Microsoft today announced that the Age of Empires II Gold Edition has started
to appear on store shelves. There have been several reports of its availability
at locations throughout the U.S., and wide availability is expected by next
week. Age of Empires II Gold Edition contains the exciting game play of both
Microsoft Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings and Age of Empires II: The
Conquerors Expansion, plus over a dozen additional random maps. Gamers new to
the series can also learn the secrets of the masters by watching the recorded
games of expert players.
Age of Empires is one of the most successful strategy game franchises in
history, having sold over eight million units worldwide. The series, developed
by Ensemble Studios, has received numerous awards including AIAS Strategy Game
of the Year awards for Age of Empires, Age of Empires II: Age of Kings, and The
Conquerors Expansion; as well as the prestigious AIAS PC Game of the Year for
Age of Empires II: Age of Kings.
Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings spans 1,000 years, from the fall of Rome
through the Middle Ages, in which players control the destiny of one of thirteen
civilizations. Age of Empires II: The Conquerors Expansion challenges veterans
and novices to wage war on an epic scale with all-new civilizations, unique
units and technologies, and campaigns based on infamous conquerors such as
Attila the Hun, El Cid and Montezuma.
Age of Empires II Gold Edition is available in stores now, or by calling
Microsoft at (888) 218-5617, or on the Internet at
http://shop.microsoft.com/ for an
estimated retail price of $54.95 (U.S.).
More information about the Age of Empires II and The Conquerors Expansion is
available on the game's official site at
http://www.microsoft.com/games/age2/, or on the Ensemble Studios site at
http://www.ensemblestudios.com/.
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