Bethesda Softworks Announces Ship Dates for STAR TREK Titles 
STAR TREK: Encounters, STAR TREK: Tactical Assault and STAR TREK: Legacy to Ship as Franchise Celebrates 40th Anniversary


October 2, 2006 - Bethesda Softworks announced today that the first title in their STAR TREK lineup, STAR TREK: Encounters for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, will ship to North American retail stores this week. The release of Encounters will be followed by STAR TREK: Tactical Assault(TM), shipping on October 24th, for both the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system and the Nintendo DS. STAR TREK: Legacy is scheduled to be released on November 7th for the Xbox 360 videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows.


The release of the three titles coincides with the 40th anniversary of the series and provides STAR TREK fans and gamers alike with authentic experiences. Bethesda Softworks engaged all five of the actors who portrayed the captains on the television series to provide voiceovers for STAR TREK: Legacy to ensure the experience is as genuine as possible. In addition, Bethesda Softworks also worked with acclaimed STAR TREK writer, Dorothy "D.C." Fontana, and her writing partner, Derek Chester, to provide story lines for both STAR TREK: Tactical Assault and STAR TREK: Legacy.

KEY FEATURES:

STAR TREK: Encounters is a shoot 'em-up arcade style space combat game featuring ships, characters, and weapons from the 40 year history of STAR TREK. Take command of your starship and blast through the universe, defending your vessel and demolishing your opponents' in fast paced action battles. STAR TREK: Encounters is available on the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system.

STAR TREK: Tactical Assault is a real-time spaceship combat game for 1 or 2 players, featuring a wide array of authentic STAR TREK races, ships, and weaponry from the universe of the original STAR TREK series. Players take command of powerful Federation and Klingon warships and must out think and out duel their opponents in order to succeed. Play through either the Federation or Klingon campaigns in single-player mode or go head-to-head against a friend in wireless multiplayer action. STAR TREK: Tactical Assault will be available on the Nintendo DS(TM) and PSP® system.

STAR TREK: Legacy is an epic game of Starfleet combat covering the entire STAR TREK Universe. Players become the Admiral of a task force of warships and must lead their fleet to victory in large-scale battles. As the Admiral of the Fleet you choose the ships, equipment, and captains that you will lead into battle. The game is designed to provide an immersive strategic and tactical experience by emphasizing the dramatic excitement of large-scale battles without the hassle of complex starship management. STAR TREK: Legacy will be available on both the Xbox 360(TM) videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows.

SHIP DATES:

STAR TREK(R): Encounters
Platform: PlayStation(R)2
ESRB Rating: Everyone 10+
Ship date: October 3

STAR TREK: Tactical Assault(TM)
Platform: PSP(R) system and Nintendo(R) DS
ESRB Rating: E for Everyone
Ship date: October 24

STAR TREK: Legacy(TM)
Platform: PC and Xbox 360(R)
ESRB Rating: Rating Pending
Ship date: November 7

For more information on these titles, visit the official Web site at https://startrek.bethsoft.com.

About Bethesda Softworks®

Headquartered in Rockville, MD, Bethesda Softworks LLC, a subsidiary of ZeniMax Media Inc., is a premier developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software and has produced numerous award-winning titles, most recently with The Elder Scrolls® IV: Oblivion(TM) and the 2002 PC and Xbox® Game of the Year and RPG of the Year, The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind®. Among Bethesda's more popular franchises are The Elder Scrolls® series and Fallout®, as well as its licensed properties, Pirates of the Caribbean(TM) and Star Trek®. Its product line spans the sports, racing, RPG, strategy, and action genres. For more information on Bethesda Softworks' products, visit www.bethsoft.com.

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