Preview of the upcoming Celt Civilization for Age of Empires Online. Age of Empires Online is the next evolution in the best-selling real-time strategy (RTS) franchise Age of Empires. Developed by Microsoft Game Studios for the Games for Windows – LIVE platform, Age of Empires Online invites players to create a living, growing online world, shared with friends and friendly rivals around the w... more.

With our Skirmish Hall Booster, YOU control the battlefield. Customize your beginning resources, the difficulty levels, victory conditions, and even the number of enemies you face. Set the teams and chose the maps! With this level of customization, Age of Empires Online players can create nearly endless hours of gameplay while varying the battlefield scenarios. In the Skirmish Hall a rich and robu... more.

It's official! No more Fall or Autumn. Age of Empires Online will officially launch on August 16th! You know we're doing digital distribution as well as having a retail presence. Wana know what box looks like? What's a launch announcement without an AWESOME launch trailer? Be sure to check the trailer out as well! [media id=1890 width=630 height=354] Age-of-empires-online-gallery ... more.

Great news! The team at Microsoft Game Studios wants to make sure everyone who wanted to get into the beta for “Age of Empires Online” gets their chance before they close it to the public, so they’re opening up access to get fast-tracked into the beta for 48 hours only this Thursday-Saturday. If your readers didn’t get a code last week, here’s their chance! Simply visit http://gamesfo... more.

Pack up your army and help King Minos defend Crete! Microsoft unveils the first booster pack for Age of Empires Online." The award-winning, best-selling Real Time Strategy game is moving online - and it's more fun, approachable and immersive than ever! Build a mighty empire, manage resources, and battle with or against other players in epic historical settings. Chat with other players and ... more.

As many of you have already heard, Gas Powered Games is now lead developer of Age of Empires Online. We figured you might have some questions about what this all means so I wanted to share a few thoughts on behalf of myself and the rest of the Age of Empires Online development team. First and foremost, we’re thrilled! We have no doubt this is a great move for the game, and most importantl... more.

On the eve of Gamescom 2010, the world’s largest consumer-oriented games showcase, Microsoft Corp. unveiled the newest addition to the famed “Age of Empires” franchise, “Age of Empires Online.” Microsoft also announced the development of “Microsoft Flight,” a new entry inspired by the best-selling “Microsoft Flight Simulator” franchise. Published by Microsoft Game Studios, t... more.