Translating an Iconic Universe into a Video Game

There are few fandoms so iconic that they span cultures & generations, Star Trek is one of those — with a lifetime of lore and new stories still unfolding. It has seen different mediums offering fans an extension of this world but what does it take to develop & translate this universe into video games & what Paramount to immerse fans into the Star Trek metaverse in ways that deepen the connection to every character & arc, putting them in control of how they interact with the story. They will speak to the process of bringing characters from generations of this universe to life on mobile & share advice for others in entertainment.

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Dean Takahashi

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Format: Panel
Type: Session
Track: Game Industry
Level: Intermediate