The Game - Latest News

  • May 7, 2003

    Age of Wonders Shadow Magic has been announced!

  • October 11, 2002

    Some of these orginate from Germany, but also contain a wealth of information for non Germans!

    The Guardians Clan - Age of Wonders 2 (In English) - News, Files, Forums and much more!

    AoW2Maps - Central German Fan Site, with Scenarios, Polls, etc.

    The Battlefield - A multiplay platform for Age of Wonders 2, ladders, tournament and leagues. Accounts are free!

  • September 23, 2002

    Age of Wonders II Update v1.2 is now available. Get it here.

  • September 4, 2002

    Go to the files section and get three new scenarios for Age of Wonders II.

  • August 13, 2002 AoW2 Earns 3 Top Editor's Choice Awards!

    Check out these top computer gaming magazines and see what all the reviewers are saying about AoW2.

    PC GAMER EDITOR'S CHOICE AWARD - 90%
    "Mesmerizing depth, luscious graphics...What's not to like?"

    COMPUTER GAMING WORLD EDITOR'S CHOICE AWARD - 4.5 out 5 stars
    "Forget Heroes of Might and Magic IV, Age of Wonders II is the reigning fantasy-conquest king"
    "Classic fantasy-conquest gaming with loads of depth"

    COMPUTER GAMES EDITOR'S CHOICE AWARD - 5 out 5 stars
    "The new king of fantasy strategy"
    "Gorgeous, polished, deep, truly magical gameplay"


  • August 10, 2002 AoW2 Heavengames Goes Live!

    The good folks at Age of Wonders Heavengames have completed a full new site dedicated to Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne!

    Check out all their hard work at http://aow2.heavengames.com for game info, forums, and a scenarios archive!

  • July 31, 2002 The Wargamer posts in-depth Review!

    "Age of Wonders II adds many features to the original game but these features are not merely chrome thrown into the pot. Magic, cities, resources and combat are woven into a comprehensive thread that demands equal attention to all four elements. In some systems, so many balls in the air could lead to micromanagement nightmares. So skillfully are they intertwined that players are absorbed and challenged, instead of being drained. To say that this game begs for "one more turn" is an understatement; it begs for "one more week.""

  • July 26, 2002 AoW2 Update v1.1 Now Available! Get it here.

  • July 09, 2002 Character Races Part 4!

    The final installment for our Character Races Gallery has arrived. Check it out in the Character Races Gallery - you won't be disappointed.

  • July 01, 2002 Character Races Part 3!

    Week 3 of our character races campaign is here. Check out the third installment in the Character Races gallery.

  • June 27, 2002 PC Gameworld gives AoW2 95%!

    "From top to bottom Age of Wonders II is a great experience, giving strategy gamers a heck of a lot of game for their money." Full Review

  • June 25, 2002 New Reviews Posted!

    Read the latest reviews from Gamesdomain (4.5 out of 5 stars), The Trades.com (A-), Gaming Illustrated (8.8 out of 10) and more! See what fantastic things the critics are saying about Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne.

  • June 24, 2002 AoW2 Character Races Gallery Updated!

    The second set of races from Age of Wonders II is now in the online gallery under Races. Check it out to learn more about the about the interesting creatures you will come across in the game.

  • June 24, 2002 Reviews at Gamespy and Actiontrip!

    Gamespy Review - 89%

    "... not only better than the original, but arguably the best turn-based strategy game released this year" Full Review

    Actiontrip Review - 87%

    "With such an intricate AI system, players are usually required to use a strategy of their own. Since many things were enhanced in AoW2, the variety of tactics has greatly increased." Full Review

  • June 18, 2002 Gamespot Reviews Age of Wonders II

    GameSpot has posted an in-depth three page review of Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne, along with accompanying video review. Reviewer Andrew Park is obviously a fan of the game, giving it a score of 10 on the subjective "reviewer's tilt" rating and calling the game "an excellent sequel that no self-respecting fantasy strategy fan should miss." Head on over to the GameSpot site and read the review for yourself. This is just the beginning of the positive post-release buzz we've been expecting - more is definitely to come.

  • June 14, 2002 AoW2 Character Races Gallery!

    To kick off the release of AoW2 we've added three character races and profiles from the game to our online gallery. We will be adding 3 more races each week for the next 3 weeks to the new characters section. Keep coming back to learn more about the game and its demons.

  • June 12, 2002 Age of Wonders II In Stores!

    The long-awaited sequel to the turn-based strategy hit Age of Wonders is now available in stores. Let loose your inner wizard in the ultimate fantasy strategy game, AGE OF WONDERS II: The Wizard's Throne. Pick it up at your local gaming retailer or visit any one of a number of online stores for the lazy and/or homebound among you. All the non-believers can still download the Age of Wonders II beta demo - we guarantee you'll be under the spell in no time.

  • May 30, 2002 Age of Wonders II Gone Gold!

    Only a couple more short weeks, strategy fans - Age of Wonders II has "gone gold" and will be shipping to stores shortly. The turn-based strategy masterpiece you've all been waiting for should hit retail in early to mid June.

  • May 22, 2002 New hands-on previews!

    Gamespy @ E3 Preview:

    "As before, the main maps will look like lovingly painted illustrations from a collection of fairy tales or a deluxe edition of The Lord of the Rings. Tiny stone bridges arch over meandering rivers lined with weeping willows; jagged, snow-capped mountains cut the land in two; and mana nodes spray brilliant fountains of magical energy high into the air."

    Gamespot Updated Preview with new screenshots and movies:

    "Even more interestingly, you can choose not to research magic spells, but instead to research additional traits. So, over the course of the game's lengthy campaign, you'll have the opportunity to create a truly unique wizard."

  • May 22, 2002 E3 Wallpapers!

    Five new AoW2 wallpapers can be downloaded found at the Gathering of Developer's E3 Website!

  • April 24, 2002 Preview at The Wargamer!

    "Then again, if the final copy is as impressive as the demo, perhaps we'll all someday recollect that 2002 was "the year Age of Wonders II came out." Read the full article.

  • April 17, 2002 Age of Wonders II Beta Demo Now Available!

    Want to know how to get it? Click here for all the details.

  • April 13, 2002 New Interview at ActionTrip!

    Learn more details on the game in this new online interview at ActionTrip.

  • April 11, 2002 New Indepth Developer Interview!

    A new interview at the Dutch Site Gamers.nl, available in Dutch and English.

  • April 09, 2002 New Screenshots & Interview.

    Three all-new Screenshots are up at Evil Avatar and check out an interview with Age of Wonders II designer Lennart Sas at HomeLan.

  • March 21, 2002 Box Cover Art revealed at ToTheGame.com.

    ToTheGame.com has revealed the Box Cover Art! Check out their site for the definitive design.

  • March 21, 2002 AoW2: Behind the Magic.

    IGN has started a weekly countdown to the release of Age of Wonders 2 and will reveal 3 wizards per week and give an in-depth background of these wizards.

  • February 21, 2002 Computer Games AoW2 Cover Feature online!

    The good folks at Computer Games magazine, have posted the entire February cover article on Age of Wonders II at their site. Read this comprehensive preview here.

  • February 09, 2002 Preview on Gamespy!

    Gamespy post their hands-on preview of Age of Wonders 2, along with some new screenshots.

  • February 04, 2002 A Turn for the Better.

    Gamespot has posted a new AoW2 preview along with new screenshots and an interview with the developers.

  • January 19, 2002 Download Age of Wonders 2 Wallpaper!

    The cover art from Computer Games Magazine's February Issue is now available for download! The image features the Elven Queen Julia and is available in multiple resolutions. Download it from CGonline.

  • January 03, 2002 AoW2 Cover Story in Computer Games Magazine!

    Age of Wonders II The Wizard's Throne is featured on the cover of the February issue of Computer Games magazine, with Queen Julia posing in her battle gear. The magazine includes a large article packed with new information on the game.

  • December 23, 2001 Info Sign-up

    The AoW2 Beta Demo is coming! To be notified automatically by email when our pre-release Demo is ready to be downloaded, click here.

  • December 23, 2001 New Previews

    We've given the folks at IGNPC and Gamespot a sneak peek at AoW2. Check out their previews for information on every aspect of AoW2, as well as a big batch of new screenshots!

  • December 23, 2001 The AoW2 Site is Live!

    Conjured up for your enjoyment, this website is here to provide you with all the AoW2 info you can handle. You can find news, story details, features, screenshots, and more within these pages. Check back often for even more news and information!

     

     

     

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