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Paramount Pictures and Namco Bandai Team Up To Release Star Trek Game in 2013

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Paramount Pictures and Namco Bandai Team Up To Release Star Trek Game in 2013 1

Namco Bandai Games Europe and Paramount Pictures today announced that the two companies have signed a deal to co-publish and distribute the Star Trek video game worldwide during the first quarter of 2012 for all major home consoles alongside the Windows PC. This action combat game is set to launch during the first quarter of 2012 prior to the theatrical release of the next Star Trek installment on the 17th May 2012 from director and producer J.J. Abrams. The game itself, through a license with CBS Consumer Products is based on a stand-alone storyline that continues the adventure of iconic characters Kirk and Spock as they work together to stop a legendary enemy race bent on conquering the galaxy.

LeeAnne Stables, Executive Vice President of Worldwide Marketing Partnerships and head of the studio’s video game unit at Paramount Pictures had this to say on the recent announcement:

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. The positive response from our initial unveiling at E3 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.

Oliver Comte, SVP of marketing, Sales and Publishing for Namco Bandai Partners S.A.S. also had this to say:

Star Trek continues to be one of the most beloved entertainment properties around the world, and NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe is extremely excited to be teaming up with Paramount Pictures to create the definitive Star Trekinteractive experience.

The Star Trek video game is being developed by Ontario-based developer Digital Extremes (Behind other games such as Bioshock 2, Unreal Tournament, Dark Sector and The Darkness II) with production being overseen by Paramount Creative Executive Brian Miller.

Oliver Comte continued:

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. 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 games original story was penned by BAFTA award winner and God of War writer Marianne Krawczyk in collaboration with Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman, writers and producers for the upcoming Star Trek film. “Built from the ground up as the ultimate co-op experience, the Star Trek video game lets players control both Kirk and Spock in a sweeping journey of epic proportions across unexplored planets and enemy battleships with the latest 23rd century weapons and gear. Kirk and Spock’s complementary personalities result in the most fully realized and varied co-op experiences for this console generation.

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