It seems like the days ofTotal War: Warhammerare coming to an end following the release of the final game in the trilogy. While there are still loads of DLC packs for fans to look forward to, Creative Assembly will be moving onto a brand-new setting soon. There is a strong likelihood that theTotal Warfranchise focuses on historical time periods afterTotal War: Warhammer 3, but the studio may also want to consider going after HBO’s acclaimedGame of Thronesseries.
Game of Thronesis one of the most popular fantasy franchises around today, and its popularity is only growing. Not only did the main series enthrall audiences for over a decade, but HBO is also expanding its universe through shows likeHouse of the DragonandA Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight. It seems like Westeros is unstoppable, and theTotal Warfranchise may be the perfect way for it to break into gaming.
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Total War and Game of Thrones are a Match Made in Heaven
Total Waris one of the biggest PC strategy series in gaming, and it shows no signs of slowing down. Creative Assembly has whisked players away to all sorts of different historical settings, andtheTotal War: Warhammertrilogyshowed that the franchise is not limited to the real world. Its massive battles have been enthralling audiences for years, and while the next couple of titles may focus on history once again, hopefully a new fantasy IP is inTotal War’sfuture.
Game of Thronesis insanely popular on the small screen, but it has yet to break into the gaming industry. There have been a couple video games over the years that have tried to capturethe essence of George R. R. Martin’s world, but most have never quite reached the height of HBO’s acclaimed series. Nowadays, it seems like the franchise has been relegated to mobile platforms, and that needs to change.
Combining the popularity ofGame of Throneswith the success of theTotal Warfranchise seems like a recipe for success.Westeros' warring housesfeel like they were built for an expansive strategy title, and the fantastical supernatural elements make it even better.Total War’scampaign structure could put the diplomacy ofGame of Thronesat the forefront, and the giant iconic battles could shine viaTotal War’scombat system. If HBO wantsGame of Thronesto break into gaming, then Creative Assembly should lead the charge
Creative Assembly could adapt the events ofGame of Throneswithin theTotal Warframework, exploreHouse of the Dragon’stime period, tell a new original story within Westeros, or let players go absolutely wild as their favorite house. Creative Assembly could even take things a step further by giving players control of the White Walkers as they attempt to destroy the seven kingdoms forever. This world is filled with centuries of stories waiting to be explored, and theTotal Warfranchise is the perfect place to tell it.
There have been no rumors hinting at a potentialTotal War: Game of Thronestitle, butthe conclusion of theTotal War: Warhammerseriesshould pave the way for additional crossovers. Both series are popular right now, and combining them could lead to an experience like no other. If done right, it could finally giveGame of Thronesfans the video game they have been waiting for, and could kickstart a whole new era of Westeros-based games.
Total War: Warhammer 3is available now for PC.
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