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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.

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.

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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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Microsoft and Robot Entertainment detailed the pricing plan for Age of Empires Online, which it first announced back in January.

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Age of Empires Online will be launched in the fall, according to Microsoft.

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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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It’s time for more shorts. Get your fill below the belt-line.

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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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