A demo after ordering it? Sound familiar? It seems this is the latest trend which many of us don’t like. With this your being forced to either pre-order a game you might not like or purchase a premium service to get it first hand.
Red Faction: Guerilla is the next game to do this. You will be able to access the game between April 3rd and 23th. Though this is a good way to predict how much you sell, it can also be a very dangerous way of predicting your initial shipping units if people eventually drop their order (if possible).
But it’s not that bad, the demo of games like Killzone 2, Resistance 2 and Patapon 2 eventually arrived on the PlayStation Store, after this ‘trick’.
We hope Sony and the publishers stop using this tactic and introduce Limited/Special edition instead.
January 2
Resistance Retribution pre-order demo
If you pre-order Resistance Retribution through Amazon US before January 12th, you will receive a unique code which allows you to download and play an early access demo.
This is good news for all the Resistance fan out there who remember the game would support Resistance 2, similar to what is between the Wii and Nintendo DS. Only here it’s different. Once you hook up your PSP to your PS3, you will be able to play an alternate story through the special ‘Infected Mode’.
Sad news for the people outside North America, you won’t be able to get as it’s restricted to regions where the Amazon US ships to.
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You all know how we like limited editions well Resident Evil 5 is the latest to get a limited edition (in Japan that is).
Not only do they get this package which includes
- A 2GB USB drive modeled after the TRICELL vaccine as seen in RE5
- A 32-page hardcover art book
- A BSAA carrying pack, as worn by Chris Redfield
But the release date of the game has also been pushed forward in Japan. Where it was first said to hit the street on March 12th, it will now start wandering them from March 5th.
To pre-order the special kit you will need to visit e-Capcom store as it’s the only place where you can get it.
If you manage to get one of these editions it will costs you ¥12,800 or more if you try and import it.
Gamers from Europe and North America can still expect the game on the usual release date which is March 13th.
August 7
Socom Confrontation beta datedOn the official SOCOM website an announcement has been made about the beta Public for SOCOM: Confrontation. It will start on September 1st and run till the 30th.
There are two ways to get into this public beta. One is by downloading the June edition of QORE (which is only available in North America) . Only through this method will start playing from September 8th instead of the first.
The other way get in is through the exclusive Gamestop Preorder Campaign. You can get it from your local Gamestop store or through the online shop (If your in North America).
The best thing about getting it from Gamestore is that you will be able to play the Public Beta from september 1st plus your can get two friends to join you.
