Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends Free Game Demo and Exclusive Pre-Order Bonuses
As the launch of “Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends” quickly approaches, players itching to get into the action can download an advanced taste of the mayhem with the free game demo. Additionally, fans can now pre-order the title and get their hands on a bonus disc that will include a bundle of exclusive game content and extra materials.

The “Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends” demo features an in-depth preview of the single player “Conquer the World” campaign and unlimited play against AI opponents on three quick battle maps. Players will control the Vinci race as they are thrust into the heat of battle against an onslaught of enemies in the scorching Alin desert landscape. The demo is free and currently available for download at www.riseoflegends.com.

Players eager to get even more “Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends” can pre-order the full game and gain access to advanced, exclusive content including:
° Play as the Vinci on the Conquer the World map and discover secrets of the land Aio before the game hits retail
° Four quick battle maps, including two exclusive quick battle maps available only to those who pre-order the game, that will allow players to experience all of the races and units in the game
° Game trailers, interviews, wallpaper, music and more!

Developed by Big Huge Games, “Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends” continues the innovative gameplay tradition established by the critically acclaimed and best-selling, “Rise of Nations.” In addition to being able to lead vast fantasy armies into strategic battles, “Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends” introduces a host of gameplay innovations that are unique to the RTS genre. Additionally, the popular Conquer the World (CTW) Campaign returns with fresh concepts that make each strategic decision critical to eventual victory over a constantly adapting enemy. The revamped and improved CTW Campaign immerses players in a land of magical armies and never before seen technologies in an epic battle to save the world against an ominous evil force.

Big Huge Games was founded in February 2000 by four veteran game developers: Tim Train, David Inscore, Jason Coleman and Brian Reynolds. These founding partners, who together have brought strategy gamers such classic hits as “Civilization II®,” “Colonization®” and “Alpha Centauri®,” share a common vision that they believe will enable them to surpass even these outstanding achievements.

About Microsoft Game Studios
Microsoft Game Studios is a leading worldwide publisher and developer of games for the Xbox® and Xbox 360™ video game systems, the Windows® operating system and online platforms. Comprising a network of top developers, Microsoft Game Studios is committed to creating innovative and diverse games for Windows (http://www.microsoft.com/games), including such franchises as “Age of Empires®,” “Flight Simulator” and “Zoo Tycoon®;” Xbox and Xbox 360 (http://www.xbox.com), including such games as the upcoming “Gears of War” and franchises such as “Halo®,” “Fable®,” “Project Gotham Racing®” and “Forza Motorsport™”; and MSN® Games (http://www.games.msn.com), the official games channel for the MSN network and home to such hits as “Bejeweled” and “Hexic®.”
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