Originally founded as an independent developer in 1995, Ensemble Studios was a Microsoft-owned developer from 2001 to 2009, when it was officially disbanded. Ensemble has developed many games including the Age of Empires game series and Halo Wars. In addition to game development, Ensemble Studios also made the Genie Game Engine used in Age of Empires, Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings, and Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds.

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Age of Bloodshed 3.24 The Socialist Wars Launched!
Age of Empires II HD Edition

Age of Bloodshed 3.24 The Socialist Wars Launched!

Age of Bloodshed: The Socialist Wars

Coolness7 launches the next version of Age of Bloodshed.

Age of Bloodshed - June Development Blog
Age of Empires II HD Edition

Age of Bloodshed - June Development Blog

Age of Bloodshed: The Socialist Wars

Coolness7 returns from a hiatus to reveal more information about the upcoming Age of Bloodshed Expansion.

Bloodshed Development Blog February 2017
Age of Empires II HD Edition

Bloodshed Development Blog February 2017

Age of Bloodshed: The Socialist Wars

In this Development Blog, Coolness7 reveals further information regarding the next release of Age of Bloodshed.

Rise of The Nether King Launch Date Confirmed
Age of Empires II HD Edition

Rise of The Nether King Launch Date Confirmed

Age of Bloodshed: The Socialist Wars

In this blog, Coolness7 reveals the launch date of Age of Bloodshed: Rise of The Nether King.

Bloodshed Development Blog October 1st, 2016
Age of Empires II HD Edition

Bloodshed Development Blog October 1st, 2016

Age of Bloodshed: The Socialist Wars 1 comment

In the development blog, Coolness7 unveils some of his epic new textures. Also, the name of the next expansion is revealed!

Bloodshed Development Blog August 22nd, 2016
Age of Empires II HD Edition

Bloodshed Development Blog August 22nd, 2016

Age of Bloodshed: The Socialist Wars

In this development blog, Coolness7 talks about the successes of Age of Bloodshed and its future in the Age of Empires Community.

Bloodshed Development Blog July 17th, 2016
Age of Empires II HD Edition

Bloodshed Development Blog July 17th, 2016

Age of Bloodshed: The Socialist Wars

I reveal on July 17th, 2016 some concepts that may be used in future versions of the mod. Coolness7 elaborates the features and reveals the release date...

Age of Bloodshed Photorealism
Age of Empires II HD Edition

Age of Bloodshed Photorealism

Age of Bloodshed: The Socialist Wars

One of the main complaints about playing classic games is not just the limited options in gameplay, but the outdated graphics. Age of Bloodshed intends...

Age of Bloodshed 1.07 Officially Launched

Age of Bloodshed 1.07 Officially Launched

News

In this press release, I will be revealing information on the Age of Bloodshed Campaign.

Age of Chivalry: Hegemony beta 1.98 released
Age of Empires II: The Conquerors

Age of Chivalry: Hegemony beta 1.98 released

Age of Chivalry: Hegemony 17 comments

A new beta has been released for Age of Chivalry: Hegemony, adding three completely new countries: the Papal States, the Kingdom of Naples, and the Kingdom...

Massive Friday Update #2: The Crusaders
Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties

Massive Friday Update #2: The Crusaders

Knights and Barbarians 3 comments

Check out another HUGE Friday update, this time about the Crusaders.

Massive Friday Update #1: The Condotierri
Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties

Massive Friday Update #1: The Condotierri

Knights and Barbarians 2 comments

This is the first in a series of very lengthy and detailed Friday updates. In other words, they're pretty long and awesome! So sit back an relax while...

New scenarios (SP/MP maps)
Age of Empires II: The Conquerors

New scenarios (SP/MP maps)

Age of Empires II: The Conquerors 4 comments

New custom scenarios for Age of Empires: The Conquerors! :-D

The Roman Legionarius released on ModDB!
Age of Mythology

The Roman Legionarius released on ModDB!

Age of Mythology

The famous modification that swept Age of Mythology fans of the HeavenGames community has reached the doorstep of ModDB! The mod was originally released...