About Catalyst Game Labs

Catalyst Game Labs is a top-ten hobby games and fiction publisher specializing in licensed properties. We are the largest licensee of The Topps Company, fully managing two intellectual properties on their behalf—and have held additional licenses with Hasbro, MGM, Paramount, Wargaming.net, and Valiant Entertainment.

[s1e1] Opening Knight Apr 2026

Critics and fans have noted several key elements that distinguish this pilot from previous Game of Thrones shows:

The series premiere of , titled " The Hedge Knight ," premiered on January 18, 2026, on HBO and Max. Set roughly 90 years before the events of Game of Thrones , the episode shifts away from sprawling royal politics to deliver a grounded, character-driven story. A Humble Start for a Future Legend [S1E1] Opening Knight

En route to Ashford, Dunk encounters a clever young boy named at an inn. Despite Dunk's initial reluctance, the boy's persistence and "cleverness" eventually lead to him becoming Dunk's squire. Unbeknownst to Dunk at this stage, Egg is actually a Prince of the Targaryen dynasty in disguise. Tone and Reception Critics and fans have noted several key elements