Tag Archives: age of empires online
Sat, Feb 04, 2012 | 17:04 GMT
Preview video for Celts expansion released for Age of Empires Online
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.
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Posted in: Microsoft, PC, Simulation, Strategy
Tags: age of empires, age of empires online, Celts
Wed, Jan 11, 2012 | 16:29 GMT
Age of Empires Online’s Skirmish Hall Booster pack shown in latest video
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.
Wed, Aug 17, 2011 | 03:33 BST
Age of Empires Online Season Pass announced
Microsoft has announced a subscription discount option to its just-launched Age of Empires Online.
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Posted in: Free-to-Play, Microsoft, PC, Strategy
Tags: age of empires online, Gas Powered Games
Wed, Aug 17, 2011 | 00:38 BST
Quick quotes – Chris Taylor hails F2P as PC gaming’s future
“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.”
– Gas Powered Games founder Chris Taylor speaking to VentureBeat on Age of Empires Online’s launch day.
Thanks, IndustryGamers.
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Posted in: Free-to-Play, MMO, Microsoft, PC, Shooter
Tags: age of empires online, chris taylor, Gas Powered Games
Tue, Aug 16, 2011 | 14:10 BST
PSA: Age of Empires Online launches today
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.
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Posted in: Microsoft, PC, Simulation, Strategy
Tags: age of empires online, robot entertainment
Fri, Jun 17, 2011 | 01:51 BST
Age of Empires Online dev diary features kit, puppets
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.
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Posted in: Casual, Microsoft, PC, Strategy
Tags: age of empires online, AoEO, Gas Powered Games
Wed, Jun 01, 2011 | 18:25 BST
Age of Empires Online pricing revealed
Microsoft and Robot Entertainment detailed the pricing plan for Age of Empires Online, which it first announced back in January.
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Posted in: Microsoft, PC, Strategy
Tags: age of empires online, AoEO, robot entertainment
Wed, Jun 01, 2011 | 02:16 BST
Age of Empires Online trailer preempts release
Although it hasn’t actually launched, here’s the launch trailer for Age of Empires Online. Okay.
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Posted in: Games for Windows, Microsoft, PC, Strategy, Videos
Tags: age of empires online, Gas Powered Games
Thu, May 12, 2011 | 06:23 BST
GPG’s Chris Taylor on freemium: “Absolutely it’s the future”
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.
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Posted in: Games for Windows, Microsoft, PC, Strategy
Tags: age of empires online, chris taylor, Gas Powered Games
Tue, May 10, 2011 | 20:40 BST
Age of Empires Online to see digital and disc release in the fall
Age of Empires Online will be launched in the fall, according to Microsoft.
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Posted in: Games for Windows, Microsoft, Strategy
Tags: age of empires online, AoEO, Gas Powered Games, robot entertainment
Fri, May 06, 2011 | 10:41 BST
Get 48-hour “secret” access to Age of Empires Online beta
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.
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Posted in: Games for Windows, Microsoft, PC, Strategy
Tags: age of empires online, Age of Empires Online beta, AoEO
Wed, Apr 20, 2011 | 22:32 BST
Wednesday Shorts Late Edition: DiRT 3, Kotick, Earthrise, D&D, iOS, sales
Is hump day over with yet? No? Sorry about that, trooper. How about more minuscule headlines to help you pass the time?
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Posted in: Shorts, VG247
Tags: age of empires online, Amnesty International, apple is loaded, bedlam, Black Ops, Bobby Kotick, Bulletproof, d2d, Daggerdale, direct2drive, DiRT 3, dungeons & dragons, Dungeons & Dragons: Daggerdale, earthrise, gog, impulse, masthead studios, Mobigame, mortal kombat, Netherrealm Studios, no more heroes, No More Heroes: Red Zone, PixelJunk Shooter, Red Zone, Rocksmith, steve jobs, xbl activity
Sat, Mar 19, 2011 | 21:33 GMT
Saturday shorts – Tribes: Ascend, Xbox phone, EA goes green, Dungeons, Cthulhu goes long, SWTOR
Below you will find your shorts for Saturday. We have no idea what happened to the pair you wore on Friday.
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Posted in: Saturday Shorts, Shorts, VG247
Tags: age of empires online, Angry Birds, Ankama Games, billy mitchell, bioware, Cthulhu Saves the World, Dungeons, ea sports, Echoes of the Dead, Eurovision, Find Mii, Floodgate Studios, game manuals, Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime, GTX 590, Islands of Wakfu, kinect hack, kong off, lotro, mike tyson, Okamiden, sales, star wars, Star Wars The Old Republic, stocks, swtor, Tribes: Ascend, windows 7 phone, xbox phone, zeybold games
Mon, Mar 07, 2011 | 04:51 GMT
Taylor: Age of Empires Online transition “a true pleasure”
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.
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Posted in: MMO, Microsoft, PC, Strategy
Tags: age of empires online, AoE Online, chris taylor, Gas Powered Games, Robot, robot entertainment
Fri, Feb 25, 2011 | 20:41 GMT
Quick Shots – Microsoft February Games Showcase
Microsoft has put so many screenshots from its February Games Showcase, that we’ve decided to put the lot in one spot for you.
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Posted in: Microsoft, Screens, Xbox 360, Xbox Live
Tags: AC: Brotherhood DLC - The Da Vinci Disappearance, age of empires online, Beyond Good and Evil HD, crysis 2, Gears of War 3, Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime, Halo: Reach Defiant Map Pack, homefront, MS X11 event, Sesame Street: Once Upon a Monster, Shift 2: Unleashed, The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile, the gunstringer, torchlight
Fri, Feb 25, 2011 | 02:48 GMT
Gas Powered Games shoulders Age of Empires Online development
Gas Powered Games has taken over development on Age of Empires Online, in place of Robot Entertainment.
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Posted in: Microsoft, PC, Strategy, Trade
Tags: age of empires online, AoE Online, Gas Powered Games, Robot, robot entertainment
Wed, Jan 26, 2011 | 20:26 GMT
Age of Empires Online video spotlights the Egyptian faction
Microsoft has released a trailer for Age of Empires Online, showing off the Egyptian faction in the game.
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Posted in: Games for Windows, Microsoft, PC, Strategy, Videos
Tags: age of empire, age of empires online, robot entertainment, trailer, Videos
Tue, Jan 25, 2011 | 14:11 GMT
Premium packs and social features announced for Age of Empires Online
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.
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Posted in: Games for Windows, Microsoft, PC
Tags: age of empires online, AoEO
Sat, Oct 16, 2010 | 17:47 BST
Age of Empires Online goes into closed beta
Those who have been looking forward to Age of Empires Online will be pleased to know the game has gone into closed beta.
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Posted in: Games for Windows, Microsoft, Strategy, Xbox Live
Tags: age of empires, age of empires online
Mon, Aug 30, 2010 | 10:44 BST
Microsoft PC chief: Unannounced game aimed at GPU, CPU upgraders
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.”
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Posted in: Hot, Microsoft, PC, gamescom 2010
Tags: age of empires online, Dave Luehmann, Microsoft Game Studios
Max Payne 3 PC to feature “gloriously increased resolution”: first shots