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    Robot Entertainment at PAX 2014 (Part 2)
    Following on from our first part of Robot’s PAX Panel review we now move on from looking at the studios history to present day to looking at some of the interesting prototypes they have been working on in-between OMD2 and OMDU. … Continue reading →
    Author: Dean
    Posted: September 7, 2014, 2:51 pm
    Robot Entertainment at PAX 2014 (Part 1)
    Some of the bots from Robot Entertainment have been hanging out at PAX Prime this weekend, hosting their very own PAX panel titled “An afternoon of fun with Robot Entertainment”. In our first part of our two part series we … Continue reading →
    Author: Dean
    Posted: August 31, 2014, 12:31 pm
    Age of Empires Online no longer available from August 22nd after GFWL closure
    Many gamers will have heard that for a while Microsoft has been aiming to replace their currency for Xbox Live and Games for Windows Live from Microsoft Points to real local currency. Ie. Dollars, Euros and Pounds Sterling, or what … Continue reading →
    Author: Dean
    Posted: August 20, 2013, 10:07 pm
    Development of Age of Empires Online draws to a close
    Since its release in August 2011 a vast amount of content has been released for Age of Empires Online. Firstly the Greek and Egyptians civilisations were (along with the core game) largely developed by Robot Entertainment until production shifted to Gas Powered Games as … Continue reading →
    Author: Dean
    Posted: January 4, 2013, 9:35 pm
    Age of Empires Online – 1 Year Later
    One year ago, on August 16, 2011, Age of Empires Online launched as the newest expansion to the Age of Empires Franchise. Fans from across the world came to test the latest edition to their favorite series of gaming; whether … Continue reading →
    Author: Matt321
    Posted: August 19, 2012, 10:08 pm

    Age of Empires Online – Remember Ensemble Studios

    An archive of Ensemble Studios material and following the studios formed out of Ensemble

    Robot Entertainment staffers featured on the AIAS website
    Andrew Olsen a concept artist at Robot Entertainment along with programmer Shovaen Patel have been featured on the AIAS website. AIAS is the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences. The prestigious website features studios that are part of the over 20,000 strong academy. These interviews are some of the very first to be featured on […]
    Author: Dean
    Posted: October 4, 2014, 10:14 pm
    Robot Entertainment at PAX (Part 2)
    Following on from our first part of Robot’s PAX Panel review we now move on from looking at the studios history to present day to looking at some of the interesting prototypes they have been working on in-between OMD2 and OMDU. For the first time we get a glimpse at some of he games that could […]
    Author: Dean
    Posted: September 7, 2014, 3:08 pm
    Robot Entertainment at PAX (Part 1)
    Some of the bots from Robot Entertainment have been hanging out at PAX Prime this weekend, hosting their very own PAX panel titled “An afternoon of fun with Robot Entertainment”. In our first part of our two part series we cover the first part of the panel which looks at Robot history including their time […]
    Author: Dean
    Posted: August 31, 2014, 12:44 pm
    Age of Empires Online no longer available from August 22nd after GFWL closure
    Many gamers will have heard that for a while Microsoft has been aiming to replace their currency for Xbox Live and Games for Windows Live from Microsoft Points to real local currency. Ie. Dollars, Euros and Pounds Sterling, or what ever your local currency is. In doing this the Xbox Live and Games for Windows […]
    Author: Dean
    Posted: August 20, 2013, 10:24 pm
    Development of Age of Empires Online draws to a close
      Since its release in August 2011 a vast amount of content has been released for Age of Empires Online. Firstly the Greek and Egyptians civilisations were (along with the core game) largely developed by Robot Entertainment until production shifted to Gas Powered Games as part of a planned transition in February 2011. Post-release Gas Powered Games have released various […]
    Author: Dean
    Posted: January 4, 2013, 9:27 pm
    Age of Empires Online – 1 year later by Matt321
    August 16th has marked the one year anniversary for Age of Empires Online which was originally developed by Robot Entertainment before handing over the reigns to Gas Powered Games. Much has changed since Robot handed off on the project included complete changes to the business model. Many Ensemble fans will be interested to know just […]
    Author: Dean
    Posted: August 19, 2012, 10:33 pm
    News bite: Orcs Must Die! XBLA Sale + Skirmish Hall launches for AOE-O
      Orcs Must Die! features on this weeks Xbox Live sale. Now is a great time to tell all your friends about the need to go Orc slashin’, from just 600 MS Points! Be sure to check it out and spread the word! http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-GB/Product/Orcs-Must-Die/  In other news Hero Academy is due to launch globally in the next […]
    Author: Dean
    Posted: January 10, 2012, 11:00 pm
    Kenny Newell goes on location to interview Justin Korthof at Robot Entertainment HQ!
    Avid Age of Empires Online players and Robot forum-goers will no doubt recognise Kenny Newell often under the guise of “RadioKenny”. Usually Kenny is the man behind adding a touch of humour to the community with some golden humour classics such as: Click to enlarge This week though Kenny has been doing something a little […]
    Author: Dean
    Posted: December 5, 2011, 10:26 pm
    Persian civilisation launches for Age of Empires Online today!
    Great news for Age of Empires Online fans – Microsoft Studios and Gas Powered Games are today pushing out the brand new civilisations, the Persians! The Persians will be the first “pro” civilisation. This means players start straight away at level 20 allowing players to immediately tech up and start with gear already attached. Players will be able jump straight […]
    Author: Dean
    Posted: October 19, 2011, 9:27 pm
    Age of Empires Online review – Part 3 – Art & Design
    Part 3 of the Remember ES Age of Empires Online review looks at the art style of AOE-O and other aspects like the UI design. Firstly, it is important to note that the engine behind Age of Empires Online is the same engine we have been used to for the last few iterations of Age. […]
    Author: Dean
    Posted: August 24, 2011, 5:11 pm