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Star Trek Into Dumbness

The new Star Trek movie isn’t a terrible film. Star Trek Into Darkness has some bravura action scenes, and some brilliant comic bits. But it’s also aggressively, tragically stupid. It’s not even a great popcorn film, because it fails to deliver on its own promises. And it’s not half as good as J.J. Abrams’ first Star Trek.


Star Trek’s Commander Riker Was Amazing At Sitting Down

You walk into a room. You’re standing up, feeling pretty good. You’re master of all you survey. But now it’s time to sit down. How to sit while maintaining ownership of the room? Try Commander Riker’s tried-and-true technique. It’s amazing.


The Visual Evolution Of Star Trek Video Games

A new Star Trek game hit the shelves this week and it won’t be long until the premiere of the 12th movie. As the tone of the movies and the series has changed a lot, we decided to take a look how the games evolved over more than 30 years.


I Am Completely In Love With This Hand-Made Star Trek Transformer Toy

Transformers are excellent toys — not only do you get a cool vehicle, but a combat-ready robot as well. Who’s going to be all negative about a two-in-one plaything? No one, just like no one could have anything bad to say about this custom Transformer that can turn itself into the Enterprise E from Star Trek: First Contact (and later films in the Prime universe).


Star Trek Into Darkness Competition! Gaming Chair + 360 + Star Trek Game

To celebrate the release of Star Trek Into Darkness at the movies on May 9 — Kotaku has a killer prize pack up for grabs. One reader will win a custom-made Star Trek-themed leather gaming chair (with built in speakers and sub woofer!) plus an XBox 360 and Star Trek The Video Game (in stores April 26 on PC, 360 and PS3). Play as two of the greatest sci-fi heroes ever — Kirk and Spock — in a completely original co-op that expands the Trek universe even further. Here’s how to enter…


Play Star Trek With A Friend Or Be Lonely And Disappointed

“I’m really hurting here,” exclaimed the dashing and courageous Captain James T. Kirk, bruised and bloody on the cold metal floor of the space station, phaser gripped tight in his shaking hand. “That’s the logical result of charging face-first into a fortified turret, you stupid son-of-a-bitch,” I replied in a calm, measured tone. My Spock is a bit of a potty mouth.


Fine Art: Star Trek Video Game Concept Art Still Finds Room For Smarmy Kirk

Fernando Acosta, formerly of Colombia but now residing in Canada, worked on the Star Trek video game that was released very quietly this week. Below you’ll see examples of his Trek work.


Explore The USS Enterprise In This Stunning Minecraft Replica

With its own custom-made texture pack, this 1:6 Minecraft replica of the USS Enterprise-D from Star Trek: The Next Generation is simply amazing. It look absolutely ready for a tour of duty outside Federation territory. Even more impressive is the fact that creator, Zinnsee had to battle mobs, stave off hunger and craft everything he needed while building the ship.


Original Captain Kirk And Old-School Gorn Fight Over New Star Trek Game

The next instalment in J.J. Abrams’s re-imagining of Star Trek is out in a couple of weeks, promising all kinds of gut-wrenching tragedy and hard-won vengeance. The tie-in game acts as a prequel for Into Darkness and is a co-op experience where Kirk and Spock team up to battle the Gorn.


Star Trek Online’s Largest Expansion Yet Unleashes Playable Romulans

R-R-Romulans have r-r-ridges. Perfect World Entertainment’s is gearing up to launch the most ambitious Star Trek Online expansion to date in May, giving players tired of making excuses for their Vulcan characters to roleplay space sex a more passionate alternative with Legacy of Romulus. And Tasha Yar is back!


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