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Telltale has loosed another teaser image pertaining to its upcoming Game of Thrones episodic adventure game, this time making mention of the historically ruthless House Bolton. Without getting into any heavy spoilers, the Bolton’s are known specifically for their flaying traditions. Their foreboding official words Our Blades Are Sharp”, and …
Read More »Telltale confirms Game of Thrones will launch this year
Telltale’s Game of Thrones is still due out before the end of 2014, the developer has confirmed. While fielding questions from fans on Twitter, Telltale community and PR specialist Laura Perusco stated that the episodic adventure game based on the works of George R.R. Martin and HBO’s related television program …
Read More »Telltale offers new hints into Game of Thrones adventure title
Telltale has teased a bit of new info regarding its upcoming adventure game take on the Game of Thrones franchise. The studio released a new still (in full below) during the ninth annual New York Comic Con event earlier this week, which references a quote from A Song of Ice …
Read More »Destiny writer Joshua Rubin joins Telltale
Telltale Games has picked up Destiny writer Joshua Rubin to help develop the studio’s upcoming take on Game of Thrones. Rubin had worked at Bungie on the Destiny franchise for the past two years, following stints at Ubisoft, Capcom and Visceral Games. "Thrilled to share that, after two great years …
Read More »Game of Thrones series 4 finale sets new online piracy record
Last night’s series four finale of Game of Thrones has set a new record for illegal downloads. The tenth episode of the highly popular TV series was downloaded by over 1.5 million file sharers in the 12 hours following its transmission on American screens on Sunday night, according toTorrent Freak. …
Read More »George RR Martin assistant is consulting on Telltale’s Game of Thrones
The upcoming Game of Thrones title from Telltale Games is getting some high-level help from the creators of both the books and TV show. Sci-fi author Ty Corey, described as personal consultant to Thrones author George RR Martin and the TV show’s executive producer, has been assigned as the game’s …
Read More »New Game of Thrones free on Xbox Live this week
Winter is coming, although it seems that it won’t last beyond the weekend. Xbox One and Xbox 360 owners in the US are being offered the chance to watch the first episode of the fourth series of Game of Thrones free of charge. It will be available to all Xbox …
Read More »Game of Thrones promo planned in League of Legends
Game of Thrones promotions within League of Legends are coming, Riot Games has announced. [A]List Daily reports on the partnership, which will promote the hit HBO show inside the popular MOBA title. Riot is currently developing a mash-up trailer, combining the two mega-properties. HBO, for its part, is running a …
Read More »Game of Thrones: Ascent heading to mobile platforms
Game of Thrones: Ascent has been pegged for release on iOS and Android platforms, following its stint as a browser-based offering. The standout 2013 Facebook game based on George R.R. Martin’s popular works will land on both mobile platforms in the near future,” developer Disruptor Beam’s CEO Jon Radoff told …
Read More »Telltale’s Game of Thrones deal is multi-year, multi-title
Telltale’s recently announced Game of Thrones effort has been further revealed as a multi-year partnership with HBO that will span multiple titles. HBO’s direct involvement indicates that the content will likely revolve around the show based on author George R.R. Martin’s written works—as opposed to the novels themselves. The initial …
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