The Total War forums reflects more of Creative Assembly's efforts at clearing up issues with the launch of Total War: ROME II, announcing the availability of the beta version of a fourth patch for the strategy sequel. They call this "far and away" the biggest update for the game so far, boasting 175 patches, saying players "should see some real changes to the game while encountering fewer technical issues." (thanks IncGamers). Here's more:

While there are a host of technical fixes, usability improvements and gameplay balances, the real headline features of this update are AI related. We’ve made a number of important changes to the way the AI approaches diplomacy, develops its technologies and upgrades its buildings. It also more carefully monitors its food VS squalor balance, and fights food shortage problems better. It’s more likely to build elite units when it has the technology, buildings and money to do so. It’s also more mindful when it’s dealing with front and flank attacks in battle, and uses its pikemen more sensibly.