Expect to hear about more people walking into lampposts, engrossed in their cellphones, as Age of Empires III launches for the first time as a mobile game.  Developed from the original Ensemble Studios franchise for handset use by mobile game company Glu and Microsoft, Age of Empires III Mobile is positioned as a prequel to the third instalment of the PC game and pits players against the Ottoman empire. 

• Historically Immersive Setting - Play as the Knights of St. John to protect Western Europe from the Ottoman Empire
• Real-Time Strategy - Use battle strategy and resource management to conquer rival colonies and build the ultimate empire
• Home City - Similar to the PC game, use experience points gained in battle to obtain support cards from the home city for extra resources and units
• Depth of Gameplay - Hours of fun as you play through 15 campaign levels, with 11 different units and eight building types across three different ages
• Intuitive Controls - Innovative pause and command system provides extra infantry control
• Two Gameplay Modes - Skirmish and Campaign modes

Age of Empires III Mobile is available now through carriers in Europe, North America and South America.