"Rise of Nations" is a real-time strategy game released in 2003, developed by Big Huge Games and published by Microsoft. It combines elements of traditional real-time strategy with turn-based gameplay, allowing players to advance through different historical ages, from the Ancient Age to the Information Age. Players manage resources, build cities, and engage in diplomacy or warfare with other nations. The game features a unique territorial control system, where players expand their influence by capturing land. It includes various civilizations, each with distinct units and abilities, and offers a mix of single-player campaigns and multiplayer modes, enhancing its replayability and strategic depth.