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Game of Thrones
Released May 15, 2012
Rating 60/100
Critic score 57
Perspective Third person
Rated ESRB: M
Developer Cyanide Studio
Publishers Atlus, Focus Entertainment
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Enter the gritty and medieval fantasy world of Westeros as players will forge alliances and wage battles as they play a pivotal role in the ongoing war for power of the Seven Kingdoms.
The 2012 role-playing adventure adapted George R.R. Martin's fantasy saga across PlayStation 3, PC, and Xbox 360. More than a decade later, the Game of Thrones franchise continues generating activity across multiple mediums.
Recent developments span both literary and interactive releases. A Folio Society hardcover edition of A Game of Thrones has arrived as a premium collectible, priced above $2,000 and crafted by UK artisans. On the gaming front, upcoming titles are in development for 2027, including War for Westeros (delayed from earlier plans) and a Jon Snow-focused release. Nearer-term content includes Game of Thrones: Dragonfire, which introduces new dragon gameplay before mid-2026. Stage adaptations have also emerged, with The Mad King play offering narrative expansions on the source material, including confirmation of fan theories about Rhaegar and Lyanna, plus appearances by characters like Jorah Mormont.
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