STOked

All Good Things... | STOked 126 Jun 04, 2012

The crew assemble on the bridge of the starship STOked one final time to bring you some live gameplay, a high quality user created mission and some special farewell segments to round out the festivities.

To Boldly Go | STOked 125 May 28, 2012

We’ve played some of the new content on Tribble, and had a blast. We share our thoughts, and a few new surprises.

Then – We review your PvP feedback, announce the series finale of STOked, and announce STOked Radio.

Perfect World Disappoints | STOked 124 May 21, 2012

Recent events have us concerned with what appears to be Perfect World’s lack of respect for the Star Trek IP, plus why we fear changes are taking place at Cryptic that will hurt the community.

Plus: We lighten things up with a great Foundry mission, and in Talk Trek we share some of our favorite Jem’Hadar episodes in Star Trek.

Talking Trek | STOked 123 May 14, 2012

We roll out the new Talk Trek segment and look at some of the definitive Romulan episodes from Star Trek.

Plus: Chris’ new thoughts on the big PvP changes Gozer has started to share, and an all new Foundry Files!

Gated Community | STOked 122 May 07, 2012

Chris and Mav go old school on the week’s news and kick it around, we read the tea leaves and give you our take on the good, the bad, and the gated.

Plus we announce our new segment, and invite you to participate.

Then in community feedback Mav updates you on some community news and events!

Check Your Password | STOked 121 Apr 30, 2012

Chris stops by with a quick note about a recent security warning released by Cryptic studios, and teases an up coming segment on STOked!

Gozer: King of PvP | STOked 120 Apr 23, 2012

Gozer joins us and shares details on STF loot tables and updates, huge changes to PvP, and some Season 6 tidbits!

Plus our thoughts on the new Shuttle Event.

And much more!

Designing Starships | STOked 119 Apr 16, 2012

We ask Ian “Jam Jamz” Richards, and Jeff Miller your ship questions! Plus a few hints at upcoming new ships, their Trek inspirations, and working with a active community.

Plus it’s the advance DOFF guide, we’ll give you the tips to supercharge the DOFF system and improve your everyday game play.

And much more!

Reporting for Duty | STOked 118 Apr 09, 2012

We chat with Thomas the Cryptic Cat Marrone, then it’s part one of our comprehensive guide to the Duty Officer System. We’ll start you with the basics, and ramp it up to advanced!

Plus our review of First Contact Day and the new KDF mission Alpha!

Chat with Heretic | STOked 117 Apr 02, 2012

We chat with Geoff “Heretic” Tuffli, the creator of Star Trek Online’s Duty Officer System. Heretic shares insights into how the system works, future ideas, and a few surprises. Plus we get some hints about Fleet Starbases!

Mav covers the tips you need to know if your STO account is ever hacked, and what steps you can take to get the best response from support. Plus we dig into the Field Generator Console controversy!

Geting Dilithium Fast | STOked 116 Mar 26, 2012

It’s our best tips and tricks to gathering Dilithium as efficiently as you can. Plus we’ll bust through some STO news from the week, and give you our review of the new Dilithium mining event!

Initiate Transition Sequence | STOked 115 Mar 19, 2012

In a change of gears from the featured episode series, Chris takes a look at the new Odyssey class ship, and what review would be complete with out taking it out for a few PVP matches! Join the crew as they put the new ships through their paces, and then give you their thoughts!

Plus - Community Feedback covers a new shield exploit, and asks what you want to know about Star Ship creation!

Boldly They Played | STOked 114 Mar 12, 2012

It’s a double dev special. Al joins us to share details on the new Odyssey and Bortasqu’ C-store ships, and what they can do. Then Jeremy stops by the studio for a live Q&A with our jblive.tv chat room.

Plus Chris reviews the final mission in SERIES 4: THE 2800.

Welcome Back Dan! | STOked 113 Mar 05, 2012

Chris chat’s with Star Trek Online’s Executive Producer, Daniel Stahl. Chris asks about new challenge he faces, the speed of player leveling, the success of the new featured episodes, and hints about future updates to sector space, the foundry, and Klingons!

PLUS: Chris reviews the new featured episode, Facility 4028. And we’ve got a new community feedback that covers recent discovered game exploits, and we follow up on a lot of your STF loot feedback!

Favor the Bold | STOked 112 Feb 27, 2012

Chris reviews the new featured episode “Operation Gamma”, and Jeremy returns to the show to chat topics ranging from the new Jem’hadar space set, crafting updates, and even the devs progress on tracking down a new exploit.

Plus we’re starting a hunt and need your help, in a new Community Feedback question!

Smell of Bajor | STOked 111 Feb 20, 2012

Some big news in the world of STO this week, Chris covers that at the top of the show. Then it’s a look at the new featured episode “Of Bajor”. Does this new mission add more “trek” into the game?

Plus: Mav is back with Community feedback, you’ve wrote in to tell us about your latest issues in game, and we address the two major ones we keep hearing about!

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Second Wave | STOked 110 Feb 13, 2012

Al Rivera, STO’s Lead Game Designer joins STOked this week to bust some rumors, chat new ships, console changes, featured episode tech, and much more!

PLUS: Chris gives you his first take on the Second Wave, the first episode of the new “The 2800″ featured series.

Two Years | STOked Special Feb 06, 2012

Have some fun as Chris checks out the new ship and latest shenanigans from Q in this STOked Special two year anniversary edition.

Plus highlights from a REAL Odyssey shakedown cruise (the PvP kind) and what Chris is looking forward to in STOked 110.

Not Our War | STOked Special Jan 30, 2012

The Foundry Files team is back with a great new mission they think you’ll love. Join us for this STOked special edition, with our focus on new mission content!

Plus up coming plans for the show, and more!

F2P Launch Coverage | STOked Special Jan 17, 2012

Star Trek Online has gone free to play, and STOked was there to document the occasion. We provide meta coverage of the event, check pulse in popular social zones, and monitor Massively's official live stream event!

PLUS: We bring in Free to Play in our own special way, with PvP! Watch the highlights of our launch PvP party!

Plus special wrap commentary from Chris.

New STF Gear | STOked 109 Jan 09, 2012

The team takes a look at the new STF gear, and the current gear’s changes. Plus Chris shares his 2012 STO predictions, and plays back a few from 2011, find out how they did!

This will be the last STOked produced for the foreseeable future. The show will be going on hiatus.

I plan to take another look at things, perhaps as the new featured episodes are near release, or something really exciting that I want to share with you all. And I will continue to monitor news and the STO community closely.

Check out the live stream on Saturdays, from time to time I plan to do live game play with the chat room during the hiatus. Following my G+ or Twitter feeds would be the fastest way to find out when those happen.

And finally, thank you so much for watching. If we make our return, I hope you’ll be there to tune in!

Beyond the Finish Line | STOked 108 Dec 19, 2011

Jeremy from Cryptic (formally from STOked) joins us to chat about up coming game changes, like the ground skill revamp, crafting overhaul, a new weapon you’re going to get your hands on for the holidays, and some more behind the scenes details on the holiday event!

Plus why it took so long to fix Voldemort, and the new bug you can help the STO dev’s track down!

Also: Chris’ thoughts on the Holiday Event, and an important tweak he’d like to see made and he kicks the tires of the new Jem’Hadar player ship!

Voldemort Exposed | STOked 107 Dec 12, 2011

We bring on Al “CaptainGeko” Rivera, STO’s lead designer, on a very special edition of STOked. We discuss the “Voldemort” being talked about in the forums. Find out why Cryptic calls it the “infamous Shield of Infinite Power.”

Plus: Some behind the scenes details on the new holiday event, and a bit of some news for crafting fans!

Remastered Khitomer Accord | STOked 106 Dec 05, 2011

It’s our quick guide to Star Trek Online Khitomer Accord special task force.

Plus, we welcome Season 5 aboard and sum up the major points of this game update, and cover some of the big community changes in the past week.

And a special look ahead and next week’s special episode!

Remastered Cure | STOked 105 Nov 28, 2011

Get some advice on how best to prepare for the upcoming F2P conversion in early December, and we continue with part two of the STF revamp series with The Cure revamp and all those nasty Borg evils in store for us!

Chris hosts another dance party, this time in Quark’s, and Captain Geko decides to crash it and he brings some friends....Borg drones, an assimilated Gorn, some Klingon fighters and even a D’deridex. Yes, you read that correctly....the Devs spawned space craft INSIDE the bar!

Community feedback covers the F2P preparation guide and some in depth math on the upcoming dilthium conversion rate including the “dilithium tax” that’s been heavily debated recently.

All that, and the weeks news!

Ready for Battle | STOked 104 Nov 21, 2011

Star Trek Online’s next featured episode series gets a release date that’s close on the heels of the January F2P launch. Early hype indicates that it will be the best FE series to date!

Chris takes some time to explain the style in which STOked is delivered and why it should not be confused with the intent behind the weekly production of the podcast. We also cover some new skill UI changes, an update to the purpose of the Red Alert chat channel, some new artwork on ESD and go on a deep dive through the newly revamped Special Task Force mission, Infected.

The new Advanced Combat Tactics (A.C.T.) segment debuts this week and promises to be a great companion for new and established players alike.

A New Hope | STOked 103 Nov 14, 2011

Star Trek Online’s Free to Play date has been announced, and details on when existing players will get their hands on all the new changes, and we cover it all!

Plus you’re going to love our Foundry Files pick this week, Niki’s MATH update on the formulas behind skill bonuses, and you Doff system fans won’t want to miss Community Feedback!

Full Speed Ahead | STOked 102 Nov 07, 2011

More updates and changes were rolled out to the STO free to play testers this week. Some of them have us puzzled, but some are a big win for players!

Plus thoughts on the new Dilithium Exchange, Skill Tree changes, and an what happened to that C-Store tribble?

The Next Generation | STOked 101 Oct 31, 2011

Big changes for Star Trek Online fans, and STOked is rolling out one of the latest! We introduce the begging of a new show format, chat about the Doff System, big economy changes.

And of course, a few of the difficulties players are having with STO’s transition to free to play.

Cryptic Visit PT 3 | STOked 100 Oct 17, 2011

Star Trek Online’s Special Task Force missions are going through a big change! Find out the inspiration, plans, and improvements to the new STF missions!

Plus a sneak peak at STOked’s new round table news team!

Cryptic Trip PT2 | STOked 100 Oct 10, 2011

Exclusive new KDF ships and weapons, straight from the STO dev team! Plus take a run through the new Defiant interior, a chat with the STO community lead and a few folks from Q&A, and last but not least star ship design philosophy with Captain Logan!

New Voyages | STOked 100 Oct 03, 2011

In celebration of our 100th episode, STOked went on-site at Cryptic Studios to bring you the latest information and feature announcements, straight from the mouths of the developers themselves!

In addition to interviews and walkthrus, STOked has a big announcement of its own to make that you cannot afford to miss!

Cleared for Departure | STOked 99 Sep 26, 2011

The big news this week is the just announced departure of Dan Stahl, Star Trek Online’s Executive Producer. We spend a few minutes chatting about the past, present, and future of the game in light of the recent news.

Plus we take a look at the STF upgrades, some new ship designs, and much more!

Executive Orders | STOked 98 Sep 20, 2011

Daniel Stahl joins us to chat about free to play, up coming content, featured episodes, the Foundry, and much more!

And this episode is packed full of news, tweet leaks, our take on a few upcoming power revamps, plus a new Foundry Files!

Matrix Freeloaded | STOked 97 Sep 12, 2011

More free-to-play information has landed on Cryptic’s site, and we’re sure you wanna hear ALL about it. After we finish discussing the finer points of this new subscription model, we’ll set a course for September’s Ask Cryptic with a full suite of sensors ready to snoop out the juiciest bits of STO’s inner workings, before diving into another set of delicious Tweet Leaks!

Then, hold on tight for a special KDF edition of the Foundry Files, guest starring the author and co-host of Podcast UGC, Havraha!

And we top off this sundae of awesome with a cherry of Community Feedback, including some great tips for keeping your Fleet strong, and a brand new question all about F2P!

STO Free to Play | STOked 96 Sep 05, 2011

The free-to-play announcement leaked out this week, and we’re here to discuss the details that are available so far. We’ve got the original smoking gun, dev posts, and some tea leaves to read as well. Wouldn’t you know it... we take a week off for PAX and the whole world of STO goes topsy-turvy!

Then we’ll discuss the Borg DSE Red Alerts, a few quick Tweet Leaks, and then it’s time for another round of the Foundry Files!

It’s a great big show, so hold on tight!

Stahl’s Brain | STOked 95 Aug 22, 2011

The August Engineering Report is only the tip of the iceberg as STO looks forward to a future of management under Perfect World Entertainment – a prospect that keeps looking better with each dev post on the subject.

Join us for a look at all the latest info straight from the mouth of Executive Producer, Daniel Stahl and the rest of the STO development team.

Then, we’ve got a brand new Community Feedback to throw at your face, all about Fleets!

In A Perfect World | STOked 94 Aug 15, 2011

Perfect World’s purchase of Cryptic is complete, but what does that mean? We dig into this major topic, and break down this month’s Ask Cryptic.

Plus our thoughts on one of the biggest challenges currently facing the game, and why now has to be the time these issues are addressed!

Rhode Island Q&A | STOked 93 Aug 09, 2011

Star Trek Online's lead designer, Al Rivera, joins us to chat about the new Rhode Island variant, STO's latest Tier 2 science starship! In another segment of “Rumor Busting” he also lays down long-term plans on bringing more and more starships to the game, new special abilities, and so much more behind-the-scenes info.

Caught in the Crossfire | STOked 92 Aug 01, 2011

We've packed together the latest leaks and news about upcoming features, including details of the impending Borg Invasion, a KDF Flagship, and the Rhode Island class starship. All of this, PLUS a bonus helping of "Daniel Stahl SAYS STUFF" in this week's news feed!

After that, we'll share the results of our Starfleet Academy feature poll from last week, and lay out a whole new Community Feedback question for you all to make your voices heard!

Back to School | STOked 91 Jul 25, 2011

We’re back! During our week off, Cryptic surprised us with a direct-to-Holodeck launch of Starfleet Academy, and we’ve got no choice but to geek out in some major ways about their take on this iconic environment. We also have in-game shots of the Enterprise-F, now called an Odyssey Class Cruiser, and you know the ship geeks have to make their final opinions heard.

Before we jump into a brand new Community Feedback, there’s also the July Engineering Report to review, and OH BROTHER it’s got some juicy teases about future content that’ve got our brain juices pumping. Tune in to hear our thoughts!

Season 4 Arrives | STOked 90 Jul 11, 2011

The epic update we’ve all been waiting for has landed, but some of us are a bit upset. Bugs, nerfs, and issues oh my! Does all this spell certain doom for STO? Or is the solution to all of Season 4’s issues just a patch away?

Into the Crossfire | STOked 89 Jul 04, 2011

The guys chat about the new features they personally are looking forward to in STO's Season 4. Plus learn the MATH behind the Efficiency Trait!

After all that - We debut the Foundry Files by Jupiter Force!

Khitomer According to Us | STOked 88 Jun 28, 2011

We’re back with part three of our STF guide, this time we arm you with our tips and tricks to beat STO’s Khitomer Accord Special Task Force!

Plus we’ll cover the latest changes in Season 4, the latest with the Enterprise F, and spend some love coins on the Klingons this week!

And much, much more!

Ground Combat 2.0 | STOked 87 Jun 20, 2011

We've invited Al “CrypticGeko” Rivera to give us an insider’s look at all of the finer details of Star Trek Online's new Ground Combat!

Before that, join us as we explore the latest Engineering Report. PvP changes by the dozen are on their way, and we’ve got the details you need to hear. We round out the episode with an editorial review of the Qo’nos revamp, and tell you why TODAY IS A GOOD DAY TO (not) DIE. Q’apla!

Sure-Fire Cure | STOked 86 Jun 13, 2011

In our second of three STF Tips & Tricks episodes, we rampage through “The Cure". Find out what worked for us! Plus a Season 4 sneak-peak!

Infected Perfected | STOked 85 Jun 06, 2011

In the first of a 3-week long series of events, the STOked boys are taking you on an in-depth tour of the Borg Special Task Force missions. Up this week is a guide to “The Infected” which includes tips and tricks for painlessly eliminating the Borg drones, and their leaders.

Before we dig into that however, BIG NEWS landed this week regarding the impending purchase of Cryptic Studios by Perfect World International. Despite the community’s uproar over this news, we’re taking a more level-headed approach to the corporate nature of this acquisition, and intend to share our thoughts on why this could be one of the best business moves STO could potentially see.

Eve of Battle | STOked 84 May 30, 2011

Chris & Jeremy prepare for a three week STF event, find out their thoughts on this event, and how you can participate and join the battle!

Then - with season 4 around the corner, we’ve got the latest updates straight from the devs, and some new info on the master plan for deep space encounters.

Cryptic: Remastered | STOked 83 May 23, 2011

Big news landed this week, as Atari announced their intention to part ways with Cryptic Studios. What does this mean for the future of Star Trek Online? Apparently not much, but it’s not been easy to get a straight answer. Hear what Chris & Jeremy have to say on the matter on today’s episode.

After drudging through the mess of corporate financial statements, it’s time to have some fun! Remastered episodes are getting their moment in the spotlight this weekend, and we’ve taken them through their paces to see if this re-imagined content has been worth the hype and anticipation

Rumor Smashing | STOked 82 May 16, 2011

We bring on Star Trek Online’s lead designer to chat about recent news, update us on season 4, the Duty Officer System, and to smash a few rumors!

Plus - We do a quick recap of the Devidian series and it’s new rewards, chat a bit about the 500 day vet award details, plus some amazing shots from the dev’s twitter feeds this week!

Beyond Season 4 | STOked 81 May 09, 2011

Our attention recently has been on the Foundry, and season 4. Thanks to a bunch of recent news from Cryptic, we’re starting to get a good picture of what’s coming to Star Trek Online after Season 4.

We’ve collected the best of what to expect, a peak at the new Jupiter uniform, and some tweet leaks!

Plus – We’ve replayed the Breen featured episodes, and share our thoughts on the rewards.

This week’s episode wraps with a brand-new community feedback question, be sure to vote in our poll!

Podcaster Summit Highlights | STOked 80 May 03, 2011

It’s a break from our regularly scheduled STOked this week, and we’ve got the some of the best moments from the recent STO Podcasters Summit.

Plus Murphy joins us for a new Community feedback segment, and shares his personal inspirations for his Foundry missions!

Foundry Soap Box | STOked 79 Apr 25, 2011

Cryptic laid an epic SMACK DOWN on a few different aspects of the game recently. From Grind Missions to Efficient Engines, you’ll hear us expound on the changes being made, and how it makes us feel as players of STO.

But it’s not all bad news! We’ve got our geek on in a big way with the Foundry this week, including a focus on content that players are creating BEYOND the confines of the game.

And last but not least, this week’s Community Feedback features live call-ins from avid STO fans, who will tell us a few of their favorite Trek moments that they’d like to see re-created using the Foundry.

Lucky Shot | STOked 78 Apr 18, 2011

After the guys sift out the best from the latest engineering report, they dig into some of the most import aspects of building a fun Foundry Mission.

Plus more details on the Duty Officer System, customizable ground kits, and a quick review of the new Oberth ship!

Sthal on Foundry | STOked 77 Apr 11, 2011

We bring on STO’s Executive Producer Daniel Stahl and get a major update on the Foundry, the Enterprise content, details on the new Oberth class ship, and many details on the Duty Officer System, including THOUSANDS of new missions!

In MATH this week we’ve got the tips and tricks to get you started creating your own adventures in the Foundry!

Plus - Our quick take on the new Bajoran Uniforms, and of course the latest Ask Cryptic.

Meet Al Rivera | STOked 76 Mar 28, 2011

Star Trek Online’s Design Lead, Al “captaingeko” Rivera joins STOked this week for a “getting to know you” interview, and Al also co-hosts another fantastic Math segment with Jeremy that you won’t want to miss.

Plus: Our complete review of the new TOS Bundle that just hit the C-Store. Is this a must buy, or fluff features gone retro? Tune in to find out!

Rise of Darkness | STOked 75 Mar 21, 2011

With the latest Engineering report in our hands, we’ll be delving into some our favorite highlights of features coming in the near (or not-so-near) future. Then, after another round of Tweet Leaks, we’ll delve into a Foundry Mission that was honored with a mention during the Engineering Report.

“Rise of Darkness” was played live before our Internet audience on Saturday, and we’ll share many of our thoughts on what the mission did well, or did not execute properly. This is the first of many Foundry missions that we plan to review, so listen close for details on how you can be involved with future reviews!

And speaking of involving YOU… we’re also going to share some of your favorite TOS moments that we received recommendations for including in a Foundry mission.

Skills That Pay Bills | STOked 74 Mar 14, 2011

We go hands on with the new Multi-Vector Assault Mode, chat about Cryptic's new CEO, cover your ideas for the up comming content drought, and interview the creator of the very handy tool DemoLauncher!

Cutting The Cord Review | STOked 73 Mar 08, 2011

The “Cloaked Intentions” featured series wrapped up this week, and we’ll offer you our opinions about the finale, and the series as a whole.

But… now what? We have no new content on the horizon, the Foundry is still delayed, and we are faced with a several-month gap until the next Featured Series launches. We’ve got opinions on what might be best for STO at this time, so tune in to hear our thoughts!

Then we’ll feature an EPIC return of “You Got Mathed” with a segment co-hosted by Design Lead, Al “CaptainGeko” Rivera.

After all that show is over, we’ll feature your feedback to our Captain’s Table discussion.

Coliseum Review | STOked 72 Mar 01, 2011

To keep the focus on the hottest topic this week, we jump STRAIGHT into Tactical View to review “Coliseum” – the latest mission in the Cloaked Intentions featured episode series. Due to continued inclement weather, this episode has Jeremy joining the show via Subspace communications!

After that, we take LIVE call-ins from our audience members to discuss their take on the latest weekly mission, plus their thoughts on the new open jacket uniforms.

Gozer Remastered | STOked 71 Feb 22, 2011

The remastered Stranded in Space episode is hot stuff, so we asked Gozer to come on the show and chat about what goes on behind the scenes to create these upgraded adventures!

First up is the latest news on the “Duty Officer” system, followed by our review of the new weekly episode “Frozen”. We’ll debate if this mission fell a bit short of expectations, or sets us up for a dramatic thrill!

Plus: Chris shares his thoughts on the new Captain’s Yacht vet reward.

Romulans in the Dark | STOked 70 Feb 15, 2011

It’s time for another Featured Episode review! You’ll hear our thoughts on whether or not Cryptic has managed to bridge the gap between TOS, TNG and JJTrek universes, in the ambitious mission, “Mine Enemy.”

Before that, we’re gonna lay down a heaping helping of DAN STAHL SAID STUFF, as well as other insider news we’ve scraped together from across the interwebz.

After all that carnage is finished, it’s time to dig into a new Community Feedback segment, where we will have a brand new question for you to answer. Make your voices heard!

StormShade Interview | STOked 69 Feb 08, 2011

This week in the world of STO, the developers have gotten around to righting a few wrongs that have persisted since launch. Tune in to hear the tweaks that will make everyone a little happier!

And then, in the interest of making you even happier, we’ll have a heart-to-heart interview with Cryptic’s Online Community Rep, Shaun “Stormshade” Brodie.

And last but certainly not least, Cryptic launched the highly-anticipated first mission in a new series of Featured Episodes, and the boys from STOked were there to give you their hands-on impressions of “The Vault” from top to bottom.

Shuttle Info Round-Up | STOked 68 Feb 01, 2011

We finally have stats, prices and a whole bunch of pictures of the upcoming shuttles. These have quite a few players excited, so sit back and enjoy the new features!

After covering the latest news and events in the wide world of STO, the boys are going to host a preview session of each of the Foundry missions being moved to Holodeck in the next few days!

These were played LIVE with our audience, while we took the time to critique and evaluate each one as we went, and offer our impressions and feedback.

Aegis vs Borg | STOked 67 Jan 25, 2011

We load you up on the latest and greatest happening in STO, learn the advantages to the Aegis and Borg sets.. And if combining parts from the set can give you that extra boost of fire power!

PLUS – We look at the new remastered Stranded is Space mission, discuss the new Earth Space Dock upgrades.

Then – We wrap up our latest community feedback question, and share your suggestions for great STO online portals!

Subspace Info Dump | STOked 66 Jan 18, 2011

We’ve repaired our subspace transmitter and we’ve giv’n her all she’s got in this week’s news segment! There was plenty of backlog in our array, along with all the new happenings from the past week … we’ll dive right into the new Featured Episode series, player shuttles & tons of info from the latest Engineering report!

Plus – Great news for you accolade junkies, and up-to-the-minute news on some upcoming space combat rebalancing — tune in for the full scoop!

Fly Her Apart! | STOked 65 Jan 11, 2011

It’s all Engine math this week! After shunting our optical sensors through the auxiliary signal buffers, we were able to heroically save this week’s subspace transmission of STOked! While the transmission was partially damaged, we managed to save the best!

Winning Foundry Submission | STOked 64 Jan 04, 2011

Welcome to 2011! Looks like STOked aren’t the only ones that took the holidays off… with barely any new content or ground-breaking news, we’ve decided to feature a bit of the community’s outlook on some recent features: Aegis/Borg Sets, the Garumba C-Store ship, and more responses to the continued development of the Foundry.

Then we’ll go over some highlights from Dan Stahl’s recent interview on Trek Radio, and share the winner of our community-submitted UGC mission contest — complete with EPIC TRAILER! You can’t miss this!

2010 Recap / 2011 Preview | STOked 63 Dec 21, 2010

Last year at almost this exact time, the STOked team made a few predictions about how the game would turn out over the span of 2010. How’d we do? Tune in to find out! And listen close for a few big predictions we’re anticipating for 2011 (and beyond!).

Then we’re ready to show you the best of the best of the missions that were sent our way! Be sure to click below to VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE which will be featured in an epic cinematic trailer during our January 4th episode.

No STOked Next Week. We film on Saturdays, and that’s Christmas morning.

We will return in 2011!

STO’s New Crafting | STOked 062 Dec 14, 2010

In the wake of Season 3, the STOked team have a few chips to get off their shoulders. The lack of a live Foundry – once called “the secret project” of Season 3 – has left us underwhelmed despite the patch’s many great mechanic improvements.

But we don’t dwell for long, as talking about all the neat new features that HAVE landed on Holodeck has gotten us excited about what we’ll see next! Borg ship parts, high-end Crafting sets, and more Foundry improvements coming to Tribble.

Then, after we’re done gushing, Jeremy will MATH your face off with tips & tricks from the latest crafting overhaul, and we wrap up the episode with an update on our “Submit Your Foundry Mission” portion of Community Feedback.

Foundry Preview | STOked 61 Dec 07, 2010

The big topic this week in the STO community with no doubt is the Foundry. Jeremy and Chris have had their nerdy little hands on it for a bit now and they share their first impressions!

Plus – We cover the highlights of the recent Ask Cryptic, and read between the lines on a few items, update you on a few great season 3 changes

Then – We’ve got an Exclusive look and a borg’d up ships captured during a Q&A session on tribble, and give you an update on our great Klingon experiment!

Last but not least it’s STOked’s holiday buying guide! We share a few of our favorite trek toys, and cover a few items that just might improve your game!

A Good Day To Die | STOked 60 Nov 23, 2010

The guys jump both boots into new Klingon characters as they fill the time from the much missed weekly episode.

Season 3 update keep rolling out on Tribble, we’ve spent some time with them and share our thoughts.

We end on a high-note, an all new Community Feedback question!

Equipped to Kill: Crystalline Entity | STOked 59 Nov 16, 2010

The finale of the Devidian series is upon us, and the boys of STOked are NOT HAPPY. Find out why during our in-depth review and analysis, then find out what IS making us happy about the upcoming content set to arrive with Season 3 (most of which is already on Tribble).

After that, it’s time for a rematch (or re-MATH?) as Jeremy takes on the Crystalline Entity and tells YOU the best ways to equip your ship and boffs to take out this cosmozoan cornholer.

Welcome Back Gozer! | STOked 58 Nov 09, 2010

We’re excited to welcome Dan Gozer back to the show, well known as Cryptic_Gozer in the STO forums, and a prolific Star Trek Online developer! Get the low-down on the upcoming KDF content, pending STF revamps, and commentary on The Foundry from a professional content developer from the Gozer himself!

Plus – We review the latest weekly episode “Everything Old Is New Again”, did this week’s episode strike a classic trek note, or fall a bit flat? We take a look at it from every angle and share our thoughts!

We end the episode with a highlight of your suggestions for the possible future revamps of Earth Space Dock & Qo’nos!

Spooky Updates, Charts & Links | STOked 57 Nov 02, 2010

In honor of the SCARIEST day of the year, we give you our review of the SCARIEST Weekly Episode to date – “What Lies Beneath.” Then we’ll cover a new batch of Stahl Quotables, including Season 3 details, Foundry updates, and an impending update to both ESD -and- Qo’nos!

Stay tuned for our viewer-submitted STO links, and a new Community Feedback question.

Jesse Heinig Interview | STOked 56 Oct 26, 2010

We review the highs (…and lows) of “Spin the Wheel,” the latest Devidian weekly episode. Then we’ve got a great interview with Jesse Heinig — Trek enthusiast, RPG creator, Fallout developer, and now, Content Designer for Star Trek Online!

Plus we have an all new community feedback question, so stay tuned to have your voice heard!

The Perfect Away Team | STOked 55 Oct 19, 2010

Learn how to build the ultimate away team in this week’s STOked! The guys just got their hands on the first episode of STO’s latest weekly “Devidian series”. We review how the first episode it went, what we thought of the Devidians.

Plus we loose our minds over the fancy new Drozana station, and give you a full tour!

Stahl Tells All | STOked 54 Oct 12, 2010

We took a week off and you did NOT like it! So to make it up to you, we brought back Executive Producer Daniel Stahl, and squeezed every last bit of secret goodies out of his stash: He tells us all about The Foundry (the new official title of UGC), Klingon content additions, the return of Gozer, the future of STFs, PvP evolution, Devidians, Tholians and MORE!

Series 1 Retrospective | STOked 53 Sep 28, 2010

Now that the first of the weekly series of missions has come to an end, we’ve decided to wrap the whole bundle up into a nice tidy package, and tell you how we feel about it from top to bottom — what did they get right, and what did they get wrong?
Before we leap into that review segment however, we have the very latest in news and announcements to bring right atcha, from the minds behind Star Trek Online. We’ll give you the low-down on the enemy that will appear in the next weekly series, as well as confirm some recent rumors that’ve been floating about. Then, right before the end, we’ll feature YOUR feedback on how to give players an incentive to join/create Fleets in STO.

Dabo Math | STOked 52 Sep 21, 2010

You asked for it, so we delivered. With the gracious assistance of a STOked fan, we are now prepared to offer you an in-depth analysis of your favorite bar game and ours – DABO!

Before we get into all that mess though, we want to share with you some recent news and rumors – new ship models, new costumes, state of the game, engineering report and MORE!

Hacking STO | STOked 51 Sep 14, 2010

We are asked for tips/tricks regarding modifying the stock UI on a pretty regular basis, by people interested in changing things as minor as their mouse pointer, all the way up to altering their entire point of view during ground combat. Finally, we have the answers that you’re after! Tune in for information on how to do it, some fabulous resources, and get the official word on how Cryptic feels about all of it.

Then we’ll introduce our question for the next round of Community Feedback: We want to hear your responses to the fleet-based inquiry we pose in this episode.

Captain Bio Spotlight | STOked 50 Sep 07, 2010

This weekend, the boys from Jupiter Broadcasting boldy went where so many had gone before — PAX Prime 2010! Unfortunately, with Cryptic not in attendance, news for STO was light. In this episode, we’ll talk about some of the 3rd party software and hardware solutions that were seen on the Expo floor, that we’re hoping to feature in future episodes.

After that, we’ll perform a quick review of the latest Weekly Content: “Out In The Cold”

Then we’ll wrap up the episode with the last batch of Community Spotlights, from the bios we’ve received over the past several weeks, and give you a tease regarding our next feedback request.

STOked’s Birthday Party! | STOked 49 Aug 31, 2010

This week features a ship-heavy news segment, wherein we discuss the merits and limitations of the Excelsior and Nebula, as well as give you an update on the state of the infamous Enterprise J. After that, we’ll give you our impressions and brief opinions regarding the first of the new weekly Deferi missions: “Cold Call.”

Then it’s time to celebrate! This episode is being released exactly one year after publishing our debut episode of STOked. To commemorate the occasion, we’ve compiled a collection of some of our favorite moments and milestones from every episode crafted in our studio over the past year. Including some embarrassing moments, and the birth of a few of the show’s catchphrases. Cryptic employees also stop by for a quick cameo to share their well wishes for our future!

Torpedos Away! | STOked 48 Aug 24, 2010

The boys of STOked dig into the meaty innards of another Engineering Report, and discuss the resumé of a developer newly hired at Cryptic Studios. But hold onto your Starfleet-issued undershorts, cuz they’ve also got a few RANTS in their PANTS regarding the Enterprise J, and time travel in general.

THEN — Have you ever wondered which torpedo belongs in your enemies’ faces? Wonder no longer – Jeremy’s got a MATH segment that will guarantee insight into your all your pwning needs.

PLUS — We’ve got the first batch of Captain Bios ready to receive a community spotlight, as we share the creative side of your fellow STO players.

Invasion of the Ship Snatchers | STOked 47 Aug 17, 2010

We’ve got the trailer for the winning viewer submitted STO mission, “Invasion of the Ship Snatchers”. Plus we’ve got some firm details are Cryptic’s secret Star Trek Online project for Season 3.

Then – We’ve got a whole new question for you in our Mail segment, as well as your surprising Free to Play feedback from last week’s question.

All that and more, and this week’s STOked!

XBox 360 Controller Tutorial | STOked 46 Aug 10, 2010

In this week’s STOked, we’ll talk a little more about Season 3’s “Secret Project” and expose some recent behind-the-scenes hints as to what it could be. Then Jeremy gets you MATHED on using an XBox 360 Controller as your primary user interface device in STO.

And lastly, we announce the winner of our “Best User Submitted Mission” contest, as well as go on a quick tangent about Free-to-Play subscriptions in preparation for next week’s viewer feedback request.

Diplomatic Walk Thru | STOked 45 Aug 03, 2010

Join us as we review the latest news and teases to escape from under Cryptic’s lock & key, including new visuals of the Breen and Iconians! We’ll also show you how to play STO under Linux and MacOS, as well as pointing out the latest STUFF that DANIEL STAHL SAID.

Then we’ll get our Diplomatic Math on, with a thorough walkthru of the first SEVEN diplomatic missions available to Federation players, and the secret of the mighty Jumja Stick!

And lastly, we’ll lay out our picks to win the “Best Mission Submission” sent in by the lovely and talented audience of STOked, that YOU can vote on for which will become a player experience when UGC lands

How to Use Demo Record | STOked 44 Jul 27, 2010

earn how to record every pixel of your Star Trek Online game play! Plus catch the highlights from our live game play event this past weekend, and find out what we have in store for a brand-new mega-twist to our mail segment!

All that and more, in this week’s episode of STOked!

Live STO Respec Q&A | STOked 043 Jul 20, 2010

After updating you on the latest STO news, Chris & Jeremy do a character re-spec of Chris’ Rear Admiral and take questions from the chat room of our LIVE stream!

Plus we’ve got a new question for you – but with an all new sp

STO Season 2 Preview | STOked 042 Jul 13, 2010

We get hands-on with Season 2 of Star Trek Online and cover the new game play updates coming to the game! Was Dabo worth the dev time? Is Diplomacy chalk full of excitement, or a big old bore? And what about the fleet emblems, slipstream drive, and missions galore? We'll share the details in this first look at the new content that's landed on Tribble.
We'll cover the news you might have missed, including the fact that the latest Ask Cryptic mentions FaceBook integration! Does this tie in to the controversy over Blizzard's RealID fiasco, or did Cryptic do it right?
PLUS – We've got your suggestions on improving the way you warp around in Star Trek Online … it's your Sector Space improvement ideas!

STO’s New Exec Producer: Daniel Stahl | STOked 41 Jul 06, 2010

We Interview Daniel Stahl, the new Executive Producer of Star Trek Online. We get answers to the questions on your mind, and get some great news for Klingon players.
Plus – We feature your ideas to improving the Bridge Officers in STO!

How to Pick the Right Deflector Dish | STOked 40 Jun 29, 2010

We help YOU get the most out of your Deflector Dish equipment slot. In today’s MATH segment Jeremy gets you pointed in the right direction to really take full advantage of this often missed ship equipment.

Then it’s our community news focus, we chat about Cryptic purchasing a forum posters mini-game artwork and concepts, plus much more!

We wrap the show up by asking you our latest question: Send us your ideas to turn your bridge officers into more iconic, if at least not more important Star Trek characters.

YOUR Ground Combat Ideas | STOked 39 Jun 22, 2010

We asked you what changes you would make to ground combat in Star Trek Online, and you told us! We feature your ideas, plus update you on the new rank structure announced recently, update you on the completion of the SOL system in game, and share our hair-brained C-Store conspiracy!

All that and more, in this week’s episode of STOked!

Exposing Ground Combat | STOked 38 Jun 15, 2010

Jeremy and Chris show you the mechanics you need to know to master the expose game play of Star Trek Online’s ground combat and give you a real advantage in ground combat based missions.

Then We run down the latest Engineering report, discuss “Holo Leeta”, an update on the Federation Diplomatic Corps, Galaxy Class start ship art work update, and much much more!

Plus + We’ll ask you for you ground combat improvements, as well as share our radical ideas on the subject!

What YOU Want in a UGC Engine | STOked 37 Jun 08, 2010

STOked Episode 37: We asked you what you want to see in version 1.0 of a User Generated Content Engine for Star Trek Online, and you told us! We read your ideas on the show.

Plus! We show you some of the high-lights from our recent live STO gaming session this passed weekend!

Master Your Shields | STOked 36 Jun 01, 2010

STOked Episode 36: Chris & Jeremy cover the mechanics of your ships’s shields in Star Trek Online.

Plus, we discuss the healing system changes coming up, as well as the squad system.

Then it’s an all new Tactical View mission guide!

This Will Change STO Forever | STOked 035 May 25, 2010

We cover the Star Trek Online news that is going to be a total game changer, walk you through a STO mission in our new Tactial View segment, and then read your ideas for re-building STO’s crafting system.

PLUS: We’ll ask you your thoughts on our big news story, and share our insights on Craig’s recent State of The Game post.

STO Mini-Games Confirmed & Building a PC for STO | STOked 34 May 18, 2010

STOked Episode 34: We’ve got confirmation that mini-games are in the works! In our MATH segment we’ll walk you through the hardware we’ve selected to build a STO gaming rig that can play STO on max settings, but still on a budget!

PLUS: We cover the recent tease of an up coming “Klingon Hell”, chat about the new ready room and trophy discussions, and run down the latest patches best and worst spots.

Goodbye to Gozer & Best Non-Combat Ideas | STOked 33 May 11, 2010

It’s casual Tuesday with this episode of STOked, we join up with our fleet Jupiter Force and rip around the Milky Way Galaxy with phasers blazing, and our camera recording!

Plus Gozer stops by to chat with us one last time while he’s still an employee of Cryptic, the makers of Star Trek Online.

Then we go over the best non-combat mission ideas that were sent in, including one that involves a series of mini games!

Guide to STO Ship Energy Weapons | STOked 32 May 04, 2010

It’s our guide to ship energy weapon types, along with how and when to use which weapons.

Then we share our thoughts on the new Season 1.1 update, including the death penalty system and the injury system.

PLUS We asked you just what ship Interior functionality means to you, and you told us!

Your Suggestions to Fix PvP | STOked 31 Apr 27, 2010

This episode features your top feedback on PvP in Star Trek Online, plus another info-packed MATH segment, this week: Canon Math!

Plus we cover the top stories for Star Trek Online, and the greater Star Trek community.

Your Questions Craig’s Answers | STOked 30 Apr 20, 2010

We interview Craig Zinkievich and ask him questions that are on the communities mind.

PLUS – We discuss the new Khitomer Accord STF launch and much much more!

Tribble Grow Like a PRO | STOked s02e10 Apr 06, 2010

STOked Season 2 Episode 10: We give you our brief thoughts on the recently announced Star Trek Online Advisory Council; and cover our favorite STO news items of the week.

Then: We cover the secret sauce in our tribble breeding MATH segment!

Ship Energy Levels and YOU! | STOked s02e09 Mar 30, 2010

STOked Season 2 Episode 9: We cover all the news around the Season 1 content update, chat about a hilarious PVP bug, and then MATH your face off with a our segment: Ship Energy Levels and YOU!

PLUS – Our first look at the new C-Store items, the tribble Borg pet, and our first look at The Big Dig mission!

And much, much more

STO Repec Guide | STOked S02E08 Mar 23, 2010

STOked Season 2 Episode 8: In this quick episode Jeremy breaks down the mechanics are Star Trek Online’s character skills system, how you might want to approach respec’ing your character thanks to the latest content update, and a few things to think about for different styles of game play.

Plus! A first look at the new Special Task force mission, “The Cure”!

Beating The Infected | STOked s02e07 Mar 16, 2010

STOked Season 2 Episode 7: We cover the latest state of the game, up coming STO missions, Cryptic's new transparency and guide you through "The Infected"

PLUS - We take on an exploration mission while we chat!

Crystalline Catastrophe | STOked Season 2 Episode 6 Mar 09, 2010

We take it easy this week and invite you over to our STO party, we join up with Jupiter Force in our not-so-awesome attempt to take on the big bad Crystalline Entity. We discuss the new Engineering Reports, The Infected mission, some new tease screen shots of future ships, Cryptic’s new release calendar, and so much more!

PLUS – Our suggested DOs and DON’Ts for taking on Crystalline Entity!

STOked Season 2 Episode 5: What We Want Fixed Mar 02, 2010

We give Star Trek Online it’s 30 day evaluation, cover the controversy surrounding the recent game price drop and extended free play, discuss the up coming player tester server named tribble, and take video from our fleet members on what they’d like to see in STO!

STOked Season 2 Episode 4: State of The Game Interview & Best STO Video Card Feb 23, 2010

TOked, Season 2 Episode 4: We cover some recent news for Star Trek Online, then show you how to plan out your character skills with a handy skill builder tool, and show you what video cards get you the best results with STO. How much does a dual core, quad core, or even a single core processor effect your game performance? We give you the answer!

PLUS: We interview Craig Zinkievich STO’s Executive Producer about the current state of the game and get you answers about up coming death penalty possibilities, future content expansion for low and high level players, and so much more!

STOked Season 2 Episode 3: New Borg Content, Game Bugs & Martial Arts Feb 16, 2010

STOked Season 2 Episode 3: We cover the new Borg & Undine game play coming to Star Trek Online, chat about some new game bugs, update you on the planned maintenance times for STO, and what to expect from up coming patches.

MATH: Learn the fine art of Martial Arts in STO, including what traits your character needs to have to vaporize someone with your fists!

PLUS: A look at a Jupiter Force fleet action in our MEDIA segment!

STOked Season 2 Episode 2: How Torpedoes Work & Taking on the Crystalline Entity Feb 09, 2010

STOked Season 2 Episode 2: We cover the STO attempt to set a Guinness World Record, go over the player bio contest, discuss the early reviews of Star Trek Online and give you the details on the “one million accounts” story that hit the web recently.

THEN in our MATH segment we boil down how Torpedoes work, and why something that gives you a +10 bonus might be a really big deal!

PLUS Chris shares the story of his battle with the Crystalline Entity, and gives a few tips on how to defeat it.

STOked Season 2 Episode 1: Gozer Interview & Skills Calculator Feb 02, 2010

Dan AKA Gozer joins us from Cryptic Studios, then in our new MATH segment we discuss combat tactics and turning radius, show you a great new skill calculator, and kick off our STO MEDIA segment with some footage from the end-of-beta event!

PLUS SO MUCH MORE!

STOked Season 1 Episode 19: STO Open Beta Report & Game Video Capture Tip Jan 19, 2010

STOked Season 1 Episode 19: We cover the latest Star Trek Online developments from Open Beta, go over the different subscription plans and if they are a good deal.

Plus we reflect on our trip to Cryptic, the makers of Star Trek Online.

Then we give you a quick tip on capturing video of your gameplay with WeGame!

STOked Season 1 Episode 18: Live STO Q&A & Surviving Open Beta Jan 05, 2010

STOked | S01E18: Have Chris & Jeremy figured out STO’s monthly price? What about the rumors of a way to buy into closed beta (and thus open beta)? These questions plus live caller questions answered in this week’s episode of STOked!

PLUS – Be sure not to miss our after show video with additional great questions and answers.

STOked: Star Trek Online Preview Jan 01, 2010

We cover our game play experiences and answer your questions about Star Trek Online’s gameplay!

Our NDA has been lifted for a all accesses preview look at Star Trek Online, this episode features many never seen before screen shots, explanations and reactions to the less understood aspects of the game and live viewer call-ins!

STOked Season 1 Episode 17: 2010 - Will Star Trek Online Make It? Dec 30, 2009

We give you our thoughts on the year ahead for Star Trek Online, 2010 is sure to be the most important year for the game and we discuss what we think may help, or hurt, the success of Star Trek Online.

Then we debate if the current and up coming JJ Abrams Star Trek movies will play a major role in Star Trek Online’s player base, and if that’s a good thing…
PLUS – We cover the latest news and review the latest videos and screen shots from the game!

STOked Season 1 Episode 16: Klingon Controversy Dec 22, 2009

STOked Season 1 Episode 16: We discuss the community’s reaction to recent Klingon press, finalized pre-order information and the updated Ships of the Line pages. Plus we drop some Closed Beta information in your face and bring you current on all the latest STO news from around the web – from Klingons and PvP to voice-overs and videos.

THEN another heaping helping of beautiful screenshots to cap off the episode!

STOked Season 1 Episode 15: Interview Daniel Stahl from Cryptic Dec 14, 2009

STOked Season 1 Episode 15: We Interview Daniel Stahl from Cryptic and get details on Klingon gameplay & Klingon ships of the line, how the Genesis engine works in game, how Cryptic plans to bring in the casual gaming fan, and an exclusive update regarding console play!

PLUS: We discuss the selection of Zachary Quinto as “the voice of STO”, roundup the various pre-order incentives from retailers, and then review our favorite Star Trek Online screenshots of the week!

STOked Season 1 Episode 14: How Cryptic Saved Star Trek Online Dec 07, 2009

STOked Season 1 Episode 14: We detail how Cryptic acquired the right to a Star Trek MMO, what big well known company almost acquired STO and turned it into a console only game!
Plus we cover the news of a new book based on Star Trek Online, and what you can expect. We’ve combed through the latest Cryptic staff interviews and have picked out the best bits from them all, and share them with you!

THEN – We cover the Live streamed beta leak and what the public reaction to Star Trek Online was, and we cover the latest round of game play videos and screen shots!

STOked Season 1 Episode 12: New Beta Info + Character Creation Dec 01, 2009

STOked S1 E13: Our beta tip inbox is packed full of great info, and we give you the best of the best! Then we go over everything we’ve been able to learn about STO’s Character Creation process.
We also talk about just what sets Star Trek Online’s tutorial apart from other MMOs (HINT: It’s got a key role in the game’s primary plot line).

Plus we answer some of the audiences most frequently asked questions, reveal the details of the Collector’s Edition, and drop another healthy dose of news, reviews and screenshots in your lap.

STOked Season 1 Episode 12: Space & Ground Tactics Nov 24, 2009

STOked Season 1 Episode 12: We cover the massive amount of new details for game tactics, we discuss a surprise glimpse at full on Galaxy Class saucer separation in game, and just how it might work in game. Then we go over the best details in our interview round up with Cryptic staff, plus we reveal a few more beta details sent to us from our anonymous tipsters.

Then – We cover some of the all time best screen shots, and pick out the details that we think are important.

Plus so much more!

STOked Season 1 Episode 11: We've Got Bridges & More Info From Beta Testers! Nov 16, 2009

STOked: Season 1 Episode 11 | We Cover Official release date and System Requirements. We’ve officially got
Bridges, but are they Star Trek Enough? We make a few corrections based on tips we’ve received from Beta
Testers, and we give you the low down on why we are so excited over the Astrometrics game-play we’ve seen.

Then – We round up our favorite new screen shots and share with you a few game play details that we spot in them.

Plus we’ve got a whole bunch of great info from our Beta tester anonymous tipsters!

STOked Season 1 Episode 10: Star Trek Online Beta Leaks & Day to Day Game Play Nov 10, 2009

STOked Season 1 Episode 10:

This week we cover the details leaked to us from anonymous closed beta players, we discuss the innovative “Seasons” & “Episodes” approach to quests, and how you can expect them to play out.

Then – We cover the latest round of STO developer interviews and pick out the best details from them all, PLUS we review the latest round of screen shots and find great game play insights!

And so much more!

STOked Season 1 Episode 9: Major New Game Play Details! Nov 03, 2009

STOked Season 1 Episode 9: We’ve crawled through the tubes of the Internet to verify some major game details from those in beta, we discuss the community’s reaction so far to Cryptic’s roll out of the closed beta and why keeping the beta player amount small is better for the game in the long run.

We cover the new combat trailer as well as the new the Futures Past part 2 time line video, and it includes some new juicy details that might give away a MAJOR bit of info about the game plus a major new alien race!

THEN – We round up the latest batch of awesome screen shots and provide our analysis, we pick through the details of the latest developer interviews and cover the Eurogamer game play reactions!

STOked Season 1 Episode 8: Beta RAGE! Oct 28, 2009

STOked Season 1 Episode 8

The closed beta begins, and we share our thoughts and discus community interaction, Champions Online goes down over the weekend how did Cryptic respond? Will cover it. We give you the latest from Cryptic staff covered in the IRC chat room, plus go over the amazing new screen shots that have been posted in the last week!

Plus so much more!

STOked Season 1 Episode 7 Oct 20, 2009

This week on STOked, highlights of the best tidbits on the latest round of press blitz from Cyrptic (we’ve got some juicy details!), we cover the new time line video and of course the Klingon focused Star Trek Online trailer. We update you on the new pre-order incentive goodies, and last but not least we go over the history of how Cryptic Studios obtained the rights from Paramount to make a Star Trek MMO.

STOked Season 1 Episode 6 Oct 14, 2009

STOked: A Podcast all about Star Trek Online. This week:

We break down the latest set of screen shots from Star Trek Online, give you the best of the best details from several interviews with dev staff, and we cover the big news regarding Klingon game play.

PLUS SO MUCH MORE!

STOked Season 1 Episode 5 Oct 06, 2009

This week on STOked:

We take a hard look at some of the new wave of screen shots that have hit the web, and tell you just what we’ve picked out that we think you’ll find interesting! We cover some revealing tidbits of info in a recent Q&A session held with someone closely involved in Star Trek Online’s development at Cryptic.

Then – We tell you how you can walk the Engineering deck and sit in Captain Picard’s chair next week, plus so much more!

STOked Season 1 Episode 4 Sep 29, 2009

This week on STOked:

* Highlights from Cryptic’s IRC Dev Chat!

* Pre-Order Details and CONTROVERSY!

* We discuss the Discovery Class, and last Friday’s new screenshot!

* Twitter feeds us a mind-blowing insight!

* AND SO MUCH MORE!

* Pre-Order Star Trek Online Here: http://bit.ly/smB4e

* Our Facebook Page: http://bit.ly/4GriS

STOked Season 1 Episode3 Sep 22, 2009

This week we cover:
* Ask Cryptic — Player Progression
– Skill based awesomness, no levels.
– Upside-down Pyramid? WHUT
– Ranks based on skill progression : Lt, Lt-Cmmdr, Cmmdr, Captain, Admiral
– ALL Ship Classes will be available to ALL players.
– PVP = 100% Skill Progression! No longer penalized (heh) for not doing missions!
* ZAM awards STO with PAX awards! “Best in Show” and “Most Innovative”!
– STOked awards STO with PAX awards too!
* Raiding! aka Raidisodes, aka Fleet Actions
– 30-35+ ships in massive Fleet battles.
– 100-150 (!!!) ships involved in event-type invasion battles, at central hub areas.
– We give our brief thoughts on the ups & downs of raid content.
* AND SO MUCH MORE!

STOked Season 1 Episode 2.5 Sep 15, 2009

We got hands on game play at PAX 09, and we tell you all about it! Plus our impressions of Star Wars The Old Republic game play, and we break down space combat vs. land combat in Star Trek Online.

STOked Season 1 Episode 2 Sep 07, 2009

We got hands on game play at PAX 09, and we tell you all about it! Plus our impressions of Star Wars The Old Republic game play, and we break down space combat vs. land combat in Star Trek Online.

STOked Season 1 Episode 1 Aug 31, 2009

The first episode of our new show, all about the up coming Star Trek Online Massively Multiplayer video game.

In this episode we cover:

-Introductions
-Our up coming coverage of STO at PAX
-A brief discussion of Champions Online and how the game impacts STO.
-What’s established and already known about STO.
-How does STO handle the events from the new movie, and the destruction of Romulus? We’ll tell ya!
-We cover some of the things we are keeping our eye on.
-We review some of the game play mechanics, and how it differs from other MMOs.
-Review some of the new things revealed in leaked game play footage
-Our ending music this week is from the amazing dudes over at Fall on your Sword

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