{
  "id": 3340461,
  "title": "Game of Thrones: War for Westeros puts the fate of the Iron Throne in your hands",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/game-of-thrones-war-for-westeros-puts-the-fate-of-the-iron-throne-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T20:09:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Digital Trends",
    "slug": "digital-trends",
    "url": "https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/game-of-thrones-war-for-westeros-puts-the-fate-of-the-iron-throne-in-your-hands/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "During Gamescom 2026's Opening Night Live, PlaySide Studios unveiled Game of Thrones: War for Westeros, an officially licensed real-time strategy game set to release on PC via Steam in early 2027. This trailer offers a glimpse into how players can command House Stark, House Lannister, House Targaryen, or the White Walkers to conquer the Seven Kingdoms, deviating from the show's scripted fate. Familiar faces such as Jon Snow, Daenerys Targaryen, Robb Stark, Jaime Lannister, Tywin Lannister, and the Night King reappear with unique abilities that can turn the tide of battles. Players must strategize by training units, gathering resources, constructing buildings, and claiming enemy territory to emerge victorious. Each faction boasts distinct armies, buildings, and mechanics reflecting their identities from the series. A beta test is scheduled, with further details to follow later in the year.",
  "summary": "PlaySide Studios revealed the first gameplay trailer for Game of Thrones: War for Westeros during Gamescom 2026, an officially licensed real-time strategy game launching on PC via Steam in early 2027.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "IGN",
        "title": "Game of Thrones: War for Westeros Trailer Features The Night King on the Iron Throne",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/game-of-thrones-war-for-westeros-trailer-features-the-night-king-on",
        "published": "2026-08-25T18:38:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Eurogamer",
        "title": "Game of Thrones RTS War for Westeros just got a first gameplay trailer confirming some familiar faces",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/game-of-thrones-rts-war-for-westeros-just-got-a-first-gameplay",
        "published": "2026-08-25T19:05:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}