Games for Windows – LIVE to support RTS classic Age of Empires II: Age of Kings

REDMOND, Wash. – April 1, 2007 – Microsoft Corp. today announced the support for Age of Empires II: Age of Kings® on its Games for Windows – LIVE service, bringing its first-class online multiplayer matchmaking services to the classic hit Age of Empires II: Age of Kings®. Debuting on May 8, 2007, with the launch of Games for Windows – LIVE, the service will restore the ease of use previously only found in MSN Gaming Zone® and introduce the game to millions of players worldwide through its online store.

The announcement marks a new initiative by the company to support legacy games on the Games for Windows® platform. “We want to support the fan base of all our games,” said Yvonne Legova, program manager of the Legacy Games for Windows® program. “The benefits of expanding Games for Windows – LIVE to legacy games is twofold: We’re providing a valuable service to the multiplayer community who have been without a first-class online matchmaking system since the end-of-support on MSN Zone®, and we’re introducing old classics to millions of players through the convenience of downloading the game via an online store.”

Gamers will be able to purchase Age of Empires II: Age of Kings via the online store on May 8, 2007. A patch will be issued to current owners of the game after activating their CD-Keys online.

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