Galactic Civilizations II birthed

The official Web site for Stardock's turn-based strategy game, Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords, has been updated with news that the game is shipping to North American retailers this week and should be available for digital download today. The game lets players create their own races, design their own ships, and take over the universe through brute force, technological know-how, and political savvy. Dread Lords has been rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and Older and retails for $44.95. Check out GameSpot's latest hands-on for more information on the game.