Ensemble Studios have issued a press release announcing Age of Empires III, planned for release in the second half of this year:
The new game picks up where Age of Empires II: Age of Kings left off, placing gamers in the position of a European power determined to explore, colonize and conquer the New World. This time period features stunning scenes, from towering European cathedrals to courageous tribes of Native Americans, and spectacular combat with Industrial Age units like rifled infantry, cavalry and tall ships bristling with cannons.
More info:
Official Age of Empires III website
Age of Empires III teaser screenshots
ArsTechnica.com : Age of Empires III announced
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