TCP ports range from 6667 to 29920. UDP ports range from 1024 to 65535
Ensemble Studios developed nine historical RTS games from 1997 to 2021. Series sold over 25 million copies as of 2021. Games feature historical events from Stone Age to modern times
Age of Empires series pioneered real-time strategy genre. No bad game exists in the series, but some stand out
AoE attacks affect multiple targets within a specified area. Damage can be consistent or tapering from impact point. Can damage buildings, friendly units, or Gaia features
Game remaster released October 15, 2020 with update 1529. New US civilization added April 13, 2021. The African Royals expansion released August 2, 2021. Mexican civilization added December 1, 2021. Knights of the Mediterranean expansion released May 26, 2022
Released in 2005 by Microsoft Game Studios. Two expansions released: The WarChiefs (2006) and The Asian Dynasties (2007). Remastered version released in 2020 with new content. Complete Collection retired from Steam in October 2024