Star Online is, even as you read this, entering an beta test ahead of a full release in 2010. What's more, retrograde Dr. Spock actor Leonard Nimoy is set to appear in the game.

Nimoy will join new Spock actor Zachary Quinto in the game, the veteran actor set to voice the introduction as well as "key scenes and events" in the game. Quinto will be present in the rest of the title, reprising his role from the new movie.

Nimoy has never been in a Star Trek game before, but his voice was used in Civilization IV to dramatic effect.

We'll have more Star Trek Online news soon. Thanks IGN.

By Luke Guttridge