Thursday Aug 15, 2013
Join Us at Gamescom 2013! Play Games & Win SwagWe are excited to venture to Germany for one of the biggest gaming conventions of the year kicking off next week, Gamescom 2013! Going to be there, thumbs in prime attack positions? We would love to have you join one of our events. Don’t forget to check out some of our games being showcased at our partners’ booths, too! SEGA’S GAMESCOM 2013 EVENTS & SHOWCASE LINEUPWhether you’re attending to play the latest game, snag some free goodies, or listen in on a panel discussion, we have something for every SEGA fan! Gamescom General Information: Dates: Tickets: Venue: PocketGamer Mobile Mixer
Monday, August 19th from 18:30 – 21:30 CEST Some of the biggest players in the mobile gaming arena will be discussing the current state and future of gaming on portable, multimedia devices. Interested in attending? The first 25 fans to email communityteam@sega.com will get VIP access into the panel, a SEGA Swag Pack (Sonic The Hedgehog plushie, Sonic Dash shirt, and a SEGA iPhone 5 case), and a chance to win dinner with the SEGA Community team! Note: This is not an online event. We must be able to confirm in-person attendance. The Big Indie Pitch
Tuesday, August 20th from 17:00 – 20:00 CEST We open the floor to the brightest minds in indie development and allow them to pitch their best game ideas to a panel of esteemed judges with one goal in mind – to win one of the most compelling prizes a game publisher can offer! Interested in attending? The first 25 fans to email communityteam@sega.com will get VIP access into the event, a SEGA Swag Pack (Sonic The Hedgehog plushie, Sonic Dash shirt, and a SEGA iPhone 5 case), and a chance to win dinner with the SEGA Community team! Note: This is not an online event. We must be able to confirm in-person attendance. Sonic Lost World
Sonic Lost World will be at the Nintendo of Europe booth with all new playable levels, a newly minted trailer, and exclusive screenshots! Coming to Wii U and Nintendo 3DS on October 22nd, 2013. Sonic Lost World Official Site Total War: Rome IITotal War: ROME II will be playable at the Koch consumer booth. Stop by to get hands-on with the highly anticipated game from the talented development team at Creative Assembly! Coming to PC on September 3rd, 2013. Total War: Rome II Official Site The CaveIn the Business Centre portion of Gamescom, the Cosmocover booth will be featuring some exciting news surrounding Double Fine’s The Cave! Follow Us on Twitter for Your Chance to WinBe sure to follow us on Twitter @Sega as we’ll be keeping you up-to-date with the latest to emerge from the show floor! As if that wasn’t enough… we’ll also be giving away an exclusive SEGA Swag Pack every hour (more details to come). And, feel free to join in on the fun by hashtagging your photos with #SegaGamescom. The Hourly Giveaway SEGA Swag Pack includes: - Sonic The Hedghog plushie TL;DREvents at Gamescom 2013: - PocketGamer Mobile Mixer on Monday, August 19th Games at Gamescom 2013: - Sonic Lost World @ Nintendo of Europe booth Twitter Hourly Giveaways: - Follow us @Sega for your chance to win a SEGA Swag pack in our hourly giveaways
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Saturday Jul 20, 2013
Total War: Rome II Community Event in San FranciscoOn July 25th, we’re giving Total War & SEGA fans a chance to get some hands on with the upcoming Rome II game, meet the Creative Assembly team, and pick up some exclusive gear. Community Manager Craig Laycock and Studio Communications Manager Al Bickham on hand to answer questions and walk you through the demo. How to Attend the EventThe community event takes place in San Francisco on Thursday, July 25th from 6pm to 8pm. To attend, simply add a comment here on the blog and you’ll be contacted tonight / tomorrow to get you locked in! Please be sure your email is accurate when entering your comment below, this is how we’ll reach out. We’re inviting those that can attend on a first come first served basis. If you have any questions, be sure to post and let us know! | ||
Wednesday Jul 03, 2013
Total War: Rome II Wins Big at E3 2013!Congratulations to Total War: Rome II for picking up the Best Strategy Game of E3 2013 from the Game Critic Awards! The official show awards are pulled from an independent group of 30 leading North American journalists that cover the entire gaming industry. Way to go Creative Assembly & Total War! But Wait, There’s More …
Game Informer – Best Strategy Game & Best PC Exclusive
Best Strategy Game Award RTSGuru – Best of Show
PC Gamer – Best of PC & Best of E3 2013Best of PC & Best of E3 2013 Awards EGM – Best PC Game
IGN – Best PC Exclusive & Best Strategy Game
Best of PC Awards Destructoid – Best Strategy & Best of PC
Best Strategy & Best of PC Awards Hold on … There’s Even More!Armchair General – Top Ten Military and War-Themed Games of E3, 2013 Whew! Major congratulations to everyone on the Total War teams for their hard work, we’re looking forward to showing your more of Total War: Rome II as we get closer to launch. Feel free to let us know your own opinions on the E3 2013 showing for Total War, we love the feedback. | ||
Tuesday Jun 18, 2013
E3 2013 – Total War: Rome II Q&AWe’re back from the E3 and the incredible showing of Total War: Rome II! Now that we’re in the office, we have been going through the blog posts, the official forums, as well as our Facebook and Twitter accounts to gather questions on Total War: Rome II. The feedback from the show has absolutely been incredible, we hope you enjoy the upcoming Q&A from the Creative Assembly staff: Q: Why are animations so over-the-top when men are hit by chariots or artillery? They will fly less high in the finished game. Q: Are Chariots and Artillery over-powered? Q: Does every battle have a capture point? Most battles in ROME II are either normal field battles or open sea battles. These do not have capture points or baggage trains. Ambush battles don’t have capture points either. Capture points for cities have been present in all Total War games since “Rome: Total War”. Larger city battles in ROME II now have multiple capture points as this increases the skill and tactical requirements for attacking and defending cities while allowing the use of elements of stealth and surprise, rather than previously where sides could just camp in the centre of the city. Smaller cities will have one, and are likely to be first type of siege battle encountered by most players at the start of the game. Additionally, the new feature of Baggage Trains (the capture point type you saw in the E3 footage) occurs in battles where an army is attacked while it is in Forced March stance on the Campaign Map. This represents the army being caught while on the move and so being more unprepared for battle. This disadvantage balances out the advantage of being able to move further in a turn and means that players need to judge their strategy more intelligently when selecting this stance. Conversely, as an attacking player, you would do well to time the interception of Forced Marching enemy armies to take advantage of their additional vulnerability. Also, where there are land and naval forces combined in a battle, the defender’s baggage train will be present to prevent any remaining defending navies winning a battle unrealistically by hiding out at sea, waiting for the battle to end or the attacker to give up, while remaining attacking land forces are unable to reach them from the land. In this particular instance, the attacker has the disadvantage of time in which to capture the defender’s baggage train, but the tactical advantage of picking the battleground in the first place. Placement of the baggage train will vary from battle to battle, while still being in the defender’s deployment zone. Both sides will be able to see exactly where during the deployment phase. In whatever form they appear, Capture Points are not instant wins. They have a timer on them that allows for any reasonably astute player to react to the situation. The defense of the baggage train was a genuine issue for armies of the ancient world. Losing your supplies, spare equipment and possessions was a disaster that led to some of history’s most catastrophic defeats. Q: Are you going to change the unit cards? We like them a lot as their style is in period for our game and the Romans were rather fond of mimicking the art of other cultures, including Greece. Q: What is the multiplayer element of ROME II going to be? Q: Will there be blood DLC in ROME II? Q: Will there be a BETA or demo for ROME II before release? Q: Why does Julius Caesar change into a horse when moving on the campaign map demo? Q: Will there be a hotseat multiplayer campaign? Q: Why is the battle in the E3 demo so fast? Additionally, we are constantly testing and updating the distances between deployment zones depending on the size of the engagement, while constantly adjusting movement speeds for armies. All of which can have a significant effect on how quickly or slowly battle is joined. Q: Why aren’t there any minimum or recommended specs available yet? Q: If I pre-ordered the game before the Pre-order bonus was announced, will I still get the Greek States Culture Pack? Q: How cool are the Iceni?
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Thursday Jun 13, 2013
E3 2013 Awards for SEGA’s GamesWe’re thrilled that the journalists here at E3 love SEGA’s games as much as we do! Congratulations to all of the teams who worked so hard on the games we’re showing this year. Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse Best Downloadable Game – Pop.com.br Company of Heroes 2 Best Online Multiplayer Game (Nominee) – Machinima Best PC Game (Nominee) – Machinima Best Strategy Game (Nominee) – Machinima Best Strategy Game (Nominee) – Gaming Trend Best of E3 (Nominee) – IGN Best of Strategy – Destructoid Best PC Game – Gamer Theory Media Best of E3 (Nominee) – Dvlzgame.net Best Strategy Game – GTYOnline.pl Best of E3 (Nominee) – Gaming Excellence Game of Show (Nominee) – Co-Optimus Total War: Rome II Best of E3 – 9lives.be Most Valuable Game (Official Selection) – PC Gamer Best of E3 (Nominee) – WorthPlaying.com Best of E3 (Nominee) – Multiplayer.it Best PC Game (Nominee) – Machinima Best Strategy Game (Nominee) – Machinima Best of E3 (Nominee) – Vandal.net Best of E3 (Nominee) – IGN Best of Strategy – Destructoid Best of PC – Destructoid Best Strategy – Russia Best PC Game – Russia Best of E3 (Nominee) – Gaming Excellence Best of E3 (Nominee) – Game Informer Best of Show (Nominee) – Game Front Best Strategy Game – Pop.com.br Best of E3 (Nominee) – Dvlzgame.net Sonic Lost World We Love It – The Escapist Best of E3 (Nominee) – Dvlzgame.net Best of E3 (Nominee) – Game Trailers Best of E3 (Nominee) – Gaming Excellence Best of E3 (Nominee) – IGN Best Platformer (Nominee) – Pure Nintendo Best 3DS Graphics (Nominee) – Pure Nintendo Best of Wii U – Destructoid Best of E3 – My Geek Review Best of E3 (Nominee) – Hardcore Gamer Men of E3 – GayGamer Congrats to Aaron Webber, who was selected as one of the Men of E3 from GayGamer.net!
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Thursday Jun 13, 2013
E3 2013 – Watch Game Demos from the Show FloorIt’s E3 2013 day 3! We’ve had an excellent show demoing our titles for press throughout the event, but even if you aren’t at the show, you can still get in on the action. Company of Heroes 2, Total War: Rome II, and Sonic Lost World are all featured in live demos today, so tune in and see what the excitement is all about! Sonic Lost WorldGamespot.com 2:20pm PT – www.gamespot.com/e3/stage-1-day-3/ Company of Heroes 2IGN.com 2:20pm PT – http://www.ign.com/events/e3 Total War: Rome IIIGN.com 3:40 PT – http://www.ign.com/events/e3 Thanks for Watching!After you’ve seen the demos, come back and let us know what you think in the comments below!
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Wednesday Jun 12, 2013
Total War: Rome II Booth @ E3 2013The Total War: Rome II booth at this year’s E3 is pretty incredible. On the outside you can see the massive art pieces that wrap around the behind closed doors area within. Inside are 16 stations set up across two platforms, first to watch a guided demo from the Creative Assembly staff, followed by a hands on demo from the Battle of the Nile.
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Tuesday Jun 11, 2013
Total War: Rome II @ E3 2013Total War: Rome II at E3 this year is massive. The Creative Assembly team have a huge stage with full presentation and hands on demo of the Battle for the Nile within the main campaign. The walkthrough is excellent, showing off the incredibly detailed new Campaign Map. If you’ve not seen the recent trailer release, check it out and then read up on the battle below: Battle of the NileAfter pursuing his former co-consul Gnaeus Pompey Magnus to Egypt in 48BC, Caesar found himself embroiled in the civil war between Cleopatra and her brother Ptolemy XIIIth. Caesar, along with the 13th Legion of Rome, became besieged in Alexandria by Ptolemy’s forces. However, Caesar’s increasing support for Cleopatra led to Ptolemy fleeing the city. Realizing he needed more armed forces, Caesar called on his ally, Mithridates of Pergamum, for assistance. Mithridates heeded the call and marched from Asia Minor with his army, crossing onto Egyptian soil in 47BC. Ptolemy sent a force to intercept them, but this was summarily defeated. Free now to maneuver , Caesar took the 13th, combined forces with Mithridates, and marched on Ptolemy’s position. Our interpretation of The Battle of The Nile will appear as a historical battle in Total War: ROME II, and enables players to employ a number of exotic units. At E3, the battle can be played from the Egyptian perspective as they defend their hilltop encampment, or as the Romans as they assault the hill. Playing as Rome is distinctly more challenging! Screens & Concept ArtTo get a better sense of the Battle for the Nile, there is a massive update of over twenty new screens and concept art – all available in our Total War flickr album. We’ve picked a few samples for the blog, but we encourage you to check them all out! Have a Question on Total War: Rome II?We’re gathering your feedback and sending it straight to the Creative Assembly team for a Q&A at the end of the show. If you are curious about anything, let us know, we can’t guarantee an answer, but we’re commited to passing fan feedback directly to the developers! | ||
Tuesday Jun 11, 2013
SEGA Welcomes you to E3 2013!E3 2013 is here and we’re live from the SEGA Booth in the South Hall! We’ve got a lot planned for the show, so sit back and enjoy the coverage! First thing first, let’s take a little stroll through the E3 booth, we’ve got a lot on floor this year and we’re really excited for journalists to get hands on with our upcoming lineup. Total War: Rome IICompany of Heroes 2Castle of IllusionSonic Lost WorldIf you’ve got questions for any of our titles, let us know in the comments below! We hope you enjoy the E3 2013 show.
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Friday Jun 07, 2013
SEGA Showcases Highly Anticipated Titles at E3 2013Today we are proud to announce the SEGA titles on display for this year’s E3 Expo. The show will see a world premiere of one of SEGA’s most iconic franchises, the HD remake of a gaming classic, as well as the finest in PC strategy gaming. Sonic Lost World
Castle of IllusionMickey Mouse returns to star in Castle of Illusion, a fantastical reimagining of the Sega Genesis classic. With all-new HD graphics and gameplay, Castle of Illusion brings Mickey and his magical world to life. When the evil witch Mizrabel kidnaps Minnie, it’s up to Mickey to brave the dangers of the Castle of Illusions to rescue her. Gather your courage and take on hordes on rebellious toys, traverse enchanted forest and navigate mazes of living books. Play as Mickey and save Minnie from Mirabel’s evil clutches! E3 will be the first hands-on opportunity for Castle of Illusion. The game will be available this summer for Xbox LIVE Arcade, PlayStation Network, and Windows PC. Company of Heroes
Total War: Rome IIDestined to be the biggest game in the entire series so far, Total War: ROME II will be playable for the very first time at the show with a thrilling battle between Egypt and Rome on the banks of the River Nile. Developers Creative Assembly will also unveil the Total War: ROME II campaign map, showcasing the most ambitious campaign mode in any Total War game yet – packed with innovative new features, detail, and breathtaking in its scope. The CaveNamed GameInformer’s Best Adventure Game of E3 2012, The Cave is an adventure game from Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion creator Ron Gilbert, and Double Fine Productions, the award-winning studio behind Psychonauts and Brütal Legend. The mobile version of The Cave will be shown for the first time at the Online and Mobile Game Pavilion located in the Concourse Foyer. Follow us on Instagram
SEGA’s Favorite Places in Los Angeles – The LA/E3 Foursquare ListHere at SEGA, we love to eat. We’ve even got a whole blog category dedicated to food. We travel a lot, and we’re all from different parts of the world. All of that adds up to us knowing some pretty spectacular places to eat, drink, and be merry. We launched our Foursquare account earlier this year, and we’ve loved adding our tips and seeing people using our recommendations to find great stuff. As many of us are veterans of E3 and/or Los Angeles, we’ve compiled all of our LA-based tips onto this handy Foursquare list. TL;DRGames at E3:
Please use the hashtag #SegaE3 when tweeting about our E3 stuff, or posting Instagram photos of our E3 stuff. We’re on Instagram! Our username is SEGA. We compiled a Foursquare list of awesome places to go in LA.
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