EGX 2015 kicked off today with Total War: Warhammer. Over the course of the presentation, the developers at Creative Assembly provided new insight into several aspects of the game. Starting out, the team showcased the Lord, Hero and Legendary units. These units can be used to bolster your troops in combat, to plot on your behalf on the campaign map, and as fearsome combatants in their own right. A lot of time was spent discussing the customization available for these characters. They have their own skill trees and items that they can equip to be used in a variety of different ways.

The presentation then moved on to a live gameplay demonstration, and it was impressive to say the least. The battlefield was massive, with hundreds of units moving about. For me, one of the most impressive moments of the demo was the seemingly simple entrance of a giant. This massive unit lumbered into the battle and swung his axe, sending an entire line of dwarves flying through the air like ragdolls. Considering that it was happening in engine in real time, it was an impressive moment. Artillery individually load and fire, flamethrowers spew arcs of incendiary death over the heads of oncoming greenskins. Visually, Total War Warhammer is turning out to be very impressive. Its a promising game with a strong license and Creative Assembly are clearly devoted to bringing the authentic Warhammer experience into the game.

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