overlord

This week has been a pretty big one for the heavyweights of the software industry, and we’ve seen them spring a few pleasant surprises on unsuspecting computer users. First up, Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced that the new version of the company’s web browser Safari would be available for Windows for the first time. Cyril took the chance to have good look at what PC users have been missing out on all this time.

Elsewhere, details were leaking out that Apple’s old sparring partner is up to something as Nick found out that Microsoft is looking to launch an Internet TV service to rival Joost. RealPlayer is also joining this media revolution, announcing the beta launch of version 11 of the player, which is designed to download online video instantly.

Another major player, Adobe, left us trying to figure out why it has just released a new version of GoLive, despite the fact the company now produces the program’s traditional rival, Dreamweaver.

If these big new launches are scrambling your brain then why not escape by blasting some aliens to bits, or don a lycra outfit and wield your keyboard as a guitar? We brought you details of Overlord, the awesome new RPG from Codemasters, and a review of the head-banging Frets on Fire game. You never know, if you get good enough at these games you might get invited to take part in the Championship Gaming Series.

Today Codemasters launches the PC demo of their most recent video game: Overlord. In this bizarre mixture between RGP and action, you're thrown into a strange fantasy universe where you can rise up to become the new powerful Overlord. Don’t worry, you're not alone in your mission: a bunch of extremely loyal minions under your control will be glad to help you, no matter what it takes.

Download the demo and get ready for lots of action, black humor and ironic parodies of traditional fantasy games. And while waiting for the file to download, take a look at the game's intro as explained by one of your loyal minions: