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What is “Age of Empires: Definitive Edition”?
With only 10 days to go till the release of Age of Empires: Definitive Edition, it's time to ask ourselves the question, what exactly is this Definitive Edition? And what should you expect of it once it finally becomes available on the Microsoft Store on February...
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“Age of Empires: Definitive Edition” – Is it a 3D or a 2D game?
Ever since the first screenshots of Age of Empires: Definitive Edition have been released into the wild, one of the most frequently asked questions has been: "Is this a 2D game or a 3D game?". Our art team took the question as a compliment, as the game is in fact 2D,...
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Powergaming 101 – Building Placement
If you're thinking this doesn't seem like an interesting topic with much to write about, you are wrong. There is a lot of detail in building placement in Age of Empires 2, making sure your collection buildings are positioned for maximum efficiency, placing your...
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Map Breakdown – Bog Islands
Bog Islands is a very different map for one key reason, most of the map is made up of Mangrove Shallows; this terrain allows both land and water units to traverse it while also allowing building. The terrain itself raises some interesting questions about how the map...
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Powergaming 101 – Utilizing Demolition Rafts
Today we're talking about a unit that doesn't get much use outside a couple of different maps from a handful of players with a particular love, blowing things up. The Demolition Raft is an underused unit with nearly one million and one uses, maybe not that many but we...
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Map Breakdown – Hill Fort
Hill Fort is an interesting map and will remind a lot of Age of Mythology players of the map Acropolis. The main difference between these maps is when Hill Fort is played in team mode, you're entire team will have their individual plateaus. The way the hill setup...
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Malian Cavalry Comparison
From the start of the series unique technologies and bonuses have really helped to shape a civilisation. The dawning of the Forgotten Empires' expansion increased diversity with the availability of two unique technologies per civilisation; not just for the Goths. Some...
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Age of Empires II – Patch 5.7 Open Beta!
A new Age of Empires II patch has just hit open beta and it contains a whole slew of balance changes! You can find the patch notes below or on the Steam forums: http://steamcommunity.com/app/221380/discussions/1/1621724915768225810/ General Community Bug Fixes:...
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Map Breakdown – Valley
The classic maps from Age of Empires 2 and even The Conquerors expansion have been around for years and we know them back to front. The newer additions from the more recent expansions are still uncharted territory for so many of us. We thought it was time to jump in...
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Malay Bonus – Ageing Up 80% Faster
To some people ageing up faster my not be a big deal, it actually opens up a stupid amount of extra possibilities depending how you want to use is. Not only does it allow you to catch up extra quickly should you fall behind, if you're running a tight build order you...
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Forgotten Empires @ gamescom 2017!
Hey everyone, This year, Forgotten Empires will be present at gamescom! We'll be part of the Age of Empires booth and will be giving fans a first look at Age of Empires: Definitive Edition! What is gamescom and can I be part of it? Gamescom is a yearly trade fair for...
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Announcing Age of Empires: Definitive Edition!
Since the arrival of Facebook, we tend to forget people's birthdays, especially for old friends we haven't seen in a while. This year, one of those old friends is celebrating its 20th birthday! And we're celebrating properly! We're proud to announce Age of Empires:...
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