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Microsoft ships Age of Empires and Flight Simulator expansions

By Hector Cortez Oct 23, 2007, 2:51 GMT

Expansion packs for two of Microsoft\'s most successful PC games, "Age of Empires III" and "Flight Simulator X," are now available.

Expansion packs for two of Microsoft's most successful PC games, "Age of Empires III" and "Flight Simulator X," are now available at retailers throughout North America.

"Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties" introduces gamers to Asian civilizations and a host of new gameplay features including new ways of winning and trading, random map styles that feature remixes of classic "Age of Empires" game styles, and the return of Wonders - a favorite gameplay element in "Age of Empires II."

"Flight Simulator X: Acceleration" adds new content such as three new aircraft including the F/A-18A Hornet, a new multiplayer racing mode, more than 20 new missions and DirectX 10 capabilities that enhance environmental effects such as bloom, water realism and virtual cockpit shadowing.

Both expansion packs are Games for Windows branded titles and are available for $29.99