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Climb aboard captain
New Star Trek MMO confirmed
By Crutchboy
It appears the we have gotten the launch
command for Cryptic Studios new MMO Star
Trek Online. Alot of you trekkies have been
awaiting for this, it has been up in the air in
"hiatus" for sometime now. Here's what the
official site has to say about it's new baby:
The Star Trek universe will appear for the first time in a massively multiplayer online game.
Everything from the elegant domes of Starfleet Academy to the ancient temples of Vulcan,
from the towers of Qo’noS to the Fire Caves of Bajor, from the mysterious Mutara Nebula to
the unexplored voids of deep space, all will be represented in stunning 3-D graphics.
Immerse yourself in the future of the Trek universe as it moves into the 25th century: a time of
shifting alliances and new discoveries.
Explore strange new worlds, seek out new life and new civilizations in an expanding vast
universe. Make contact with alien races, discover resources and uncover mysteries that will
change the future of the Star Trek universe.
Command your own starship as a Federation Captain or a Klingon Warrior. Outfit it with the
systems that you need to make your mark in the galaxy. Customize your ship as you see fit.
Recruit, train and mold your crew into an elite force for exploration and combat.
Command your vessel in thrilling space battles, or beam down to planets with your away
team for face-to-face confrontations. Missions will take you and your friends into space,
planetside and even inside starships!
Powered by the Cryptic Engine, Star Trek® Online will be developed for both console and PC formats. With
customizable ships and characters from the Klingon Empire and United Federation of Planets, ground,
space and shipboard gameplay and unique options for player-generated content set in the Star Trek
universe, Star Trek Online is the MMOG that allows you to boldly go where no one has gone before!


Seattle's Penny Arcade Game Con expecting 45,000 + visitors
Center in Seattle Aug. 29-31. Based on current pre-registration numbers, attendance is
expected to break 45,000, guaranteeing a packed house for this year's PAX.
"We're definitely running into space issues this year" said Show Director Robert Khoo.
"Despite adding another building for tabletop and an additional 120,000 square feet overall,
our numbers right now say it's going to be pretty insane."
PAX 08 will feature game companies, demos, live acts, gaming events and table top tournaments creating
the largest 3 day gaming gathering in North America. Check it out at www.pennyarcadeexpo.com.
The organizers of the fifth annual Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) today
issued a reminder that July 31 is the last chance to pre-register for
the gaming festival at the Washington State Trade and Convention