I just got a copy of Sins of a Solar Empire, and following the directions in the game manual, I popped the DVD into my computer and waited.  When information did appear on the screen, it allowed me to read the manual, go to the web, or play the game.  There was no "install" option.

I clicked "play" and nothing happened.  Same with "manual." 

When I tried to access the DVD by double clicking on the DVD drive option under my computer, nothing happened.

Did I get a blank CD?

bill