- last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT
Posted by: ART1LL3RY
Demos and trials usually come out after the game has been released.
I wouldn't quite say "usually." The norm that is starting to take place in recent events is many game developers are releasing trials before the games are released to build up the excitement of the game. Don't get me wrong, I agree that many demo's have been released after the games' launch, but I believe it could go either way.
A few examples of big games releasing demos before the release include, but are not limited to, Supreme Commander, Motorstorm, GRAW 2 (XBOX 360), and also, if I remember correctly, Call of Duty 2. Another demo that is prospected to be released soon is Command and Conquer 3, where the demo should be out February 23rd, but the game will release in April.
My point is to not make such ignorant responses, but rather to reflect upon the topic at hand.
Thanks for the responses, keep em comin'