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The Guild 3 first look – The Godfather meets Game of Thrones

The third iteration of the medieval trade simulator is coming. Once again, we will get rich, expand our empire and take care of our family, but this time also compete with secret societies. It's time for a game of merchant thrones.

The Middle Ages, contrary to stereotypes, weren't all that dark whether in terms of scientific progress, tolerance or quality of architecture; they don’t fall short when compared to the cherished antiquity or the Renaissance, which enjoys particularly good PR for some reason – and sometimes it’s the medieval period that comes out on top. If you fancy yourself a fan of the Middle Ages, or simply an economic strategy lover, we have good news for you. After ten years of absence, one of the classics of the genre returns to the scene – the third installment in the warmly-received series The Guild will appear on PC early next year. Once again, we will travel to cities of the northern Europe and guide our merchant family to power and wealth supreme. This time the game is developed by the Canadian studio GolemLabs, but having talked with the developers, we now know that things and changes are going in the right direction, and that The Guild 3 will be worth the wait.

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Middle Ages not so dreary

It’s hard not to notice a recent trend that is a source of joy for hardcore gamers. Apart from releasing impressive productions targeted at a wider audience, big publishers are becoming more eager to take interest in smaller titles. These may not have a huge following, but they attract a dedicated fanbase made of old-school loving gamers, who appreciate a complex experience. Recently Doom made a bloody comeback, and the amazing Cities: Skylines underwent an overhaul of the city development system. Right now the team at THQ Nordic brings back to life the classic titles from its portfolio: Spellforce and The Guild, which comes as another proof that it’s worth it to revisit forgotten genres.

I’ll be happy to check out The Guild 3 when it comes out. Refreshed graphics, focus on sandbox character, and the addition of new elements to previous installments all indicate that aficionados of this peculiar genre mixture have something to look forward to. What seems to be a good sign is also the fact that the creators promise to support the game for a long time to come. Still, even if they fail, there will be tools for modders. And since the title will appear on Steam and will be compatible with is Workshop, there’s nothing to fear. In 2017 GolemLabs is going to take us on a journey to the late Middle Ages and everything seems to suggest that it will be one hell of a ride.