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Kimberley Ellis
21 Apr, 2008

No demo planned for Gears of War 2

360 News | Blame it on the tight schedule.
A recent interview with Shacknews has revealed that Epic Games is not planning to release a demo for prior to the release of Gears of War 2 when Marcus and Co. return for another serve of chainsaw wielding action later this year.

Epic Games Associate Producer Tanya Jessen told Shacknews that "[there are] no plans for a demo. The reason being that it's been such a fast turnaround. A two year production cycle, for a game of this caliber, is really short."

Of course, while this may disappoint a few fanatical gamers, it may not prove to be a detrimental move. While many gamers were up in arms over not being able to get an advanced peek at the original Gears of War, the game went on to sell a booming three million copies during its first ten weeks on store shelves.

Jessen continued, "our focus is always on putting out the best possible game we can. Whenever you do a demo, you have to basically ship a whole separate product. As far as our plans after we ship, I can't really speak to that."

Gears of War 2 is expected to curb stomp its way into stores this November.

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7 Comments
4 years ago
Hey, cool, whatever. I know its going to be animal and all the key elements/tight controls will stay in tact.

Isn't that what matters?
4 years ago
Is there even a reason to have a demo in the first place? Everyone knows this game is going to be mega-awesome by default.
4 years ago
Of course there is a reason for a demo! so people who dont have money at the time and no where to steal it from (if they are that desperate) can simply have a taste of the mega awesome
4 years ago
Mmmhmm. Exact same reason why Halo 3 didn't have a demo.. these games need no introduction, gamers know what to expect.

Can't wait..
4 years ago
Not surprised. Apparently, Microsoft asked them for a demo of the original Gears, and were told "You can either have the demo this year, or the game this year. Your choice."

Pretty easy choice to make.
4 years ago
If you want a demo just play Gears 1.

Sequels to games don't change that much. Look at Halo. All 3 are practically the same.
4 years ago
lol, well i reckon its because if they made a demo youd have already played 70 percent the way through it.

Too short
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Australian Release Date:
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