From the Gamespot preview over at
www.gamespot.com)
o, and GB is the nr 1 game on their 'PC's Most Wanted List'. Like we didn't see THAT coming... hehe..
The facts:
- There will be a 200-unit limit during multiplayer sessions
- unlike in Age II, none of the factions in Battlegrounds will recycle graphics from the other factions. In Age II, every single civilization had the same exact villagers, militia, archers, and more. But all the units, unit upgrades, and buildings in Battlegrounds will be noticeably different, even if they're roughly equivalent.
- Like Age II's monks, Jedi will be able to convert enemy units to their cause. Unlike Age II's monks, Jedi will also be extremely powerful melee fighters. To defeat them, you'll be able to employ powerful bounty hunters.
- the almighty equalizer of Age of Empires II--the trebuchet--will effectively be replaced with blaster cannons.
I don't know about you, but this calls for some serious enthusiasm...