Paramount Pictures and Namco Bandai Games America announced a co-publishing and distribution agreement for the upcoming Star Trek video game. The game is an independent story where Kirk and Spock must work together to stop an alien race from conquering the galaxy, and will release in the first quarter of 2013 before the next Star Trek movie on May 17.
“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”, commented LeeAnne Stables, Paramount Pictures Executive Vice President of Worldwide Marketing Partnerships and head of the studio’s video game unit. “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.”
“Star Trek continues to be one of the most beloved entertainment properties around the world, and Namco Bandai Games America is extremely excited to be teaming up with Paramount Pictures to create the definitive Star Trek interactive experience,” said Carlson Choi, VP of Marketing for Namco Bandai Games America Inc.
