Gaming News - October 2002
Redmond, WA (October 1, 2002) - Microsoft Game Studios and Ensemble
Studios today announced exclusive Age of Mythology pre-order programs at
participating retailers. Gamers who pre-order this highly anticipated real-time
strategy game from Electronics Boutique (www.ebgames.com), Best Buy, or CompUSA
will receive a CD that contains an exclusive scenario or random map,
WindowBlinds desktop theme, Windows Media Player skin and an interactive screen
saver. Those who pre-order from GameStop (www.gamestop.com) will receive a
mini-strategy guide by Sybex, creators of the upcoming official Age of Mythology
Strategy Guide.
Age fans may also choose to pre-order the Age of Mythology Collectors Edition
for an estimated price of $69.99 (U.S.). Only 50,000 copies of this limited
edition, sequentially numbered version of the game will be created in the U.S.
and will contain the following:
- Oversized box (13x10.5x2.8”)
- CD containing the music of Age of Mythology
- "Making of" DVD that includes Age of Empires history, interviews with key
developers, behind-the-scenes features, the cinematic trailer and more
- Three separate, oversized tech trees
- Six mini-posters of major gods (Zeus, Poseidon, Ra, Isis, Thor and Odin)
- Movie-style poster
- Bulfinch’s Mythology book
- Minotaur figurine
From Microsoft:
Using familiar elements of classical mythology, Age of Mythology casts players
as one of nine unique civilizations from ancient Greek, Norse and Egyptian
mythologies. Players can reinforce their armies with mythological creatures like
Cyclopes and Minotaurs or call upon the mighty powers of gods such as Zeus to
rain down lightning bolts on unsuspecting enemies. Age of Mythology also
incorporates Ensemble Studios' trademark features from previous Age of Empires
games, including a compelling economic model, a massive army and battle system,
unequaled artificial intelligence, random maps, intuitive gameplay and extreme
attention to detail.
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 10.5 million licensed units worldwide. More information about Age
of Mythology is available at
http://www.microsoft.com/games/ageofmythology, or
on the Ensemble Studios site at
http://www.ensemblestudios.com/aom.
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