Rise of Nations: Throne and Patriots expansion coming
by VGLN Staff

Saturday, November 22, 2003

Six new nations and more than 20 new units highlight expansion.

Microsoft Game Studios and Big Huge Games today announced that development has begun on Rise of Nations: Throne and Patriots, an expansion pack to their real-time strategy (RTS) game Rise of Nations. Developed by Brian Reynolds and Big Huge Games, Throne and Patriots adds a couple of new features to Rise of Nations, introducing six new nations, a wide variety of new single player campaigns, more than 20 new units, new wonders and an innovative new Government feature. With the new Government feature, any nation, old or new, can choose exactly how to be governed, which has far-reaching effects on how units perform in various situations. All-new single player campaigns will allow gamers to control the course of history during historical events that changed the world. Rise of Nations: Throne and Patriots is expected to ship in Spring 2004. The original Rise of Nations game is available wherever games are sold and has been reduced to $39.99 (U.S.).

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