Age of Empires Online invites players to create a living, growing online world, shared with friends and friendly rivals around the globe. Begin the journey with your own Greek civilization, and watch as it progresses from a village to an empire. Embark on quests along the way, alone or with friends, and immerse yourself in epic tales, quirky characters, adventure, history, and strategy. Age of Empires Online will feature:

• A persistent online capital city that lives and grows even when you’re offline
• Cooperative multiplayer quests, trading, and a level-based system that lets you
progress at your own pace
• Fun, approachable style and storylines
• Free-to-play experiences via Games for Windows – LIVE