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  • Money99
    Hall Of Fame
    • Sep 2002
    • 12708

    #1

    No Demo for NHL 2K10

    Looks like no demo for NHL 2K10.

    "The team has been hard at work rebuilding the NHL 2K franchise from the ground up. Because weโ€™ve poured every resource we have into this game, we made a strategic decision not to release a demo."
  • Scottdau
    Banned
    • Feb 2003
    • 32590

    #2
    Re: No Demo

    Oh yeah here it comes. But I am cool. It is out in 2 weeks. If people don't wont to buy in until they try it out just wait for the reveiws.

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    • CupCrazyManiac
      Banned
      • Mar 2008
      • 775

      #3
      Re: No Demo

      Originally posted by Money99

      damn! cant believe it! 2k, your marketing SUX!

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      • Scottdau
        Banned
        • Feb 2003
        • 32590

        #4
        Re: No Demo

        1) Come to our office in Novato, CA (just north of San Francisco) We are so ecstatic about this game that we will accept a visit any day of the week.
        2) Check out the game at The Best Buy in New York City on 622 Broadway, New York, NY 10012
        3) Check the game out at the NHL Store in New York City on 1185 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036. You will get a special opportunity

        This is real close to me. I might do this. Oh yeah I will do this. It sounds like a lot of work to make this happen. I don't know if I am going to go through all that. But I am sure we will get some good feedback.
        Last edited by Scottdau; 09-02-2009, 03:23 PM.

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        • Money99
          Hall Of Fame
          • Sep 2002
          • 12708

          #5
          Re: No Demo

          Originally posted by Scottdau
          1) Come to our office in Novato, CA (just north of San Francisco) We are so ecstatic about this game that we will accept a visit any day of the week.
          2) Check out the game at The Best Buy in New York City on 622 Broadway, New York, NY 10012
          3) Check the game out at the NHL Store in New York City on 1185 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036. You will get a special opportunity

          This is real close to me. I might do this. Oh yeah I will do this.
          Why wouldn't you Scott? It sounds like anyone can drop in and play.
          Stop wasting time here and get on that horse!

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          • slickdtc
            Grayscale
            • Aug 2004
            • 17108

            #6
            Re: No Demo

            Not really disappointed. I've had the mindset all along that they wouldn't be releasing a demo. This may be good for our forums, actually; stops all the demo speculation.

            It's nice having a demo, but I really haven't been able to form solid opinions on games through them. They're a nice teaser, but it's hard to get a feel for a game when the demos are typically pretty bare (as they should be... they are demos after all) with no sliders, a lot of game options not available, and things along those lines.

            Like Scott said, the game is out in 2 weeks. I can wait.
            NHL - Philadelphia Flyers
            NFL - Buffalo Bills
            MLB - Cincinnati Reds


            Originally posted by Money99
            And how does one levy a check that will result in only a slight concussion? Do they set their shoulder-pads to 'stun'?

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            • Scottdau
              Banned
              • Feb 2003
              • 32590

              #7
              Re: No Demo

              Originally posted by Money99
              Why wouldn't you Scott? It sounds like anyone can drop in and play.
              Stop wasting time here and get on that horse!
              It sounds like you have to set up a day with them. Or ronnie. Maybe I missed something. If someone wants to get me in contact with them I would go for for you guys. I would even take off a day.

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              • Scottdau
                Banned
                • Feb 2003
                • 32590

                #8
                Re: No Demo

                Originally posted by slickdtc
                Not really disappointed. I've had the mindset all along that they wouldn't be releasing a demo. This may be good for our forums, actually; stops all the demo speculation.

                It's nice having a demo, but I really haven't been able to form solid opinions on games through them. They're a nice teaser, but it's hard to get a feel for a game when the demos are typically pretty bare (as they should be... they are demos after all) with no sliders, a lot of game options not available, and things along those lines.

                Like Scott said, the game is out in 2 weeks. I can wait.
                I totally agree, but being a graphic whore demo do wonders for me. Because you get to see how the game looks.

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                • Money99
                  Hall Of Fame
                  • Sep 2002
                  • 12708

                  #9
                  Re: No Demo

                  Originally posted by Scottdau
                  It sounds like you have to set up a day with them. Or ronnie. Maybe I missed something. If someone wants to get me in contact with them I would go for for you guys. I would even take off a day.
                  Tweet him.
                  Or send him a PM on the 2ksports.com/forums.

                  I guarantee he'll respond.

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                  • Scottdau
                    Banned
                    • Feb 2003
                    • 32590

                    #10
                    Re: No Demo

                    Originally posted by Money99
                    Tweet him.
                    Or send him a PM on the 2ksports.com/forums.

                    I guarantee he'll respond.

                    I will try the twitter thing. Does he come on at Hockeynet? I don't remember my password for 2k Tell you the truth I waitng to hear what you have to say about the game when you play that other guy. If it is good to go from you. Then I know I will it!

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                    • slickdtc
                      Grayscale
                      • Aug 2004
                      • 17108

                      #11
                      Re: No Demo

                      Oh yeah, now we can officially say this guy was BS'ing about the demo.
                      NHL - Philadelphia Flyers
                      NFL - Buffalo Bills
                      MLB - Cincinnati Reds


                      Originally posted by Money99
                      And how does one levy a check that will result in only a slight concussion? Do they set their shoulder-pads to 'stun'?

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                      • Ridgeberg
                        Pro
                        • Apr 2003
                        • 715

                        #12
                        Re: No Demo

                        That's too bad, I was looking forward to trying this out. I was actually starting to waffle on which game to pick up on the 15th, which is why I was anticipating the demo.

                        My personal approach for 2K10 is now going to be wait, read and see. I was burned on MLB2K8 in regards to buying a 2K game on release day. I'll wait to read feedback on the message boards and if it is positive probably rent 2K10.

                        I will say that this "no demo" idea is a bad one and leads me to believe the company is hiding something.

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                        • phillyfan23
                          MVP
                          • Feb 2005
                          • 2300

                          #13
                          Re: No Demo

                          I am really looking forward to the game, but what the hell is "strategic" about not releasing a demo ?

                          Is the build so far behind that it would turn off gamers or

                          is their final product below par and they have no confidence showing it off?

                          hope is the former, but who knows . This marketing team really needs to get it together. 2 weeks before release and STILL no real in depth gameplay videos against the cpu.

                          Pathetic really.

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                          • Flyermania
                            MVP
                            • Jun 2004
                            • 2182

                            #14
                            Re: No Demo

                            2k's inept marketing never ceases to amaze me.

                            How do they think they can attract a casual fan to the series without a playable demo? Many cities in non-hockey markets don't even have hockey games to rent...or if they do it will more than likely be EA's game due to brand recognition.

                            They shoot themselves in the foot year after year with this type of stuff...if sales are low again this year and the series is in jeopardy, they have no one to blame but themselves.
                            "And by the way, you know, when you're telling these little stories? Here's a good idea - have a POINT. It makes it SO much more interesting for the listener!"

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                            • Scottdau
                              Banned
                              • Feb 2003
                              • 32590

                              #15
                              Re: No Demo

                              I will say it one more time and then I will never say it again. If you make a kick *** game people will buy it. Maybe not the first day, but when they read reviews and see other potster telling about it they will be all over it. Demo are only to show of their graphics and some key animation that is it. Game play some times, but not much, especially with no sliders adjustment being avaible.

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