Sega and Creative Assembly have made Napoleon: Total War free to download and play for the duration of the weekend. Those who then decide to buy during the promotional offer, will also get a 50% discount on the game. The chance to play for free ends on Sunday at 5pm (GMT), the chance to buy at the reduced rate ends on Monday 5pm.
The special offer comes during the 197th anniversary of Napoleon's defeat at the hands of the Duke of Wellington.