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Lionhead’s World History Update: Lincoln’s Face

11:00AM August 16, 2009 | Owen Good

Let’s recap the Lionhead homepage countdown. First, Che Guevara next to a six; then Maximillian Robespierre, leader of the Reign of Terror, next to a five. Today, it’s Abraham Lincoln, brought to you by the number four.

OK, this very definitely is about a Gamescom announcement, but the choice of historical figures is quite intriguing. Guevara and Robespierre are men of considerable controversy. Lincoln was also controversial for his time (well, it was a civil war), but he is remembered in a much better light than the other two. I mean, the guy’s on money. End of argument.

Honest Abe’s quote is about revolution and reinforces that theme. Any clues on what we’re dealing with other than yet another homepage countdown?

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Comments

  • Shoitaan

    August 16, 2009 at 7:49 PM

    Sounds like a new franchise from lionhead. I always appreciate a well known company creating a new IP. Will be eagerly waiting the revelation :)

  • CloneTrooper

    August 16, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    And now its Aristotle…

    “He who is a Good Ruler, must first be Ruled”

    Perhaps a Civilization-esque Game? Intriguing to say the least.

  • Rory McKay

    August 16, 2009 at 10:35 PM

    next up is Albert Hoffman and 3

  • Kade Matthews

    August 17, 2009 at 8:10 AM

    Wouldn’t be a new Fable would it? Some theme about challenging authority and standing up for what you believe is right? I could do with some more Fable action, but I’d like to see them take on a new IP.

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