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00:10Il latest in a long line of decorated strategy games, Empire Total War immerses players in a bold new theater
00:16of war,
00:17early modern warfare. With ballistas swapped out for bayonets, the series deploys some keen 18th century tech
00:23to its signature large scale battles, now reaching from the turbulent tides of the Atlantic to the searing sands of
00:29the Indies.
00:32New to the rules of engagement are siege battles, climactic confrontations decided by choice use of explosive new weaponry
00:39and environmental cover. From makeshift barricades to the walls of a governor's mansion, taking refuge behind ample cover
00:45is key to claiming victory and Empire's brutal bouts. But even behind the safety of a fortified garrison,
00:51it's never a good idea to let your guard down completely. Barriers can just as easily be scaled as they
00:56are defended,
00:56leaving even the most stalwart fortresses to be subdued in minutes. When the course of battle calls for more immediate
01:02measures,
01:03switching off to melee mode allows your infantry to get straight to the point with deadly close quarters combat.
01:11Sailing alongside siege battles is another series first, with fully controllable naval encounters that take place in real time.
01:17These maritime matchups employ a crucial mix of ship steering and cannon controls to deliver realistic action out on the
01:23open sea.
01:25With three different ammo types designed to destroy, debilitate or de-man enemy armadas,
01:30battles raging on the tides can take on a number of different tactics and outcomes.
01:34Ships can be sunk, masts crippled, and even entire crews captured by a single swift invasion of the vessel.
01:40The ocean can be a treacherous place, but with apt judgment and decisive command, she's yours to master.
01:49Look for much more from Empire Total War as its March 3 release date draws near.
