Age of Empires III is the newest installment of the real-time strategy series Age of Empires. Continuing where Age of Empires II: Age of Kings left off, this version lets you play as a European superpower bent on exploring and conquering the New World. Age of Empires III adds improved physics, new units, new civilizations, and an extensive single-player campaign.

To determine the fate of an empire, you must conquer the new world.

The makers of the award-winning Age of Empires franchise bring you the third installment of the highly acclaimed series.  Command one of eight mighty European powers grappling to conquer the New World.  Gain wealth and power for your home country, and colonize vast, uncharted territory.

Game modes include:

• Story-based Campaign
• Single-player Skirmish
• Random Map
• Online & LAN Multiplayer

Command Eight Mighty Civilizations:

• Spanish
• British
• French
• Portuguese
• Russian
• Ottoman
• German
• Dutch

(source: back of the game box)