Age of Empires IV: Trebuchets, tips and a tremendously tall guest
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How do you celebrate the beginning of a new era for a game franchise that is loved around the world? Ring the town bell? Visit the blacksmith for some improvements? How about reserving a castle, building a fully functional giant trebuchet, and using it to launch a load of assorted items and have some fun? Add in the former world’s strongest man and star of HBO’s “Game of Thrones,” Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson AKA The Mountain, for good measure, and we call it a party!
We bring in Charleyy from the Xbox UK team to present our medieval madness during a must-see streaming event starting right now at the Xbox YouTube Channel. We have also brought Tod’s Workshop, creator of incredible weapons and historical reproduction artifacts, on board to create our classic siege weapon. Our trabuckle stands 18 feet tall with a launch arm that weighs 100 kg (220 pounds) and has a reach of 200 feet. Phwoar!
Not to be outdone, our monumental special guest, The Mountain, standing at an impressive 6 feet 9 inches, will compete with Tod’s treb to see if man can beat the machine. We will be shooting armor, a sheep (only in plush form; no animals will be harmed), and other awesome ammunition!
Of course, we must make sure Age of Empires IV is a guest at the party. Old serpentine MangoMel joins the team to share his best tips for a win for all ages (blunderbuss included)! Come see all the drama that unfolds in the officer. Xbox YouTube Channel for the premiere with explosive fun, all set against the backdrop of historic Berkeley Castle, located in the heart of the UK.
Don’t forget that Age of Empires IV It will arrive day one on October 28 with Xbox Game Pass for PC and Ultimate on Windows PC and will be available for purchase on the Microsoft Store and Steam.
Happy shaking!
Age of Empires IV Pre-order
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Pre-order Age of Empires IV now and get the Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition expansion “Dawn of the Dukes” as a free bonus in August 2021 *. One of the most beloved real-time strategy games returns to glory with Age of Empires IV, putting you at the center of epic historical battles that shaped the world. With familiar and innovative new ways to expand your empire across vast landscapes with astonishing 4K visual fidelity, Age of Empires IV brings an evolved real-time strategy game to a new generation. Back to History: The Past is a prologue as you immerse yourself in a rich historical setting of 8 diverse civilizations around the world, from English to Chinese to the Delhi Sultanate in your quest for victory. Build cities, manage resources and lead your troops into battle on land and sea in 4 separate campaigns with 35 missions spanning 500 years of history from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Choose your path to greatness with historical figures: experience the adventures of Joan of Arc on her quest to defeat the English or command powerful Mongolian troops like Genghis Khan in her conquest of Asia. The choice is yours, and every decision you make will determine the outcome of the story. Customize Your Game With Mods – Available early 2022, play how you like with user-generated content tools for custom games. Challenge the World – Jump online to compete, cooperate or be a spectator with up to 7 of your friends in PVP and PVE multiplayer modes. An era for all players: Age of Empires IV is an engaging experience for new players with a tutorial system that teaches the essence of real-time strategy and a campaign story mode designed for beginning players to help achieve a easy setup and success, but challenging enough for veteran players with new gameplay mechanics, evolved strategies, and combat techniques. * Expansion bonus requires Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition game, sold separately. Valid for pre-orders through Steam, Microsoft Store, and participating retailers. Content requires broadband internet to download. Consult the retailer for details.
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