Microsoft today announced that the newest expansion packs for Age of Empires III and Flight SImulator X have begun shipping to retailers throughout North America.
Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties introduces gamers to Asian civilizations and a host of new gameplay features including new ways of winning and trading, random map styles that feature remixes of classic Age of Empires game styles, and the return of Wonders — a favorite gameplay element in Age of Empires II.
Flight Simulator X: Acceleration, meanwhile, adds a wealth of new content such as three new aircraft including the F/A-18A Hornet, a new multiplayer racing mode, more than 20 new missions and DirectX 10 capabilities that enhance environmental effects such as bloom, water realism and virtual cockpit shadowing.
Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties and Flight Simulator X: Acceleration cost $29.99 each. Both also require the original/core game in order to play.