it's very interesting the article pointed out that mount & blade was not just a games, rather it's more like a platform for modders! very interesting indeed!
i think this hands on preview is really good. this is the only preview that mentioned this contextual stuff...
also i am wondering if the previewer were using mouse/keyboard to play it, or an analogue controller? i'd prefer to see a previewer played with M/K... since playing with analogue controller really is not different from playing a console...