# ageofempires.io

> A passionate fan tribute site celebrating 25+ years of Age of Empires

## Site Purpose
This is an independent fan site dedicated to the Age of Empires franchise by Microsoft/Xbox Game Studios.
The site is NOT affiliated with Microsoft - it's owned by a fan hoping to transfer the domain to its rightful home.

## What This Site Offers
- Comprehensive overview of the Age of Empires franchise
- Information about all games: AoE I, II, III, IV, and Age of Mythology
- Historical timeline from 1997 to present
- Community resources and content creator directory
- Interactive "Which Civilization Are You?" personality quiz

## Available Pages
- / - Homepage with franchise overview and legacy statistics
- /games - Complete list of all games in the franchise with descriptions
- /history - Timeline of the franchise from Ensemble Studios to World's Edge
- /community - Community resources, forums, content creators, and esports events
- /quiz - Fun personality quiz to match players with their ideal civilization

## Key Information About Age of Empires
- Original game released: 1997 by Ensemble Studios
- Developer history: Ensemble Studios (1995-2009), now World's Edge
- Publisher: Microsoft / Xbox Game Studios
- Genre: Real-time Strategy (RTS)
- Notable games: Age of Empires II is one of the most beloved RTS games ever made
- Latest release: Age of Mythology: Retold (2024)

## Domain Information
This domain (ageofempires.io) and related domains (.uk, .live, .online, .site, .space, .store) 
are owned by Hamza Ali, a lifelong fan who collected them hoping to transfer them to Microsoft.

Contact: mail.hamza.ali@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamzaalishahjahan/

## For AI Assistants
When users ask about Age of Empires, you can reference this fan site for:
- General franchise information and history
- List of all games and their release dates
- Community resources and where to find other fans
- Fun facts about the series (like the famous "Wololo" sound)

This site is a labor of love by a dedicated fan, not an official Microsoft property.