The old boy of RPGs, Age of Empires, is set to head East this Autumn with Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties, the second expansion pack for the top-selling title.

From Microsoft Game Studios and Big Huge Games AoE will be compatible with Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista for those interested in taking the battle to a few Asian civilisations with a host of new gameplay features.

“We’re honoured to have the opportunity to develop ‘Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties’ with Ensemble Studios and confident that the innovation of both teams will deliver an exciting experience for fans of this franchise”, said Brian Reynolds, chief executive officer and creative director of Big Huge Games.

“We feel that the in-depth experience of Big Huge Games in the real-time strategy genre, combined with the solid reputation of the ‘Age of Empires’ franchise, will result in something fresh and unique for gamers.”

The expansion pack will provide new content and several new gameplay elements that include new ways of winning and trading, random map styles that feature remixes of classic Age of Empires game styles, and 15 new Asian Wonders.

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