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On April 10, Microsoft is hosting a special fan event targeting the entire Age of Empire franchise. Notably, the games that will be explored during the digital reveal event are Age of Empires II Definitive Edition, Age of Empires III Definitive Edition, and of course, the one that everyone is desperate for any iota of new information on, Age of Empires IV. Check out the event trailer below.
Click here to watch embedded mediaOutside of a minuscule brief glimpse of Relic’s future for one of the biggest real-time strategy franchises of all time, we really don’t know much about Age of Empires IV. Hopefully, this upcoming fan event sheds additional light on what’s in the cards for the new game. Some new gameplay would be great to see, especially some light on how mechanics and features are approached given Relic’s Company of Heroes and Warhammer: Dawn of War franchises.
While COVID-19 may have cast a glacial pallor over game development worldwide, Age of Empires IV was announced way back in 2017 and we haven’t seen anything substantial about it since. A release date would be great, but we’ll have to see exactly what’s on deck.
In addition to the flagship new direction for the series, the event looks to have some reveals for older titles that are still getting plenty of play today thanks to their revamped and enhanced editions with Age of Empires II Definitive Edition and Age of Empires III Definitive Edition. Yes, these ancient games are still getting new content, which is beyond wild to think about. I was always a fan of Age of Empires III, even though it was so different from II that it alienated a good deal of the players I used to play everyday with at the local LAN center. According to the trailer, new civilizations, campaigns, and gameplay are going to be showcased, so the potential for a lot of information from this event is substantial, though we don’t know exactly what is on display for each product yet.
The event kicks off on April 10 at noon EST. Are you looking forward to the next chapter of Age of Empires? Do you still play any of the older games? Let us know in the comments!
Bandai Namco Makes A Personal Stand Against Rise Of Asian-Americans Hate Crimes
Written by Liana Ruppert 
The United States of America has had a cruel history with Asian communities. From the Chinese Exclusion Act in 1882 to immigration camps, the history is long and sordid. With COVID-19 and the public associations with Wuhan, China, the U.S. has seen an increase in anti-Asian hate crimes over the past year. On Tuesday, March 17, eight people were killed in shootings across the Atlanta area targeting women of Asian descent. This sparked an outcry of support from others, echoing a statement made by Bandai Namco earlier that same day.
Bandai Namco has a presence in many areas, but it is based in Japan. Because of that, the rise in crimes against Asian-Americans "truly hit home" for many Bandai team members. Utilizing the #StopAsianHate hashtag to increase visibility, the gaming studio had this to say:
"Bandai Namco Entertainment America remains committed to the ideals of inclusion, diversity, and fairness; while condemning all acts of violence, bullying, discrimination, and xenophobia."
As a company based in Japan, the recent rise in anti-Asian hate has truly hit home for our employees.
— Bandai Namco US (@BandaiNamcoUS) March 16, 2021
We always appreciate support from our fans and we now ask for your support to #StopAsianHate and fight the rise in hate crimes committed against people of Asian descent. pic.twitter.com/QlUUryZZfx
The statement continues, saying "We stand in solidarity with the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, our culturally diverse and inclusive team of employees, players, and fans from all cultures and backgrounds, our families, and especially our elders, to speak out and raise awareness against the terrible rise in anti-Asian aggression and hate crimes."
Anti-Asian hate crimes have seen an increase of over 1900% since the start of COVID-19 and quarantines, including physical violence and acts of vandalism. It's not OK. It's not right. And it needs to change. For those that may be looking for ways to help, a wide variety of resources can be found here.