Pre-ordering video games used to mean securing your disc at a retailer before they sold out on launch night. Now it means paying full price (or more) for a p...
Honestly, if the idea of no trials don’t bother you, there are plenty more reminders why YOU shouldn’t preorder.
We only had 2 Demofests so far but I love the variety in demo types. We had demos with simple play time restrictions, demos with disabled features, sometimes even full games which is basically an early access play test for free. Also the progress on reacurring games is clearly visible. I agree that some demos have had more effort pit into them than others. Since I assume participation is voluntary, it’s up to the devs to use that pressure for productivity, which is a legitimate motivator for some people.
We only had 2 Demofests so far but I love the variety in demo types. We had demos with simple play time restrictions, demos with disabled features, sometimes even full games which is basically an early access play test for free. Also the progress on reacurring games is clearly visible. I agree that some demos have had more effort pit into them than others. Since I assume participation is voluntary, it’s up to the devs to use that pressure for productivity, which is a legitimate motivator for some people.