Microsoft has its press conference today at GamesCom, didn't you know? The news has started on what the company will be showing and first up is Age of Empires Online, a free-to-play online PC game.
The game which is expected to be shown at Microsoft's GamesCom conference later today joins the company's push on the PC platform.
Age of Empires Online will mark the return of the series which ended when developers Ensemble Studios disbanded last year.
It's a free-to-play online game which includes multiplayer co-op. Players will embark on quests alone or with friends and immerse themselves in epic tales with quirky characters.
Features:
- Familiar Age of Empires gameplay.
- Download and play from almost anywhere.
- Game continues to evolve over time.
- Cooperative multiplayer quests and trading.
- Empire creation and resource management.
- Historical setting, easy-to-use RTS controls.
You can check out the game's website where there's a ton of info, you can also sign up to test the beta here.