and Star Trek Into Darkness, it will allow gamers to play as James T. Kirk and Spock when they discover a group of scientists developing a New Vulcan homeworld have torn open a hole in space with their Helios device, enabling the Gorn to invade. (Empire issue 252) [1]

The game was developed by Digital Extremes, with a script written by Marianne Krawczyk, and story input from Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman, Damon Lindelof, and Mike Johnson. The primary cast of the films (Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Karl Urban, Zoe Saldana, Simon Pegg, John Cho, and Anton Yelchin) will provide voiceovers, [2] while Michael Giacchino provided the score. [3]

Gameplay

The tricorder is the primary gameplay element, giving players information and an interface to solve puzzles. Kirk and Spock will each have their own unique gameplay attributes. Kirk can call an orbital strike from the USS Enterprise, while Spock can use his Vulcan mind melding ability to unlock certain cinematics. [4] The choice of character will also affect how non-playable characters interact with them, for example, some female officers will flirt with Kirk while ignoring Spock. [5]

Trek game kirk bridge — Captain Kirk and crew on the bridge

Using set blueprints, Digital Extremes will also show areas of the Enterprise not shown in the film, such as the captain's quarters. The player can explore the ship and use research points collected by the tricorder to upgrade phasers, communicators, and the tricorder. [6] The game also features subterranean swimming gameplay,[7] and ship-to-ship combat. Co-op can be allowed during Enterprise gameplay, with one player controlling the phasers and the other using the torpedoes. [8]

Enemy archetypes

The Gorn were redesigned by Neville Page and come in several species, ranging in intelligence, gender, size and color.[9] They are depicted as being skilled with hallucinogenic poisons, which they can use to turn some Vulcans on Kirk and Spock. [10]

Commander: the ten foot tall leader of the Gorn.[11]
Henchman: The second-in-command of the Gorn Armada, he possesses a cloaking device and wields the Pillager.[12]
Rusher: Unarmed, weak and unintelligent Gorn who serve as shock troops.[13]
Initiates: Front line soldiers, unarmored, wield automatic Ravager rifle, stand over six feet tall and can run on all fours.[14]
Lieutenants: Armored commanders of the initiates.[15]
Warrior: Genetically enhanced initiates that can wield the Pillager and Arc Driver, and are equipped with basic armor.[16]
Guardian: Purple "Royal Guard" that wield energy axes.[17]
Brute: Too stupid to use weaponry, but the strongest and most heavily armored enemy, capable of smashing through cover.[18]
Scout: Unarmored snipers that can walk on walls and camouflage.[19]
Champion: A burly mutant who stands eight feet high. He is designed as a homage to the Gorn in "Arena".[20]
Sentinel: Nine feet tall subordinates to the Commander, armed with Arc Drivers that can disintegrate organic matter.[21]

Release

The game began development in 2010 and was announced the following year at E3 for a 2012 release. On 10 February 2012, it was announced that Namco Bandai would co-publish and distribute the game in Spring 2013, shortly before the release of the Star Trek sequel. Star Trek (video game) at StarTrek.com

A Playstation Move phaser and a prequel game available from the Playstation Network were announced at E3 2011. [22] However, Paramount ultimately opted out of PSM and Xbox Kinect. [23]

On 28 March 2013, a humorous advertisement for the game was released. It depicted William Shatner "fighting" a Gorn in a parody of the classic "Arena" episode.[24]

Those who preorder the game from the UK outlet Game will win a ticket to see Star Trek Into Darkness at Cineworld, and will be entered into a prize draw to the film's premiere.[25]

Downloadable content

Star Trek will have the following downloadable content:

Elite Officer Pack: Available with pre-ordered editions of the game, unlocking the following content:
- Brawler Pack: Kirk leather jacket skin, Spock Vulcan Science Academy skin
- Academy Pack: Kirk Starfleet Academy skin, Spock officer dress uniform skin, Academy phaser
- Kobayashi Maru Pack: Kobayashi Maru skins
- Stealth Pack: Stealth outfits, Starfleet Type IV Stealth Sniper Rifle and extra ammo
- Kelvin Pack: USS Kelvin uniform skins, Kelvin hand phaser [26]

Credits

Trek game kirk spock shooting — James T. Kirk and Spock engage in a fire fight

Trek game Enterprise hull — A shot of the USS *Enterprise*

Trek game kirk saves spock — Kirk helps Spock

Cast

Stunts

Daniel Arrias - Stunt Performer
Maryellen Aviano - Stunt Player
Mike Massa - Stunt double for Chris Pine
Tierre Turner - Stunts

Crew

Marianne Krawczyk - Writer
Alex Kurtzman - Writer
Roberto Orci - Writer
Francesco Ferrara - Painter
John Davies - Rigging Electric Gang Boss
Robert Ikeda - Grip
Mark Wojciechowski - Grip

External links

StarTrekGame.com - official website
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Star Trek game demo E3 2012 footage
Gamescom trailer
Behind the scenes: Part 1, Part 2
Developer blog at StarTrek.com

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 The [[tricorder]] is the primary gameplay element, giving players information and an interface to solve puzzles. Kirk and Spock will each have their own unique gameplay attributes. Kirk can call an orbital strike from the {{USS|Enterprise|alternate reality}}, while Spock can use his [[Vulcan mind meld]]ing ability to unlock certain cinematics. [http://uk.ign.com/articles/2012/08/20/star-trek-how-to-make-a-movie-tie-in-thats-good] The choice of character will also affect how non-playable characters interact with them, for example, some female officers will flirt with Kirk while ignoring Spock. [http://news.yahoo.com/preview--new-%E2%80%98star-trek%E2%80%99-game-serves-as-official-bridge-between-films-035914361.html]
 [[File:Trek game kirk bridge.jpg|thumb|left|Captain Kirk and crew on the bridge]]
-Using set blueprints, Digital Extremes will also show areas of the ''Enterprise'' not shown in the film, such as the captain's [[quarters]]. The player can explore the ship and use research points collected by the tricorder to upgrade [[phaser]]s, [[communicator]]s, and the tricorder. [http://uk.ign.com/articles/2012/06/25/star-trek-someone-spilled-some-metroid-prime-in-my-uncharted]
+Using set blueprints, Digital Extremes will also show areas of the ''Enterprise'' not shown in the film, such as the captain's [[quarters]]. The player can explore the ship and use research points collected by the tricorder to upgrade [[phaser]]s, [[communicator]]s, and the tricorder. [http://uk.ign.com/articles/2012/06/25/star-trek-someone-spilled-some-metroid-prime-in-my-uncharted] The game also features subterranean swimming gameplay,[http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/games/new-images-from-namco-bandais-star-trek/P4/] and ship-to-ship combat. Co-op can be allowed during ''Enterprise'' gameplay, with one player controlling the phasers and the other using the [[torpedo]]es. [http://news.yahoo.com/preview--new-%E2%80%98star-trek%E2%80%99-game-serves-as-official-bridge-between-films-035914361.html]
+===Enemy archetypes===
-The Gorn were redesigned by [[Neville Page]].[http://www.forbes.com/sites/danielnyegriffiths/2013/03/07/star-trek-video-game-preview/] They will come in ten varieties, from small Gorn Rushers, to larger Gorn Warriors, Commandos, and Brutes, and wall-crawling females and tech specialists. [http://www.comingsoon.net/news/gamenews.php?id=91021] They are depicted as being skilled with hallucinogenic poisons, which they can use to turn some Vulcans on Kirk and Spock. The game will also feature the ''Enterprise'' in ship-to-ship combat, [http://www.gametrailers.com/videos/wg8slm/star-trek-gc-2012--gorn-and-enterprise-interview] and subterranean swimming gameplay. [http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/games/new-images-from-namco-bandais-star-trek/P4/] Co-op can be allowed during ''Enterprise'' gameplay, with one player controlling the phasers and the other using the torpedoes. [http://news.yahoo.com/preview--new-%E2%80%98star-trek%E2%80%99-game-serves-as-official-bridge-between-films-035914361.html]
+The Gorn were redesigned by [[Neville Page]] and come in several species, ranging in intelligence, gender, size and color.[http://www.forbes.com/sites/danielnyegriffiths/2013/03/07/star-trek-video-game-preview/] They are depicted as being skilled with hallucinogenic poisons, which they can use to turn some Vulcans on Kirk and Spock. [http://www.gametrailers.com/videos/wg8slm/star-trek-gc-2012--gorn-and-enterprise-interview]
+*Commander: the ten foot tall leader of the Gorn.[http://www.startrek.com/article/meet-the-gorns-commander-and-sentinel]
+*Henchman: The second-in-command of the Gorn Armada, he possesses a [[cloaking device]] and wields the Pillager.[http://www.startrek.com/article/happy-gorn-day-meet-the-scout-henchman]
+*Rusher: Unarmed, weak and unintelligent Gorn who serve as shock troops.[http://www.startrek.com/article/its-gorn-day-again-meet-the-rusher-and-brute]
+*Initiates: Front line soldiers, unarmored, wield automatic Ravager rifle, stand over six feet tall and can run on all fours.[http://www.startrek.com/article/happy-gorn-day-yall]
+*Lieutenants: Armored commanders of the initiates.[http://www.startrek.com/article/happy-gorn-day-yall]
+*Warrior: Genetically enhanced initiates that can wield the Pillager and Arc Driver, and are equipped with basic armor.[http://www.startrek.com/article/one-last-gorn-day-meet-the-warrior]
+*Guardian: Purple "Royal Guard" that wield energy axes.[http://www.startrek.com/article/gorn-day-meet-the-guardian]
+*Brute: Too stupid to use weaponry, but the strongest and most heavily armored enemy, capable of smashing through cover.[http://www.startrek.com/article/its-gorn-day-again-meet-the-rusher-and-brute]
+*Scout: Unarmored snipers that can walk on walls and [[camouflage]].[http://www.startrek.com/article/happy-gorn-day-meet-the-scout-henchman]
+*Champion: A burly mutant who stands eight feet high. He is designed as a homage to the Gorn in {{e|Arena}}.[http://www.startrek.com/article/gorn-day-meet-the-champion]
+*Sentinel: Nine feet tall subordinates to the Commander, armed with Arc Drivers that can disintegrate organic matter.[http://www.startrek.com/article/meet-the-gorns-commander-and-sentinel]
 ==Release==