GoW demo sighting?
by Ken Weeks 
{ Oct 26th 2006 at 4:30PM }
Sure, Epic shot down the idea of a pre-launch Gears of War demo, but somebody in marketing land seems to think it's happening. Reader Jeremy spotted an ad for Xbox Live Marketplace on page 58 of the December OXM that says "Download demos for top Xbox 360 games such as:" with the words "Gears", "of" and "War" prominently displayed below. Is this just sloppy copy writing, or is something in the works? Mark Rein said they would be working on "other things" as soon as Gears went gold. With most people eager to pick this one up sight unseen, would you rather see a demo, or some quality additional content in short order?
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Lou @ Oct 26th 2006 4:42PM
Seriously, GoW has gone gold already, it is done. It has been done for over a week. Emergence day is still over a week away. How long would it take to throw together a tiny demo. All I'm asking for is a couple locusts, one or two things to hide behind and that is it. I just want to play with the "action" button and see if I like the way the game plays.
RichieRich @ Oct 26th 2006 4:54PM
OXM always said that the magazine has to be done, what, nearly 2months before they hit stands...old info I'm sure, if there's a demo, it'll be sometime after the game's release, Mark Rein said it himself on the MajorNelson podcast.
Eric @ Oct 26th 2006 5:01PM
Not gonna happen. How many times does it have to be said? They have never worked on a demo and for the near future, will not work on a demo. Mark and Cliffy have said it two dozen times by now.
The OXM ad is wrong, just like the UK Xbox site was wrong.
UNSCleric @ Oct 26th 2006 5:13PM
Who gives a ****, for the love of God the game comes out in like 11 days. All a demo would do is ruin the specialness of playing it for the first time. I'm so sick of hearing about demos, you'd think everyone is too poor to buy or rent a game.
Mr BoomStick XL @ Oct 26th 2006 5:15PM
Epic has already won!!! Their games has gone GOLD, Pre-Oredered out the A$$ and still no demo!! WTF!! I think they should be demoing this game to the public, XBLA is the perfect place.....come on Epic, put out the demo already!!!
Concerned Gamer @ Oct 26th 2006 5:26PM
off topic guys, but with all the complaints about not getting the demo for rainbow six on marketplace here, but they got it in Great Britain, check out OXM this month, its on the disk, just got it in.
Pip @ Oct 26th 2006 5:46PM
I think the 'NO DEMO' is ploy.
Do you think Microsoft wouldn't want a playable demo on every single kiosk over the holidays????
There will be a demo. This game will move systems.
Skid R0we @ Oct 26th 2006 5:49PM
I think all games should have a demo available. More people will give a game a chance if they can try a free demo, its just common sense. I never saw myself buying BFME II, but after trying the demo which I figured I'd take a gander it, I did. Most people are probably going to buy Gear of War without trying it first, and I'm sure it won't disappoint, but with heavy competition from games like COD3 and Vegas, thos gamers with thinner wallets, like myself, will prioritize which games they want most, and demos, in my opinion defintely help.
Ryan @ Oct 26th 2006 6:53PM
Pip, I think the game may actually be too graphic to demo on kiosks in stores. It might be more likely that Epic is confident that word of mouth and "playing the game over at your buddy's house" will move systems.
Saocom @ Oct 26th 2006 9:29PM
I would like more a demo than extra content , cause surely they will charge for the content , so the more people play it the more people i can play with on my pirated copy of GOW.
mietha CAG @ Oct 26th 2006 10:56PM
Demo. I am by no means convinced. I'm interested, but if they want my money, I'm going to have to play it first.
Kane @ Oct 27th 2006 1:18AM
I won't even consider buying it without a demo. Been burned too many times on games with pretty graphics and gameplay/controls that I don't like or just don't work for me. If they want my money they will need to have a way for me to easily try the game first, and that means demo.
Sam7376 @ Oct 27th 2006 8:35AM
If I have to choose between a demo and extra content I prefer to have extra content just as long as they don't pull any stunts like EA.
nitussi @ Oct 27th 2006 9:17AM
This game will sell major consoles just becasue of the hype...if someone plays the demo and it isnt all its hyped to be M$ losses those potential customers.
So there probably will not be a demo before launch...maybe there will be one a couple days before the Ps3 launch though.
Me personally, I rather wait till the 7th, that way it wont tame down the little excitement I have for it.
Anthony D @ Oct 27th 2006 10:19AM
People need to chill out. The game is shipping in two weeks.....geez!!
What if the game sucks?? Are people going to jump off bridges?? Lighten up kids, it's just a F-ing game!!!
thirty3baboons @ Oct 27th 2006 3:03PM
Who needs a downloadable demo?
I've just played 8 player gears in a darkened room for 20 mins at the xbox 360 roadshow UK (metrocentre, gateshead, reserve a timeslot and return later) and it's astounding in looks and play - the shakey "cameraman following me" camera is very disorientating for the first 30 seconds and very impressive, then the action is so natural - though I would speculate that some might not like the "lock-on" cover play.
If you're in the UK and the tour passes you before 17th Nov (emergence day here) get yourself there for a few games.