Cyanide singing A Song of Ice and Fire

In November, Red Eagle Games revealed that it had secured the rights to make games based on the late Robert Jordan's hallmark fantasy-novel series The Wheel of Time. That project was lent credence in January when EA announced that it would publish the games through its EA Partners label.

Now, one more pillar of the fantasy-novel universe is in store for a game adaptation. Independent French developer Cyanide said today that it has acquired the rights to create games based on multi-Hugo Award-winner George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire novels. Cyanide is currently at work on Blood Bowl, which is due for release on multiple platforms in June.

The deal extends to games created for current-generation consoles and the PC. Cyanide also noted that development has already begun on the first game, though a release window was not yet been set.

Currently on its fourth installment, A Song of Ice and Fire tells an intricate, epic fantasy story of the royal families of Westeros, who face uncertain times due to the unexpected reemergence of a number of ancient races. The franchise has previously been spun off into a card and board game, and has also been optioned by HBO for use in a television series.

The fifth book in the franchise, A Dance With Dragons, is expected to be completed this summer, though no official release date has yet been set. For more on George R.R. Martin, check out his official Web site.