Age of Empires III: Complete Collection (PC)

Developer: Ensemble Studios

Publisher: Microsoft

Genre: Strategy

Release Date: September 15, 2009 (US)

Release Date: December 31, 2009 (UK)

Release Date: September 15, 2009 (US)

T for Teen: Blood, Violence

Age of Empires III: Complete Collection (PC)

Developer: Ensemble Studios

Publisher: Microsoft

Genre: Strategy

Release Date: September 15, 2009 (US)

Release Date: December 31, 2009 (UK)

Release Date: September 15, 2009 (US)

T for Teen: Blood, Violence

Age of Empires III: Complete Collection

The complete collection of Age of Empires and its expansions in one game.

Age of Empires III offers gamers the next level of realism, with advanced battle physics and unparalleled visual detail. The new game picks up where Age of Empires II: Age of Kings left off, placing gamers in the position of a European power determined to explore, colonize and conquer the New World. This time period features stunning scenes, from towering European cathedrals to courageous tribes of Native Americans, and spectacular combat with Industrial Age units like rifled infantry, cavalry and tall ships bristling with cannons. In addition to technology upgrades, Age of Empires III also features a slew of new game-play elements, including the concept of a "Home City," new civilizations, units, technologies and an immersive new single-player campaign that spans three generations.

Editions

Also known as: Age of Empires 3: Complete Collection

Age of Empires III (PC)

Release Region: United States
Release Date: September 15, 2009
Publisher: Microsoft

T for Teen Blood, Violence

Age of Empires III (PC)

Release Region: Japan
Release Date: January 27, 2006
Publisher: Microsoft

Age of Empires III (Collector's Edition) (PC)

Release Region: United States
Release Date: September 15, 2009
Publisher: Microsoft

T for Teen Blood, Violence

Age of Empires III (Gold Edition) (PC)

Release Region: United States
Release Date: September 15, 2009
Publisher: Microsoft

T for Teen Blood, Violence

Age of Empires III: Complete Collection (PC)

Release Region: United States
Release Date: September 15, 2009
Publisher: Microsoft

T for Teen Blood, Violence

Age of Empires III: Complete Collection (PC)

Release Region: United Kingdom
Release Date: December 31, 2009
Publisher: Microsoft

Age of Empires III: Complete Collection (PC)

Release Region: Japan
Release Date: January 27, 2006
Publisher: Microsoft

Also available on: PC, Macintosh, Wireless

Specifications

Minimum Requirements

OS: Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or higher
Processor: PC with 1.4 GHz equivalent or higher processor
RAM: 256 MB of system RAM
Hard Drive: 6 GB available hard disk space
Video Card: 64 MB video card with support for hardware transformation and lighting required
DirectX 9.0 or later
Other: Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
Online Multi-player: 56K dial-up Internet Access or LAN required for online/multiplayer
Soundcard: Sound card, speakers or headphones required for audio
Drive: 32x speed or faster CD-ROM drive

Recommended Requirements

OS: Windows Vista
Processor: PC with 1.4 GHz equivalent or higher processor
RAM: 256 MB of system RAM
Hard Drive: 6 GB available hard disk space
Video Card: 64 MB video card with support for hardware transformation and lighting required
DirectX 9.0 or later
Other: Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
Online Multi-player: 56K dial-up Internet Access or LAN required for online/multiplayer
Soundcard: Sound card, speakers or headphones required for audio
Drive: 32x speed or faster CD-ROM drive

For more info on these technical requirements and features, please view GameSpy's Specs FAQ.

Features

Playable Asian civilizations. Lead one of three unique Asian civilizations Japan, China or India to expand its empire and fight for control in the Eastern world. Each Asian civilization, led by powerful leaders, will have unique groups, armies and wonders, as well as buildings that reflect the culture s architectural style.
New game-play elements. Extending the innovative game-play of Age of Empires III, Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties and War Chiefs will introduce new ways of winning and trading, random map styles that feature remixes of classic Age of Empires game styles, 15 Asian Wonders and New World adventures.
Exciting new single-player campaign. Returning to the historical, civilization-based single-player campaigns, Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties will offer gamers who enjoy the solo experience a chance to engage in strategic combat with Japan, China or India through several engrossing scenarios. Or lead New World expeditions with War Chiefs.
Expanding a successful formula. Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties is the second expansion pack for the massively popular Age of Empires III, one of the fastest-selling titles in the franchise history, leading and innovating the real-time strategy genre through exciting and revolutionary game-play features.
Operates as a Games for Windows title, offering easier installation, reliability standards and support for key features of Windows Vista, including the Games Explorer and Parental Controls.

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