New Trek game on the way...

[Mr. B]

Meh... movie-based games always suck. I'll give it a look see, but I would imagine the best thing that could come from this is a good installment of Zero Punctuation.

 

[jefferiestubes8]

Star Trek: D.A.C. details

Star Trek D.A.C.

The game is based on Star Trek XI, but it won't recreate the plot.

Three classes of vessels will be offered; bomber, fighter and flagship, including the new Star Trek XI USS Enterprise. The music for the game will also come from Star Trek XI.

There are three game modes, including one with two six-player teams (Federation vs. Romulan) and a single-player mode

from the Trek Today post on March 25.

At least it will have orchestral music by Michael Giacchino (Alias, Lost, M.I. III). Giacchino reworked the original series theme for the movie.
I wonder if the new Enterprise interiors will be available to explore in the game?

FYI
Star Trek The Original Series - Season One [Blu-ray on April 28]
the STXI soundtrack score for will be released on Tuesday May 5th.
the film is released Friday May 8
Star Trek Motion Picture Trilogy (ST:II, ST:III, ST:IV) [Blu-ray/DVD on Tuesday May 12]
The ST DAC videogame comes out Sunday May 31.

. Although none of the trailers released so far contain any music by Michael Giacchino, the Official Star Trek Movie Site does feature a Giacchino composiiton as the background music.

Brian Tyler's music was used in 2 'Star Trek' trailers. the source of the music as from the 1985 movie "Legend" . One is "Down With the Enterprise" and the second is "Freedom Fighters".
http://movies.trekcore.com/xi/music.html

 

[jefferiestubes8]

first screenshots of Star Trek: D.A.C.

http://www.shacknews.com/screenshots.x?gallery=11658&game_id=7183&id=132533#img132533

http://www.shacknews.com/screenshots.x?gallery=11658&game_id=7183&id=132533#img132534

http://www.shacknews.com/screenshots.x?gallery=11658&game_id=7183&id=132533#img132535

http://www.shacknews.com/screenshots.x?gallery=11658&game_id=7183&id=132533#img132536

arcade style 3D space shooter.

Variety reporting that the battles are "inspired by the movie, but not seen in it."

Electronic Arts announced today at GDC that it's developing a "Star Trek" mobile game tied to the movie. But after initially offering to show the title, it backed out. So I don't have any more information than the fact that it's in the works

Sound designer Ben Burtt (Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Wall-E) referenced the original Star Trek sounds to create "inspired-by SFX" for the movie, and those will be featured in the game.

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/24/gdc09-star-trek-dac-details-and-no-we-dont-know-what-it-stan/

 

[Haggis and tatties]

Looks like a jazzed up version of Star Trek Encounter on the PS2.

 

[jefferiestubes8]

new article on Star Trek DAC

Gamespot did an article this week on DAC .
Star Trek: D-A-C beams down to 360, PS3, PC
Apr 23, 2009


new DAC gameplay large image

 

[Ronald Held]

It was not listed on ebgames when I checked yesterday.

 

[TEH BABA]

God looks like that crappy arena wc game that wcnews banned folks for dislkiking.

 

[new_mercury]

Looks like a jazzed up version of Star Trek Encounter on the PS2.

that game was a waste of money, time and cupboard space. IMHO.

also keep thinking about getting the ST game on PSP but i hear mixed reviews. opinions?

 

[jefferiestubes8]

STAC previews and screenshots

The Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC game does take a few cues from its big-screen counterpart. "Star Trek: D.A.C." features film composer Michael Giacchino's original score. The three Federation and Romulan starships that players can captain in deathmatch, assault and conquest scuffles were inspired by the movie's designs, including the Enterprise.

May 1, 2009
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/sns-ap-us-games-star-trek,0,1894095.story

there’s no real story to it, but it's a fun experience.
MSRP: 800 Microsoft Points, $10.00

a detailed preview here.
11 in-game screenshots also.
http://www.destructoid.com/preview-star-trek-d-a-c-129887.phtml

there are no famous actors delivering legendary “Star Trek” line, no cutscenes or even static screens displaying of any of the movie’s actors and no story elements whatsoever.
another preview here:
Be sure to check out our full review of Star Trek: D-A-C after the game’s release date has been finalized.

http://previews.teamxbox.com/xbox-360/2288/Star-Trek-DAC/p1/

6 screenshots
http://www.psxextreme.com/ps3-previews/314.html

10 screenshots
http://kotaku.com/5230210/star-trek-d+a+c-preview-boldly-going-where-others-have-been-before

 

[SG-17]

It is a download only game right?
Also it looks like Star Trek Conquest. I might get it, depends on the reviews.

 

[Demonland]

This game looks like crap which is disappointing because I was hoping that along with this movie would come a really awesome game.

 

[CaptJimboJones]

This game looks like crap which is disappointing because I was hoping that along with this movie would come a really awesome game.

"Really awesome games" that come from any movie are few and far between, I'm afraid.

 

[Ronald Held]

Maybe I should be content that there is no PC version, as of now?

 

[Vger]

Bridge Commander wasn't bad.

I loved Bridge Commander.

 

[jefferiestubes8]

headed to The Playstation Network PS3 & PC

Paramount has now officially announced that the game is headed to The Playstation Network later in the summer. Players can expect to purchase the game for a reasonable price of $10.00. With the release comes a host of new features and upgrades to the game:

• A Brand New Ship Class known as ‘Support Frigate’, which provides healing for nearby ships and easily target enemy escape pods.
• Players can now customize their AI difficulty setting, as well as goals and game time limits
• The Games mechanics, such as capturing control points, have also been improved.
• Lastly Host migration has been included, which will allow players to continue playing a multiplayer game even if the host player disconnects.

Star Trek DAC will be available for The PC soon after the Playstation Network release.

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Here is a video interview from SDCC about DAC for PSN (via Destructoid.com)


SOURCE

 

[Haggis and tatties]

The only way Paramount are going to improve this game is if they travel back in time and shot the Devs.

Dire movie tie in game which offers absolutely nothing, keep your money in your pocket, this game should not associated with the new movies in any way, its that bad.

 

[Doran]

Video and Computer gaming aside, nothing beats the feel of a pewter starship in you hands and rolling the odds dice to see what kind of damage you've done to your opponent. Does any body game old school anymore?

 

[Subspace]

Bridge Commander wasn't bad.

I loved Bridge Commander.

Seconded


On Gamespot DAC got a 4.0.
For Refrence Encounters got a 4.3.
Not Worth your money.