Posted By: Kaiser
Here's another lengthy Developer's Blog from Bruce Shelley on topics ranging from the new 1.08 patch, the upcoming expansion, the Leipzig Game Show, E3 and the AOE3 board game.
Here's a sample:
Age III X Pack Nearing Completion: I downloaded version #360 today and there will be many more versions yet to come, but the X pack team is approaching the finish line. The single player campaign is being tweaked. The voice acting has been completed. The manual and Quick Reference Card both have been finalized. The main game features are in place. Focus for the next few months will be on balance and polish.
...E3 Undergoing Changes: It was shocking to hear that E3 may no longer continue as the giant trade show it has been now for 12 years. The news that publishers were balking at the high costs for taking part versus what they see as their return has just recently been going around, but the owners of the show, the Entertainment Software Association, say they are working to created a more effective show. It will be interesting to see what this will be.