Gaming News - September 2002
Redmond, WA (September 23, 2002) - Microsoft Game Studios and Ensemble
Studios today announced that at an undisclosed time on Friday, September 27,
gamers will be able to sign up for the chance to win a sneak preview copy of the
most anticipated real-time strategy game this fall at
www.microsoft.com/games/ageofmythology/sneakpreview.asp, or any of 13 other
participating games sites.
From Microsoft:
RTS fans who hope to be among the first to venture into the playgrounds of
the gods in Age of Mythology will want to check the sites frequently, as the
sign-up will be posted at an unspecified time. The official Age of Mythology
site will also host a complete list of all participating sites. The first ten
submissions from each site, along with 50 additional winners randomly selected
from all entries, will be able to play Age of Mythology before the game hits
store shelves.
Age of Mythology's 3-D engine delivers impressive graphics in a fully 3-D
environment, including beautiful waves and water, lifelike rolling terrain,
realistic sunlight, and lush forests. In-game cinematics create a seamless,
story-based and character-driven campaign which features 35 scenarios. In
addition, the game features incredible special effects with astonishing levels
of detail, including waterspouts, infernos, snowstorms, tornadoes and
earthquakes. Age of Mythology will be available this fall for an estimated
retail price of $49.99 (U.S.).
Age of Mythology is a branch of the popular Age of Empires franchise that has
sold more than 10 million licensed units worldwide. More information about Age
of Mythology is available at
www.microsoft.com/games/ageofmythology, or on the Ensemble Studios site at
www.ensemblestudios.com/aom.
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