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Revision as of 10:17, 16 October 2011
Game of Thrones: Genesis | |
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Genre(s) | Strategy |
Publisher | Focus Home Interactive |
A Game of Thrones: Genesis is an upcoming strategy video game under development by Cyanide. The game is an adaptation of the A Song of Ice and Fire book series by George R.R. Martin and will be the first such video game adaptation. A Game of Thrones: Genesis will be published by Focus Home Interactive on PC.[1] The game is was released on September 29, 2011.[2]
The game takes place over 1,000 years of the fictional history of Westeros, beginning with the arrival of the Rhoynar led by the warrior-queen Nymeria and ending with the defence of the Wall from the Wildling assault.[3]
Gameplay
The goal of the game is to win the Iron Throne and doing so can be done by amassing enough 'prestige' within the game.[3] Prestige is accumulated through various means. There are a number of titles that earn an ongoing prestige boost; most allies, highest income, most enemies killed and control of a Sept. Further, there are a number of unique challenges, for example "Assassinate an enemy Heir", issued to each player which when achieved reward prestige points. Each house will have special units and abilities. The Houses included in the game are: Arryn: [3]
The game has two modes of play: House vs House (Versus) and Campaign. The game features four main facets: diplomacy, military, economic, and underhand.[4]
References
- ↑ Remo, Chris (2010-07-16). "Cyanide Creating A Video Game Of Thrones RTS, RPG Based On Fantasy Series". Gamasutra. http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/29482/Cyanide_Creating_A_Video_Game_Of_Thrones_RTS_RPG_Based_On_Fantasy_Series.php. Retrieved 2011-02-15.
- ↑ "The Next Big Thing Introduces Liz Allaire with New Video and Screens!". Gamasutra. 2011-02-09. http://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/68512/The_Next_Big_Thing_Introduces_Liz_Allaire_with_New_Video_andScreens.php. Retrieved 2011-02-15.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Poeter, Damon. "Game of Thrones the Video Game Hits This Summer". PC Magazine. http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2388482,00.asp. Retrieved 17 July 2011.
- ↑ McCormick, Rich. "A Game of Thrones: Genesis preview". PC Gamer. http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/05/22/a-game-of-thrones-genesis-preview/. Retrieved 17 July 2011.