Age of Empires II (Retired)

We often hear that videogames can have a positive impact upon the world, but this is the first time I've seen somebody use one - an antique strategy sim, no less - to advocate for appropriately balancing the level design of your front lawn so as to stop indige…

Everyone likes Age of Empires 2. Everyone likes the original Doom. So why not package these two wonderful old games together into one clicky, sticky experience? That's at least the reasoning behind Age of Doom, an Age of Empires 2 mod that pulls in artwork, so…

Get ready! Only three days remain before the launch of Age of Empires IV– the long-awaited return of one of PC gaming’s most iconic strategy franchises. We also have some exciting announcements for you today: First, the official launch trailer for Age of Empir…

AVAILABLE NOW! For those who've made the leap to Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, the first official expansion, Lords of the West, is now available! Pick up your copy today and expand your gameplay: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1389240/ FEATURES In…

https://static.ageofempires.com/aoe/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/1-M3FwTJg-1080x226.png Following its raging success in 2018, the Battle of Africa tournament—hosted by MembTV—makes its triumphant return to the tournament stage, this time on Age of Empires II: De…

WHAT: Hidden Cup 3 || Semifinals, Quarterfinals, and Live Grand Finals WHEN: Thursday, March 19 - Sunday, March 22 THE EVENT:It's that time! After the 32 player qualifier, the 16 Main Event participants have been decided. This week they will play with hidden i…

Now through January 27, games in the Age of Empires franchise are discounted from 25-75% off during the Steam Lunar New Year Sale! https://store.steampowered.com/app/813780/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1017900/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/105450/…

Here's a question: How do you get a bunch of disillusioned kids in the arse end of Scotland into real time strategy games? I doubt it's a question the creators of Age of Empire 2 ever asked themselves but nonetheless, they provided a definitive answer. Now I c…

Developer: Forgotten Empires, Tantalus Media, Wicked Witch Publisher: Xbox Game Studios Release: Out now On: Windows From: Microsoft , Steam Price: 15/$20/ 20 Age Of Empires 2 is, as far as I m concerned, the greatest real-time strategy game of all time. And w…

Today, we are thrilled to announce that Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition will be coming to the Microsoft Store, Xbox Game Pass for PC (Beta) and Ultimate, and Steam on November 14, 2019! For all you Age II players eagerly looking forward to the arrival of…

What a week it has been! As always, E3 brings out the passion and excitement of the community, and this year was no exception! This year, the folks from the newly-created Age of Empires studio at Microsoft Games teamed up with our friends from Forgotten Empire…

Ave, citizens! It is I – Ghoastus, the famous Roman Ghost. This week, I have been haunting the streets of Los Angeles, in eager anticipation of all the thrilling Roman content soon to spill from the mouth of the games industry, like half-digested dormice…

Looking for more #E32019 insight into Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition? Microsoft Creative Director, Adam Isgreen, will join Bert Beeckman (aka Cysion) from Forgotten Empires to play and discuss the game this coming Wednesday on Mixer! When: Wednesday, Ju…

Its official—E3 2019 has begun! Our villagers are working diligently to complete the final touches of our booth and are eager to share with you Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition. In addition to stopping by and trying out the demo on the floor, we have a sp…

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Recently, we announced three of our Definitive Editions will be coming to Steam, giving our community the choice of where they want to play. With E3 fast approaching, kicking off with Microsoft’s Keynote on Sunday, June 9, we are excited to announce that we wi…

Today we announced that Age of Empires I, II, and III Definitive Editions are coming to Steam! Click here for more info!

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If you're looking for a holiday gift for your historical-RTS-loving buddy, have we got a deal for you! Pro tip: download the T90 Christmas Mod from the Steam Workshop to add a little holiday cheer to your matchups! Also, all the other Age of Empires Steam offe…