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- Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
The Baltic Powers Expansion Coming and Join the Open Beta!
Today we want to speak directly to our Age III fans. The Age III community has continued to show incredible passion for the game and that enthusiasm hasn’t gone unnoticed. In response to your passion and feedback, we ar…
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A Wave of Discounts with the Steam Summer Sale
Steam post image Cool off from the heatwave with the the Steam Summer Sale; happening now! Complete your Age of Empires collection with a couple of DLC plus up to 75% off on all your favorites - it’s time to Age up your…
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Server Maintenance - Thursday, May 21
WHAT: Server Maintenance (Matchmaking Servers) WHEN: Thursday, May 21 @ 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 21:00 UTC (Countdown) EST. DOWNTIME: 1-2 HOURS GAMES & PLATFORMS IMPACTED Age of Empires: Definitive Edition (Steam / Microsoft S…
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Server Maintenance - Thursday, May 14
WHAT: Server Maintenance (Matchmaking Servers) WHEN: Thursday, May 14 @ 4pm PT / 7pm ET / 23:00 UTC (Countdown) EST. DOWNTIME: 1-2 HOURS GAMES & PLATFORMS IMPACTED Age of Empires: Definitive Edition (Steam / Microsoft S…
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Spring Sale Is Happening Now!
Spring is just about here and with it some discounts on all your favorite Age of Empires games! Pick up a missing DLC or two for up to 75% off! Don't wait - sale ends on March 26th! Steam post image
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Winter Sale Happening Now!
Do you hear what we hear? Those Town Bells might be jingling, but your Villagers will have to wait while you shop the Steam Winter Sale! Jump in now and complete your Age of Empires collection with discounts on your fav…
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Black Friday Sale Is Happening Now!
Get a jump on all your holiday shopping early with the Steam Black Friday Sale. Get discounts on all your favorite Age of Empires games, plus their DLCs! Don't wait - sale ends on December 2nd! Steam post image
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Autumn Sale Happening Now!
There's a slight chill in the air and leaves are starting to change their colors. What better way to celebrate cooler temperatures than with cooler discounts too? Jump in now and complete your Age of Empires collection…
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Age Franchise Sale Starting Now!
Gamescom has started and with it some awesome discounts on your favorite Age games! Whether Age of Empires or Age of Mythology is more your style, complete your collection and grab a couple of DLCs with up to 75% off on…
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Beat the Heat with the Steam Summer Sale!
The Steam Summer Sale is happening now! Complete your Age of Empires collection and grab a couple of DLCs with up to 75% off on all your favorites - it’s time to Age up your Summer! Don’t wait – sale ends July 10th at 1…
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Age of Empires Becomes the Louvre’s First Gaming Partnership
Today we are thrilled to announce that Age of Empires is partnering with the world’s most-visited museum, the Louvre in Paris! On April 30th, the Louvre launched an exhibition on the Mamluk sultanate (1250-1517), a Euro…
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Steam Xbox Game Studios Publisher Sale Happening Now!
Go and pick up a DLC or two, or try that one game you've had your eye on. Don’t miss your chance and take advantage of the Steam Xbox Game Studios Publisher Sale now through May 8th at 10:00 AM PT (1:00 PM ET / 17:00 UT…
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Steam Spring Sale Happening Now!
The Spring Steam Sale is in full swing and so are discounts on your favorite Age games! Pick up a DLC or two, or try that one game you've had your eye on. Don’t miss your chance and take advantage of the Spring Sale now…
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Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition DLC News
To our Age of Empires III Explorers, Last year as part of the New Year New Age event we announced another DLC for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition. After serious consideration, this DLC has been canceled. Please u…
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Get Your Favorite Age Game During the RTS Fest!
Steam post image The Steam Real-Time Strategy Fest is here and so are the discounts! Pick up that one Age game you've been meaning to play and join in all the fun! Don't wait - discounts end January 27th at 10:00 AM PT…
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Age Up with the Steam Winter Sale!
Steam post image The holiday season is here and so are the sales! Finish your holiday shopping and get up to 75% off Age of Empires games during the Steam Winter Sale! Don't wait - discounts end January 2nd at 10:00…
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