From Star Trek Game Information
Bethesda Softworks Announces Ship Dates for STAR TREK(R) Titles
STAR TREK(R): Encounters, STAR TREK: Tactical Assault(TM) and
STAR TREK: Legacy(TM) to Ship as Franchise Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Rockville, MD – Monday October 2 2006, 8:30 am ET (BUSINESS WIRE) - Bethesda Softworks® announced today that the first title in their STAR TREK lineup, STAR TREK®: Encounters for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, will ship to North American retail stores this week. The release of Encounters will be followed by STAR TREK: Tactical Assault(TM), shipping on October 24th, for both the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system and the Nintendo DS(TM). STAR TREK: Legacy(TM) is scheduled to be released on November 7th for the Xbox 360(TM) videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows.
The release of the three titles coincides with the 40th anniversary of the series and provides STAR TREK fans and gamers alike with authentic experiences. Bethesda Softworks engaged all five of the actors who portrayed the captains on the television series to provide voiceovers for STAR TREK: Legacy to ensure the experience is as genuine as possible. In addition, Bethesda Softworks also worked with acclaimed STAR TREK writer, Dorothy "D.C." Fontana, and her writing partner, Derek Chester, to provide story lines for both STAR TREK: Tactical Assault and STAR TREK: Legacy.
KEY FEATURES:
STAR TREK: Encounters is a shoot 'em-up arcade style space combat game featuring ships, characters, and weapons from the 40 year history of STAR TREK. Take command of your starship and blast through the universe, defending your vessel and demolishing your opponents' in fast paced action battles. STAR TREK: Encounters is available on the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system.
STAR TREK: Tactical Assault is a real-time spaceship combat game for 1 or 2 players, featuring a wide array of authentic STAR TREK races, ships, and weaponry from the universe of the original STAR TREK series. Players take command of powerful Federation and Klingon warships and must out think and out duel their opponents in order to succeed. Play through either the Federation or Klingon campaigns in single-player mode or go head-to-head against a friend in wireless multiplayer action. STAR TREK: Tactical Assault will be available on the Nintendo DS(TM) and PSP® system.
STAR TREK: Legacy is an epic game of Starfleet combat covering the entire STAR TREK Universe. Players become the Admiral of a task force of warships and must lead their fleet to victory in large-scale battles. As the Admiral of the Fleet you choose the ships, equipment, and captains that you will lead into battle. The game is designed to provide an immersive strategic and tactical experience by emphasizing the dramatic excitement of large-scale battles without the hassle of complex starship management. STAR TREK: Legacy will be available on both the Xbox 360(TM) videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows.
SHIP DATES:
- STAR TREK(R): Encounters
- Platform: PlayStation(R)2
- ESRB Rating: Everyone 10+
- Ship date: October 3
- STAR TREK: Tactical Assault(TM)
- Platform: PSP(R) system and Nintendo(R) DS
- ESRB Rating: E for Everyone
- Ship date: October 24
- STAR TREK: Legacy(TM)
- Platform: PC and Xbox 360(R)
- ESRB Rating: Rating Pending
- Ship date: November 7
For more information on these titles, visit the official Web site at http://startrek.bethsoft.com.
About Bethesda Softworks®
Headquartered in Rockville, MD, Bethesda Softworks LLC, a subsidiary of ZeniMax Media Inc., is a premier developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software and has produced numerous award-winning titles, most recently with The Elder Scrolls® IV: Oblivion(TM) and the 2002 PC and Xbox® Game of the Year and RPG of the Year, The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind®. Among Bethesda's more popular franchises are The Elder Scrolls® series and Fallout®, as well as its licensed properties, Pirates of the Caribbean(TM) and Star Trek®. Its product line spans the sports, racing, RPG, strategy, and action genres. For more information on Bethesda Softworks' products, visit www.bethsoft.com.
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STAR TREK: Legacy(TM)/STAR TREK: Tactical Assault(TM); STAR TREK®: Encounters. © 2006 Bethesda Softworks LLC, a ZeniMax Media company. (TM), ® & © 2006 CBS Studios Inc. STAR TREK and related marks are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved. CBS, the CBS EYE logo, and related marks are trademarks of CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. ® & © 2006 Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved. STAR TREK: Legacy developed in association with Mad Doc Software, LLC. STAR TREK: Tactical Assault developed in association with Quicksilver Software. STAR TREK: Encounters developed in association with 4J Studios Ltd. Bethesda Softworks, ZeniMax and related logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of ZeniMax Media Inc. in the United States and/or in other countries. Microsoft, Xbox, the Xbox logo, Xbox 360, the Xbox 360 logo, Xbox Live, and the Xbox Live logos are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or in other countries and are used under license from owner. Nintendo, Nintendo DS and the Official Seal are trademarks of Nintendo. © 2004 Nintendo. "PlayStation," "PS" Family logo and "PSP" are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Memory Stick Duo(TM) may be required (sold separately). Certain limitations apply to Wi-Fi compatible connectivity. See manual for details. Player responsible for Wi-Fi compatible fees. All Rights Reserved. Other product and company names referenced herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved.
