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Ex-Ensemble Devs Rejoin Microsoft

Ex:"Robot Entertainment, the development outfit formed from the ashes of axed studio Ensemble, is said to be teaming up with the very publisher that shut it down.Late in 2008 Microsoft axed Ensemble Studios, the decorated Age Of Empires and Halo Wars developer, in what was widely regarded as an unnecessary move. Though shocked, the staff moved on to form a number of splinter groups."

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Neco5125046d ago

Why would they go back? It's like crawling back to a cheating wife.. wth?

killyourfm5046d ago

This industry is getting pretty tough to compete in. Maybe it's more of a security blanket kind of thing.

CrAppleton5046d ago

True.. could very well be. but still.. crazy

CrAppleton5046d ago

Crazy.. I loved the story behind Halo Wars, I couldn't believe they were axed. Now they're going back??

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EB: ‘Orcs Must Die Unchained’ Review – Orc Slaying At Its Finest

Entertainment Buddha: I have a long history with the Orcs Must Die franchise. I have played each entry ever since it released and quite honestly Unchained sort of flew under the radar for me. When I saw it went to a free to play model I feared it would deter from the overall function and fun of the game. After playing a few matches and playing around with different characters I realized that the fun never left the game and that if anything, Unchained just added new elements and layers that made it a better title.

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New PvE Mode Announced for Orcs Must Die! Unchained – Testing Begins Today

A new mode called “Endless” has been announced for Orcs Must Die! Unchained. Testing of it also begins today.

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COGconnected3226d ago

I'm going to have to check this out. It doesn't mater the game, I love a good old fashion horde mode.

Cdn_Seahawks_Fan3226d ago

I've seen stuff about this game but have never tried it. It keeps looking like I should though. Hmmmmmmmm.

Orcs Must Die! Unchained: July Update Introduces First PvE Mode

Gameforge and Robot Entertainment have announced that a new PvE section will be coming to the closed beta of Orcs Must Die! Unchained as part of the update planned for July 1st. Endless mode represents the further development of the PvP mechanics that are already available and also a continuation of the game elements that made the franchise famous. In addition, the patch brings a new game mechanic to user defined, custom matches. This mechanic allows players to capture neutral points and then use them to send particularly powerful minions into battle.

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