Gaming News - March 2003
Redmond, WA (March 11, 2003) - Microsoft today announced that Age of
Mythology has reached platinum status.
From Microsoft:
The gods are smiling upon "Age of Mythology™." Solidifying its position as
one of the top PC games, with its tale of might and magic involving legendary
Greek, Egyptian and Norse gods, "Age of Mythology" has reached a milestone by
selling more than 1 million games worldwide since its release.* The title,
developed by Ensemble Studios and published by Microsoft Game Studios, continues
to garner critical acclaim and was nominated for the Academy of Interactive Arts
& Sciences' (AIAS) Interactive Achievement Awards as PC Game of the Year and PC
Strategy Game of the Year.
"Age of Mythology" is the latest extension of the blockbuster "Age of
Empires®" series, which has sold more than 11 million units worldwide and won a
myriad of industry awards. Interest in the entire collection remains strong, as
evidenced by the inclusion of "Age of Empires II: Age of Kings™" on The NPD
Group's list of the top 20 best-selling PC games for January 2003, several years
after the title's launch.
"'Age of Mythology' has joined the 'Age of Empires' sales legacy: All three
games in the series have exceeded 1 million units in sales within months of
their initial releases," said Stuart Moulder, general manager for PC Games at
Microsoft Game Studios. "The worldwide popularity of the entire franchise
continues to grow, while the fans' excitement inspires the development team at
Ensemble Studios to create more innovative games each year."
About "Age of Mythology"
"Age of Mythology" envelops players in a world where heroes battle
mythological creatures and gods meddle in the lives of mortal men. Survival is
ensured by harnessing the powers of Greek, Norse and Egyptian gods and more than
40 mythological creatures such as Cyclopes and Minotaurs. "Age of Mythology"
players will embark on an epic journey of heroism, action and excitement through
lush cinematic scenes as they delve into an immense 3-D world that features
realistic sunlight shimmering across beautiful oceans and verdant forests.
Varied game modes and settings suit fans of all ages and experience levels.
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