I remember how excited I was each month when Playstation Magazine came out because it had a demo disc full of awesome demos, some were very lengthy and provided many hours of enjoyment, and many led to me to actually purchasing the games. Nintendo needs to release a lot more demos as there is proof that when the demo is done right then this will surely translate to happy consumers and of course profits for them. I also remember how when I first got the Wii U on launch day I was like wow! they have beautiful demos! and I played everyone that came out even if I had no idea about the game as it can always lead to a surprise unintended purchase, but of course as we all know those demos started to slow and eventually stopped as the last one was Nano Assault and that was awhile ago.
I agree with sinalefa about Monster Hunter 3 which was a very poor showing of what appears to be an amazing game, and take Bravely Default as an example of a perfect demo, I couldn't stop playing it and bought it on launch day and couldn't be happier with my purchase, and all because I played a very well done demo.
In closing, hopefully Nintendo starts to realize how important demos really are and starts to change their attitudes going forward as there are many people who are literally right on the fence when deciding to choose which game they will spend their hard earned cash on, in which a well made demo could sway their decision.
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@iGen You do know that you can play the entire Gamecube library on a Wii don't you?
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo's Major Wii U Retail Titles Can Benefit From More eShop Trials and Demos
I remember how excited I was each month when Playstation Magazine came out because it had a demo disc full of awesome demos, some were very lengthy and provided many hours of enjoyment, and many led to me to actually purchasing the games. Nintendo needs to release a lot more demos as there is proof that when the demo is done right then this will surely translate to happy consumers and of course profits for them. I also remember how when I first got the Wii U on launch day I was like wow! they have beautiful demos! and I played everyone that came out even if I had no idea about the game as it can always lead to a surprise unintended purchase, but of course as we all know those demos started to slow and eventually stopped as the last one was Nano Assault and that was awhile ago.
I agree with sinalefa about Monster Hunter 3 which was a very poor showing of what appears to be an amazing game, and take Bravely Default as an example of a perfect demo, I couldn't stop playing it and bought it on launch day and couldn't be happier with my purchase, and all because I played a very well done demo.
In closing, hopefully Nintendo starts to realize how important demos really are and starts to change their attitudes going forward as there are many people who are literally right on the fence when deciding to choose which game they will spend their hard earned cash on, in which a well made demo could sway their decision.