Westeros goes social

[Diunx]

http://grrm.livejournal.com/280977.html

I don't know much about social media. I don't have a facebook or twitter account. But I've been told a few people have them, and that some of those people like to play social media games. I'm told the biggest social media game involves running a farm.

Surely, I thought, there must be something one could do on social media that would be more fun that growing turnips and feeding chickens. Like, say, scheming and plotting, murders and marriages, contesting for power.

HBO shared the feeling, and together we have granted the license for a social media game based on GAME OF THRONES to a great new start-up company called Disruptor Beam ((http://disruptorbeam.com/ )) Game development is already well under way.

Jon Radoff, CEO of Disruptor Beam, says:

"This will be the first Facebook game based on the TV series and books and, trust me, this game isn’t just going to be another Farmville! George RR Martin is working very closely with Disruptor Beam to ensure the game will deliver an authentic experience. I can tell you that it will not only be highly story and character-driven, but Game of Thrones Ascent will give you the chance to experience the world from your own perspective and with your own friends."

"Sounds fun, right!? Want to know more? Well, additional information about the game will be released in the coming months, including details about how to participate in a pre-release beta program. To follow its progress, be sure to “like” Game of Thrones Ascent on Facebook (http://facebook.com/gameofthronesascent) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/#!/GoTAscent)."

"the night is dark and full of turnips"

[Tasty]

Livejournal still exists?

[Phoenix Dark]

 

[The Sceneman]

Livejournal still exists?

I don't know much about social media.

[Trent Dole]

Livejournal still exists?

Much better interface than myspace or bookface ever had. It's pretty abandoned at this point except for a few communities like ONTD.

[Tasty]

Blogger > LJ

For obvious reasons.

[Freyj]

Livejournal still exists?

He's like 900 years old, give the guy a break. His website is even worse.

On the other hand, Martin's been pretty loose/naive with the video game rights to ASOIAF.

[The Sceneman]

how? afaik 2 WHOLE GAMES are being produced. OH NOES filthy game developers will piss all over this sacred franchise 

[Freyj]

how? afaik 2 WHOLE GAMES are being produced. OH NOES filthy game developers will piss all over this sacred franchise 

He's been known for being extremely anal about rights in the past, so two shitty games by two shitty devs is a bit of a surprise.

Calm down.

[The Sceneman]

DONT TELL ME TO CALM DOWN I AM CALM

[Groogrux]

Yeah, it's hard to be a Martin fan.  He's kind-of an asshole.

[thisismyusername]

Blogger > LJ

For obvious reasons.

Full customization of the look of the blog, sure. Until Google took it over and then linked blogs together and put them up on Google search without your permission in typical Google fashion.

I'm not too sure how well licensed Facebook games do. The only one I'm keeping half an eye on is the Walking Dead one, which I think launched already. 

[Himu]

Jesus Christ, someone put a competent rpg developer on ASOIAF

[Phoenix Dark]

Jesus Christ, someone put a competent rpg developer on ASOIAF

http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/crusader-kings-ii/1224878p1.html

Right now it only covers Robert's Rebellion. Utterly amazing, and I can't wait until more scenarios (War Of the Ninepenny Kings, War of the Five Kings, etc) are introduced

[Himu]

That's a mod. I want a full fledged AAA rpg.