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Total War: Warhammer 40k's new trailer all but confirms my second favorite commissar and his long-time ork nemesis…A new trailer for Total War: Warhammer 40,000 strongly suggests the inclusion of iconic characters Commissar Yarrick and Ork Warboss Ghazghkull Mag Uruk Thraka. The trailer focuses on the Fourth War for Armageddon, hinting at their playable roles and a potential campaign centered on the planet. This development indicates a shift towards featuring named characters in the series.
What Total War: Warhammer 3's first character pack means for future DLC: "We know there are loads of…Creative Assembly has released the first character pack for Total War: Warhammer 3, featuring the mercenary Bhashiva, which serves as a smaller, more focused DLC offering. This new format allows for the inclusion of niche characters and units that might not support a larger expansion. Developers Richard Aldridge and Josh King discussed how these character packs complement existing factions and offer new playstyles, potentially paving the way for more fan-favorite characters to be introduced in the future.
Total War Medieval 3 aims for emergent character growth: "We have no plans for skill trees"Creative Assembly's Leif Walter revealed that Total War: Medieval 3 will not feature skill trees, opting instead for emergent character growth through traits and ancillaries, similar to earlier titles like Medieval 2 and Rome: Total War. The focus will be on developing powerful dynasties that pass down qualities through generations, rather than individual character skill progression. The team is also drawing inspiration from popular mods like Europa Barbarorum 2 and Stainless Steel.
Come dribble with me over this pitch for Total War: Redwall, in which Shrimp 'n' Hotroot soup is a vital strategic resourceA Reddit user has created a detailed pitch for a Redwall-themed strategy game, envisioning it as a Total War title with a focus on species-based factions and unique terrain abilities. The pitch also includes a proposed cooking and feasting system where in-game food items act as vital strategic resources, boosting unit stats and potentially leading to victory.
Total War: Warhammer 3 pushes the giant tiger people button next weekCreative Assembly is releasing the Bhashiva and the Tiger Warriors character pack for Total War: Warhammer 3 on May 21. This DLC introduces playable giant tiger people, including the legendary lord Bhashiva, and new Tiger Warrior infantry units. The pack will be available for $5 on Steam.
Total War: Warhammer 3 Bhashiva release date, units, lords, and campaign mechanicsCreative Assembly has announced the release date for the Bhashiva character pack for Total War: Warhammer 3 as May 21st. This DLC introduces Bhashiva, the White Tiger, as a new Legendary Lord for Grand Cathay, focusing on a stealth and ambush playstyle with new units like Tiger Warriors. The pack also includes a spellcaster hero and a lord focused on anti-large combat, with campaign mechanics centered around recovering relics and earning Iron Favour.
Total War: Warhammer III – Bhashiva & Tiger Warriors DLC looks pretty gr-r-reat!Creative Assembly has announced the Bhashiva & Tiger Warriors DLC for Total War: Warhammer III, launching on May 21st. This character pack introduces new units and a mercenary lord for the Grand Cathay faction, focusing on fast and stealthy Tiger Warriors. The DLC also includes a new campaign mechanic called the Tiger Court and arrives alongside Patch 8.0.
The PC Gaming Show returns on June 7 with a new hostThe PC Gaming Show will return on June 7, featuring a new host, YouTuber Elz, alongside returning hosts Sean Plott, Frankie Ward, and Mica Burton. The event will showcase over 50 PC games with world premieres, exclusive reveals, developer interviews, and updates from companies like Devolver Digital and Creative Assembly.- PC Gaming Show Reveals Hosts and PartnersThe PC Gaming Show has announced that Frankie Ward, Mica Burton, Sean "Day[9]" Plott, and Elz will host its upcoming showcase on Sunday, June 7. The event will feature over 50 PC games with world premieres, exclusive announcements, and developer interviews, airing on Twitch, YouTube, X, and Steam.
- Celebrate 10 Years of Warhammer Skulls This May: Expect Updates on Space Marine 2, Darktide AND Exciting World Premieres!Games Workshop announced the return of Warhammer Skulls, a showcase for Warhammer video games, taking place on May 21st. The event will feature updates and world premieres from various developers, including anticipated titles like Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide. Additionally, sales on select Warhammer video games will run until May 28th.
Sega’s earnings report shows the F2P live service model is running out of roadSega's latest earnings report indicates a significant downturn for the free-to-play and live service game model, with the company reporting a substantial loss despite increased net sales. This has led to drastic cutbacks on F2P titles, including the cancellation of its 'Super Game' project, and a major devaluation of its acquisition, Rovio. The report suggests a shift in player preference towards higher-quality, standalone titles with DLC over ongoing live service monetization.
The 15 best sci-fi survival horror video games you can play right nowThis article lists and describes 15 of the best sci-fi survival horror video games available now on PC and consoles. The list includes titles like Alien: Isolation, System Shock 1 & 2, Dead Space, and Resident Evil 2, highlighting their unique atmospheres and gameplay mechanics.- Roadmaps and PlansCreative Assembly, the developers behind Total War: Warhammer, have revealed details about upcoming plans, including information on large-scale battle maps, planetary systems, and the overall region scale for the game. These updates are part of the ongoing roadmap for the strategy title.
- Total War: Warhammer 40,000 Devs Reveal Huge Battle Maps, Planets, and Region ScaleCreative Assembly has provided new details on the scale of Total War: Warhammer 40,000, highlighting the immense size of its battle maps and planets. The upcoming strategy game aims to deliver an epic experience with vast in-game environments.
Total War: Warhammer 40k's map reveals fill me with faith that Creative Assembly can handle the setting's…Creative Assembly's recent Total War: Warhammer 40,000 Show and Tell livestream has eased concerns about the studio's ability to handle the vast and complex 40k universe. The reveals showcased detailed planet maps and massive, dense battle maps with destructible elements, suggesting a grand strategy experience that can maintain replayability across its expansive star systems.
The Empire's most OTT lord finally gets his due, portrayed by a YouTuber hamming it up in Total War: Warhammer 3Creative Assembly has revealed Graf Boris Todbringer as a new Legendary Lord for the Lords of the End Times DLC in Total War: Warhammer 3. The character, voiced by YouTuber Angory Tom, will lead the Ulrican faction with a more aggressive playstyle. The update also addresses AI issues and introduces changes to siege ladders, with more content promised for May and June.
Total War: Warhammer 40,000 will have destructible terrain elements: 'That forest, if you don't like it, you…Total War: Warhammer 40,000 will feature destructible terrain elements, allowing players to destroy cover and other map objects. While not everything will be destructible, the developers are focusing on areas where it enhances gameplay depth, particularly in a universe with powerful flat-firing weapons. The game is set to release on PC, with a specific date yet to be announced.
Total War: Warhammer 40,000’s Hive Waste World, Battle Maps Showcased in LivestreamCreative Assembly showcased new details for Total War: Warhammer 40,000, including a look at a hive waste world and its battle maps. The developers highlighted the game's sense of scale, with diverse planet biomes and detailed environments ranging from desolate wastelands to dense hive interiors. The game is in development for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Total War: Warhammer 40,000 reveals that battle maps will feature heavy destructibilityCreative Assembly showcased new details for Total War: Warhammer 40,000, highlighting destructible battle maps with features like annihilating forests for cover and line-of-sight obstruction. The developers also discussed planet systems, hive city environments, and the distinct playstyles of factions like the Imperial Guard and Aeldari. More content is expected from June onwards as development continues on various planet types and star systems.
Total War: Rome II is getting free Pantheon Updates with battle overhaul, visual improvements, and campaign rebalanceCreative Assembly is releasing a series of free updates for Total War: Rome II, collectively named the Pantheon Updates. These updates, named after Roman gods, will focus on improving battles (MARS), visuals (VENUS), and late-game campaign balance (JUPITER). The initiative aims to modernize the game and address long-standing player concerns, with public beta testing for the updates beginning soon.