Software:A Game of Thrones: Genesis

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A Game of Thrones: Genesis
Developer(s)Cyanide
Publisher(s)Focus Home Interactive
Platform(s)Windows
ReleaseSeptember 29, 2011[1][2]
Genre(s)Strategy
Mode(s)Single-player

A Game of Thrones: Genesis is a 2011 strategy game developed by Amusement Cyanide and published by Focus Home Interactive for Windows.[3][4] The game is an adaptation of the series of fantasy novels A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin and is the first video game adaptation of the novels. The game takes place over 1,000 years of the fictional history of Westeros, beginning with the arrival of the Rhoynar led by the warrior-queen Nymeria.[5]

Gameplay

Gameplay focuses on capturing nodes—castles, towns and goldmines—with characters. Emphasis is placed on the rock-paper-scissors mechanics of "underhanded" characters rather than the brute force combat strength of traditional realtime strategy games.

The goal of the game is to win the Iron Throne and doing so can be done by amassing enough 'prestige' within the game.[5]

Each house has special units and abilities. House Stark has direwolves and House Baratheon has better archers, for example.[5]

The game has two modes of play: Versus and Campaign. The game features four main facets: diplomacy, military, economic, and underhand.[6]

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic53/100[7]
Review scores
PublicationScore
Destructoid4.5/10[8]
Eurogamer5/10[9]
Game Informer6.75/10[10]
GameProStarStarHalf star[11]
GamesMaster59%[12]
GameSpot5/10[13]
GameSpyStarStar[14]
GameTrailers4.9/10[15]
IGN6/10[16]
JoystiqStarStarHalf star[17]
PC Gamer (UK)62%[18]
PC PowerPlay3/10[19]
Digital SpyStarStar[20]
The EscapistStarStarHalf star[21]

A Game of Thrones: Genesis received "mixed or average" reviews, according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[7]

References

  1. ↑ Onyett, Charles (September 7, 2011). "A Game of Thrones Gets a Release Date" (in en). https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/09/07/a-game-of-thrones-gets-a-release-date. 
  2. ↑ "Game of Thrones ascending Sept. 29" (in en-US). September 7, 2011. https://www.gamespot.com/articles/game-of-thrones-ascending-sept-29/1100-6333114/. 
  3. ↑ Remo, Chris (July 16, 2010). "Cyanide Creating A [Video Game Of Thrones RTS, RPG Based On Fantasy Series"]. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/cyanide-creating-i-a-video-game-of-thrones-i-rts-rpg-based-on-fantasy-series. 
  4. ↑ "The Next Big Thing Introduces Liz Allaire with New Video and Screens!". February 9, 2011. http://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/68512/The_Next_Big_Thing_Introduces_Liz_Allaire_with_New_Video_andScreens.php. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Poeter, Damon (July 13, 2011). "Game of Thrones the Video Game Hits This Summer". PC Magazine. https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2388482,00.asp. Retrieved July 17, 2011. 
  6. ↑ McCormick, Rich (May 22, 2011). "A Game of Thrones: Genesis preview". PC Gamer UK. Future plc. http://www.pcgamer.com/a-game-of-thrones-genesis-preview/. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "A Game of Thrones: Genesis for PC Reviews". https://www.metacritic.com/game/a-game-of-thrones-genesis/critic-reviews/?platform=pc. 
  8. ↑ Tan, Maurice (October 15, 2011). "Review: A Game of Thrones: Genesis". https://www.destructoid.com/review-a-game-of-thrones-genesis-213759.phtml. 
  9. ↑ Meer, Alec (October 5, 2011). "A Game Of Thrones: Genesis". http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-10-05-a-game-of-thrones-genesis-review. 
  10. ↑ Biessener, Adam (October 6, 2011). "A Game Of Thrones - Genesis: An Innovative But Troubled RTS". Game Informer. https://www.gameinformer.com/games/a_game_of_thrones__genesis/b/pc/archive/2011/10/06/review.aspx. Retrieved July 8, 2017. 
  11. ↑ Zacny, Rob (October 14, 2011). "Review: A Game of Thrones: Genesis (PC)". GamePro. http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/223988/review-a-game-of-thrones-genesis-pc/. Retrieved July 8, 2017. 
  12. ↑ "A Game of Thrones: Genesis". GamesMaster: 92. December 25, 2011. 
  13. ↑ VanOrd, Kevin (October 21, 2011). "A Game of Thrones: Genesis Review". https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/a-game-of-thrones-genesis-review/1900-6341616/. 
  14. ↑ Grayson, Nathan (October 7, 2011). "GameSpy: A Game of Thrones: Genesis Review". http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/a-game-of-thrones-genesis/1198943p1.html. 
  15. ↑ "A Game of Thrones: Genesis Review". October 8, 2011. http://www.gametrailers.com/gamereview.php?id=15042. 
  16. ↑ Meunier, Nathan (October 14, 2011). "A Game of Thrones: Genesis Review". http://www.ign.com/articles/2011/10/14/a-game-of-thrones-genesis-review. 
  17. ↑ Wong, Steven (October 6, 2011). "A Game of Thrones: Genesis review: Dirty deeds, done dirt cheap". Engadget (Joystiq). https://www.engadget.com/2011/10/06/a-game-of-thrones-genesis-review/. 
  18. ↑ Griliopoulos, Dan (December 25, 2011). "A Game of Thrones: Genesis review". PC Gamer UK (Future plc): 74. http://www.pcgamer.com/a-games-of-thrones-genesis-review/. Retrieved July 8, 2017. 
  19. ↑ "Review: A Game of Thrones: Genesis". PC PowerPlay (197): 68. December 25, 2011. 
  20. ↑ Langshaw, Mark (October 10, 2011). "'[A Game of Thrones: Genesis' (PC)"]. http://www.digitalspy.com/gaming/game-of-thrones/review/a344712/game-of-thrones-genesis-pc/. 
  21. ↑ Tito, Greg (October 14, 2011). "A Game of Thrones: Genesis Review". The Escapist. http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/video-games/editorials/reviews/9169-A-Game-of-Thrones-Genesis-Review. Retrieved July 8, 2017. 
  • MobyGames is a commercial database website that catalogs information on video games and the people and companies behind them via crowdsourcing. This includes over 300,000 games for hundreds of platforms.[1] Founded in 1999, ownership of the site has changed hands several times. It has been owned by Atari SA since 2022.

Features

Edits and submissions to the site (including screenshots, box art, developer information, game summaries, and more) go through a verification process of fact-checking by volunteer "approvers".[2] This lengthy approval process after submission can range from minutes to days or months.[3] The most commonly used sources are the video game's website, packaging, and credit screens. There is a published standard for game information and copy-editing.[4] A ranking system allows users to earn points for contributing accurate information.[5]

Registered users can rate and review games. Users can create private or public "have" and "want" lists, which can generate a list of games available for trade with other registered users. The site contains an integrated forum. Each listed game can have its own sub-forum.

History

Logo used until March 2014

MobyGames was founded on March 1, 1999, by Jim Leonard and Brian Hirt, and joined by David Berk 18 months later, the three of which had been friends since high school.[6][7] Leonard had the idea of sharing information about computer games with a larger audience. The database began with information about games for IBM PC compatibles, relying on the founders' personal collections. Eventually, the site was opened up to allow general users to contribute information.[5] In a 2003 interview, Berk emphasized MobyGames' dedication to taking video games more seriously than broader society and to preserving games for their important cultural influence.[5]

In mid-2010, MobyGames was purchased by GameFly for an undisclosed amount.[8] This was announced to the community post factum , and the site's interface was given an unpopular redesign.[7] A few major contributors left, refusing to do volunteer work for a commercial website.{{Citation needed|date=June 2025} On December 18, 2013, MobyGames was acquired by Jeremiah Freyholtz, owner of Blue Flame Labs (a San Francisco-based game and web development company) and VGBoxArt (a site for fan-made video game box art).[9] Blue Flame Labs reverted MobyGames' interface to its pre-overhaul look and feel,[10] and for the next eight years, the site was run by Freyholtz and Independent Games Festival organizer Simon Carless.[7]

On November 24, 2021, Atari SA announced a potential deal with Blue Flame Labs to purchase MobyGames for $1.5 million.[11] The purchase was completed on 8 March 2022, with Freyholtz remaining as general manager.[12][13][14] Over the next year, the financial boost given by Atari led to a rework of the site being built from scratch with a new backend codebase, as well as updates improving the mobile and desktop user interface.[1] This was accomplished by investing in full-time development of the site instead of its previously part-time development.[15]

In 2024, MobyGames began offering a paid "Pro" membership option for the site to generate additional revenue.[16] Previously, the site had generated income exclusively through banner ads and (from March 2014 onward) a small number of patrons via the Patreon website.[17]

See also

  • IGDB – game database used by Twitch for its search and discovery functions

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sheehan, Gavin (2023-02-22). "Atari Relaunches The Fully Rebuilt & Optimized MobyGames Website". https://bleedingcool.com/games/atari-relaunches-the-fully-rebuilt-optimized-mobygames-website/. 
  2. ↑ Litchfield, Ted (2021-11-26). "Zombie company Atari to devour MobyGames". https://www.pcgamer.com/zombie-company-atari-to-devour-mobygames/. 
  3. ↑ "MobyGames FAQ: Emails Answered § When will my submission be approved?". Blue Flame Labs. 30 March 2014. http://www.mobygames.com/info/faq7#g1. 
  4. ↑ "The MobyGames Standards and Practices". Blue Flame Labs. 6 January 2016. http://www.mobygames.com/info/standards. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Miller, Stanley A. (2003-04-22). "People's choice awards honor favorite Web sites". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 
  6. ↑ "20 Years of MobyGames" (in en). 2019-02-28. https://trixter.oldskool.org/2019/02/28/20-years-of-mobygames/. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Plunkett, Luke (2022-03-10). "Atari Buys MobyGames For $1.5 Million". https://kotaku.com/mobygames-retro-credits-database-imdb-atari-freyholtz-b-1848638521. 
  8. ↑ "Report: MobyGames Acquired By GameFly Media". Gamasutra. 2011-02-07. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/report-mobygames-acquired-by-gamefly-media. 
  9. ↑ Corriea, Alexa Ray (December 31, 2013). "MobyGames purchased from GameFly, improvements planned". http://www.polygon.com/2013/12/31/5261414/mobygames-purchased-from-gamefly-improvements-planned. 
  10. ↑ Wawro, Alex (31 December 2013). "Game dev database MobyGames getting some TLC under new owner". Gamasutra. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/game-dev-database-mobygames-getting-some-tlc-under-new-owner. 
  11. ↑ "Atari invests in Anstream, may buy MobyGames". November 24, 2021. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-11-24-atari-invests-in-anstream-may-buy-mobygames. 
  12. ↑ Rousseau, Jeffrey (2022-03-09). "Atari purchases Moby Games". https://www.gamesindustry.biz/atari-purchases-moby-games. 
  13. ↑ "Atari Completes MobyGames Acquisition, Details Plans for the Site's Continued Support". March 8, 2022. https://www.atari.com/atari-completes-mobygames-acquisition-details-plans-for-the-sites-continued-support/. 
  14. ↑ "Atari has acquired game database MobyGames for $1.5 million" (in en-GB). 2022-03-09. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/atari-has-acquired-game-database-mobygames-for-1-5-million/. 
  15. ↑ Stanton, Rich (2022-03-10). "Atari buys videogame database MobyGames for $1.5 million". https://www.pcgamer.com/atari-buys-videogame-database-mobygames-for-dollar15-million/. 
  16. ↑ Harris, John (2024-03-09). "MobyGames Offering “Pro” Membership". https://setsideb.com/mobygames-offering-pro-membership/. 
  17. ↑ "MobyGames on Patreon". http://www.patreon.com/mobygames. 
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