Age of Empires was a seminal strategy game on PC and is a firm favourite among players of a certain age, including more than a couple of GR writers and editors. In fact, we've got a fan of the series lined up to revisit the RTS today following the launch of the Definitive Edition of the game this week on Windows 10 PC. So tune in over on our Live Page at 3pm GMT / 4pm CET and watch Kim tackle this revitalised classic and see if holds up to our fond memories of playing the original back in the '90s.
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Today on GR Live: Age of Empires: Definitive Edition
The RTS classic is back, and we're taking a closer look.
Mike Holmes
20 February 2018
Game facts
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition
Genre
Action, Strategy
Developer
Microsoft
Publisher
Microsoft Studios
Release date
19 February 2018
Platforms
PC
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Editions
Each with its own newsroom and its own scores.
1998
Publishing since
Independently owned for the whole of it.
100%
Hands-on
Written from time with the game, never press material.
1–10
Network Score
Every edition’s score, averaged and shown.