Gas Powered Games a stop to ongoing content development for free-to-play strategy title Age of Empires Online, citing expense.
]]>Age of Empires Online is getting a new Babylon civ in August, developer Gas Powered Games has revealed.
]]>Age of Empires Online has gone free-to-play, Gas Powered Games has announced. Previously only free-to-try, all content is now available through in-game purchased or microtransactions. "We probably turned off a lot of players who would've kept playing had they been given the option to earn a Premium Civilization," systems design lead Eric Williamsontold PC Gamer. In order to further entice you, a new team-based multiplayer mode for level 40 and up has been added. It's called Alliance Wars. That's not all though: current players will be given 500 Empire Points and those who create a new account will be handed 100 points.
]]>Steam has added Age of Empires Online to the free-to-play section of the store, and to celebrate its release, the game's Greek, Egyptian and Persian civilizations are 50% off, at $4.99 each. You'll still need a Games for Windows account in order to play it, but that's it really. Go wild. Thanks, D'toid.
]]>Microsoft seems to be struggling to message its first foray into free-to-play gaming, so allow this overview trailer to explain, once and for all, what Age of Empires Online actually is.
]]>Microsoft has released a preview video for its upcoming Celtic expansion to Age of Empires Online. With the content, players will be able to take on these "masters of metalworking and crafting" as they explore the northern realms and become acquainted with new units, such as the Woad Raiders, Druids, and Swordsmen. The expansion will also include new gear and rewards. It's currently listed as "coming soon." Check out the video and screens below. Thanks, EvilAvatar.
]]>Microsoft has released a new video for Age of Empires Online, which provides a look at the game's Skirmish Hall Booster pack. The new skirmish mode allows players to team up and battle four computer-controlled AI enemies which can contain various play-styles represented by eight different leaders. The new mode will also unlock all units appearing in the game, regardless of the player's level. Skrimish Hall is available now through the game's official website, and the video is posted below.
]]>Microsoft has announced a subscription discount option to its just-launched Age of Empires Online.
]]>“If you’re wondering where PC gaming is going next, this is where it’s going. It’s a huge shift. I’m glad we arrived here, it’s a long time since our industry has been this exciting."
]]>Just a quick reminder, in case the date got lost on you due to all the gamescom hoopla, Robot Entertainment's Age of Empires Online launches today. If you've yet to lay down the funds for it, you can get an idea of the various pricing schemes through here. Thanks, Revolting.
]]>Here's a new developer diary for Age of Empires Online, part of a marketing campaign which has turned slightly kooky since Gas Powered Games took over. The latest episode explains the different tiers of equipment and how to get 'em, and features the antics of two carefully voiced puppets.
]]>Microsoft and Robot Entertainment detailed the pricing plan for Age of Empires Online, which it first announced back in January.
]]>Although it hasn't actually launched, here's the launch trailer for Age of Empires Online. Okay.
]]>Freemium, free-to-play, the reason your dog's house is now technically nicer than your own - call it whatever you want. Point is, it's making waves, and Age of Empires Online's Chris Taylor thinks it's far from finished. In fact, when the dust settles, he thinks it'll be all that's left.
]]>Age of Empires Online will be launched in the fall, according to Microsoft.
]]>Microsoft wants everyone possible to play around with the Age of Empires Online beta, so it's offering anyone and everyone the chance to get in on it before it closes to the public.
]]>Is hump day over with yet? No? Sorry about that, trooper. How about more minuscule headlines to help you pass the time?
]]>It's time for more shorts. Get your fill below the belt-line.
]]>Below you will find your shorts for Saturday. We have no idea what happened to the pair you wore on Friday.
]]>Gas Powered Games' Chris Taylor has commented on his studio's take over of Age of Empires Online development, reiterating the message that the transition was amicable.
]]>The first Age of Empires video blog since Gas Powered Games took over development doesn't impart a great deal of information, but it does feature Chris Taylor in a skirt. And gameplay footage.
]]>Microsoft has put so many screenshots from its February Games Showcase, that we've decided to put the lot in one spot for you.
]]>Gas Powered Games has taken over development on Age of Empires Online, in place of Robot Entertainment.
]]>Microsoft has released a trailer for Age of Empires Online, showing off the Egyptian faction in the game.
]]>Microsoft and Robot Entertainment announced today its multiplayer co-op title Age of Empires Online will contain Egyptian and Greek factions at launch, and that social features will be integrated into the free-to-play title.
]]>Those who have been looking forward to Age of Empires Online will be pleased to know the game has gone into closed beta.
]]>If you thought the new-look Age of Empires meant Microsoft was moving on from PC hardware junkies and into the casual space, think again: Microsoft Game Studios GM Dave Luehmann has confirmed to VG247 that the company is working on at least one game that will "encourage that type of behaviour."
]]>Stop! Don't lay a finger and/or hammer on that piggy bank! Age of Empires Online, you see, has no need for your nickels and dimes.
]]>Microsoft just announced Age of Empires Online and Microsoft Flight for Games for Windows and part of its gamescom push.
]]>And we have lift off. Microsoft's kicked off gamescom's press conference day by announcing a November 10 European release date for Kinect.
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