Microsoft has announce that Age of Empires Online, their upcoming persistent online PC strategy game, has entered the closed beta phase.
You can head over to the game’s official website to sign up for the beta. While there, you’ll also find the PC system requirements to play the game, along with a brief description of what to expect from it. Unlike the previous Age of Empires titles, Age of Empires Online is going for a more “approachable” (read: mainstream) style, with players taking control of their own “constantly evolving empire” in a persistent online game world.
As for signing up for the beta, only a few restrictions apply: You have to be at least 18 years old, you need an Xbox Live gamertag (a free Silver account will due), and it’s only available in North America and European regions. Also keep in mind that since this is a closed beta, there’s no guarantee you’ll get in — if you’re interested, you just have to throw your name in the hat and hope it gets plucked out.
