New Age of Empires game and 0 A.D. alpha!

[Tungsten]

http://www.ageofempiresonline.com/

From the FAQ...

-Classic Age of Empires Gameplay: Experience the familiar gameplay that made the franchise successful, with an updated art style and uplifting tone. Revisit the classic game elements of empire creation and resource management in a vibrant historical setting.
-New Social Experiences: Discover new social experiences within the game, including live chat, gifting and trading of content, and cooperative multiplayer quests.
-A Constantly Growing Online Empire: Dive into a continually evolving online world where new content, civilizations, and quests are introduced.
-Games for Windows – LIVE Integration.

Can't wait...I love the AoE series even if I do suck at it. I feel the game would have to have some new and unique features to be able to compete with SC2 and other RTS games. Hopefully I can get in the beta.

Also, 0 A.D., a free RTS game has recently released its Alpha test version.

http://wildfiregames.com/0ad/

[Darklightr]

OH.......... MY............. GOD.............. Can't wait for this baby!

I remember playing it on FAST, and destroying my friends.... Ah, good times.

[Rits]

I had already signed up for the Beta. Interesting graphics...a bit more "cartoonish". I did love the previous AoE games, though.

[Kilgore Trout]

This has me all giddy. My AoK:TC clan still plays regularly and I'm hopeful that this will finally be a worthy successor.

[Flobee]

I've always liked Age of Empires, even if, like Tungsten, I suck at it.

This looks pretty fun. I wouldn't mind giving this a go.

[Tungsten]

Apparently a lot of people are whining because of the graphics...and saying the game won't be anything like AoE.

[Darklightr]

Apparently a lot of people are whining because of the graphics...and saying the game won't be anything like AoE.

Guess I should slap them

[Kilgore Trout]

Here is a post from someone who's actually played it.

To sum it up: the core gameplay is the same; it is Age, it is mission-based, and it is great fun. Nothing was removed, but some persistence added AROUND (NOT IN PLACE) of the core gameplay. I hope that this clears up sme of the confusion and anger, feel free to refer others to this thread.

And here's a gameplay video. It seems to play more like AoM than AoC, which disappoints me.

[Darklightr]

AoM? AoC? O.o

[E.T. EddieTorrez]

Hmm looks weird.

[tsmitho]

AOE LAN parties ftw!!!

[Cpt. Winky]

AoM? AoC? O.o

Age of Mythology, a sequel/spinoff game where you are mythic races, not historic ones
I think AoC is referring to Age of Empires 2: The Conquerors. That is the one my friends and I play.

SCREW HOUSES, HUNS FTW!!!!

[Tungsten]

Huns were for cowards. REAL men played Goths. Who needs walls made of wood or stone when you can have a wall made of huscarl?

[Darklightr]

Who needs walls made of wood or stone when you can have a wall made of huscarl?

Nothing else needs to be said on that subject.

[Kilgore Trout]

I always play Mongols because I can never find my starting sheep or boars without the scout LOS bonus.

Here's a gameplay demo: http://gamescom.gamespot.com/video/6273820/