Aspyr Announces Star Trek Elite Force II for the Macintosh Is Now Shipping!Entertainment Editors/High-Tech Writers AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 19, 2003 Aspyr announced today that Star Trek  Editing of this page by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled due to vandalism. (R) Elite Force II is shipping
for the Macintosh(R). In this sequel to the critically acclaimed first
person shooter game Shooter games cover a fairly broad spectrum of genres that have the commonality of controlling a character who is usually armed with a firearm that can be freely aimed. Characteristics of shooters , players resume the role of Alexander Munro, chief
of the Hazard Team, Starfleet's elite security unit. Now assigned
to the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC NCCSee National Clearing Corporation (NCC). 1701-E, players will explore strange new worlds, battle against both new and familiar civilizations and go on the most dangerous assignments in the galaxy. Star Trek Elite Force II was developed by Ritual Entertainment Ritual Entertainment is a computer game software developer established in 1996 and based in Dallas, Texas. It was formerly known as Hipnotic Interactive, during which period they began development of their signature computer game SiN. and the Macintosh conversion was done by Westlake Interactive. "Star Trek Elite Force II is a great follow-up to one of the most popular Star Trek games The enduring popularity of the Star Trek science fiction franchise has led to numerous games in many different formats, beginning in 1967 with a board game based on . Board games Please help [ improve this article] by expanding this section. on the Macintosh," states Glenda Adams Glenda Emilie Adams (née Felton) (30 December 1939 - 11 July 2007) was an Australian novelist and short story writer, probably best known as the winner of the 1987 Miles Franklin Award for Dancing on Coral. , director of PC & Macintosh development for Aspyr Media Aspyr Media, Inc. (IPA: /əsˈpaɪər/) is an Austin, Texas based company that specializes in porting Windows games to the Mac OS platform. . "With all of the elements of the Star Trek universe plus even better graphics, new environments, and great characters, this game will be a great addition to any Mac gamer's library." After a brief prologue on the U.S.S. Voyager and a short stint at Starfleet Academy For the video game, see . In the fictional universe of Star Trek, Starfleet Academy is where the future members of Starfleet are trained. It was created in the year 2161, when the United Federation of Planets was founded. , the Hazard Team is assigned its toughest mission yet -- duty onboard the Federation's renowned flagship, the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC 1701-E. Powered by id Software's QUAKE III: Team Arena engine, Star Trek Elite Force II permits players to break out of the confines of ship bulkheads and spacestation corridors, and undertake away team missions in open environments such as expansive alien landscapes, the void of space and deadly swamps. Additionally, players must master zero-gravity combat when they do battle on the hull of a starship. Now set in the Star Trek: The Next Generation(R) universe, players can expect to face off against classic Star Trek antagonists such as the Borg, Klingons and Romulans. Players will also fight several never before seen alien species including a mysterious nightmare race. To help players gain the upper hand against such formidable foes, Star Trek Elite Force II allows players to arm themselves with 13 different weapons and gear including a phaser(tm), compression rifle, multi-functional grenade launcher A grenade launcher is a weapon that launches a grenade greater distances, more accurately, and faster than a soldier could throw by hand. The man-portable grenade launcher , Romulan disruptor, tetryon gatling gun Gatling gun Hand-cranked multi barrel rotary gun. It was invented by Richard J. Gatling (1818–1903) during the American Civil War. Making use of the newly invented brass cartridge, he assembled a cluster of 10 barrels, each of which was fired and reloaded during , a full-featured tricorder(tm), and several all-new weapons. Over the course of the Star Trek Elite Force II, players will be able to explore different options or tactics when dealing with a threat, as opposed to being forced to pursue a particular path. Additionally, the game boasts a larger number of environments and a significantly longer gaming experience than the first Elite Force. Star Trek Elite Force II marks the return of multiplayer Holomatch. Similar to the original game, Star Trek Elite Force II offers several multiplayer modes including modes found in the Elite Force Expansion Pack, but with new features and weapons like the Klingon Bat'Leth. Multiplayer modes include Holomatch, Capture The Flag, and Team Holomatch. Star Trek Elite Force II for the Macintosh is optimized for OS X with 3D graphics, force feedback and music and sound effect playback. The game is rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB ESRB Entertainment Software Rating Board ESRB Estrogen Receptor Beta ESRB Explosive Safety Review Board and is available wherever great Macintosh interactive entertainment software is sold, with a Suggested Retail Price of $49.95. For all of the latest Star Trek Elite Force II for Macintosh news and information, visit www.aspyr.com. For all of the latest information on Star Trek, visit the official home at http://www.startrek.com. About Aspyr Based in Austin, Texas, Aspyr Media Inc. is a leading publisher of Macintosh interactive entertainment software, committed to offering high-quality interactive entertainment products and service, with a smile, to gamers worldwide. More information on Aspyr and their line of products can be found on the Internet at http://www.aspyr.com. About Viacom Consumer Products Inc. Viacom Consumer Products Inc. merchandises properties on behalf of Paramount Pictures, Paramount Television Paramount Television (re-incorporated from Desilu Productions) was an American television production/distribution company that was active from December 1967 to May 28, 2006 and was launched under Gulf+Western. , Viacom Productions, and Spelling Television, as well as third-party properties. Viacom Consumer Products, a unit of Viacom Entertainment Group, is a subsidiary of Viacom Inc. Star Trek(tm), (R) and (C) 2003 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Star Trek and Related Marks are Trademarks of Paramount Pictures. |
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