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| Exclusive Age of Empires 3 Events from iGames and Microsoft iGames, game center organization, announced an exclusive, four-month launch program for Microsoft Game Studios' Age of Empires III, which will include a one-day premiere on October 22; a two-week showcase from October 24-November 6; and a 3-month ladder competition from November 9-February 1, 2006. Co-sponsored by Intel and NVIDIA/EVGA, manufacturers of today's leading graphics cards, the campaign will feature prizes provided by Intel, NVIDIA, EVGA, Alienware and Ideazon, makers of Zboard, the first interchangeable custom keyboard. Age of Empires III offers gamers of all types, skillsets and ages the next level of realism, with advanced battle physics and unparalleled visual detail. The new game picks up where Age of Empires II: Age of Kings left off, placing gamers in the position of a European power determined to explore, colonize and conquer the New World. This time period features stunning scenes, from towering European cathedrals to spectacular combat with Industrial Age units like rifled infantry, cavalry and tall ships bristling with cannons. The game also sets a new standard for visual quality and will amaze players with detail never before seen in an RTS game, including the concept of a "Home City, " new civilizations, an immersive new single-player campaign that will span three generations, the ability to ally with the Native Americans, and fast-paced, combat-focused game play. Published by Microsoft Studios and developed by Ensemble Studios, Age of Empires III is rated "T" for "Teen write your comments about the article :: © 2005 Game News :: home page |