Mike Simpson's 3rd Blog online!

feeds@yuku.com (SenseiTW) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:49:38 GMT

Hi guys,

I have just posted Mike Simpson's latest Blog, in which he discusses who our games are for...

Thanks,

Mark O'Connell
(aka SenseiTW)

Win a copy of The Warpath Campaign!

feeds@yuku.com (SenseiTW) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:39:43 GMT

Hi guys,

If you become a fan of Total War on our official Facebook page before 30th November 2009, you will be entered into a draw to win a free download of The Warpath Campaign for Empire: Total War.

Head over to www.facebook.com/totalwar now to become a fan!

Thanks and

Official Napoleon website launches!

feeds@yuku.com (SenseiTW) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:33:16 GMT

Hi guys,

Our new official Napoleon: Total War website has now launched, featuring exclusive land unit, naval and faction features, in addition to an update on the soundtrack.

Stay tuned for more exclusive content coming soon.

Enjoy...

Mark O'Connell
(aka SenseiTW)

How would you like to work in the computer video games industry? Night shift positions available now.

feeds@yuku.com (SenseiTW) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 03:40:26 GMT

SEGA's Development Services team is looking for bright and motivated people to join us as Functionality Testers (or Games Testers as they're more commonly known).

Getting the chance to work on SEGA titles before they hit the shops, you'll be responsible for testing our titles to ensure they play as the developers intended them to and that they're free from any 'bugs'.

These positions are an...

Update 1.5 and AI Blog online!

feeds@yuku.com (SenseiTW) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:48:38 GMT

Hi guys,

The second blog by Total War's Creative Director Mike Simpson is now online. In it he discusses Update 1.5 and the AI of Empire: Total War.

Thanks and have a fantastic weekend!

Mark O'Connell
(aka SenseiTW)

Info for owners of the original Empire: Total War - Special Forces Edition

feeds@yuku.com (SenseiTW) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:16:50 GMT

Hi guys,

The "Special Forces + Bonus content" DLC pack is now free for those who previously purchased the original Special Forces Edition. Customers who own the Special Forces Edition of Empire will automatically receive the bonus content, no action is required. This means the three pre-order units are free for these people.

Special Forces Edition owners who already bought this new DLC will get a refund and they will enjoy the 3 pre-order units for free.
...

Empire: Total War - The Warpath Campaign and Update 1.5 available now!

feeds@yuku.com (SenseiTW) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:51:47 GMT

Hi guys,

Empire: Total War - The Warpath Campaign is available now exclusively on Steam™. In this expansion pack, the player will battle against the invading forces; 5 brand new American Indian factions, the Iroquois, Huron, Plains, Pueblo and Cherokee tribes.

The all new 1.5 update for Empire: Total War is out now and automatically downloads when you log on to STEAM with your copy of Empire. Along with some major improvements for the AI and...

Empire: Total War - vote and WIN!

feeds@yuku.com (SenseiTW) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:45:47 GMT

Hi guys,

Vote for Empire: Total War at the Golden Joystick Awards and you could win some fantastic Total War goodies courtesy of SEGA, including some signed Warpath Campaign artwork and an Empire: Total War branded PC! Visit their official Blog for full details!

New Blog with Total War's Creative Director!

feeds@yuku.com (SenseiTW) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:23:04 GMT

Hi guys,

I have just posted the first in a new series of blogs with Creative Director Mike Simpson!

Thanks,

Mark O'Connell
(aka SenseiTW)

The Warpath Campaign Expansion pack revealed!

feeds@yuku.com (SenseiTW) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:03:30 GMT

Hi guys,

The official downloadable expansion pack for Empire: Total War has been announced! Click here for full details on The Warpath Campaign!

The Warpath Campaign will be available in October 2009.

Update 1.4 will be released tomorrow - Tuesday 22nd September!

Thanks,

Mark O'Connell
(aka SenseiTW)

So long and thanks for all the fish

feeds@yuku.com (The Shogun) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 04:19:28 GMT

Hi guys as some of you may know I have been managing these forums for 10 years. The last 3 have been mainly concentrating on supporting the mods and admins, while I have been doing a degree in podiatry. I am now leaving CA to pursue my new career. I just wanted to say goodbye and thank you all for making these boards the such a interesting, lively and challenging place to work. It's been a blast!

Regards

The Shogun

Elite Units of the West DLC!

feeds@yuku.com (SenseiTW) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:03:37 GMT

Hi guys,

The first downloadable content for the critically acclaimed Empire: Total War will be available today via Steam. Featuring 14 new unit types for different playable factions, this downloadable content will add an extra layer to the already in-depth offering that is Empire: Total War. You can check out the Steam product page here.

Please note that these are separate to the 14 free...

Update 1.3 Features Blog

feeds@yuku.com (SenseiTW) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:53:15 GMT

Hi guys,

Ahead of Update 1.3's release on 22nd June, we reveal all of the major features in our latest Blog!

Thanks,

Mark O'Connell
(aka SenseiTW)

Empire Strategy Guide

feeds@yuku.com (SenseiTW) — Wed, 27 May 2009 02:49:47 GMT

Hi guys,

In our latest Blog, the Empire: Total War team share their tips for world domination!

Thanks,

Mark O'Connell
(aka SenseiTW)

Golden Joystick Awards

feeds@yuku.com (The Shogun) — Fri, 15 May 2009 01:52:25 GMT

It's Golden Joystick time again and Empire Total War is in with a chance of walking away with an award or two - but only if you guys get behind and vote for us on the Golden Joysticks website. We're nominated in following categories.

For Empire Total War:

Multiplayer Game of The Year

Online Game of The Year

PC Game of The Year

Soundtrack of The Year

The Ultimate Game of The Year

For The Creative Assembly:
UK...

The music of Empire: Total War

feeds@yuku.com (SenseiTW) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 01:56:33 GMT

Hi guys,

In our latest Blog, I interview Richard Beddow to learn more about the production process of the music in Empire: Total War.

Thanks,

Mark O'Connell
(aka SenseiTW)

Post patch support

feeds@yuku.com (SenseiTW) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 02:50:28 GMT

Hi guys,

Some of you have reported issues since installing the latest Empire: Total War update. If you have downloaded the latest update and experiencing problems that you didn't experience before downloading it, can you please report them below.

Please provide us with a brief description of the issue, along with when it occured and also post your DX DIAG. We may then contact some of you for further information (e.g....

Empire: Total War Q&A

feeds@yuku.com (SenseiTW) — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:30:25 GMT

Hi guys,

I have just posted an exclusive new Q&A featuring several members of the Empire: Total War team on our official Blog. During which they discuss their favourite features and reveal some of their winning tactics!

Thanks,

Mark O'Connell
(aka SenseiTW)

Multiplayer Maps Survey

feeds@yuku.com (SenseiTW) — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:14:47 GMT

Hi guys,

We have put together a short survey to get your feedback on our multiplayer maps in Empire: Total War. It'd be greatly appreciated if you could answer the below:

1. What is your favourite map? Please give one reason why.

2. What is your least favourite map? Please give one reason why.

3. List what features you would like a new map to contain? e.g. flatter maps, rivers, bridges, hills etc.

4. List what features you would NOT like a...

Empire: Total War Modding System

feeds@yuku.com (SenseiTW) — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:52:50 GMT

Hi guys,

We have posted a new blog detailing the modding system for Empire: Total War.

Thanks,

Mark O'Connell
(aka SenseiTW)

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