Game of Thrones Ascent to Bring the Story of the Hugely Popular HBO Series
to Fans on Facebook for the First Time!
May 21, 2012 - Boston, MA - Disruptor Beam, a game company that brings
together fan communities and online games, has today announced a license from
HBO Global Licensing to produce a new social game based on the Emmy and Golden
Globe-winning series Game of Thrones. Game of Thrones Ascent, a story-driven
game that will bring the fantasy world to life for millions of people, is
currently in development by Disruptor Beam for future release on Facebook. Fans
can follow the progress of the game and receive updates related to its
development, including learning how to participate in the upcoming beta program,
by visiting Disruptor Beam?s website at
http://www.disruptorbeam.com.
Game of Thrones, based on George R.R. Martin's fantasy series A Song Of Ice and
Fire, mixes political and sexual intrigue as seven noble families fight for
control of the mythical land of Westeros.
In Game of Thrones Ascent players will lead the life of a noble during the time
of upheaval as portrayed in the books and the series thus experiencing a new
type of game that unites both story and strategy. Players will claim their
birthright by choosing which of the great houses they'll swear allegiance to,
securing their holdings, developing their lands and personal reputation, and
assigning sworn swords to quests-while forging alliances with new friends and
much more!
"Everyone at Disruptor Beam was a huge fan of Game of Thrones long before we
began working on the game, so we recognize that other fans expect
character-driven conflict and intrigue to take center stage in our new game.
Westeros is the perfect setting to deliver on our vision of weaving stories
through decisions and social interactions," said Jon Radoff, CEO of Disruptor
Beam. "Game of Thrones Ascent will bring the world of Westeros to the over 500
million social game players in the market today, featuring original artwork in a
highly engaging game experience that is, most importantly, fun for fans and
their friends!"
"We recognize that one of the reasons Game of Thrones has been so successful is
because of its large and ever-supportive fan community," said James Costos, VP
of HBO Global Licensing. "For this reason, we are delighted to give our fans the
opportunity to dive even further into the world of Westeros and live out tales
of intrigue, sacrifice and deception inspired by the stories they love."
Additional details about Game of Thrones Ascent will be announced in the coming
months. Visit
http://www.disruptorbeam.com for more information.
About Disruptor Beam
Disruptor Beam is a Boston-based game company that transports the fans of
beloved literary and television series into the worlds they love. By linking
game content to episodes and books, players become a living member of the world
as stories continue to evolve around them. The company's games are accessed
through social networks such as Facebook and next-generation mobile devices. The
company, founded and led by game industry veteran and serial entrepreneur Jon
Radoff, is backed by a group of technology and gaming entrepreneurs from the
Boston area. For more information, visit
http://www.DisruptorBeam.com.
About HBO Global Licensing
HBO Global Licensing officially licenses the HBO? brand for the development and
merchandising of innovative product lines inspired by the network's
award-winning programming. With products created around classic series like the
The Sopranos and Sex and the City to current hits like True Blood and Entourage,
items include fashion apparel, jewelry, digital and CD soundtracks, games, books
as well as exclusive, premium collections in partnership with upscale, designer
brands. Merchandise can be purchased in retail stores nationwide, at
http://store.hbo.com, and at the
groundbreaking HBO retail hub, the HBO Shop, located at 42nd and 6th Avenue in
New York City. HBO Licensing & Retail products are also sold internationally
across Europe, Asia and Australia. |
