Star Trek vs. Star Wars
Note: The two franchises in the title of this topic are mentioned in alphabetical order, not in order of my preference. This needs to be said, as the issue seems to be a very sensitive one amongst certain groups of fans. I am fan of both of the franchises and can see merits and faults in both of them, and I want it said here that I am not taking sides. I stand on neutral ground, overlooking both fields. So please don't hit me, or hack my LJ, or anything like that! PLEASE!
Nerd politics out of the way, let's get to my post. It seems like I haven't posted in forever, huh? So I decided not to go into the boring details of my life and instead discuss a topic of vital importance: The upcoming Star Trek Online and Star Wars Online games! So, what do I know about them? Next to nothing in fact. I know the Star Wars one is going to be a sequel to the extraordinary (or so I hear. I'm sad to say I haven't managed to get my compy to play them yet... Don't like Windows XP and Vista, the bastards...) Knights of the Old Republic series. And that bodes well. I'll probably end up playing this.
Here the latest controversy surrounding this game: Link
Here the trailer/developer's commentary to it: Link
Here another cool trailer/developer's commentary: Link
About the Star Trek game I know that you'll be allowed to control a starship along with your friends, beam down on planets and solve missions. The basic, succesful scheme that made Star Trek so awesome back in its day, when it was... well... still awesome. (I'm looking at you, Voyager and Enterprise! *glare*)
Links here are sparse, but still, I try. Screenshots: Link
Spock talking about some things, including game: Link
Interview with the developers: Link
So, both of these games seem amazing, though not much of the Star Trek game is known. Not much of the Star Wars game is known either, but at least we have some video footage. I'll probably end up playing both, in any case.
So, I'll end this atypical post now. Just wanted to share something that provides me with a bit of excitement. May you live long and prosper. And I am your father.
Edit: Just found that there IS a Star Trek Online Trailer! Still doesn't tell us what the actual game will be like, but boy does it bring a tear to my eyes ^^
Nerd politics out of the way, let's get to my post. It seems like I haven't posted in forever, huh? So I decided not to go into the boring details of my life and instead discuss a topic of vital importance: The upcoming Star Trek Online and Star Wars Online games! So, what do I know about them? Next to nothing in fact. I know the Star Wars one is going to be a sequel to the extraordinary (or so I hear. I'm sad to say I haven't managed to get my compy to play them yet... Don't like Windows XP and Vista, the bastards...) Knights of the Old Republic series. And that bodes well. I'll probably end up playing this.
Here the latest controversy surrounding this game: Link
Here the trailer/developer's commentary to it: Link
Here another cool trailer/developer's commentary: Link
About the Star Trek game I know that you'll be allowed to control a starship along with your friends, beam down on planets and solve missions. The basic, succesful scheme that made Star Trek so awesome back in its day, when it was... well... still awesome. (I'm looking at you, Voyager and Enterprise! *glare*)
Links here are sparse, but still, I try. Screenshots: Link
Spock talking about some things, including game: Link
Interview with the developers: Link
So, both of these games seem amazing, though not much of the Star Trek game is known. Not much of the Star Wars game is known either, but at least we have some video footage. I'll probably end up playing both, in any case.
So, I'll end this atypical post now. Just wanted to share something that provides me with a bit of excitement. May you live long and prosper. And I am your father.
Edit: Just found that there IS a Star Trek Online Trailer! Still doesn't tell us what the actual game will be like, but boy does it bring a tear to my eyes ^^