Age of Empires is perhaps one of the best examples of real-time strategy games available to PC users. Those who have been waiting to get a taste of the upcoming edition may want to know that Age of Empires online beta is open until May 7.
Microsoft Game Studios has been egging on enthusiasts to grab the opportunity since the 48-hour access to this online beta is scheduled to shut out the public by tomorrow. The code will stay available through the Games For Windows website until then.
There’s hardly any need to mention that building powerful empires and battling it out with or against other players is the reigning idea in this game. And every completed quest heralds in new abilities and rewards for more than plain old bragging rights.
Age of Empires online beta access will remain open until 9:01 a.m. on Saturday, May 7. Right through this period, Games for Windows Marketplace will nudge visitors to sign up for a Windows Live ID and download the beta instantly.