tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66307993173266686092011-11-27T23:49:49.553ZA different demo is played each day, but will I want to buy the game?Ashley Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05771309789880867491noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125DemoPerDayhttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630799317326668609.post-26816549497534891882008-09-25T22:10:00.000+01:002008-09-25T22:10:17.844+01:002008-09-25T22:10:17.844+01:00It has been interesting to see some recent news chatter in the gaming blogs about demos and incentives. Some of the more recent examples: Battlefield Bad Company's "Find all Five" program which included one goal of ranking up to level 4 in the demo in order to get a gun unlocked in retail game. Mirror's Edge has a pre-order promotion for the retail game that grants people access to the Time Trial...<br/> <br/> Read the full story at Demo per DayAshley Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05771309789880867491noreply@blogger.com0http://demoperday.blogspot.com/2008/09/summary.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630799317326668609.post-79838982089089825282008-09-14T11:59:00.004+01:002008-09-25T21:50:58.904+01:002008-09-25T21:50:58.904+01:00Title Developer Publisher Genre ESRB Rating Demo Release Date Full Release Date Platforms Official Website Demo Download Size Review Date Audiosurf Dylan Fitterer Valve Rhythm Not Rated 15th February 2008 15th February 2008 PC (Reviewed) http://www.audio-surf.com Unknown 4th September 2008 What did I think before playing? I had heard a lot of hype about this and it...<br/> <br/> Read the full story at Demo per DayAshley Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05771309789880867491noreply@blogger.com0http://demoperday.blogspot.com/2008/09/audiosurf.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630799317326668609.post-23906994486712186692008-08-27T22:11:00.004+01:002008-09-25T21:36:10.494+01:002008-09-25T21:36:10.494+01:00Title Developer Publisher Genre ESRB Rating Demo Release Date Full Release Date Platforms Official Website Demo Download Size Review Date Star Wars: The Force Unleashed LucasArts LucasArts Action Teen 21st August 2008 16th September 2008 Buy Now Xbox 360 (Reviewed), PS3, Wii*, PS2*, PSP*, Nintendo DS*, N-Gage* http://www.lucasarts.com/games/theforceunleashed 905MB 27th...<br/> <br/> Read the full story at Demo per DayAshley Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05771309789880867491noreply@blogger.com0http://demoperday.blogspot.com/2008/08/star-wars-force-unleashed.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630799317326668609.post-9606982187557754522008-08-27T21:57:00.004+01:002008-09-25T21:23:33.749+01:002008-09-25T21:23:33.749+01:00Title Developer Publisher Genre ESRB Rating Demo Release Date Full Release Date Platforms Official Website Demo Download Size Review Date The Wonderful End of the World Dejobaan Games Dejobaan Games Racing Not Rated 25th January 2008 25th January 2008 PC (Reviewed) http://www.dejobaan.com/wonderful 220MB 26th August 2008 What did I think before playing? Never heard...<br/> <br/> Read the full story at Demo per DayAshley Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05771309789880867491noreply@blogger.com0http://demoperday.blogspot.com/2008/08/wonderful-end-of-world.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630799317326668609.post-29126425761918209122008-08-27T20:36:00.007+01:002008-09-25T21:13:53.318+01:002008-09-25T21:13:53.318+01:00Title Developer Publisher Genre ESRB Rating Demo Release Date Full Release Date Platforms Official Website Demo Download Size Review Date Code of Honor 2: Conspiracy Island City Interactive City Interactive First Person Shooter Mature 11th July 2008 29th July 2008 Buy Now PC (Reviewed) http://www.codeofhonor2game.com 515MB 22nd August 2008 What did I think before...<br/> <br/> Read the full story at Demo per DayAshley Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05771309789880867491noreply@blogger.com0http://demoperday.blogspot.com/2008/08/code-of-honor-2-conspiracy-island.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630799317326668609.post-69889540235554212422008-08-12T20:03:00.006+01:002008-08-12T20:03:01.295+01:002008-08-12T20:03:01.295+01:00Title Developer Publisher Genre ESRB Rating Demo Release Date Full Release Date Platforms Official Website Demo Download Size Review Date Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 Bizarre Creations Ltd. Activision Shooter Everyone 30th July 2008 30th July 2008 Xbox 360 (Reviewed) http://www.bizarrecreations.com/games/geometry_wars_retro_evolved_2 Not Sure 12th August 2008 What...<br/> <br/> Read the full story at Demo per DayAshley Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05771309789880867491noreply@blogger.com0http://demoperday.blogspot.com/2008/08/geometry-wars-retro-evolved-2.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630799317326668609.post-23256992300168624272008-08-11T20:27:00.004+01:002008-08-11T21:10:07.749+01:002008-08-11T21:10:07.749+01:00Title Developer Publisher Genre ESRB Rating Demo Release Date Full Release Date Platforms Official Website Demo Download Size Review Date Braid Number None Inc. Microsoft Platform / Puzzle Everyone 10+ 6th August 2008 6th August 2008 Xbox 360 (Reviewed) http://www.braid-game.com 144MB 11th August 2008 What did I think before playing? There has been a little...<br/> <br/> Read the full story at Demo per DayAshley Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05771309789880867491noreply@blogger.com0http://demoperday.blogspot.com/2008/08/braid.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630799317326668609.post-77980912803281356562008-08-09T13:26:00.002+01:002008-08-09T14:43:20.409+01:002008-08-09T14:43:20.409+01:00This week I've checked out Barkley Shut Up and Jam: Gaiden but didn't think it was worth posting a review, seeing as how it is a totally free game, (and made by some crazy hobbyists.) It has been pretty funny so far so check it out if you have a little time. Some interesting stories on the Too Human demo. Apparently extra functionality would unlock over time, (although you could just put...<br/> <br/> Read the full story at Demo per DayAshley Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05771309789880867491noreply@blogger.com0http://demoperday.blogspot.com/2008/08/demo-news.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630799317326668609.post-70695671994971957312008-07-31T20:21:00.005+01:002008-11-17T11:15:58.162Z2008-11-17T11:15:58.162ZTitle Developer Publisher Genre ESRB Rating Demo Release Date Full Release Date Platforms Official Website Demo Download Size Review Date Pro Cycling Manager: Season 2008 Cyanide Focus Home Interactive Sports Not Rated 22nd July 2008 19th June 2008 Buy Now PC (Reviewed), PSP, Xbox 360 http://www.cycling-manager.com 760MB 1st August 2008 What did I think before...<br/> <br/> Read the full story at Demo per DayAshley Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05771309789880867491noreply@blogger.com0http://demoperday.blogspot.com/2008/07/pro-cycling-manager-season-2008.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630799317326668609.post-45215968005341627782008-07-31T19:25:00.003+01:002008-11-17T11:15:58.406Z2008-11-17T11:15:58.406ZTitle Developer Publisher Genre ESRB Rating Demo Release Date Full Release Date Platforms Official Website Demo Download Size Review Date Depths of Peril Soldak Entertainment Soldak Entertainment Role Playing Game Not Rated 16th August 2007 5th September 2007 Buy Now PC (Reviewed), Mac http://www.soldak.com 68MB 29th July 2008 What did I think before playing? I had...<br/> <br/> Read the full story at Demo per DayAshley Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05771309789880867491noreply@blogger.com0http://demoperday.blogspot.com/2008/07/depths-of-peril.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630799317326668609.post-54222284146233636472008-07-31T18:48:00.003+01:002008-07-31T19:23:55.410+01:002008-07-31T19:23:55.410+01:00There have been a few days recently without new posts. It comes down to a variety of reasons, but not necessarily because I haven't been playing games! First, I've been cutting it down to three demos per week since I need my lunchtimes to get other stuff done sometimes, or things get a little hectic at work so I can't spare the time. Secondly, I have been playing some closed betas that I'm...<br/> <br/> Read the full story at Demo per DayAshley Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05771309789880867491noreply@blogger.com0http://demoperday.blogspot.com/2008/07/slow-updates.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630799317326668609.post-38733455410329970082008-07-23T20:09:00.005+01:002008-11-17T11:15:58.636Z2008-11-17T11:15:58.636ZTitle Developer Publisher Genre ESRB Rating Demo Release Date Full Release Date Platforms Official Website Demo Download Size Review Date Frontlines: Fuel of War Kaos Studios THQ First Person Shooter Teen 8th July 2008 25th February 2008 Buy Now PC (Reviewed), Xbox 360 http://www.frontlinesgame.com 1.9GB 23rd July 2008 What did I think before playing? That this was...<br/> <br/> Read the full story at Demo per DayAshley Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05771309789880867491noreply@blogger.com0http://demoperday.blogspot.com/2008/07/frontlines-fuel-of-war.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630799317326668609.post-6529964446378466892008-07-22T21:50:00.004+01:002008-11-17T11:15:58.732Z2008-11-17T11:15:58.732ZTitle Developer Publisher Genre ESRB Rating Demo Release Date Full Release Date Platforms Official Website Demo Download Size Review Date Smiley's Shooty Adventure Caffeine Monster Software Caffeine Monster Software Shooter Not Rated 28th April 2008 28th April 2008 PC (Reviewed), Mac http://www.caffeinemonstersoftware.com/smiley.php 4MB 22nd July 2008 What did I...<br/> <br/> Read the full story at Demo per DayAshley Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05771309789880867491noreply@blogger.com0http://demoperday.blogspot.com/2008/07/smileys-shooty-adventure.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630799317326668609.post-71653947489562673052008-07-14T18:45:00.004+01:002008-11-17T11:15:58.865Z2008-11-17T11:15:58.865ZTitle Developer Publisher Genre ESRB Rating Demo Release Date Full Release Date Platforms Official Website Demo Download Size Review Date TimeShift Saber Interactive Sierra First Person Shooter Mature 15th November 2007 30th October 2007 Buy Now PC (Reviewed), PS3, Xbox 360 http://www.timeshiftgame.com 1.2GB 14th July 2008 What did I think before playing? This...<br/> <br/> Read the full story at Demo per DayAshley Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05771309789880867491noreply@blogger.com0http://demoperday.blogspot.com/2008/07/timeshift.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630799317326668609.post-83565910932169554682008-07-11T20:16:00.005+01:002008-11-17T11:15:58.952Z2008-11-17T11:15:58.952ZTitle Developer Publisher Genre ESRB Rating Demo Release Date Full Release Date Platforms Official Website Demo Download Size Review Date Combat Arms Doobic Studios Nexon First Person Shooter Not Rated 11th July 2008 Unknown PC (Reviewed) http://combatarms.nexon.net 440MB 11th July 2008 What did I think before playing? I've been working on Battlefield Heroes which...<br/> <br/> Read the full story at Demo per DayAshley Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05771309789880867491noreply@blogger.com0http://demoperday.blogspot.com/2008/07/combat-arms.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630799317326668609.post-80533789840142768072008-07-09T23:23:00.005+01:002008-11-17T11:15:59.141Z2008-11-17T11:15:59.141ZTitle Developer Publisher Genre ESRB Rating Demo Release Date Full Release Date Platforms Official Website Demo Download Size Review Date Lively Google Inc Google Inc Social Not Rated 8th July 2008 8th July 2008 PC (Reviewed) http://www.lively.com Unknown 9th July 2008 What did I think before playing? I hadn't heard of this app until an email went around at work...<br/> <br/> Read the full story at Demo per DayAshley Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05771309789880867491noreply@blogger.com0http://demoperday.blogspot.com/2008/07/lively.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630799317326668609.post-77594111222249306352008-07-08T19:39:00.004+01:002008-11-17T11:15:59.303Z2008-11-17T11:15:59.303ZTitle Developer Publisher Genre ESRB Rating Demo Release Date Full Release Date Platforms Official Website Demo Download Size Review Date SimCity Societies Tilted Mill Entertainment Electronic Arts Building Sim Everybody 10+ 12th June 2008 13th November 2007 Buy Now PC (Reviewed) http://simcitysocieties.ea.com 791MB 8th July 2008 What did I think before playing? I...<br/> <br/> Read the full story at Demo per DayAshley Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05771309789880867491noreply@blogger.com0http://demoperday.blogspot.com/2008/07/simcity-societies.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630799317326668609.post-47140313343192843592008-07-03T21:25:00.003+01:002008-11-17T11:15:59.433Z2008-11-17T11:15:59.433ZTitle Developer Publisher Genre ESRB Rating Demo Release Date Full Release Date Platforms Official Website Demo Download Size Review Date Diablo II Blizzard North Blizzard Entertainment Action Role Playing Game Mature 29th June 2000 29th June 2000 Buy Now Mac, PC (Reviewed) http://www.blizzard.com/us/diablo2/ 135MB 3rd July 2008 What did I think before playing? The...<br/> <br/> Read the full story at Demo per DayAshley Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05771309789880867491noreply@blogger.com0http://demoperday.blogspot.com/2008/07/diablo-ii.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630799317326668609.post-78080203340212270092008-07-01T20:19:00.008+01:002008-11-17T11:15:59.575Z2008-11-17T11:15:59.575ZTitle Developer Publisher Genre ESRB Rating Demo Release Date Full Release Date Platforms Official Website Demo Download Size Review Date Deus Ex Ion Storm Inc. Eidos Interactive Action Role Playing Game Mature 17th June 2000 22nd June 2000 Buy Now Mac, PC (Reviewed), PS2 http://www.eidosgames.com/games/info.html?gmid=109 139MB 1st July 2008 What did I think before...<br/> <br/> Read the full story at Demo per DayAshley Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05771309789880867491noreply@blogger.com0http://demoperday.blogspot.com/2008/07/deus-ex.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630799317326668609.post-11132355736562909702008-06-30T19:56:00.004+01:002008-11-17T11:15:59.687Z2008-11-17T11:15:59.687ZTitle Developer Publisher Genre ESRB Rating Demo Release Date Full Release Date Platforms Official Website Demo Download Size Review Date Spore Creature Creator Maxis EA Character Editor Everyone 17th June 2008 17th June 2008 Buy Now PC (Reviewed), Mac http://www.spore.com 205MB 30th June 2008 What did I think before playing? Spore is huge in both anticipation...<br/> <br/> Read the full story at Demo per DayAshley Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05771309789880867491noreply@blogger.com0http://demoperday.blogspot.com/2008/06/spore-creature-creator.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630799317326668609.post-3982686799366828902008-06-27T19:13:00.005+01:002008-11-17T11:15:59.844Z2008-11-17T11:15:59.844ZTitle Developer Publisher Genre ESRB Rating Demo Release Date Full Release Date Platforms Official Website Demo Download Size Review Date Fallen Empire: Legions GarageGames InstantAction First Person Shooter Not Rated 25th June 2008 Unknown PC (Reviewed) http://www.instantaction.com/legions Unknown 27th June 2008 What did I think before playing? I heard about this...<br/> <br/> Read the full story at Demo per DayAshley Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05771309789880867491noreply@blogger.com0http://demoperday.blogspot.com/2008/06/fallen-empire-legions.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630799317326668609.post-65469819574409604292008-06-25T20:46:00.006+01:002008-11-17T11:16:00.007Z2008-11-17T11:16:00.007ZTitle Developer Publisher Genre ESRB Rating Demo Release Date Full Release Date Platforms Official Website Demo Download Size Review Date Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness Hothead Games ? Adventure RPG Mature 21st May 2008 21st May 2008 Buy Now Linux, Mac, PC (Reviewed), Xbox 360 http://www.rainslick.com 208MB 25th June 2008 What did...<br/> <br/> Read the full story at Demo per DayAshley Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05771309789880867491noreply@blogger.com0http://demoperday.blogspot.com/2008/06/penny-arcade-adventures-on-rain-slick.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630799317326668609.post-84833624768991005092008-06-23T20:00:00.005+01:002008-11-17T11:16:00.083Z2008-11-17T11:16:00.083ZTitle Developer Publisher Genre ESRB Rating Demo Release Date Full Release Date Platforms Official Website Demo Download Size Review Date Battlefield: Bad Company EA Digital Illusions CE Electronic Arts First Person Shooter Teen 5th June 2008 24th June 2008 Buy Now PS3, Xbox 360 (Reviewed) http://badcompany.ea.com 800MB 23rd June 2008 What did I think before...<br/> <br/> Read the full story at Demo per DayAshley Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05771309789880867491noreply@blogger.com0http://demoperday.blogspot.com/2008/06/battlefield-bad-company.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630799317326668609.post-77941961613113123922008-06-10T18:14:00.001+01:002008-06-10T18:15:22.841+01:002008-06-10T18:15:22.841+01:00I'm away for two weeks, so to fill the gap here are some quick notes on some notable demo experiences I have had in the past few years, before I started this website. Clive Barkers Jericho (PC) - I thought this was a pretty terrible demo. It stats half way through game where I would think you would be expected to be proficient at switching characters and using their powers. Muddy graphics which...<br/> <br/> Read the full story at Demo per DayAshley Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05771309789880867491noreply@blogger.com0http://demoperday.blogspot.com/2008/05/old-reviews.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630799317326668609.post-20430629689746258612008-06-06T23:30:00.003+01:002008-11-17T11:16:00.170Z2008-11-17T11:16:00.170ZTitle Developer Publisher Genre ESRB Rating Demo Release Date Full Release Date Platforms Official Website Demo Download Size Review Date Devil May Cry 4 Valve Corporation Capcom Action Mature 5th June 2008 8th July 2008 Buy Now PC (Reviewed), PS3*, Xbox 360* http://www.devilmaycry.com 804MB 6th June 2008 What did I think before playing? The Devil May Cry series is...<br/> <br/> Read the full story at Demo per DayAshley Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05771309789880867491noreply@blogger.com0http://demoperday.blogspot.com/2008/06/devil-may-cry-4.html