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"Space, the final frontier." Even people who aren't Star Trek fans know those four words, so deeply has the series ingrained itself into the public mind. Small wonder then, that the show has sponsored so many computer and video games. This February, an online role-playing game will join the ranks. Other February releases like Jumpgate Evolution show that space remains a popular topic. Meanwhile, Drakensang: The River of Time will appeal to fantasy enthusiasts; Napoleon: Total War will target strategy fans; and Bioshock 2 will provide a release for action junkies. Star Trek started in 1966 and has spawned numerous spinoffs and movies. Star Trek Online brings the entire fictional universe together as a single online role-playing game on your computer screen. The concept is slightly new, since most games like this - think World of Warcraft - are focused on medieval worlds. Nonetheless, the new Star Trek seems set to forge some success in its decidedly more modern era, letting its players fight evil with phasers and warp engines instead of armour and battleaxes. Players step into the shoes of a spaceship captain, their first task being to recruit a crew. Along with exploring the universe and fighting the odd space battle, missions to explore new planets are standard in Star Trek Online. And trekkies can go just about anywhere they want in this game. Multiple editions of the game from Namco Bandai are planned with various extras, ranging in price from 50 to 80 euros (69 to 111 dollars). Like any online game, an internet connection is required. There are also additional monthly fees. Game designer Codemasters also dreams of taking its players to the farthest reaches of space, but with its online spaceship game Jumpgate Evolution. This game doesn't come packed with the history of Star Trek and its focus is on action-filled battle. But there is also time set aside for exploring the universe and negotiating trade deals. Jumpgate Evolution is supposed to hit stores during February and cost 40 euros, plus monthly fees. Dtp has chosen to stay more grounded with its latest edition of the Drakensang series, due for a February 19 release. It's set in a familiar medieval world where players spend most of their time fighting monsters. This new version is subtitled The River of Time and is set 23 years before the first version. Its developers promise a history with lots of twists and turns, with characters from the first game making appearances alongside new personalities. The game is set to cost 45 euros, with a collector's edition, packed with bonus content like a map, to be marketed for 70 euros. The strategy genre, just like role-playing, is almost impossible to mess up. Some people prefer real-time strategy games like Starcraft 2, while other players like more time to ponder their moves, like they can do with the 2009 release Empire: Total War. The producers of those games haven't rested on their laurels these past few months. Instead, they have come out with Napoleon: Total War. In many ways, Napoleon is just a polished-up version of Empire with more history. Players recreate Napoleon Bonaparte's most famous battles, from his campaigns through Italy or Egypt to his march on Moscow. As is common, initial planning is conducted on three-dimensional overview maps, while the fighting is done on the battlefield in real time. When it is released on February 19 for 40 euros, players will be happy to see that the Battle of Waterloo is also included. February will also see the sequel to one of the most unusual and highly praised games of 2009. Just like its predecessor, Bioshock 2 is set in the sunken city of Rapture. And, just like before, the graphics are infused with an art deco charm and the dark atmosphere popularized in the original. The Little Sisters make a reappearance, while the player takes on the role of Big Daddy. There's also a Big Sister character. Anyone confused by all this will be happy to hear that the first game - its visuals and gameplay still groundbreaking - is still available at a significant markdown and is certainly worth a try. Bioshock 2 from 2K Games will cost 50 euros.