Although Age of Empires 2 can seem overwhelming at times, the strategy is not impenetrable, you just have to decide what you need to get to – and thrive in – the next age.

However, the beauty of Age of Empires 2 is that all of its civilisations are viable in the hands of the right player and to find your perfect civ, there's no replacement for good old experimentation.

Those who pre-order their copy will also enjoy two exclusive Blessings for the Arena of the Gods mode. Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition is slated to follow at an unspecified point in the spring.

At Microsoft’s E3 2019 Xbox showcase, it showed off a new trailer for the Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition. Fans of the 20-year-old RTS can play the remastered version of the game on their ...

Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition is getting a new expansion, The Three Kingdoms. The game's fifth DLC to date will introduce 5 new civilizations, 6 more units, and 3 additional campaigns.

And Age of Mythology is getting a definitive edition. Over two decades after its initial release, Age of Empires 2 is finally headed to consoles, alongside the significantly more recent Age of ...

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition celebrates the 20th anniversary of one of the most popular strategy games ever, now with stunning 4K Ultra HD graphics, and a fully remastered soundtrack.