Nimoy Reprising Spock in Star Trek Online

Atari, Inc. and MMO developer Cryptic Studios announced today that Leonard Nimoy, the actor who originated the legendary and beloved "Star Trek" character of Spock more than 40 years ago, has joined the cast of "Star Trek Online," the first massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) ever set in the "Star Trek" universe.

Nimoy, who recently reprised his role as Spock in 2009's Star Trek movie, will voice the introduction for "Star Trek Online." Nimoy's voice, known to millions of fans all over the world, will also be heard during key scenes and events in-game.

"I am happy to be involved with 'Star Trek Online.' In this game, the essence of 'Star Trek' – exploration and adventure – lives long and prospers," said Nimoy. "I'm pleased that a whole new generation of fans will be able to discover new frontiers in the 'Star Trek' universe."

"Mr. Nimoy's participation in 'Star Trek Online' brings the game to a whole new level," said Jim Wilson, President and CEO of Atari, Inc. "When 'Star Trek' fans hear his voice they will know that 'Star Trek Online' truly is part of the 'Star Trek' universe."

Set in the year 2409, "Star Trek Online" boasts extraordinary features and lets fans both new and old experience unparalleled adventures. Offering space and ground game play, players will have the opportunity to become a high-ranking Starfleet officer and will participate in missions that will take them into the depths of space, across exotic planets, and even inside other starships. "Star Trek Online" offers total customization where every ship player's command can be customized, from color to construction. Additionally, anyone can create their own species in "Star Trek Online," as well as customize the look of their avatar's uniform.

For more information on the game, visit the official site: http://www.startrekonline.com/
and for a preview, go here: http://www.gamerevolution.com/preview/pc/star-trek-online

The game will be available starting February 2.

any trekkie here? so far i'm the only one asking about this game at subang parade. the will order this game for me.

i'll play this game when i'm done with Aion. maybe in april the earliest. or june if my aion guild function properly. the latest is when sw:tor release. i bet only loyal fan will stay.

preview at mmorppg: http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/game/35...w-Part-One.html

Buying my copy from Direct2Drive.

See you guys in the Alpha Quadrant!

Woo! Good to know that there's gonna be some Malaysians in game . I'm gonna get mine from gamestop. Digital Deluxe Edition .

Anyone else gonna preorder?

Ah and for those curious about the pricing its, USD 49.99 for a standard game edition and USD 59.99 for the Deluxe Edition

Links:
Standard
http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDet...roduct_id=73923
Deluxe
http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDet...roduct_id=76783

And does anyone by chance know someone in UK? Its going for a wee bit cheaper there than in the US.

How does D2D download work? I'm unfamiliar.

Say if youre downloading and get dc'd, will it just resume? I'm looking at this Download Manager 2.0...seems like a browser download manager. Compared that to Steam's...

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Added on January 4, 2010, 4:49 pm
How much is the shipping?

Amazon was gonna charge me USD35 I was like f*** that.

Yea no, the TOS connie is only used as a starter ship... it'll be useless after.

So is the Multi-Spatial Shield isn't it? Its only a starting bonus. But at least the TOS Connie has some collectors value, you can show it off at events, etc.

The interesting thing about joined Trill is the multiple lifespan experience bonus. Wonder how that turns out. Borg bridge officer could be interesting too.

I chose D2D simply because it was 1st to allow international download purchase. My usual haunt is TSB, but when I asked them, they said distributor hasn't indicated whether STO will be available in SEA region.

Well, not really. It's an exclusive item and is quite good. We have the stats from the Steam version.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/9900

Chronodynamic Armor
6.1% Physical Resistance
6.1% Kinetic Resistance
2.6% Energy Resistance
+15% Critical Damage (seems quite good)
+5% Critical Chance
+3% Energy Damage

We don't know itemization yet so we cant tell if its good till late game. So unless you get a BETTER armor from late game with better stats than that,  you're gonna be using it.

The best is Joined Trill (DDE) with exclusive race traits and Borg Bridge Officer (Amazon). Those 2 will be good forever, till endgame. Connie might be a Tier 0 ship (starter ship). I'll be piloting a Miranda, you'll be on a Connie till we get to Tier 1 ships.

I don't really give a crap about Trill since I wanna make a Betazoid(with telekinesis). But I do want the Borg Officer. Huge voyager fan. Damn Amazon for not having digital download version. DAMN THEM TO HECK.