Ensemble Studios facts
While investigating facts about Ensemble Studios, I found out little known, but curios details like:
Greg Street who earned a PhD in marine science was unhappy with his research work and sent an application to Ensemble Studios (Age of Empires) including his self made scenario for the game. He was accepted and later on, he became the lead designer of ensemble studios, world of warcraft, etc.
About a Halo MMO (massive multiplayer online game) that was going to be "World of Warcraft in space". Ensemble Studios, the legendary creators of the Age of Empires series had the green light and worked for years on the project when Microsoft shut them down and laid off the Ensemble Studios team
In my opinion, it is useful to put together a list of the most interesting details from trusted sources that I've come across. Here are 3 of the best facts about Ensemble Studios I managed to collect.
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A former Ensemble Studios employee who worked on Age of Empires and Halo Wars also co-created "Words With Friends" and "Lucky's Tale" for the Oculus Rift.