Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings is the eagerly awaited sequel to the groundbreaking real-time strategy classic Age of Empires. Developed by Ensemble Studios and published by Microsoft, it transports players to the Middle Ages with 13 distinct civilizations, each boasting a unique special unit. New features like trade ships, an essential blacksmith upgrade hub, and story-driven campaigns promise to deliver the same addictive empire-building and strategic depth that made the original a global phenomenon.
The Vault · 2000
Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings
Age of EmpiresDreamcastMacPlayStation 2Windows 95/98Real-Time Strategy
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Oct 181999
Age of Empires II in Stores
Age of Empires II is now shipping, adding one more game to an October release calendar that already looks like somebody kicked over a filing cabinet.
ReleaseSep 151999
Age of Empires II goes gold
Age of Empires II goes gold: Microsoft announced that Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings has gone gold today at 3:00pm PST.
ReleaseSep 101999
Age of Empires II Pre-Order Program announced
Age of Empires II Pre-Order Program: Microsoft today announced that in anticipation of the long-awaited release of Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings, Microsoft will partner...
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