Microsoft Studios revealed the release date for the next chapter of legendary game franchise Age of Empires. Age of Empires online will launch on August 16th, 2011. The game features two of the great civilizations, Greek and the Egyptians. According to the official site, it will have 40 hours of gameplay for free.

from official Age of Empires Online website:

And that’s just where the experience starts! As players grow their empires and look for new adventures, Age of Empires Online delivers the opportunity to buy new Premium Content Packs – everything from entirely new civilizations to Booster Packs with new game modes and more. It’s the biggest Age of Empires game ever.

What’s more, Age of Empires Online adds new social interaction, customization, and MMORPG gameplay in an evolving and persistent world. Play co-operatively or competitively, craft and trade items, and level up by completing quests – all for free! Plus, Age of Empires Online still offers all the classic RTS gameplay, empowering players to build mighty empires, manage resources, earn rewards, and battle their way into rich new worlds full of lively villagers, epic warriors, and historically-themed architecture.

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