http://www.honestgamers.com/systems/content.php?review_id=7433&platform=PC&abr=PC&gametitle=Galactic+Civilizations+II%3A+Endless+Universe
I found a new review of the european Endless Universe game (for those who didnt know: it is basically Twilight of the Arnor + Dark Avatar without Dread Lords).
The authors opinion in short: This is a 4X-Strategy game. They are all the same. Nothing new, only in space, thats all. Still a good game. Decent rating therefore. 
One should be able to deal with critics, too. Not a very good one though...