Los Angeles improv group The Improvised Generation will take their act to Twitch soon. To celebrate, they’re having a special Starfleet Virtual Cocktail Party this Sunday (September 27) on Outpost 13’s Twitch channel. The event, which is co-hosted by Aliza Pearl (The Improvised Generation, Shield of Tomorrow) and Trekland’s Larry Nemecek, will bring the love of Star Trek to everyone worldwide.

Kicking off at 3 p.m. PST, some noticeable names in the Star Trek world will stop by for a chat. In the 3 p.m. hour, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’s Armin Shimerman (Quark) and Kitty Swink (Luaran/Rozahn) will arrive for a quick discussion, and Star Trek science consultants Erin Macdonald and Mohammed Noor will discuss the science behind the popular franchise.

In the 4 p.m. hour, actor John Billingsley (Doctor Phlox on Star Trek: Enterprise) and Star Trek visual effects supervisor/title designer Dan Curry will be stopping by, and there will be a look at TTRPGs based on the franchise along with a spotlight on Larry Nemecek's Trekland.

In the 5 p.m. hour, actresses Mary Chieffo (L'Rell on Star Trek: Discovery), Tamlyn Tomita (Commodore Oh on Star Trek: Picard), and Chase Masterson (Leeta on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) will take part of the Women of Trek panel. The hour will also feature a Podcasters of Trek panel with special guests Cirroc Lofton (Jake Sisko on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), YouTuber Jessie Gender, and podcasters Aaron Harvey (Trek Geeks’ Infinite Trek) and Kennedy Allen (Black Tribbles’ The Away Team). Throughout the three hour event, the cast of The Improvised Generation will make appearances.

Previous episodes of The Improvised Generation are available to watch on YouTube. Follow The Improvised Generation on Instagram and Twitter for any updates.

Starfleet Virtual Cocktail Party schedule (all times listed PST)

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Hour 1: Armin Shimerman & Kitty Swink, Science of Trek, & The Cast of The Improvised Generation

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Hour 2: John Billingsley, Dan Curry, TTRPG's of Trek, and Larry Nemecek's Trekland

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Hour 3: Women of Trek (Mary Chieffo, Tamlyn Tomita, Chase Masterson), Podcasters of Trek (incl. Cirroc Lofton), and the Cast of The Improvised Generation

The best Twitch streams to watch this week (September 21 - September 27)

September 21, 2020 by Terrance Pryor in Music

Whether you’re in the mood for eSports action or want to see a great TTRPG session, countless streamers have been showcasing their skills on Twitch. We showcase some Twitch streams worth checking out this week (September 21 - September 27).

Thursday, September 24

Charlotte de Witte @ Mogren Fortress - Charlotte de Witte - 2:20 p.m. EST/ 11:20 a.m. PST

Techno producer Charlotte de Witte will make their way to Mogren Fortress to celebrate the release of their Rave On Time EP. Arriving on Friday, the EP follows their recent Vision and Return To Nowhere EPs, which were released this year. You can watch the stream here. Pre-orders for the four-song release can be made here.

No Place Like Home: A Virtual Livestream Benefit - Noise Pop -10 p.m. EST/7 p.m. PST

Noise Pop will raise money for Bay Area artists and venues with No Place Like Home: A Virtual Livestream Benefit. Thao Nguyen from alternative folk band Thao & the Get Down Stay Down will be the special performer for Thursday's stream. In May, Thao & The Get Down Stay Down released their fifth studio album Temple. This show will raise money for the Red Poppy Art House. You can watch the stream here. Donations can be made here.

Friday, September 25

Mr. Kitty - Mr. Kitty - 10 a.m. EST/1 p.m. PST

Synthpop artist Mr Kitty will be raising money for Austin's alternative night club Elysium with a special livestream. The artist will be playing songs from their recent studio album Ephemeral. The livestream will take place at 1 p.m. PST and 9 p.m. PST. Money raised from the 1 p.m. show will go towards Elysium. You can watch the stream here. Donations towards Elysium can be made here.

Movement Selects Vol 1 - Paxahau TV - 4 p.m. EST/ 1 p.m. PST

While the Movement Festival was canceled, organizers will be heading to Twitch for a special two-day virtual event. Movement Selects, which is presented by Paxahau TV, will feature some of the best electronic producers out there. Friday's show will include sets from Brian Kage, DJ Seoul, Eddie Fowlkes, Loren, Sama' Abdulhadi, and Scan 7. Saturday's show will have sets from Aux88, DJ Psycho, Inner City, Juan Atkins, Maceo Plex, and Rebecca Goldberg. You can watch the stream here.

Saturday, September 26

Das Maschine Online Elysium Benefit Show - Das Maschine - 7 p.m. EST/3 p.m. PST

A handful of bands and DJs will unite to raise money for Elysium. The event will feature performances from The Rain Within, Pete Crane of Shiv-r, and biocarbon13 with more acts to be announced this week. Throughout the event, DJ G3N3S1S, DJ AsuraSunil, DJ EdMinister, DJ Byron Laszlo, DJ Red Vamp, and DJ Son of Sam will spin the best tunes. You can watch the stream here.

Sunday, September 27

The Improvised Generation's Starfleet Virtual Cocktail Party - Outpost 13 - 6 p.m. EST/ 3 p.m. PST

The Improvised Generation will be holding a Starfleet Virtual Cocktail Party to celebrate their recent jump to Twitch. Hosted by Aliza Pearl and Larry Nemecek, the three-hour event will including a slew of names from the Star Trek universe, including Star Trek Discovery's Mary Chieffo and Star Trek Enterprise's John Billingsley. You can watch the stream here. Previous episodes of The Improvised Generation can be viewed here.

Star Trek Online announce Day of Honor livestream on July 11

June 20, 2020 by Terrance Pryor in Gaming

Popular MMORPG Star Trek Online will bring a Day of Honor to its fans around the world.

Announced today, the all day livestream takes place on July 11, and it will be packed with discussions on Star Trek Adventures, Star Trek Online, and the forthcoming Blood of the Void RPG. You can check out what’s going down below. Guests will be revealed closer to the event.

The entire thing will be livestreamed on Queue Times Twitch channel starting at noon PST. This event is a collaboration between Star Trek Online, Modiphius, Hero Collector, and Clear Skies.

Released back in 2010, Star Trek Online has been praised as one of the best Star Trek games ever. Earlier this year, the Star Trek Online Legacy update was unveiled to celebrate the game’s 10-year anniversary. This update includes appearances from Jeri Ryan (Seven of Nine, Star Trek: Voyager) and Sonequa Martin-Green (Michael Burnham, Star Trek: Discovery). Star Trek Online is available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

A Day of Honor schedule (all times PST)

Introduction 12:00-12:15

Come and say hi as the hosts of all of the days’ streams hang out and chat with you about what to expect from the day. And maybe shout at each other in Klingon. We’ll see.

Modiphius – Featuring Rick Sternbach! 12:15 - 1:15

Join Modiphius's Star Trek Adventures development team and writers and special guest Rick Sternbach for an hour-long discussion on Rick's experiences with Star Trek, and how we're supporting Clear Skies and the Streampunks group with their new shows, future STA products, and any questions fans have regarding the game.

Hero Collector – The Star Trek Online Collection 1:15 - 2:15

STO’s Lead Ship and UI Artist, Thomas Marrone, will sit down with guests from Eaglemoss to talk about starship design, the process of creating the Star Trek Online Starships Collection, and more!

Streampunks – Blood of the Void 2:15 - 3:15

Meet the cast of the upcoming Star Trek Adventures Live play! Join us as we explore what it means to play a Klingon and how a role playing group can enjoy a different kind of Star Trek story. Hosted by the game's Game Master, Eric Campbell (Shield of Tomorrow, Clear Skies).

Star Trek Online – The Year of Klingon 3:15 - 4:15

Star Trek Online’s Community Manager, Mike Fatum, will sit down with members of the development team, and two very special Klingon guests, to talk about some recent updates to Star Trek Online, and the experiences of our two guests. Expect much carousing and hopefully no honourable duels to the death.

Klingon Culture and You 4:15 - 5:15

To wrap it all up, let’s spend an hour talking about the Warriors of the Empire that brought us all together in the first place. Klingon actors and experts from Star Trek: Discovery (CBS All-Access) discuss Klingon language, culture, and transformation. Moderated by Aliza Pearl (Blood of the Void).