Activision sends along a press release with word that Star Trek: Bridge Commander is gold. According to the latest intelligence on Gone Gold, the starship simulator is due in stores at the end of this month. The release is tiny, so here's the whole thing:

ACTIVISION'S STAR TREK®: BRIDGE COMMANDER(tm) GOES GOLD AND PREPARES FOR RETAIL

Santa Monica, CA - February 13, 2002 - Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) and Totally Games® highly anticipated space combat sim, Star Trek: Bridge Commander, has gone gold and is on its way to manufacturing. The game puts the player in command of a Galaxy-class starship tasked with identifying the cause of a mysterious solar eruption that destroyed a Federation colony. During the journey, players battle the Romulans, align with the Klingons, investigate the treacherous Cardassians, and reveal a secret plot that threatens the balance of power in the Alpha Quadrant. Star Trek: Bridge Commander is rated "E" for everyone by the ESRB and carries a suggested retail price of $49.99.

Fans can learn more about Star Trek: Bridge Commander by visiting www.bridgecommander.com or for all of the latest Star Trek news and information, visit the official Internet home of Star Trek at www.startrek.com.