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Age of Empires III Q&A - Technology OverviewAfter seeing the stunning first screenshots of Age of Empires III, we had to know about the technology behind the game, so we caught up with lead programmer Dave Pottinger.
PREVIEW - Posted Mar 9, 2005 5:41 pm PT
Burning Crusade lights up '07 PC sales chart
Expansion to World of Warcraft sells 2.25 million copies at US retail, original game comes in second with 914,000 sold.
Expansion to World of Warcraft sells 2.25 million copies at US retail, original game comes in second with 914,000 sold.
NEWS - Posted Jan 24, 2008 1:20 pm PT
Age of Empires III Updated Q&A - Cinematics, Physics, AILead programmer Dave Pottinger continues to fill us in on the cutting-edge technology in this eagerly awaited real-time strategy game.
PREVIEW - Posted Jun 14, 2005 3:13 pm PT
Age of Empires III E3 2005 Hands-On
We get our hands on this upcoming strategy sequel from Ensemble Studios.
We get our hands on this upcoming strategy sequel from Ensemble Studios.
PREVIEW - Posted May 18, 2005 10:53 pm PT
NPD paints mixed picture of PC gaming in 2005
As traditional retail sales slump 19 percent, the trade-industry group admits the rise of MMORPGs and digital downloads has changed the PC game landscape.
As traditional retail sales slump 19 percent, the trade-industry group admits the rise of MMORPGs and digital downloads has changed the PC game landscape.
NEWS - Posted Jan 18, 2006 8:17 am PT
PC game charts: January 21-27
World of Warcraft and its Burning Crusade expansion top the charts as The Sims 2 continues racking up sales.
World of Warcraft and its Burning Crusade expansion top the charts as The Sims 2 continues racking up sales.
NEWS - Posted Feb 7, 2007 4:08 pm PT
Age of Empires III Hands-On - Exploring a Whole New AgeWe get our mitts on this highly anticipated real-time strategy game and learn about the many new features, including the home city and hero units.
PREVIEW - Posted Aug 15, 2005 4:43 pm PT
US PC Game Charts: April 9-15
Oblivion gets bumped out of the top slot by the latest Sims 2 add-on, while Battlefield 2 and The Godfather get whacked.
Oblivion gets bumped out of the top slot by the latest Sims 2 add-on, while Battlefield 2 and The Godfather get whacked.
NEWS - Posted Apr 25, 2006 12:37 pm PT
AOE III enters platinum age
Ensemble's empire-building PC game is fastest selling of franchise; new contest awards speedy gamers with high-end PC.
Ensemble's empire-building PC game is fastest selling of franchise; new contest awards speedy gamers with high-end PC.
NEWS - Posted Jan 31, 2006 4:23 pm PT
US PC game charts: May 21-27
Oblivion retakes the sales throne, Heroes of Might & Magic V debuts in third, Rise of Nations slides to eighth.
Oblivion retakes the sales throne, Heroes of Might & Magic V debuts in third, Rise of Nations slides to eighth.
NEWS - Posted Jun 8, 2006 2:35 pm PT
Microsoft unveils Age of Empires III Collector's Edition
Special packaging of upcoming strategy game includes art book, making-of DVD, poster, and soundtrack CD.
Special packaging of upcoming strategy game includes art book, making-of DVD, poster, and soundtrack CD.
NEWS - Posted Aug 17, 2005 1:59 pm PT
US PC Game Charts: April 16-22
The Sims 2: Family Fun Stuff stays put on top, followed by Oblivion, Age of Empires III, and...more Sims!
The Sims 2: Family Fun Stuff stays put on top, followed by Oblivion, Age of Empires III, and...more Sims!
NEWS - Posted May 2, 2006 7:01 pm PT
Oblivion, Nintendo win Golden Joysticks
The public award three trophies each to Nintendo and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion; Editors' Choice is BAFTA winner Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter.
The public award three trophies each to Nintendo and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion; Editors' Choice is BAFTA winner Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter.
NEWS - Posted Oct 27, 2006 10:25 am PT
Age of Empires III expands again
Microsoft's popular RTS will get Asian Dynasties add-on this fall; Big Huge Games taking dev reins from Ensemble.
Microsoft's popular RTS will get Asian Dynasties add-on this fall; Big Huge Games taking dev reins from Ensemble.
NEWS - Posted May 18, 2007 12:33 pm PT
US PC charts: August 6-12
Once again, the weekly NPD numbers are topped by World of Warcraft, the Sims 2 and...Nancy Drew?
Once again, the weekly NPD numbers are topped by World of Warcraft, the Sims 2 and...Nancy Drew?
NEWS - Posted Aug 25, 2006 2:32 pm PT
PC gaming stops slide in 2006
NPD numbers show slight growth in US retail sales of PC games for the year, figures still down from 2004.
NPD numbers show slight growth in US retail sales of PC games for the year, figures still down from 2004.
NEWS - Posted Jan 19, 2007 11:34 am PT
Age of Empires MMO in the works?
Ensemble Studios is looking for an "experienced server architect to assist in creating a world-class massively multiplayer game."
Ensemble Studios is looking for an "experienced server architect to assist in creating a world-class massively multiplayer game."
NEWS - Posted Jul 11, 2005 12:30 pm PT
US PC game charts: June 18-24
After Cars' weeklong 'Adventure' at the top, Blizzard's MMORPG battering ram known as World of Warcraft knocks the game adaptation from the No. 1 position.
After Cars' weeklong 'Adventure' at the top, Blizzard's MMORPG battering ram known as World of Warcraft knocks the game adaptation from the No. 1 position.
NEWS - Posted Jul 5, 2006 4:56 pm PT
PC game charts: January 7-13
2004 megahits World of Warcraft and The Sims 2 continue to top sales, Microsoft Flight Simulator X sales take off again.
2004 megahits World of Warcraft and The Sims 2 continue to top sales, Microsoft Flight Simulator X sales take off again.
NEWS - Posted Jan 22, 2007 4:56 pm PT
Age of Empires III demo discovered
Ensemble Studios excavates sampling of its latest empire-building strategy game; dig it up at GameSpot DLX.
Ensemble Studios excavates sampling of its latest empire-building strategy game; dig it up at GameSpot DLX.
NEWS - Posted Sep 7, 2005 6:09 pm PT
