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Ave! The people have spoken! ROME: Total War for iPad hailed across the empire.

Earlier this month, ROME: Total War launched on iPad. Here are some choice responses from the iPad-wielding community:

Press

A faithful port of the original title […] No question, if you enjoyed the PC original, you will like ROME: Total War for iPad.

- 9to5Mac


The attention to detail is very high and its clear Feral gave the soldiers a new layer of polish to better shine on more modern devices. […] Feral didn't skimp on units or options in the battle simulation to simplify things for the iPad, which is commendable and something tactical gamers, and long-time fans of the game, will certainly appreciate. […] ROME: Total War is one of my favorite games of all time and I'm very happy I can now play it on my primary gaming device, my iPad Pro. The beauty of the game remains in the interplay between the strategy and tactical elements. The ability to play both leader and general, stepping from a macro to micro view and back again, is something that few games have successfully replicated since ROME: Total War showed us the way.

- Pocket Tactics


As well as being a steal of an iPad game, it’s also interesting to see Rome make it to tablets. I remember when it was a reasonably cutting-edge game that taxed most mid-range laptops, and sometimes ran my poor old Dell into the ground. Now, it seems like even a two-year-old iPad can handle it with ease. Progress marches on, just like my legionaries.

- BGR


Community

Feral have done a fantastic job porting the full-fat version of the game over to iOS.

- IslaDaddy on the App Store


Such a great game and it ports across so well; smooth, and controls are very intuitive.

- Adam on the App Store


The game is the perfect implementation for the iPad and includes the full range of ROME: Total War. Such games are a real rarity in App Store! Absolutely recommend!

- Fanatiker on the App Store


Still remember upgrading my rig for this back in the day. Now you can play it while on the toilet. What a time to be alive!

- Grant on Facebook


This is a must have for any Total War fan. Really brings the spirit of the original ROME: Total War to your iPad. Well-made, fun game to play.

- KBM review on the App Store


ROME: Total war is one of my favourite real-time strategy games, so it is with great pleasure that I tell you that this port is wonderful. It is faithful, runs well, and plays great.

- 62josh62 on the App Store


This game is a shining example of just how successful a port to iOS can, and should, be. In my youth I sank more hours than I'd care to admit into the original PC version of this game, and I'm happy to report that none of the magic is lost by bringing it to iOS. The controls are fluid and intuitive, the graphics have been given a welcome polish, and there's plenty of help on hand should you have any questions about how a particular feature works. Overall this wonderful app truly is a gem, and I have no doubt that soon it will soar to lofty heights and join the ranks of the most beloved blockbuster titles available to us on this platform.

- Confliction182 on the App Store


It's ROME: Total War in all its imperial glory. Mastered for touch screen, everything works and everything in the original PC game is here and intact.

- Sp0nger on the App Store


If you want an easy and quick way to play the awesome ROME: Total War, then buy this.

- Ratboysrule on the App Store


They seized ROME: Total War from the App Store, in all its epic glory. Et tu?

Glad Tidings We Bring — Tides of Torment Sweep Total War: WARHAMMER III on macOS & Linux

Tides of Torment are rising on macOS & Linux, with the release of the latest DLC for Total War: WARHAMMER III!

The High Elves, Slaanesh and Norsca all see their rosters expanded, with three new Legendary Lords, a host of battle units, thematic mechanics and narrative arcs in the Immortal Empires campaign:

  • AISLINN, THE SEA LORD: a ruthless and tactically brilliant High Elf prince who commands the entire navy of Ulthuan.
  • DECHALA, THE DENIED ONE: the most feared warlord of Slaanesh’s legions, and is as mesmerising as she is merciless.
  • SAYL, THE FAITHLESS: Norsca’s treacherous and mutated Chaos Sorcerer, known for his mastery of betrayal, manipulation, and dark magic.

All three DLCs can be purchased as one complete bundle or individually, unlocking your preferred Legendary Lord.

Today also sees the release of update 7.0, which includes free access to Total War: WARHAMMER’s 104th Legendary Lord, The Masque of Slaanesh. Also included are legacy updates for High Elves, Slaanesh and Norsca, allowing players to return to past campaigns with new improvements.

For all the details on Tides of Torment, and the latest update, check out the Total War Blog: https://www.totalwar.com/news/total-war-warhammer-iii-update-700.

To unleash the Tides of Torment today, head to Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/59473/Total_War_WARHAMMER_III__Tides_of_Torment/

Kislev Endures — Total War: WARHAMMER III Update 6.1 Out Now on macOS and Linux

We hope you packed your warm gauntlets. Total War: WARHAMMER III’s latest update returns to the frozen lands of Kislev to offer a fresh take on the Ice Queen’s dominion.

From sweeping updates to the faction’s technology tree to a complete overhaul of the Supporter race between the Ice Court and the Grand Orthodoxy — this is a Tzardom transformed. Also included is an update to the Devotion system which replaces the local Control mechanic, and a radical new take on the Ataman system for Kislev.

And the Changer of Ways is on the receiving end of some changes of his own, with Tzeentch’s Fragments of Sorcery system receiving a visual and mechanical overhaul.

Also included are two brand new units: The Nan-Gau Grenadiers for Cathay and Gnoblar Flingers for the Ogre Kingdoms, rounding out a bold update to many of the base game’s original factions.

Head to the Total War Dev Blog to get the inside scoop on Kislev and Tzeench 2.0, or to the Full Changelist to see everything that’s included in Update 6.1. Then, update via Steam to see the latest version in action!