Shogun 2 Demo on Joojoo

Here thegameveda  is losing miserably in a famous historical battle in Shogun 2 , again I find myself playing the game on a joojoo , and this being one of the most gpu intensive games out there it is not moving at 100fps ...but it works ...and it gets me thinking if an atom powered tablet can do this ,what happens when get hold of i5 and i7 Windows tablets. A note to all developers please include touch control schemes as more and more of your fans are heading towards tablets...

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Shogun Total War 2 Demo blooming at 5120 by 1600 .. just in time for this years Sakuras

Coming back down to Earth , thegameveda has taken a day off from playing every game in existence on the ion powered joojoo. 


Today I present 5120 by 1600 screen shots of the Shogun 2 Total War Demo , running on Steam and what passes as my gaming rig this week .... Creative Assembly and Sega's latest Total War iteration impresses from the moment it boots up , effortlessly detecting my 5120 by 1600 res , all cgi also stretches across multiple monitors . That is cool I tell you , the number of games I play where the intro video has black borders , whilst the main game runs at far higher resolutions really annoys . Shogun 2 does not! 


Shogun 2 has a very impressive engine , in that it scales down to an atom powered tablet like the joojoo , or dials up detail to suit more specialist gaming pcs. Oh it is not perfect yet , but is our hardware? 


If you were thinking that Total War was getting olde , fret not , Shogun 2 is what makes PC gaming and Steam such guilty pleasures , high art ,culture and history as gaming , and the music is simply sublime ...  For the budding young Sun Tzu there is some strategy in there too..


Shogun 2 can run on humble hardware but it is a game that cries out for multiple monitors , and in the distant near future a Kinect control scheme , or even a Playstation Move one , think about it...you have seen the generals in Ran , waving the butterfly shaped batons , your PlayStation Move controller would make a perfect sub, and eureka it is authentically Japanese too! Genius ... 


Don't laugh it worked for R.U.S.E!


These screens are from the same historical battle I lost on the joojoo .... pre my 72 hour Crysis 2 Demo frenzy (  71 hours to get on a server ..1 hour of fps action )....too many good games on PC this month ....

my work done , time for some green tea , I was not in blue by the way.......

try the Shogun 2 Total War Demo on Steam now 

buy shogun total war 2 in the USA 

or Collectors get a very special edition in the UK

only 10 days to go!

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75 % off Empire Total War as Steam declares Total War for 3 days on Total War prices!

For a measly £39.99 you can own EVERY (almost)  Total War game , including the latest Shogun 2 , with that Gabe you are truly spoiling us. 


Or each day look out for the bargain game , today you can own Empire Total War , for 75 % off ! 


So if you held back on these games , before , now you have no excuse .  With deals like these traditional retail had better be selling the game with gifts of Maids , sushi ,  green  tea , and gold .....or it is sayoanara suckers.....


This is the power of Steam ! And next week onlive has Homefront instantly playable . There has never been a better time to be a pc gamer, so dust off your Microsoft surface ready for Shogun 2!


Get to STEAM now!


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Total War Shogun 2 Collectors Edition with Chess Set + Napoleon Total War Imperial Edition +Total War Eras

For those who could do without another action figure cluttering their gaming room , there is hope in the form of Total War Shogun 2 "super"  Collectors Edition which comes with all the bonuses of the limited edition plus the above hand crafted chess set! 

Shogun 2: Total War Limited Edition for PC with Chess Set Includes:
Exclusive chess set - A high quality Shogun 2: Total War themed chess set. The chess set is made from bamboo, and features individually hand-painted figures. (Final design may differ from shown)
Exclusive ninja clan - the Hattori clan are masters of the Iga-ryu ninjutsu - a unique collection of martial skills and guerrilla techniques. This additional in-game faction is only available in the Limited Edition and includes the most powerful battlefield ninja units.
Extra historical scenario - The Battle of Nagashino saw an alliance between the Oda and Tokugawa clans clashing against the legendary Takeda clan in 1575. Takeda was ultimately defeated but, as in all Total War battles, victory lies in your hands and by playing one of these three factions you can repeat history... or even rewrite it!
Special armour for your avatar - this complete set of armour will make your General's avatar stand out on the battlefield and will reward you with the Bad Omen retainer that affects morale to enemy ashigaru (foot soldier) units, giving you a competitive advantage online.
Bank account of XP for your avatar - only the Limited Edition owners will be able to start their General's avatar at a higher level, with instant access to one upgrade point to spend on special skills or traits.

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For collectors Napoleon Total War Imperial Edtion [new and sealed ] +  Total Wars Eras 

4 days to go before another dark chapter of human warfare gets the Creative Assembly treatment

celebrate with a sealed copy of the Imperial Edition + the totally rare  Total War Eras collectors box

and this is what  a New  sealed one looks like:

+  the totally rare Total War Eras Collectors Box:

for those who like to read detail

1. A new and sealed Napolean Total War Imperial Edition 

Napoleon: Total War defines a new standard within the genre with exciting characters and a cinematic narrative, mind-blowing battle sequences and an unrivalled mix of turn-based and real-time strategy.
Take command and lead your armies on land and sea over three campaigns: Italy, Egypt and Mastery of Europe. The seamless mix of objective-based missions and sandbox experience makes this the most complete Total War experience to date.
Napoleon: Total War features fully integrated multiplayer modes and a complete set of online functionalities: Steam achievements, gameplay bonuses, uniform editor and voice communications.
Advanced weaponry enables new tactical options and even more exciting real-time battles on an epic scale, while the highly detailed environments and improved battlefield buildings guarantee a realistic recreation of famous historical battles.

Napoleon: Total War - Imperial Edition contents:
Napoleon: Total War game
"Elite Regiment" pack** - collection of 5 of the most Elite Forces of the Napoleonic Wars, from all the major European factions. They proved their bravery, discipline and excellence in key battles and will dramatically expand the player's strategic options on the battlefield.
"Heroes of the Napoleonic Wars" pack** - gathers the most superb infantry and cavalrymen who fought during the great Napoleonic battles: 10 exclusive units, which will all make a difference during key engagements, whether using formidable weapons or exceptional tactical skills.
"Elite Regiment" Pack:
5e Regiment de Hussards (France)
Pavlograd Hussars (Russia)
8th Life Regiment (Prussia)
47th (Czech) Regiment (Austria)
88th Foot "Connaught Rangers" (Great Britain)
"Heroes of the Napoleonic Wars" Pack:
7th Lancers (France)
Brandenburg Uhlans (Prussia)
1st Hussars (Austria)
15th Hussars (Great Britain)
1st East Prussian Grenadier Battalion (Prussia)
6th Regiment d'Infanterie Légère (France)
17th Jäger Regiment (Russia)
1st Regiment Emperor's Own (Austria)
18th Regiment d'Infanterie de Ligne "The Brave" (France)
Moscow Musketeers (Russia)

2. TOTAL WAR ERAS 

The pack contains:

• Shogun: Total War with Mongol Invasion Expansion Pack
• Medieval: Total War with Viking Invasion Expansion Pack
• Rome: Total War with Barbarian Invasion and Alexander Expansion Packs
• Exclusive limited edition content, including:
• The Total War Story, a 40 minute documentary detailing the past, present and future of the Total War series, featuring exclusive interviews and game footage
• Exclusive preview material for Medieval 2: Total War, including trailer, game information, screens and artwork
• Art booklet plucked from the Creative Assembly archives detailing the creation and evolution of the Total War series
• Glossy A2 poster for Medieval 2: Total War
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  5 Art cards covering the whole Total War series

INSURED DELIVERY WITH TRACKING TO ALL DESTINATIONS 

1 set available for collectors from thegameveda ebid store :

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Acer Iconia test no.5 playing Shogun 2 Total War Battle of Sekigahara on screen 1 whilst studying it's history in Wikipedia on screen 2

Day 5 of thegameveda Acer Iconia review , and here you see me running Shogun 2 Total War the Battle of  Sekigahra  Historical scenario on the top touch screen running in Steam , whilst learning about the actual battle from Wikipedia running in Internet Explorer 9 in the second 14 inch multitouch screen . 


And again I find myself going wow !


This test  is to stress the tech not show my gaming prowess , as once again I am playing one handed , whilst trying to film with the other in the dark fumbling for mouse and keyboard , it takes AGES to be this good , and requires copious injections of midichlorians (thanks George)...

The video shows me looking up the places , faces and historical names,as the narrator talks about them , whilst I play the game! and it seems this battle was entirely about backstabbing treachery ,our side was doomed from the beginning ,so now I don't feel to bad about losing badly, serious fans could use this kind of set up to have their game strategy sites open in the bottom screen whilst playing their favourite game in the top . Serious fans could actually follow the strategy of the real generals , and win ! if they were not filming at the same time that is ....




The Total War series bar the original Shogun is a total resource hog ,to see it running in a dual screen set up where the second screen is being used independently is quite amazing. The Iconia is a multiscreening beast ,it seems . Shogun 2 is completely playable , (when you have both hands and/or not trying to emulate Kurasawa san) .Reading the techie reviews I would not expect this game to run at the speed it does , let alone allow you to mess around in the 2nd screen WHILST playing the game !

the Battle of Sekigahra virtually depicted in the top screen and an in an Edo period painting in the 2nd 

oh and if you want to see some serious multiscreening here is a shot of me writing this blog entry whilst movie maker encodes the youtube video and I have explorer open to look at photos to include in the blog ; 

more to follow !


get your Acer Iconia and Shogun 2 Total War  now

 

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Total War Shogun 2 for £12.99 and Killzone 3 for £19.99 this weekend

With a freefalling retail market , at least we get the odd awesome bargain from time to time and this weekend ,provided games fans you haven't bought these AAA titles already ,  which is unlikely but if you had better things to do when these two came out  you can get the excellent Total War Shogun 2 for £12.99 and Killzone 3 for £19.99 at ........ Game! 


Above you see how you too can play Shogun2 on a dual screen tablet pc , because face it , you will not be playing the best part of Killzone 3 (online ) unless you are brave enough to get back into the Playstation Network waters with your shiny new Credit Card .... still there is the 7 hour single player campaign...

fyi the new Shogun 2 Patch 2 brings DirectX 11 , 4 brand new maps and allegedly hundreds of fixes ( well that inspires confidence now does it not? at least PC games don't LA NOIRE your machine !) 
Your game will update next time you start it through Steam!

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