Games of Thrones game from Telltale, HBO announced

Business

December 10, 2013

Telltale Games and HBO have announced a multi-year, multi-title partnership to create games based on the Game of Thrones IP.

The episodic game series will debut in 2014 consoles, PC/Mac, and mobile devices vis digital distribution.

Based on the bestselling fantasy book series, A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin, Game of Thrones is a story of political and sexual intrigue as seven noble families fight for control of the Iron Throne and the Seven Kingdoms.

With roots in the classic 90’s adventure games from LucasArts, since founding in 2004 Telltale Games has gone on to produce numerous successful adventure titles, including: Sam & Max; Homestar Runner; Monkey Island; Back to the Future; Jurassic Park; Fables; and the 2012 smash hit The Walking Dead.

The latest titles to be added to their stable are Borderlands and Game of Thrones.

“Since the very beginning, Telltale’s goal has been to work alongside the most talented and respected forces in entertainment, bringing their worlds to the interactive space as no other game studio can,” said Dan Connors, co-founder and CEO of Telltale Games. “Working with HBO to develop a new game series based on Game of Thrones is a natural fit for our studio. This partnership will create an experience that will captivate the huge, global Game of Thrones audience. It will put them in control of the epic stories of warfare, intrigue, violence and revenge that we know and love.”

“We’re delighted to be working with Telltale Games, a proven leader in the creation of engaging interactive content,” stated Josh Goodstadt, Director of Global Licensing. “Our fans are always looking for new, exciting ways to engage with the Game of Thrones brand and this game series will put them right in the middle of the action by letting them decide where the story will lead. This brings a whole new dimension to the world of Westeros.”