As promised,
Stardock has released playable demo for
Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords, allowing you to try out their very popular sequel (thanks:
GameSpot). Galactic Civilizations II takes place in the distant future, when mankind has become a space-faring civilization and must contend with other extraterrestrial powers for domination of the galaxy. The game offers a new map system, many distinct races, a non-linear campaign, enhanced AI and more.