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A Little History about Life in Europe in the Year 1000
Take a journey back through time and learn what life was like in Europe a thousand years ago. What was their way of life? How did they defend themselves? Learn about the life of a knight, peasant, a Viking seafarer, and more. |
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Rise of Rome Champion Becomes Age Tester
Two years ago, the Zone hosted its first online Age of Empires: Rise of Rome Tournament. The winner was Canadian Maimin_Matty (if the name sounds familiar there is a Rise of Rome game room named after him). But little did he know, that winning the tournament would eventually bring him here to Microsoft as a games tester for the upcoming Age of Empires II: The Conquerors Expansion. Read how this online gamer turned a hobby into an exciting summer job. |
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What's New in the Conquerors Expansion
Welcome mighty heroes and heroines. The new Conquerors Expansion game from Microsoft and Ensemble Studios is packing a whole new set of challenges. |
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Five New Civilizations: Learn Their Strengths and Weaknesses
Make way for five NEW civilizations in The Conqueror's Expansion: Aztecs, Huns, Koreans, Mayans, and the Spanish! |
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Get the Scoop on the New Military Units
New units mean new strategies for the crafty general. Start your studies here, soldier. |
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Maps! Maps! Maps! Brand New Standard Maps!
Ok all you Age players! As you've probably already figured out, besides the civilization you and your opponents decide to play, the next most important element is the type of map you'll be playing on. |
