14/05/09 (10h59) GameDaily : George R. R. Martin Downs Cyanide  - ^Up 
 
Cyanide announced today a partnership with George R. R. Martin. The independent video game developer will work on games based upon the author's A Song of Ice and Fire series. The fantasy novels have already been adapted into card and board games, while HBO recently acquired the rights to make the franchise into a TV show.

"We are all huge fans of A Song of Ice and Fire, so it is a true honor for our teams to be entrusted with creating the first video games inspired by this masterpiece," stated Patrick Pligersdorffer, Managing Director of Cyanide. "The twists and turns of the plot will allow us to deliver an experience which can be enjoyed by both long-time fans as well as gamers new to the series."