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  24th November 2014

  Survive your Game of Thrones Withdrawals

  We still have a few more months before Game of Thrones returns to our screens and who knows when George RR Martin is going to get his next book finished. And while we can watch some of the kick ass characters on other shows (Hi, Natalie Dormer, love you!) - it’s just not enough. 

  

  Here’s a few ways to survive:

  Soak yourself up in the fun facts about the show so that you can totally use to impress your friends:

  • Game of Thrones features no less than nine actors who had roles in the Harry Potter film series. And three guest stars who have appeared in Doctor Who.

  • The first season premiered on Sean Bean’s birthday (April 17).

  • In the year 2012, more than 160 baby girls in the USA were legally named Khaleesi after the character in the show. 

  • Master Aemon Targaryen of the Night’s Watch is portrayed in the novels by George R R Martin as blind. In the TV show he is played by Peter Vaughan who is legally blind himself.

  • After the first show aired, actor Jack Gleeson (who plays Joffrey) was given a letter from author Martin which reads: “Congratulations, everyone hates you!”

  Play games inspired by the show: 

  The new Game of Thrones online game by Microgaming, immerses fans in the mythology of the show. Imposing castles, misty backdrops and fire-breathing dragons are all part of the adventure. It’s not available until Dec. 2014, but that’s only days away! You can find online locations featuring this game at Microgaming Tribune as well as other nerdy betting games.

  Get immersed in the books from the series and beyond: 

  My brother is a HUGE fan of the books and he is always giving me the details on what’s different between the show and the text. I mean, there are six freaking books to read! And a brand new universe with an encyclopedic volume to give you behind-the-scenes facts. Also, don’t forget about all the show’s art books. 

  Go Outside and Enjoy Winter like a true Northerner: 

  There’s something about putting on a pair of snow shoes and wandering through the woods that truly makes you feel like Jon Snow could be your brother. I’m a huge believer in embracing winter to survive it and perhaps putting on your best fake fur and throwing on a fuzzy winter hat that makes it all feel more bearable. 

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