What is a .MGX file?
An .MGX file is a type of file used specifically with the video game "Age of Empires 2," which is a popular real-time strategy game developed by Ensemble Studios and published by Microsoft. Despite the initial description mentioning "Rise of Nations," it is important to clarify that .MGX files are actually associated with "Age of Empires 2," particularly for saving replays from the game expansions, not for saved games in progress.
The .MGX file contains a replay of a game that has been played. This allows players to review their game strategy, learn from their moves, or share their gameplay experiences with others. When you save a replay in "Age of Empires 2," the game generates an .MGX file.
To view or use these .MGX files, you need to have "Age of Empires 2" installed on your computer. Once you have the game installed, you can open these files directly through the game interface. Typically, you would place the .MGX file in the "SaveGame" folder within the "Age of Empires II" directory on your computer. This directory is usually located where the game is installed, often within the "Program Files" or "Program Files (x86)" folder on Windows computers.
To watch a replay from an .MGX file, start "Age of Empires 2," go to the main menu, select the option for replays, and then load the desired .MGX file. The game will then play back the recorded game, showing all the actions that were taken during the game exactly as they occurred.
In summary, .MGX files are replay files for "Age of Empires 2" expansions, used to record and replay gameplay. These files are opened by running them through the "Age of Empires 2" game software.
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