Age of Mythology: Extended Edition priced, available for pre-order on Steam

Age of Mythology: Extended Edition was a pleasant surprise from Microsoft. Today, the game was made available to pre-order on Steam. What isn't pleasant, however, is the asking price of $29.99. 

Granted, you get a 20% discount for pre-ordering, but still, when you can access the original releases for around $20, that's still a steep asking price. This game screams impulse buy during a Steam Sale, but the general consensus seems to be that the asking price is a bit steep for some to pre-order.

Let's recap at what's made available in the Extended Edition when it releases May 8th. For what it's worth, it looks like you can pick up the Age of Mythology: Gold Edition for under $10.

The Extended Edition includes: 
Age of Mythology 
Age of Mythology: The Titans 
Golden Gift Campaign 

New in the Extended Edition: 

  • Improved Visuals
  • Time of Day
  • Improved Water
  • Shadows
  • Bump / Specular maps
  • Global Lighting
  • Antialiasing & Ambient Occulusion
  • Full Steamworks Integration
  • Workshop mod manager
  • Multiplayer
  • Achievements
  • Trading Cards
  • Leagues / Badges / Events
  • Cloud Saves
  • Extended Features
  • Twitch Integration
  • Treaty Mode
  • Enchanced Observer Mode

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Jake Valentine is a regular freelance contributor for GameZone. When he’s not writing about (or playing) video games, chances are he’s playing a board game, Magic: the Gathering, or obsessing over food. You can follow him on Twitter @hop3less.