With just three days until the release of Orcs Must Die! 2 (July 30th), Robot Entertainment has today announced that they’re celebrating the final countdown with a demo and a sale on the original game.

Players looking to be the first to get their hands on Orcs Must Die! 2 can now download the demo on Steam and start sleighing their way through two of the game’s early levels in single-player or co-op. Play as either the Sorceress or the War Mage and test-drive a selection of new traps and upgrades.

In addition, the original game, Orcs Must Die!, is also on sale on Steam for 75% off from now until the morning of July 30th, 2012. Downloading the original game will not only give players hours of intense orc-slaying, but will also unlock 10 classic levels in Orcs Must Die! 2.

Robot Entertainment has announced that owners of the original Orcs Must Die! on Steam will automatically unlock a special 'Classic Mode' in Orcs Must Die! 2.

The Classic Mode includes 10 maps from the original game which will be available for co-op play. Players will head back into their favourite old fortresses, but this time they’ll be able to bring along a friend with a huge new arsenal of traps, spells, weapons, and trinkets.

Those who haven’t yet downloaded Orcs Must Die! can pick it up for a limited time for 50% off on Steam.

The 'Lost Adventures' DLC pack for the action strategy game Orcs Must Die! is now available to download on Xbox LIVE Arcade for 400 Microsoft Points.

The Lost Adventures includes:

Five New Fortresses – Repel the orc onslaught in four completely new fortresses plus a reverse version of The Tower where your enemies have the high ground! Each fortress can be played on Apprentice, War Mage, or Nightmare difficulty.

Two New Enemies – Fear the icy breath of the Frost Bat, and beware the draining magical attack of the Cyclops Mage!

New Leaderboards – Challenge your friends for the highest score on leaderboards for each of the five new levels.

New skull rewards – Earn up to fifty additional skulls to further upgrade your arsenal of traps, including the new traps in the Lost Adventures pack.

Mana Well - Place the Mana Well in strategic locations around a fortress for a burst of magical energy at just the right moment.

Vampiric Gauntlets – Armed with these grim gauntlets, you can drain the enemy’s health while restoring yours at the same time. If you have a desperate need to use spells, you can also use the gauntlets to drain your health in exchange for mana.

Alchemist’s Satchel – Toss a series of deadly acid bombs that explode on your command to melt flesh from the bones of multiple groups of orcs at once.

Shock Zapper – Mount the Shock Zapper on the ceiling and zap fliers and ground units equally dead with this oversized pest remover.

Floor Scorcher – By the time they see the fire, it will be too late. Burn entire groups of complacent enemies with this pop-up flaming surprise.

Robot Entertainment has today released the second DLC pack for Orcs Must Die! 'The Lost Adventures'. For a limited time fans can download the DLC from Steam with a 25% discount, the special promotion will end on November 15th.

The Lost Adventures includes:

• Five New Fortresses – Repel the orc onslaught in four completely new fortresses plus a reverse version of The Tower where your enemies have the high ground! Each fortress can be played on Apprentice, War Mage, or Nightmare difficulty.
• Two New Enemies – Fear the icy breath of the Frost Bat, and beware the draining magical attack of the Cyclops Mage!
• New Leaderboards – Challenge your friends for the highest score on leaderboards for each of the five new levels.
• New skull rewards – Earn up to fifty additional skulls to further upgrade your arsenal of traps!
• A New Bonus Defense! - Place the Mana Well in strategic locations around a fortress for a burst of magical energy at just the right moment.

Robot Entertainment has announced 'Lost Adventures', the second DLC pack for their action strategy game Orcs Must Die!

In Lost Adventures you’ll travel from the depths of the Pit to the narrow passages high over the Great Gorge. The Lost Adventures are five of the most deadly rift assaults the War Mage has ever faced and will be available on Steam for a special introductory price of $2.99/£2.49 on Tuesday, November 8th, 2011.

The Lost Adventures DLC includes:

• Five New Fortresses – Repel the orc onslaught in four completely new fortresses plus a reverse version of The Tower where your enemies have the high ground! Each fortress can be played on Apprentice, War Mage, or Nightmare difficulty.
• Two New Enemies – Fear the icy breath of the Frost Bat, and beware the draining magical attack of the Cyclops Mage!
• New Leaderboards – Challenge your friends for the highest score on leaderboards for each of the five new levels.
• New skull rewards – Earn up to fifty additional skulls to further upgrade your arsenal of traps!
• A New Bonus Defense! - Place the Mana Well in strategic locations around a fortress for a burst of magical energy at just the right moment.

The Artifacts of Power Pack expands your War Mage’s arsenal with two new weapons and two new traps and will be available on Steam for $2.49 on Tuesday, October 25th, 2011. Once downloaded, the Artifacts of Power will appear in your spellbook and can be used on any level in the game.

Features of the Artifacts of Power Pack include:

• Vampiric Gauntlets – Armed with these grim gauntlets, you can drain the enemy’s health while healing you at the same time. If you have a desperate need to use spells, you can also use the gauntlets to drain your health in exchange for mana.
• Alchemist’s Satchel – Toss a series of deadly acid bombs that explode on your command to melt flesh from the bones of multiple groups of orcs at once.
• The Shock Zapper – Mount the Shock Zapper on the ceiling and zap fliers and ground units equally dead with this oversized pest remover.
• Floor Scorcher – By the time they see the fire, it will be too late. Burn entire groups of complacent enemies with this pop-up flaming surprise.
• New Trap Upgrades – You’ve got two new reasons to go back and earn those 5-skull ratings on War Mage and Nightmare levels. With the Artifacts of Power pack, you can now spend skulls on new upgrades for Shock Zapper and Floor Scorcher.

Orcs Must Die! is now available for purchase on Xbox LIVE Arcade for 1200 MS Points. Along with the release of the game comes a playable demo that allows players to battle through the first three fortresses of the game.

To celebrate today’s release of Orcs Must Die!, Robot Entertainment has unleashed a new trailer featuring orc-slaying mayhem set against a musical backdrop of “Hall of the Mountain King” by Finnish band Apocalyptica.

The PC demo for Orcs Must Die is now available to download from Steam. Gamers who pre-purchaes Orcs must Die on Steam before the release date on 12th October will receive a "Knight of the Order" costume for the game's hero, the War Mage.

Orcs Must Die! is an action-strategy game that challenges players to defend fortresses under siege. With a wide variety of traps and weapons to choose from, Orcs Must Die! dares players to find the best ways to hack, launch, flatten, gibletize, and incinerate an endless army of filthy orcs and their vile allies. Orcs Must Die! features a vibrant look, addictive gameplay, and a blatant disregard for the welfare of orcs.

Robot Entertainment has digitally released the Orcs Must Die! comic. The events in Orcs Must Die! Issue #0 lead directly to the opening cinematic of the game, and can be downloaded for free. As a bonus, the comic features an Orcs-inspired art gallery of original pieces by Robot Entertainment artists and friends of the studio.

The comic can be downloaded in PDF format here, or by visiting the official website.

Orcs Must Die! will be available exclusively as a digital download on October 5th for Xbox LIVE Arcade and October 12th on Steam and other PC platforms.

Robot Entertainment has released a new Orcs Must Die! developer diary that offers a comprehensive overview of the game as well as a look inside the development process. The new video features interviews with several of the game’s developers and shows off never-before-seen concept art as well as offering sneak peeks at previously unannounced enemies and upgrades.

Orcs Must Die! will be available on Xbox LIVE Arcade on October 5th, 2011, and on Steam and other PC platforms on October 12th.

Robot Entertainment have confirmed the release dates for Orcs Must Die! on Xbox LIVE Arcade and Steam (and other PC distribution platforms). Xbox players can massacre orcs by the thousands on October 5th, and PC gamers on Steam can begin their murderous defense of rift fortresses on October 12, 2011.

Orcs Must Die! is an action-strategy game that challenges players to defend fortresses under siege. With a wide variety of traps and weapons to choose from, Orcs Must Die! dares players to find the best ways to hack, launch, flatten, gibletize, and incinerate an endless army of filthy orcs and their vile allies. Orcs Must Die! features a vibrant look, addictive gameplay, and a blatant disregard for the welfare of orcs.

• Play as the War Mage and defend 24 fortresses from an enraged mob of orcs and 11 other villainous monsters.
• Choose from a selection of 6 weapons and magic spells and 17 traps that hack, launch, flatten, gibletize, and incinerate your enemies.
• Upgrade your traps, spells and weapons to cater the game to your personal play style.
• Cleverly combine traps and spells for higher scores on the leaderboards.
• Expertly wield your wits and your weapons through the story-driven campaign and unlock a brutal “Nightmare” campaign. Replay fortresses endlessly, combining different defenses and tactics every time!

Gameplay video of Orcs Must Die! which highlights the Pounder, one of many fortress defenses that players can unlock as they progress through the game. What’s the best cure for an orc’s migraine? Keeping hitting him on the head until he’s dead! The pounder gets the job done at a highly reasonable price. Throw a few tar traps or a decoy underneath; by the time the orcs think to look up, it’ll be too late.

Robot Entertainment has released a new gameplay video in their ongoing series of defense spotlights for Orcs Must Die! The new gameplay video highlights the Steam Trap, one of many fortress defenses that players can unlock as they progress through the game. Take orcs for the ride of their short and miserable lives with this low-cost floor trap. Blasts of warm, soothing steam not only send your enemies sky-high, but also soften up those rough orc hides just in time for a crossbow bolt to punch straight into the tender organs underneath.

Robot Entertainment unveiled a new trailer today showcasing a deadly new enemy from Orcs Must Die! Sporting razor-sharp teeth, a fast loping gait, and powerful claws, Gnoll Hunters don't share the orc mob's singular focus on getting to the rift. These deadly beasts are only interested in one thing - killing the War Mage and his allies! When you hear their chilling howl, watch your back and ready your spells. These terrifying foes will vault over barricades and speed past traps, and when they snare you with their magical swords, you're in for the fight of your life. 

New gameplay video for Orcs Must Die! The new gameplay video highlight's the Spring Trap, one of many fortress defenses that players can unlock as they progress through the game. Use the cheap and effective spring trap to launch pesky enemies through the air. Where they land is up to you - a pool of lava, a pit full of acid, or even straight into another trap! Beware heavier enemies such as ogres who prevent the spring trap from firing.

Robot Entertainment has released a new gameplay video in their ongoing series of defense spotlights for Orcs Must Die! The new gameplay video highlight's the Wind Belt, one of many fortress defenses that players can unlock as they progress through the game. Harness the power of the wind and kill orcs the eco-friendly way! Shove, push, and launch them into the sharpest, pointiest, boiling-est spots in the fortress. No matter where you blow them, you can’t go wrong!