Gaming News - November 2003
Redmond, WA (November 21, 2003) - Microsoft Game Studios and Big Huge
Games today announced Rise of Nations: Throne and Patriots, an expansion pack
for Rise of Nations.
From Microsoft:
Developed by Brian Reynolds and Big Huge Games, Throne and Patriots adds a
multitude of new features to Rise of Nations, introducing six new nations, a
wide variety of new single player campaigns, more than 20 new units, new wonders
and an innovative new Government feature. With the new Government feature, any
nation, old or new, can choose exactly how to be governed, which has
far-reaching effects on how units perform in various situations. All-new single
player campaigns will allow gamers to control the course of history during
historical events that changed the world. Rise of Nations: Throne and Patriots
is expected to ship in Spring 2004. The original Rise of Nations game is
available wherever games are sold and has been reduced to $39.99 (U.S.), just in
time for the holidays.
Rise of Nations, the latest title from Big Huge Games Inc. founder Brian
Reynolds (designer of Civilization 2 and Alpha Centauri), combines the epic
scope of traditional turn-based strategy (TBS) games with the fast-paced action
of RTS games. The game allows players to create new cities, improve their city
infrastructure and expand national borders. Players have the option to win
through military might using everything from slingshots to cannons to stealth
bombers, corner the market on key commodities, and wheel and deal with a wide
variety of Nations. Unlike other historical RTS games, Rise of Nations allows
gamers to quickly play through eight historical epochs of time from the Ancient
Age to the Information age, covering 6,000 years of history. Gamers can play a
quick battle on any map as one of 18 nations, or play Conquer the World, the
unique blending of TBS and RTS gameplay. For more information about Rise of
Nations, visit the official site at
www.riseofnations.com.
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