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Microsoft confirms development of Age of Empires III: Asian Dynasties...
Microsoft Game Studios has today confirmed development on a second expansion pack for strategy title, Age of Empires III. Spreading eastwards, Age of Empires III: Asian Dynasties is being developed by Big Huge Games (presumably Ensemble is too busy working on Halo Wars at the moment), and will see players get a taste of the orient with new wonders and civilisations when it gets a release this autumn.
"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 success of 'Age of Empires III' has given us the opportunity to expand the gameplay further and offer a fresh perspective through this expansion pack created by Big Huge Games," said Bruce Shelley, lead designer, Ensemble Studios. "We're delighted to have them work on this project with us and certain that they will deliver a great addition to the franchise."
Asian Dynasties follows on from Warlords, the first expansion pack to Age of Empires III, which launched at the end of 2006.
