Star Trek: The Next Generation (1993 video game) Star Trek: The Next Generation (1993 video game) Star Trek: The Next Generation is a large spaceship simulation video game based on the "Star Trek" follow-up . It was released in 1993 to the North American and European markets for both the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and Game Boy. Players take the role of Starfleet cadets participating in a U.S.S. Enterprise-D simulation. Taking the place of Captain Jean-Luc Picard, they must embark on a series of mission-based goals and perform many tasks (in the form of mini-games) such as diverting power to shields, Transporter Systems, Navigation, Tactical, and more. As
Descent (Star Trek: The Next Generation) Descent (Star Trek: The Next Generation) "Descent" is the 26th episode of the and the first episode of the of the American science fiction television series "", the 152nd and 153rd episodes overall. Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the crew of the Federation starship "Enterprise". The episode features a guest appearance by Stephen Hawking, making it the only episode to feature a guest star appearing as themselves on any "Trek" series. On the holodeck, Lt. Commander Data plays a game of poker with holographic representations of Sir Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein, and Stephen Hawking.