Trend Signal

Mentions trend ✨ New
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mentions (7d)

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mentions (30d)

Apr 12, 2026

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Context & Analysis

This trend "Age of Empires II surge to esports prominence in 2026" was detected in the Gaming & Esports category with a score of 84/100. This trend is showing signs of slowdown after a period of interest.

Related entities

https://www.pcmag.com/news/remember-age-of-empires-ii-in-2026-its-become-an-esports-sensation

Source excerpts

PCMag editors select and review products . If you buy through affiliate links, we may earn commissions, which help support our . ! (Credit: Microsoft) Ensemble Studios' 1999 RTS hit Age of Empires II is approaching its 30th birthday, but despite its age and the genre falling out of the zeitgeist years ago, it's more popular than ever. At a recent Red Bull Wololo: Londinium tournament with a $170,000 prize pool, the final pulled in over 116,000 live viewers, eclipsing the 2022 record of 114,000,...

— au.pcmag.com

What sources say

  • "The 27-year-old Age of Empires II attracted over 115,000 viewers for its Red Bull championship final, becoming an esports sensation in 2026."

    pcmag.com

  • "Age of Empires II has become an esports sensation in 2026, drawing over 115,000 viewers to a Red Bull championship final."

    au.pcmag.com

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