Jim Sterling of destructoid.com reports about a child who took their video games experience and used it for good. Ryan Tyack had an obsession with Age of Empires, so at the cries for more healthy activity by his mum, started doing archery. He's now competing in the Australian Youth Olympic Festival.

Dark Arcanine via www.destructoid.com »

The Academy of Arts & Sciences announced that they will be inducted Bruce Shelley into the Hall of Fame. The event will take place at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas on February 18, 2009.

Bruce Shelley is a veteran in the industry having worked with Sid Meier on the Civilization series and eventually became the creator of the Age of Empires series.

Tony Goodman, founder of Ensemble Studios, states:

iroiromode via nowloadingmagazine.com »

Even though Ensemble Studios - a Microsoft-owned developer who is responsible for the Age of Empires series - is set to close soon, Phil Spencer, a general manager at Microsoft Game Studios, has revealed that the video game developer/publisher still intends to be a vital company in the industry.

tyranitar24 via www.gamesindustry.biz »

"With Ensemble Studios set to close after Halo Wars is completed, many wondered what would happen with the historical real-time strategy series Ensemble was best known for: Age of Empires. In a move that might either comfort you or scare you, Microsoft has announced they've still got Age of Empire clutched to their bosom/in their death grip."

dimeford via www.cinemablend.com »

Ensemble, the world renowned developers behind the hit series Age of Empires. Will be dissolved by Microsoft on the completion of their current project. Halo Wars. While most of the employees will be forming a new development house the loss of a very old and skilled studio truly is sad.

Farewell Ensemble!

Bale Fire via au.gamespot.com »