Rise of Nations Gold Edition, a compilation containing Rise of Nations RTS title and Thrones & Patriots expansion pack, is now available in retail stores across North America for an estimated retail price of $29.95, Microsoft Game Studios announced. Combining the epic scope of traditional turn-based strategy games with the fast-paced action of RTS games, Rise of Nations Gold Edition enables players to explore 6,000 years of history as they amass powerful armies, build prosperous economies and perform acts of diplomacy. The Gold Edition will also ship to international markets in November 2004.