The essential paradox of Shogun 2 is that it demonstrates both how far ... the Segoku period of Japanese history, using units like Yari Ashigaru or Bow Samurai, just like the first Shogun game.

The game is Shogun 2: Total War, the next hybrid real-time ... we proceeded to our first task--recruiting some yari ashigaru, trained peasant spearmen, to defend our boarders.

Remember the nigh invincible stacks of Yari Ashigaru you would have to overcome in Total War: Shogun 2 to unify Japan? When you close your eyes, can you still see your brave generals ride into the ...

The latest Total War: Shogun 2 DLC breaks with tradition and takes ... they fire with greater accuracy and reload more swiftly than their Ashigaru brethren. Otomo Matchlock Kobaya (Enhanced ...