PC HD version of Age of Empires 2 announced, releasing in April

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lucebuce

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Microsoft today announced Age of Empires II HD Edition, a reimagining of the 1999 real-time strategy game. With Ensemble Studios closed, work on the updated version is being done by Hidden Path Entertainment (Defense Grid series, Counter Strike: Global Offensive).

Age of Empires II HD Edition will launch on April 9 exclusively through Steam across the world. Gamers won't need to wait that long to play, however, as those who prepurchase (at a 10 percent discount) will be able to jump in April 5.

Age of Empires II HD Edition includes every single-player campaign from the Age of Kings original and the Conquerors expansion, totaling 18 in all. In addition, gamers can challenge other Steam players through the game's online mode.

According to Microsoft, Age of Empires II HD Edition has been remastered for high-resolution displays at 1080p. It also includes an "enhanced visual engine" sporting improved textures for terrain, water and fire, and ambient lighting effects.

Steamworks features for Age of Empires II HD Edition include achievements, leaderboards, matchmaking, and cloud support. In addition, gamers can share user created content through the Steam Workshop.

Lastly, Microsoft revealed the minimum system requirements for Age of Empires II HD Edition today. They are listed below, along with the game's debut trailer.

Minimum System Requirements:
Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 Pro
Steam Software Platform
900x600 minimum display resolution
Direct X 9 Capable GPU
1.2GHz CPU
1GB RAM
2GB HDD

The announcement trailer

And it's already up for pre-order on steam
 
assasin42o

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One of my favorite games.. Only if they also tweaked some graphics, and add new stuff... Although I'll still try this one..

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w00t

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That's all they can do now. Instead of making new games they can only re-launch games now to suck some more money.


EDIT: Seems like they have finally ditched GFWL and went with Steam instead. A good move indeed. Atleast something to appreciate here.
 
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genious

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Well well it will be nice to revisit this classic again will try out for sure.Already Spended many hours in AOE 2 will do it again.
 
MegamanEXE

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HOLY...But I don't like the idea they're using a well-established game just to suck in more money. But anyway, YAY! If the price isn't too ridiculous, maybe I'll buy it.

But if they remove LAN for steam multiplayer. I'll burn Valve so badly they'll have to turn on all of their valves to douse the fire. :mad:
 
faraany3k

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Guys this is the greatest strategy game of all time and it is coming with all the new multiplayer features. I am seeing this game in Top 10 Steam charts for the long time.

Remember the times when Microsoft used to make great games on PC.

Steamworks features for Age of Empires II HD Edition include

achievements,
leaderboards,
matchmaking,
and cloud support

In addition, gamers can share user created content through the Steam Workshop.

In moments notice, game has crawled upto top 3 most selling games on STEAM.
 
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AsadAbrar

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Nostalgic. Possibly my first proper game after SEGA and stuff. :)

If they bring in more missions in the Campaign and beef up the graphics, I'm definitely gonna buy. Provided, that my PC still supports it. :p


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gullfounder

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Ok time to get money in card and pre-order the game.

The only game i can buy with out need to read a review. :)
 
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