Developed by The Creative Assembly, Rome: Total War is a revolutionary new title in the best-selling Total War series that carries players into the midst of ancient history's most intense conflicts. Rome: Total War features groundbreaking technology that brings the epic, cinematic battles of the Roman era to life with graphics and gameplay beyond anything previously seen in a PC game. Players will be transported to the battlefields of ancient history's greatest conflicts and control mighty armies. Up to 10,000 fully polygonal, highly detailed, motion-captured warriors can appear on the screen at once. They control vast armies led by history's most legendary generals including Julius Caesar and Hannibal, and must use a combination of brains and brawn to successfully conquer the Roman Empire.

Rome: Total War - September 22, 2004
The emperor of strategy games.

Insider: Rome: Total War - September 23, 2004
Our epic video review.

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Rome: Total War Hands-On - August 25, 2004
We bring the might of the Roman armies to bear against the barbarian Gauls.

Rome: Total War Demo Impressions - August 20, 2004
We get a first look at Creative Assembly's teaser demo for their upcoming historical strategy title.

E3 2004: Rome: Total War - May 12, 2004
We take another close look at the gigantic strategy game from Creative Assembly.

Pre-E3 2004: Rome: Total War Hands-On - May 3, 2004
We hit Caesar's Palace to get some hands on time with what could be one of the biggest strategy games ever.

ECTS 2003: Rome: Total War - September 2, 2003
We get another glimpse at the strategy game to look out for in 2004.

E3 2003: Rome: Total War - May 15, 2003
Creative Assembly shows they damn well know their way around a strategy game.

Top 25 PC Games of All Time - March 16, 2007
Dear Lord, what have we gotten ourselves into?

Top 10 Tuesday: Top Ten Games that Teach You Something - August 1, 2006
Learn valuable skills before you go back to school with these games.

PlayStation 2: IGNPS2 Editor's Favorites 2004 - December 20, 2004
Jeremy, Ivan, and Ed reveal their ten favorite games of the year... and they may not be what you think.

Rome Total War - September 17, 2004
A look at the Romans themselves in our final faction feature.

Rome: Total War Faction Feature: The Parthians - August 19, 2004
Everybody likes an underdog.

Games of Summer 2004: PC - July 23, 2004
Who needs fresh air, sunlight, and basic physical activity when so many great PC titles are vying for your attention?

History Channel's Decisive Battles - July 21, 2004
An interview with the producer of a new show powered by Rome: Total War.

Total War Faction Feature, Pt. 2 - July 20, 2004
Those Seleucids--still sneaky!

Rome: Total War Faction Feature - July 19, 2004
Those sneaky Seleucids.

Rome: Total War - June 30, 2004
We take a good look at the Briton faction.

Rome: Total War Faction Feature - June 4, 2004
Egyptian units and buildings blowout!

PC Best of E3 2004 - May 21, 2004
The best in PC gaming direct from the big show.

Insider: Rome: Total War Video Interviews - May 3, 2004
The Creative Assembly tells us war stories.

Rome Total War Faction Feature - April 28, 2004
Today we look at those loveable scamps known to history as the Carthaginians.

Most Anticipated PC Games of 2004 - January 23, 2004
You want to know what you want? We got what you want.

Insider: Rome: Total War - June 10, 2003
High-Res: Hundreds upon hundreds of soldiers meet on the battefield in this trailer.

IGNPC's Best of E3 2003 Awards - May 22, 2003
Find out who won the recent office brawl, and thus what the best games of E3 are.

Talking to Vikings - May 8, 2003
The creative Michael de Plater of Creative Assembly answers our questions regarding his latest Total War title.

Rome: Total War - May 8, 2003
If you're a fan of the Total War series, you have to see what Creative Assembly is doing next.

Machinima Event In Melbourne - Australia, May 25, 2007
What are you doing next Thursday? Here's what.

Top 100 Games: Readers' Choice - October 20, 2006
The complete listing of all your top-rated games is now up. What game is #1?

Games: Top 100 Games of All Time 2005 Edition - July 29, 2005
Find out why this game made the cut and where it placed!

SEGA Buys The Creative Assembly - March 9, 2005
The Rome: Total War developer is with the hedgehog now.

GDC 2005: SEGA Gets Creative - March 8, 2005
Renowned PC developer "The Creative Assembly" acquired by the Hedgehog.

Cheats: The Bug Report: 2005-Feb-25 - February 25, 2005
Midnight Club II, Gran Turismo 4, Project: Snowblind, Rome: Total War, Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords, Top Gear: RPM Tuning, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Battle For Bikini Bottom

Cheats: Bug Report: 2004-Dec-10 - December 10, 2004
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW, Prince of Persia: Warrior Within, F-Zero: GP Legend, Rome: Total War, Need for Speed Underground 2, The Urbz: Sims in the City, Midway Arcade Treasures 2

Cheats: The Bug Report: 2004-Nov-05 - November 5, 2004
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Killzone, Marine Sharpshooter II: Jungle Warfare, Champions of Norrath: Realms of Everquest, Pro Evolution Soccer 4, Rome: Total War, ESPN NBA 2k5, Midway Arcade Treasures, Ratchet and Clank: Going Commando

Rome: Total Patch - October 6, 2004
Get the newest patch for The Creative Assembly's massive strategy game.

RPG Vault: IGN, GameSpy & Team Xbox Highlights - September 23, 2004
X-Men Legends Reviews at IGN Xbox & Team Xbox, Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne Review at IGN PS2, Rome: Total War Reviews at IGN PC & GameSpy

Rome: Total War Ships - September 22, 2004
Ready your spear, your shield, your flaming pig.

Rome: Total War is Done - September 13, 2004
It's just over a week away. Can you stand the wait?

Rome: Total War Demo! - August 23, 2004
Download the file and then step into the shoes of the cunning Hannibal and take on the might of the Roman Empire.

Rome: Total War Demo Coming - August 18, 2004
The strategy behemoth approacheth... and we got the details.

New Rome: Total War Site is Go - July 26, 2004
Give us your tired, your weary, your teaming hell-bent hordes.

Pre-E3 2004: Activision Lineup - May 4, 2004
It's spears, sharks, superheroes, Snicket, and strategy for the house that Harry built.

Rome: Total War - December 16, 2003
The third in our triumvirate of Holiday shots.

Rome: Total War - December 15, 2003
A new holiday-themed screen. What's Latin for snowman?

Rome Total War - December 12, 2003
There truly is no place like Rome for the holidays.

Rome: Total War Planned for Fall 2004 - October 10, 2003
The latest, buzz-worthy installment is a year away.

Rome: Total Screens - July 30, 2003
Holy goodness this game is hot, hot, hot. See why in our new screenshots.

Rome: Total War Trailer - June 10, 2003
See hundreds going to war. Also, high-res version on Insider.

Rome: Total War Movie - May 30, 2003
Watch the Romans take on the Barbarians and their dogs of war in this stunning RTS from Creative Assembly.

E3 2003: Rome: Total War Screens - May 13, 2003
Holy schnikies this game looks good...

Rome: Total War Screens - January 27, 2003
If you haven't seen the first shots of this stunning entry into Creative Assembly's strategy series, you must do so now.

Rome: Total War - January 24, 2003
The latest chapter in the continuing Total War saga has been announced. Oh hell yeah!

Games: Rome: Total War Ships - September 22, 2004
The highly anticipated RTS title is now available on the PC.

Games: Rome: Total War Goes Gold - September 13, 2004
Hitting North America on Wednesday, September 22.