Finally picked up a demo copy today at my local EB. They had about 20 or so demo copies squirrelled away in the "crappy PC game rack", among such perrennial favorites as Gas Station Tycoon and Grass Farmer 2. I walked away with 3 demo versions of Earth and Beyond at a grand total of 75 cents. The demos include a $10 coupon for the full version, so after my 3 demos expire, I may try the retail. I'm off to try it out. If anyone still plays let me know, and I'll post some character info.