It may be awhile until "Game of Thrones" returns to HBO, but the show's empire continues to broaden its reach in its offseason. Sure, news and rumors form the infant phases of season 4 production has been making its way down form the writers' table, but the show has successfully permeated all entertainment forums. Other television shows reference its greatness, toys and other memorable line the rooms of adoring fans, and now even videogame characters are based off those from the series.
That's right. The "Game of Thrones" characters have received their first official "Grand Theft Auto" makeover thanks to Tokyo-based graphic designer Mike Wrobel. You can catch a glimpse of 13 favorites as 1980s/90s street sketches reminiscent of the cover art for the gangster videogame series here. They include Daenerys with ferrets (not dragons), Drogo decked out as a musician, a Miami vice Jaime Lannister, King Joffrey locked and loaded, and a beat up, baseball bat wielding Jon Snow.
Hopefully these sketches will tie you over during the long months leading up to season 4. If they don't satisfy your craving, here's a brief roundup of what you can expect.
Daenerys will continue her journey through Slaver's Bay before returning to the mainland. In season 3, Dany freed slaves in both Yunkai and Astaphor, and according to the books, she will be arriving in Mereen in the forthcoming season. Once she's there, one member of her army will have to face the city's finest warrior. Dany selects Strong Belwas, en ex-slave fighter, to face the challenger, and upon his victory, the morale of Dany's army continues to soar as they prepare to claim the throne.
In other exciting "Game of Thrones" forecasting, King Joffrey will finally get the axe. The little tyrant's reign of terror will come to end when he's poisoned at his own wedding, allowing fans breathe easy. But who will take over the throne?
Tywin Lannister seems like he's be able to weasel his way into the crown, but alas, he too meets his maker at the hands of his youngest son. According to the book, his youngest, Tyrion Lannister, will find his woman, Shae, in Tywin's bed, and he turns to kill her as well.
Up north, Jon Snow will likely survive, at least for another season or two. Ygritte on the other hand, is not as lucky. She is killed during a Wilding attack on the Wall.
"Game of Thrones" will return to HBO next spring.