Rise of Nations is a real-time strategy game developed by Big Huge Games and published by Microsoft Game Studios. Players lead one of 18 civilizations through 8 ages of world history, starting with the Ancient Age and ending with the Information Age. Players can win by destroying other civilizations, with a territory advantage, by building and protecting a Wonder, or by having the highest score. A remastered version of his classic is available on Steam under the name Rise of Nations: Extended Edition.