A Left 4 Dead demo beheaded to 360

by Richard Mitchell { Sep 11th 2008 at 12:30PM }

Valve's Gabe Newell has confirmed to VideoGamer.com that a Left 4 Dead demo is on its way to the Xbox Live Marketplace. Trust us when we tell you that this is very good news. The demo is set to include single-player and online co-op (!) and will feature "the first part of one of the campaigns," which Newell suggest will "probably" be the Hospital level that has been shown to the press (though the final decision rests with Doug Lombardi). Unfortunately, there is no concrete release date set for the demo just yet. Here's hoping we get it before the game's November 21 release. Sooner would be better than later, because our zombie shooting trigger finger is itchy.

[Thanks, Rob]

After taking Left 4 Dead for a survival horror test drive during E3 2008, we came away quite impressed! Read our E3 Left 4 Dead impressions to learn why Valve's latest zombie masterpiece will have you screaming with bloody enjoyment.

Tags: left-4-dead, valve, valve-software, xblm, xbox-live-marketplace

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Magic Whiskey @ Sep 11th 2008 12:33PM

Super-w00t!

Loll @ Sep 11th 2008 12:34PM

Nice Gabe Newell pic!

ryan @ Sep 11th 2008 2:26PM

lol, "rawwrrr....PeeeSSssss3rrreeeee..."

Zoot Suit Jedi @ Sep 11th 2008 12:37PM

awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwsome.

*air humping*

joeybeast @ Sep 11th 2008 12:40PM

WHEN?????

Tony @ Sep 11th 2008 12:57PM

Awesome. Can't wait.

Jason @ Sep 11th 2008 1:13PM

I'll be downloading this demo, but be warned: if you keep making awful puns, I'm going to stop visiting this site.

Okay, that was an empty threat.

Richard Mitchell @ Sep 11th 2008 1:45PM

I have to keep myself entertained somehow.

Conor @ Sep 11th 2008 1:16PM

ohhh riight,gigidy goo!

AnthonyGalindoX @ Sep 11th 2008 1:17PM

Look at that fat guy. This game is going to be awesome.

Trunas @ Sep 11th 2008 1:21PM

Can't wait....Hopefully the demo will help me decide if i should get the game or not. Because as of right now I'm not that interested.

nmmalone @ Sep 11th 2008 1:26PM

Left 4 Dead doesn't seem all that revolutionary. Co-op shooter...been there many times.

riot9 @ Sep 11th 2008 4:45PM

The difference between this and other co-op shooters is the AI Director. This game feels epic to play. It knows exactly when to throw zombies at you in waves, and it knows when you need a few seconds to rest. It always feels like a life or death struggle. I played it at PAX, and it is now an absolute must buy for me.

todd @ Sep 11th 2008 2:16PM

On reserve... gonna be a good title.

Josurr @ Sep 11th 2008 2:51PM

i didn't know that gabe had their modelers make a zombie version of himself...

Mr. Nosuch @ Sep 11th 2008 3:31PM

God bless 'em for making a coop demo. For a game where coop is a big draw, it will be nice to kick the tires.

This will also make it an easier sell for my cheap-ass friends, since they'll be able to make their own call on it.

Thanks Valve. This is a triumph.