GDN: Codemasters Unleashes New Overlord Trailer

Command a horde of unruly minions, conquer a warped fantasy world, rebuild the Dark Tower and become the ultimate ruler. That’s the ‘To Do’ list in Codemasters’ Overlord™ - the twisted Action/RPG developed by Triumph Studios shipping this June. Gamers can get yet another sample of the evilness that awaits in the all new video trailer, now available for download from www.codemasters.com/overlord or to view online at www.youtube.com/codiesgames.

In Overlord players begin the game as a wonderfully despotic character complete with a small team of overwhelmingly loyal minion side-kicks. As areas of the kingdom are conquered, the Overlord grows in might to become a supremely powerful force, equipped with devastating spells and a devoted minion horde at his command.

As the Overlord develops, so does the need for ever more effective armor and weaponry. Giant smelters ‘recovered’ on pillaging raids containing rare metals can forge heavy-duty weaponry that reflects the Overlord’s growing magnificence. Loyal minions can also be thrown in to the forge’s fire along with the metals to enchant new items – a few hundred fiery red minions tossed into a smelter will make for a suitably impressive flaming sword.

And while commanding minions and conquering the land is all good fun, the Overlord still has a home to rebuild. At the beginning of Overlord, the supremely evil ruler’s Dark Tower lay in ruin. As lands are re-claimed by the Overlord throughout his new uprising, enemies slain and artifacts looted, the Dark Tower will become restored to its former imposing glory.

Within the Dark Tower is the Throne Room, from which the Overlord can travel to and from the outside world using the magical Tower Portal. Additionally, specimens of defeated enemies are kept down in the Dungeon in readiness for the Overlord and minion horde to have a bit of fun with. Meanwhile, in his Private Quarters, the Overlord can take a well deserved break from world domination and enjoy the company a number of mistresses.

No one said being a tyrant was going to be easy, so be sure to get a glimpse of what it means to be the true Overlord in the new trailer. Overlord is planned to ship this June for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PC, and is rated “T” (Teen – Blood and Gore, Crude Humor, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence – content suitable for persons ages 13 and older) by the ESRB.