Namco Bandai and Paramount Pictures have teamed up for the upcoming Star Trek video game, due in Q1 2013 for “all major home consoles and PC.”
The game will feature a stand-alone storyline, apart from that of the May 17 theatrical movie release, that sees Kirk and Spock work together to stop a legendary enemy race bent on taking over the galaxy.
“With our Namco Bandai partners leading the distribution effort, we are confident that we will meet an overwhelming demand to get this exciting console experience into the hands of gamers and Star Trek fans worldwide”, commented LeeAnne Stables, Paramount Pictures Executive Vice President of Worldwide Marketing Partnerships and head of the studio’s video game unit.
“The positive response from our initial unveiling at E3 [during Sony’s press conference] last year was unprecedented, and we are fortunate to have the highest level of production and creative talent on our team that will bring this incredible game out to market next year.”
Star Trek is being developed by The Darkness II creators Digital Extremes. The story is being penned by God of War writer Marianne Krawczyk in collaboration with Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman, who are writing the upcoming film. The game, itself, is being “built from the ground up as the ultimate co-op experience.” As Kirk and Spock, players will venture across unexplored planets and enemy battleships with the most high-tech in weapons and gear.
“Working with Paramount Pictures and Digital Extremes reinforces Namco Bandai Games’ commitment of expanding its portfolio to include Triple ‘A’ Western developed games in addition to its popular and well-respected Japanese Franchises,” said Carlson Choi, VP of Marketing for Namco Bandai Games. “Digital Extremes’ attention to detail, and the collaboration with Paramount Pictures and the team at Bad Robot Interactive will create an authenticity that is sure to thrill Star Trek fans and gamers alike.”
The first two screenshots of Star Trek can be seen at the gallery.
