There's a new game out which promises to bring back the feeling of AoE 2 with current technology being leverages, Ashes of the Singularity. If you've played Supreme Commander then this might sound familiar
http://store.steampowered.com/app/228880/
Good luck! Also, I'm here on Steam if you guys want to add me - http://steamcommunity.com/id/forgotpants/