Bigpoint to Give Sneak-Peek of Game of Thrones Browser-Based MMORPG at Upcoming Game Developers Conference
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Bigpoint to Give Sneak-Peek of Game of Thrones Browser-Based MMORPG at Upcoming Game Developers Conference
Game Developers Conference, SAN FRANCISCO, February 29, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Free-to-Play Fantasy Role Playing Game to Capture the Dark World and Deadly Battles
from the Emmy(R) Winning Show
Bigpoint (http://www.bigpoint.com) - a global leader in online video games - today
announced it will provide an exclusive first look into the pre-production of the upcoming
Game of Thrones browser-based massively multiplayer online role playing game (MMORPG), at
the Game Developers Conference (http://www.gameofthronesmmo.com). Bigpoint has
partnered with HBO to develop the game inspired by the network's critically acclaimed
television show, Game of Thrones, adapted from the bestselling fantasy book series, A Song
of Ice and Fire, written by George R.R. Martin. The game [http://www.gameofthronesmmo.com
] will be set within the fictional, medieval world of Westeros and its Seven Kingdoms,
where summers span decades and winters can last a lifetime. Bigpoint will discuss the
game's development with select journalists at the Game Developers Conference in San
Francisco next week, March 7-9.
"With a rich and complex story, expressed through an amazing level of detail, it's
easy to see why the HBO series, Game of Thrones, has amassed an army of fans worldwide,"
said Heiko Hubertz, CEO and founder, Bigpoint. "We intend to build a game that resonates
intimately with its diehard community of followers, while also creating an authentic
gaming experience that attracts newcomers to the franchise. The excitement of online games
is that, over time, their collective input will help shape the game's destiny; we're eager
to see how the story unfolds."
Bigpoint's design goal is to capture the show's compelling drama and action and create
a visceral gaming experience via an unprecedented level of visual fidelity. The
bloodthirsty struggle for power, corruption, and deception will persist. To ensure
survival of their dynasty, players must master combat and politics.
"Game of Thrones is set in a mythical fantasy world and features compelling stories of
honor, adventure and the struggle to conquer your opponents, a narrative that lends itself
perfectly to gaming," states Martin.
"The creation of a Game of Thrones online role-playing game is a perfect natural
extension to the series. The show has resonated extremely well with fans so we think they
will be terribly excited to have an opportunity to be personally immersed in all the
action," explained series executive producers David Benioff and D.B. Weiss. "As a gamer I
couldn't be happier seeing the series translated to this medium and can't wait to play
it," added Weiss.
Bigpoint has selected seasoned Norwegian development studio, Artplant
[http://www.artplant.no ], as its development partner for this project. The title will be
built atop the Unity development platform, the technology behind several of Bigpoint's
breakthrough titles, including Battlestar Galactica Online, which Artplant also helped
develop. Over 80 million consumers have installed the Unity plug-in, which enables them to
play extremely high-fidelity games through their web browsers.
The design and the pre-production phase of the game began last summer, and an initial
closed beta is planned for fall 2012. Journalists interested in receiving an overview of
the project should contact Bigpoint's U.S. PR team to schedule a briefing. All briefings
will take place in Bigpoint's booth, (North Hall, #702). Fans are encouraged to visit:
http://www.GameofThronesMMO.com for more information.
About Bigpoint
Bigpoint (http://www.bigpoint.com) is an online-game developer, publisher and
content provider for more than 1000 global distribution partners. Bigpoint's free-to-play
games are played by over 250 million registered users in over 25 languages. The company's
portfolio includes casual, core, and hardcore titles, including Battlestar Galactica
Online, The Mummy Online, and Drakensang Online. Over 800 employees from more than 35
countries work together at Bigpoint offices in Hamburg, Berlin, San Francisco, São Paulo,
and Malta. For more information please visit http://www.bigpoint.net.
About HBO Licensing & Retail
HBO Licensing & Retail officially licenses the HBO(R) 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(R) and Sex
and the City(R) to current hits like True Blood(R) and Entourage(R), 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(R), located at 42nd and 6th Avenue in New York City. HBO
Licensing & Retail products are also sold internationally across Europe, Asia and
Australia.
Press Contact
Europe
Matthias Mirlach
Lead Public Relations
mmirlach@bigpoint.net
+49(0)40-881413-207
United States:
Alan Dunton
Bigpoint PR Director
adunton@bigpoint.net
+1-415-821-8107
Source: Bigpoint GmbH
Game Developers Conference, SAN FRANCISCO, February 29, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Free-to-Play Fantasy Role Playing Game to Capture the Dark World and Deadly Battles
from the Emmy(R) Winning Show
Bigpoint (http://www.bigpoint.com) - a global leader in online video games - today
announced it will provide an exclusive first look into the pre-production of the upcoming
Game of Thrones browser-based massively multiplayer online role playing game (MMORPG), at
the Game Developers Conference (http://www.gameofthronesmmo.com). Bigpoint has
partnered with HBO to develop the game inspired by the network's critically acclaimed
television show, Game of Thrones, adapted from the bestselling fantasy book series, A Song
of Ice and Fire, written by George R.R. Martin. The game [http://www.gameofthronesmmo.com
] will be set within the fictional, medieval world of Westeros and its Seven Kingdoms,
where summers span decades and winters can last a lifetime. Bigpoint will discuss the
game's development with select journalists at the Game Developers Conference in San
Francisco next week, March 7-9.
"With a rich and complex story, expressed through an amazing level of detail, it's
easy to see why the HBO series, Game of Thrones, has amassed an army of fans worldwide,"
said Heiko Hubertz, CEO and founder, Bigpoint. "We intend to build a game that resonates
intimately with its diehard community of followers, while also creating an authentic
gaming experience that attracts newcomers to the franchise. The excitement of online games
is that, over time, their collective input will help shape the game's destiny; we're eager
to see how the story unfolds."
Bigpoint's design goal is to capture the show's compelling drama and action and create
a visceral gaming experience via an unprecedented level of visual fidelity. The
bloodthirsty struggle for power, corruption, and deception will persist. To ensure
survival of their dynasty, players must master combat and politics.
"Game of Thrones is set in a mythical fantasy world and features compelling stories of
honor, adventure and the struggle to conquer your opponents, a narrative that lends itself
perfectly to gaming," states Martin.
"The creation of a Game of Thrones online role-playing game is a perfect natural
extension to the series. The show has resonated extremely well with fans so we think they
will be terribly excited to have an opportunity to be personally immersed in all the
action," explained series executive producers David Benioff and D.B. Weiss. "As a gamer I
couldn't be happier seeing the series translated to this medium and can't wait to play
it," added Weiss.
Bigpoint has selected seasoned Norwegian development studio, Artplant
[http://www.artplant.no ], as its development partner for this project. The title will be
built atop the Unity development platform, the technology behind several of Bigpoint's
breakthrough titles, including Battlestar Galactica Online, which Artplant also helped
develop. Over 80 million consumers have installed the Unity plug-in, which enables them to
play extremely high-fidelity games through their web browsers.
The design and the pre-production phase of the game began last summer, and an initial
closed beta is planned for fall 2012. Journalists interested in receiving an overview of
the project should contact Bigpoint's U.S. PR team to schedule a briefing. All briefings
will take place in Bigpoint's booth, (North Hall, #702). Fans are encouraged to visit:
http://www.GameofThronesMMO.com for more information.
About Bigpoint
Bigpoint (http://www.bigpoint.com) is an online-game developer, publisher and
content provider for more than 1000 global distribution partners. Bigpoint's free-to-play
games are played by over 250 million registered users in over 25 languages. The company's
portfolio includes casual, core, and hardcore titles, including Battlestar Galactica
Online, The Mummy Online, and Drakensang Online. Over 800 employees from more than 35
countries work together at Bigpoint offices in Hamburg, Berlin, San Francisco, São Paulo,
and Malta. For more information please visit http://www.bigpoint.net.
About HBO Licensing & Retail
HBO Licensing & Retail officially licenses the HBO(R) 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(R) and Sex
and the City(R) to current hits like True Blood(R) and Entourage(R), 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(R), located at 42nd and 6th Avenue in New York City. HBO
Licensing & Retail products are also sold internationally across Europe, Asia and
Australia.
Press Contact
Europe
Matthias Mirlach
Lead Public Relations
mmirlach@bigpoint.net
+49(0)40-881413-207
United States:
Alan Dunton
Bigpoint PR Director
adunton@bigpoint.net
+1-415-821-8107
Source: Bigpoint GmbH