Comments on: Perpetual Looking To Transfer Development of Star Trek Online

By: Looks like the Trek MMO has kicked the bucket - Computer forWritten

Looks like the Trek MMO has kicked the bucket - Computer forWritten — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:05:09 +0000

[...] Looks like the Trek MMO has kicked the bucket Aug.20, 2008 in Gaming Well, unofficially, anyway [...]

By: GameLedge » Star Trek MMO news gives GameLedge an excuse to use this picture

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 17:02:11 +0000

[...] by Corey Tamas TrekMovie.com reports that Perpetual is looking to transfer development of the upcoming Star Trek MMO. Apparently, failed financing has created a situation where Perpetual can no longer handle the job, and talks are currently underway to transfer it (not sell it). Warcry.com states that it’s already being moved to another Bay area developer, but no names have been dropped. There is some reason to believe that Cryptic will play a role in the unfolding drama:TrekMovie.com has confirmed that Cryptic Studios, the company behind the award-winning MMORPGs “City of Heroes” and “City of Villains” is currently interviewing members of the Perpetual team. However, Cryptic would not confirm if they are involved with discussions to pick up the game assets or Star Trek license as well. Cryptic is currently working on another licensed MMORPG, “Marvel Universe Online” as well as other games and may just be looking to pick up some newly available talent. [...]

By: The Common Sense Gamer » STO: Maybe not Cryptic

The Common Sense Gamer » STO: Maybe not Cryptic — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:50:18 +0000

[...] OK, so maybe Cryptic will not be getting the license to STO…but I think they are in the ballpark somewhere: TrekMovie.com has confirmed that Cryptic Studios, the company behind the award-winning MMORPGs “City of Heroes” and “City of Villains” is currently interviewing members of the Perpetual team. However, Cryptic would not confirm if they are involved with discussions to pick up the game assets or Star Trek license as well. Cryptic is currently working on another licensed MMORPG, “Marvel Universe Online” as well as other games and may just be looking to pick up some newly available talent. [...]

By: Turgenev

Turgenev — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 19:35:04 +0000

I have no idea what this really means— a virtual Star Trek world?
My goodness.. my character would probably have a phaser accident and be re-named Lefty RedShirt.

How many “Khans” would there be?

By: Listen to your pagh!

Listen to your pagh! — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 19:14:20 +0000

The United Federation Starfleet Sim in Second Life has the best fully immersable Star Trek experience in the Galaxy!

Check it out!

By: Cervantes

Cervantes — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 15:13:56 +0000

Oh boy, if ONLY the powers-that-be would release that ‘LEGO Star Trek’ game to the masses…

By: Irishtrekkie

Irishtrekkie — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 13:08:18 +0000

i know Cryptic Studios are working on that marvel mmorpg ( which as someone said might be in trouble), so dont know if they would have time to do star trek as well . hmm here hopeing .

well umm as student studying game design an development in college , i will throw my hat in , give me the code and asseets and i will make a star trek game like the world has never seen ! (please note game might actually just a 3d dancing kirk ) ……………….anyway , here is hoping star trek online is saved .

By: Mark Lynch

Mark Lynch — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 10:53:27 +0000

I really wish we could preview/amend our entries before they are submitted. How about it Anthony?

This is the only site I regularly make spelling mistakes on… Sheesh! And before anyone else says it, yes I do read my posts before submitting.

By: Mark Lynch

Mark Lynch — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 10:26:30 +0000

Why is it that it seems to be the ground breaking games that always get cancelled?

First Secret of Vulcan Fury, now this. Are these games odd numbered or something? :)
I’m glad I am a realist instead of an optimist, otherwise I would be feeling depressed all the time….

It’s quite amazing that with the diversity which the Star Trek universe has to offer, space combat, exploration, puzzle solving, first person combat and so on, why there cannot be a first rate game made and released. Something which is a fusion of Bridge Commander and Elite Force, with sprinkles of Judgement Rites and A Final Unity

BTW
I am currently playing Elie Force II on my laptop after picking up a second hand copy from Amazon. Had forgotten how much fun this was.

By: JustBob

JustBob — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 06:16:29 +0000

This news just re-enforces my growing doubt that was seeded months ago.

Damn it, Jim!