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Age of Empires II ModsIf you thought mods were only for first-person shooters, think again. Fans of Age of Empires II, one of the most popular real-time strategy games, should check out these mods and add-ons that give the game some surprising new gameplay twists.
PREVIEW - Posted Sep 22, 2000 3:33 pm PT
Age of Empires II Gold Edition now available
Microsoft's real-time strategy compilation of Age of Empire II: Age of Kings, Age of Empires II: The Conquerors Expansion, and more than 12 new random maps is now in stores.
Microsoft's real-time strategy compilation of Age of Empire II: Age of Kings, Age of Empires II: The Conquerors Expansion, and more than 12 new random maps is now in stores.
NEWS - Posted Aug 28, 2001 8:22 pm PT
Age of Empires II: The Conquerors Tournament update
The final showdown in the $100,000 real-time strategy game competition will be held in Redmond, Wash., in October.
The final showdown in the $100,000 real-time strategy game competition will be held in Redmond, Wash., in October.
NEWS - Posted Aug 23, 2001 7:31 pm PT
Age of Mythology, Empires II bundle now out
RTS classics come in a single package which is only available at select locations.
RTS classics come in a single package which is only available at select locations.
NEWS - Posted Oct 15, 2003 12:22 pm PT
Age of Empires II - The Teutons
Ancestors of modern-day Germany, the Teutons in AOE II come armed with great defensive power and heavy-duty attacks.
Ancestors of modern-day Germany, the Teutons in AOE II come armed with great defensive power and heavy-duty attacks.
PREVIEW - Posted Mar 3, 1999 12:00 am PT
Age of Empires II: Age of Kings
Find out what we think of this sequel after three weeks of intense gameplay.
Find out what we think of this sequel after three weeks of intense gameplay.
PREVIEW - Posted Mar 3, 1999 12:00 am PT
Age of Empires II - The Persians
Persia stands tall in AOE II with its magnificent war elephants and bonuses for quick growth and rebuilding.
Persia stands tall in AOE II with its magnificent war elephants and bonuses for quick growth and rebuilding.
PREVIEW - Posted Mar 3, 1999 12:00 am PT
Age of Empires II - The Franks
The offense-minded Franks will have the most powerful cavalry in AOE II.
The offense-minded Franks will have the most powerful cavalry in AOE II.
PREVIEW - Posted Mar 3, 1999 12:00 am PT
Age of Empires II The Turks
The Age II designers have great respect for the Turks and made sure to turn them into a formidable gameplay civilization.
The Age II designers have great respect for the Turks and made sure to turn them into a formidable gameplay civilization.
PREVIEW - Posted Mar 3, 1999 12:00 am PT
Age of Empires II: The Byzantines
The most advanced civilization in Age II reveals her greatest secrets.
The most advanced civilization in Age II reveals her greatest secrets.
PREVIEW - Posted Mar 3, 1999 12:00 am PT
Age of Empires II - The Chinese
Our latest AOE II showcase turns from the Middle East to the Middle Kingdom.
Our latest AOE II showcase turns from the Middle East to the Middle Kingdom.
PREVIEW - Posted Mar 3, 1999 12:00 am PT
Age of Empires II - The Vikings
If your other car is a long-boat, and getting tangled up in traffic makes you want to go berserk, maybe the Vikings are for you.
If your other car is a long-boat, and getting tangled up in traffic makes you want to go berserk, maybe the Vikings are for you.
PREVIEW - Posted Mar 3, 1999 12:00 am PT
Diablo fever continues
Blizzard's role-playing game expansion Diablo II: Lord of Destruction hangs on to the top spot in NPD's latest list of best-selling games.
Blizzard's role-playing game expansion Diablo II: Lord of Destruction hangs on to the top spot in NPD's latest list of best-selling games.
NEWS - Posted Aug 15, 2001 3:13 pm PT
AIAS announces DICE creative summit
A number of famous game designers will attend the upcoming convention in Las Vegas.
A number of famous game designers will attend the upcoming convention in Las Vegas.
NEWS - Posted Sep 19, 2001 7:40 pm PT
EB1 to offer Microsoft games
Electronics Boutique's online game rental service will include MechCommander 2, Age of Empires II, Crimson Skies, and other Microsoft PC games.
Electronics Boutique's online game rental service will include MechCommander 2, Age of Empires II, Crimson Skies, and other Microsoft PC games.
NEWS - Posted Oct 18, 2001 3:02 pm PT
Age of Empires II - The Mongols
History's most infamous raiders were fast, deadly, and carved out their own empire across the Asian continent, eastern Europe and Asia Minor. Sound like a good civ to you?
History's most infamous raiders were fast, deadly, and carved out their own empire across the Asian continent, eastern Europe and Asia Minor. Sound like a good civ to you?
PREVIEW - Posted Mar 3, 1999 12:00 am PT
GC '07: Don't ignore casual gamers, says Age of Empires panel
Developer of Age of Empires series thinks striking a balance between appealing to hardcore and casual gamers was key to success, hinted at space-based installment for franchise.
Developer of Age of Empires series thinks striking a balance between appealing to hardcore and casual gamers was key to success, hinted at space-based installment for franchise.
NEWS - Posted Aug 22, 2007 2:29 am PT
Age of Empires II - The Saracens
These Middle Eastern states formed a strong unified region in the Age of Kings.
These Middle Eastern states formed a strong unified region in the Age of Kings.
PREVIEW - Posted Mar 3, 1999 12:00 am PT
Age of Empires II - The Celts
Historically, the Celts were fiercely aggressive on the battlefield. Age of Empires II will attempt to portray that fierceness with this offense-minded civ.
Historically, the Celts were fiercely aggressive on the battlefield. Age of Empires II will attempt to portray that fierceness with this offense-minded civ.
PREVIEW - Posted Mar 3, 1999 12:00 am PT
Age of Empires II - The Goths
Our eighth installment looks at the barbarians who sacked Rome.
Our eighth installment looks at the barbarians who sacked Rome.
PREVIEW - Posted Mar 3, 1999 12:00 am PT
