<![CDATA[ Latest from Windows Central in Age-empires ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/tag/age-empires Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Age of Empires 2's competitive scene is thriving — Pro play is at its best, and a grand finale is set for one of the world's most iconic venues ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/age-of-empires-2-competitive-scene-never-better aPoYd2iCracTxhm8mE8ggU Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox's Age of Empires and Age of Mythology: Retold are getting more expansions in 2026 — including these fan-favorite factions ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/age-of-empires-and-age-of-mythology-2026-expansions prhP6sUnWuAQ2JUMBgXkP Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:31:51 +0000 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:33:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ The mobile port of the PC version of Age of Empires is somehow getting its own PC port, sparking reactions from the community — "Have we all lost our minds?" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/age-of-empires-mobile-pc-version-announcement-reactions Wj2HDdLkeMuuYqTkMh8Ahn Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:23:26 +0000 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:29:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Epic crossover: Age of Empires joins forces with the world's most popular museum for a historic exhibit ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/age-of-empires-louvre-partnership-mamluk gjp7xcGvdTj3YoaiETh6RG Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:30:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm playing Age of Empires 4 again, thanks to the Knights of Cross and Rose DLC's excellent new faction mechanic ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/age-of-empires-4-knights-of-cross-and-rose-dlc-impressions X2FVMsmVChbuiLZZSiP2mN Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox's Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition is getting The Three Kingdoms DLC, bringing new units, campaigns, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/age-of-empires-2-the-three-kingdoms-dlc KUs7RYWfAYkgEHpyFF33J8 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 21:18:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Playing Age of Empires 2 on a Windows PC in the 1990s instilled my lifelong love of real-time strategy games ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/age-of-empires-2-a-life-long-love-of-strategy p44NUVnfT4AYFrQmJLvqNQ Mon, 31 Mar 2025 11:13:41 +0000 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:42:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Age of Empires 2's largest patch ever is arriving 26 years after the game's debut ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/age-of-empires-2-de-biggest-patch-ever rUYpKxMTFomTBZLGBF3YNk Tue, 25 Mar 2025 13:51:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ "StarCraft was impossible to topple from its Korean throne" — Why an extra civ was added to Age of Empires 2 at the last minute ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/starcraft-was-impossible-to-topple-from-its-korean-throne-why-an-extra-civ-was-added-to-age-of-empires-2-at-the-last-minute dXvJKJSBZMHXPdUUDH5JMj Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:22:21 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:31:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ I ranked 7 of the best Microsoft games of all time to celebrate its 50th anniversary — disagree with these classics if you dare ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/best-microsoft-classic-games gGfFKYCEhR4sKNDdqteXQ4 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:43:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Age of Mythology: Retold Immortal Pillars review — I've had a blast with this excellent new strategy expansion ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/age-of-mythology-retold-immortal-pillars-review aDgJnBL3amaiG3udA4h7HA Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:52:57 +0000 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 14:48:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Age of Mythology: Retold Immortal Pillars expansion arrives in March, bringing Chinese myth to Xbox and PC ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/age-of-mythology-retold-immortal-pillars-release-date hRBDztAMPgQcmSDexZf9Nj Tue, 04 Feb 2025 20:24:36 +0000 Tue, 04 Feb 2025 21:38:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox's Age of Empires 2 and Age of Mythology: Retold are coming to PlayStation 5 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xboxs-age-of-empires-2-and-age-of-mythology-retold-are-coming-to-playstation-5 vzSztU3QEXtSqD5xNkguMS Tue, 04 Feb 2025 18:15:51 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Age of Empires 4' announces new DLC coming soon, as it celebrates its 3rd anniversary ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/age-of-empires-4-announces-new-dlc-coming-soon-as-it-celebrates-its-3rd-anniversary hsBVWJLeuzkrJEkaNf3iQd Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:17:47 +0000 Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:18:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Does Age of Mythology: Retold play well on Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and other gaming handhelds? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/does-age-of-mythology-retold-run-on-gaming-handhelds FHrTyyc6yLn3p7gGtzZkHA Thu, 29 Aug 2024 11:59:01 +0000 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 17:26:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Age of Empires Mobile is launching globally later this year — here's when you can play it ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/age-of-empires-mobile-is-launching-later-this-year-heres-when-you-can-play-it S7y6WhmWs8mW8R6DJXMax7 Fri, 16 Aug 2024 21:36:05 +0000 Fri, 16 Aug 2024 21:45:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Age of Mythology: Retold FAQ — Xbox Game Pass, release date, platforms, and everything you need to know ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/age-of-mythology-retold-faq-xbox-game-pass-release-date-platforms-and-everything-you-need-to-know LRdnLhiUSz2jiAEzfxYzkE Tue, 06 Aug 2024 14:34:21 +0000 Tue, 13 Aug 2024 14:50:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ I played this gorgeous strategy remake and now it's one of my most anticipated games of the year ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/i-played-this-gorgeous-strategy-remake-and-now-its-one-of-my-most-anticipated-games-of-the-year 6s6G8HDCVfL9qfbcyzqwEX Wed, 12 Jun 2024 14:14:48 +0000 Tue, 13 Aug 2024 14:49:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Age of Empires 4 is getting cross-play on Xbox consoles and Windows PC ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/age-of-empires-4-is-getting-cross-play-on-xbox-consoles-and-windows-pc XAjDVAxvhbLbxaknsqmFA Tue, 12 Mar 2024 18:04:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ "We know there's this amazing game inside Age of Mythology that maybe wasn't quite right out the gate, and that's what we're doing this time with Retold": Adam Isgreen discusses upcoming Age of Empires games and DLC in exclusive interview ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/age-of-empires-interview-with-adam-isgreen ufvrzECus9iKiT7e9VQpJh Wed, 28 Feb 2024 14:11:35 +0000 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 19:34:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition gets new campaign-focused Victors and Vanquished DLC for Xbox consoles and Windows PC ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/age-of-empires-2-definitive-edition-gets-new-campaign-focused-victors-and-vanquished-dlc-for-xbox-consoles-and-windows-pc tVpFZNXBNvNVo4WxRqpsPC Fri, 23 Feb 2024 19:33:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ Age of Mythology: Retold is coming to Xbox consoles and Windows PC later in 2024 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/age-of-mythology-retold-is-coming-to-xbox-consoles-and-windows-pc-later-in-2024 fch2XMHaC6ogXaKijGQSg8 Fri, 23 Feb 2024 18:58:55 +0000 Tue, 13 Aug 2024 14:50:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Give your Valentine one of these silly cards, then woo them with a video game for two ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/give-your-valentine-one-of-these-silly-cards-then-woo-them-with-a-game-for-two BUH7e7s4QsAgFz9DJTbx6f Wed, 14 Feb 2024 13:59:01 +0000 Wed, 14 Feb 2024 21:24:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Scientists simulate ant warfare with Age of Empires: 'The most boring way to play a video game' ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/scientists-simulate-ant-warfare-with-age-of-empires-the-most-boring-way-to-play-a-video-game NysHnriPw8nTjoxouuooUW Tue, 03 Oct 2023 11:24:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Age of Empires 4 for Xbox review: An amazing port that feels right at home on console ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/age-of-empires-4-xbox-review QX8ALFMwzC5KtrLW7HA9wL Tue, 22 Aug 2023 20:00:00 +0000 Wed, 28 Aug 2024 18:48:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Age of Empires 2 Definitive Edition: Return of Rome DLC gets May 2023 release date ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/age-of-empires-2-definitive-edition-return-of-rome-dlc-gets-may-2023-release-date ceFoqes8yRLYY7XPfSLFtH Fri, 07 Apr 2023 18:29:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Review — Age of Empires 2 for Xbox, by some miracle, has truly amazing controls ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/review-age-of-empires-2-definitive-edition-by-some-miracle-controls-amazingly-well-on-xbox xsYDAHdB2Z9xDUKLDC4FeW Mon, 30 Jan 2023 15:00:49 +0000 Mon, 30 Oct 2023 23:57:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ Age of Empires 2 finally comes to Xbox and Cloud Gaming in January ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/age-of-empires-2-finally-comes-to-xbox-and-cloud-gaming-in-january HU3hH5giFc8abtShMeF8e5 Tue, 17 Jan 2023 19:16:25 +0000 Tue, 17 Jan 2023 19:37:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Age of Empires 4 and Age of Empires 2: DE are coming to Xbox next year ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/age-of-empires-4-console-announce MtVhtTG2vV5LArTGwbpYDE Tue, 25 Oct 2022 17:23:32 +0000 Tue, 25 Oct 2022 17:25:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Age of Empires turns 25 next month, and there's a whole lot of fun planned for the anniversary ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/age-of-empires-25th-anniversary zK3s8nMrHipb3jAUpFzB86 Wed, 28 Sep 2022 14:00:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Age of Empires 4 gets free new civilizations in October 2022 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/age-of-empires-4-gets-free-new-civilizations-in-october-2022 CJ873MJbTBfzv4J3ifn2Mc Tue, 23 Aug 2022 19:47:48 +0000 Tue, 23 Aug 2022 19:51:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is Age of Empires 4 coming to Xbox? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/age-empires-4-consoles aTcz7cFtdQaZu2GDhN5m7L Tue, 08 Feb 2022 23:00:02 +0000 Sat, 10 Dec 2022 00:45:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition gets Mexico faction in December ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/age-empires-3-definitive-edition-mexico-faction-december 94eoLzoUBRh1Rvi2rxh5HZ Mon, 22 Nov 2021 19:05:03 +0000 Mon, 22 Nov 2021 19:05:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Age of Empires 4 roadmap includes bug fixes, Ranked Seasons and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/age-of-empires-4-roadmap-2021 azNAGWwUUAmTSgzhzaddtP Wed, 17 Nov 2021 20:59:08 +0000 Wed, 17 Nov 2021 20:59:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Age of Empires 4 devs are looking into an Xbox console version ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/age-of-empires-4-devs-looking-xbox-console-version gJFqqkwoVPuGLiZ5RXQkNE Fri, 29 Oct 2021 23:14:22 +0000 Fri, 29 Oct 2021 23:25:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Age of Empires 4 launch time: When you can play, download size, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/age-of-empires-4-launch-time xoSvJfBJfjMDisSa7riapR Thu, 28 Oct 2021 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Age of Empires 4 review: A polished, deep RTS with an incredible historical campaign that's hard to put down ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/age-of-empires-iv 3HvvzP8KSTzB5VPiW8mw4K Mon, 25 Oct 2021 07:01:14 +0000 Mon, 30 Oct 2023 23:57:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ Age of Empires fan preview event set for April 10, bringing reveals for Age of Empires 4 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/age-empires-fan-preview-event-april-10 2sCm6nF5QvXwhRMomQgB95 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 13:51:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ There's now an official Age of Empires Gear Shop where you can load up on branded merch ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/age-empires-gear-shop x3uepdzdfzMsVPy7aS88uc Tue, 19 Jan 2021 18:28:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition Ultimate Beginner's Guide ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/age-empires-ii-definitive-edition-beginners-guide p4Mwgzacff5TQTw4RV5KcD Wed, 06 Jan 2021 21:00:00 +0000 Tue, 31 Jan 2023 23:45:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft sponsored YouTuber colinfurze to build a trebuchet in honor of the Age of Empires: Definitive Collection ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/age-of-empires-definitive-collection-trebuchet 6LpARswxobYKqxEZUyUExn Thu, 03 Dec 2020 18:18:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition update brings anti-aliasing options and crash fixes ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/age-empires-iii-definitive-edition-update wCj5RJXAHxYeAgbfdUCAue Thu, 22 Oct 2020 21:22:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition Review — Revolutionizing for a solid new experience ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/age-empires-iii-definitive-edition-review kd9UX3Z1p6yciARkwARSQF Wed, 14 Oct 2020 07:01:02 +0000 Thu, 15 Oct 2020 06:10:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Where's the best place to buy Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/wheres-best-place-buy-age-empires-iii-definitive-edition 7jaa2bR4P72LeMXoQJB43u Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:00:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition joins Xbox Game Pass for PC October 15, pre-order now ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/age-empires-iii-definitive-edition-joins-xbox-game-pass-pc-october-15 gFeN6mrZp2QWkHfZC3PeNv Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:15:29 +0000 Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:21:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition's Hidden Cup 3 tournament finals start on March 19 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/age-empires-ii-definitive-editions-hidden-cup-3-tournament-finals-start-march-19 qNdhFpsiaPMep6iZgFmhqK Wed, 18 Mar 2020 19:44:49 +0000 Thu, 19 Mar 2020 01:14:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Age of Mythology gets major update, patching numerous bugs and balance issues ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/age-mythology-gets-major-update-patching-numerous-bugs-and-balance-issues 6HEQJakVWhcke9d9psxtJT Fri, 20 Dec 2019 00:48:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Age of Empires IV team on building a 'modern RTS,' from technology to inclusivity ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/age-empires-iv-interview-learnings-technology-mods djbLSkRgmA4ZkBg5BimRFN Thu, 12 Dec 2019 13:00:03 +0000 Thu, 12 Dec 2019 13:51:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Age of Empires' head talks the future of its new World's Edge studio, Age of Empires 4, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/age-empires-worlds-edge-head-xbox-x019 e9zyYy58GFLg72BxCXRTSQ Thu, 05 Dec 2019 14:00:03 +0000 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 14:37:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Age of Empires IV gameplay trailer revealed at X019 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/age-empires-iv-gameplay-trailer-revealed-x019 ngUEWBdN61RhfSP4qWVU4C Thu, 14 Nov 2019 21:00:06 +0000 Thu, 14 Nov 2019 21:02:54 +0000