Ubisoft Confirms: No EndWar Demo for PS3

The demo is out on X360, but DailyGame has distinct confirmation from Ubisoft that the PS3 will not be getting a demo: "The demo, exclusively available for Xbox 360, is free and offered for download on Xbox Live Marketplace for Xbox 360." Doesn't get more clear than that.

[dxmnecro]

Why is the PS3 constantly getting shafted in the demo department?

[Jamegohanssj5]

I want to know who actually wants this game.

TGSI

[Barreldragon00]

But now that i cant even try a demo i'm not sure if i'll take the risk especially now with so many other games coming out now that i want.

[falviousuk]

The games main control system is using voice control(which works very well even with my scottish accent) all 360's come with a mic.
You can use your pad to play of course.
This may be a possible reason, but then again may not be

[morganfell]

Morganfell Confirms: No End War Purchase.

[Man_of_the_year]

I am totally excited about this game and can't wait - will DL the demo as soon as i get home from work. The reason it was released on xbox live and not PSN is becasuse the games main attribute is voice command 360 comes with mic's and the PS3 doesn't - ubisoft doesn't want to lose potential sales for the PS3 since many players don't have mic's by releasing a demo that PS3 owners will not be able to utilize the main function of voice control - smart idea as some people on N4G would just say "i don't get it - what is so great about this game - it plays just like all the other RTS games" and then the game gets a bad rap...

[DiabloRising]

Interesting line of thought Mr. Year, but also could work against them and hinder sales. Less people will be able to try the game, thus turning off potential customers who maybe WANT "just another RTS."

Silly, stupid move all around, same as the lack of CoDWaW Beta being on both systems.

This is not a slight against MS, but I can feel the incentives working behind this. There is simply no smart business sense behind this move at all.

[Rapture333]

I smell a pay check from microsoft!

[NegativeCreep427]

Because Microsoft has the absolutely idiotic, butt-headed competitive tactic of relying on purchasing away anything and everything it can that could have a chance on the PS3 (even short 15 minute demos).

Well here is my big middle-finger right up to Ubisoft; You certainly won't be getting any of my Andrew Jacksons.

(BTW my middle-finger has been up in Microsoft's face for practically the entire year so nobody needs to tell me I missed that one).

[BLuKhaos]

Thats too bad because I was planning on actually buying the game but I guess now I can download the full PC version for free.Thanks Ubi for saving me from a horrible purchase like you did with RSV 2.Anyways Dead Space just got bumped up on my list.

[Bangladesh]

Endwar is designed around voice command. PS3 doesn't come with a headset, so why waste time making a demo for folks who can't even play the game correctly?

[MazzingerZ]

c'mon it's the first game in a long time that doesn't release a demo on the PS3...what i think it's a shame is that devs don't take advantage of the universal KY support on the PS3...they should support KY + Mouse on the PS3...I guess the FragX controller should work fine...

The reason is that for a PS3 demo they would've needed to setup dedicated servers while on XBL they can use the cheap peer-to-peer for the only available mode in the demo (One-2-One versus mode)...to do otherwise would mean to put out a demo on the PS3 that is not representative of the real online experience you'll get.

Besides, when you have SOCOM and Resistance 2, LBP (GOTY) just a round the corner why would you care about this RTS?...many X360 owners don't care either they just pretend it's a great "exclusive" LOL

[juuken]

I wonder about the same thing as well. :/

[jlytle1234]

sony doesnt require dedicated servers for games online.

[ASSASSYN 36o]

Lol!

[BISHOP-BRASIL]

To be honest, I wasn't even remember about it with so many games coming out and I don't know many of my friends expecting it too... Now, even people expecting it shall drop it.

I'm not going the Patcher way here, but I say it won't sell greatly on PS3 becuase of the release date (Ubisoft and fanboys will say PS3 owners don't buy games or any other bullsh*t) and because of the genre itself (don't know that much people that still playing strategy games).

And don't give me that mc crap... It's a RTS, you can indeed play with your pad. In a matter of fact, would be more smart to make it keyboard compatible (I can only say one comand at a time, what about you?). People buying it are RTS funs regardless of the mic.

And the mic don't mean good or fresh as many people are thinking. Don't saying it's a bad thing, but we have seen it before, devs implementing a game to the "mic gameplay", not the other way around. I would wait before saying it shall be great.

And about the P2P, it's not like PS3 games NEEDS to have servers-based online multiplayer, it doesn't. You can make the online multiplayer in P2P, the problem is that PS3 don't have a built it platform for it, so Ubisoft would have to make it anyway (still not excuse enough for me).

[kwicksandz]

Sony hasnt released their BT headset yet, and most ps3 owners dont have a 3rd party one. what good is a demo if most of your install base cant play the game?

[GameDev]

this crap game was never on my radar so who cares, what really cracks me up is how the diehard 360 fanboys in this thread seem to care wether PS3 owners will buy it or not. STRANGEEEEEEE

The simple fact is that sales for this game will suffer on PS3 and give them less of a pool to recover development costs from. DUMB MOVE all around. You try to reach the WIDEST possible audience with demos of your product. In fact most companies would look at what these devs are doing for M$ and just shake their heads.

besides DEAD SPACE freaking rocks, SOCOM rocks, and there is a ton of stuff coming out this month. SO AGAIN endwar what?

[Grassroots]

Not so sure I understand the methodology they use not giving PS3 users a demo. More people might be enticed to purchase the game after a tasters. Their lose in the end of the day for not putting the extra effort into it.

[solidjun5]

I mean, the goal is to sell more games across all the platforms, especially considering UBISOFT is 3rd party and EndWar is already a multiplatform game. So companies for exclusive demoes? that's...retarded IMO.

[Skyyo]

I was interested and hoping for a demo.

Now with no demo they wont be getting my money.

Also the way Ubi is treating the PS3 is kinda tweaking me. May not purchase many more of there games.

Lets be honest though I highly doubt they care about one PS3 owner.

*claps sarcastically*

[sanamsingh]

have always been 360 fanboys

[GiantEnemyCrab]

How many 360 fanboy sites/devs are there now?

Damn, I'm glad I own a 360 then.

btw you can thank $ony for not including mics with the PS3. This game is controlled by voice and why put a demo out on a platfrom that has shoddy mic support. I'm surprised they are even making the game for the PS3.

[ravinshield]

dont even trip,sony fangirls are used to not getting much from developers

[Mr BlueScreen]

Don't look like your getting much for the 360 this year. Or next year.
Now who are the fanboys that aren't getting much? Oh ya! YOU!

PS,
Don't make me write that Very long list of PS3 exclusives.

[Go Go Sony Rangers]

Yeah! We have uhm... Let me see... uhhh... Littlebigplanet, YEAH ITS THE BOMB. And uhm, err, exclusives exclusives... umm, OH. RESISTANCE 2.... Oh and err... mmmmmm..... Well... ummm... uhhh.... mmm... That one driving game with the ATVs and the deserts and the beaches ummm.... Well that one too.

OH AND WE HAVE HOME! well that's not a game either... well... uhhh...

SO WE GOT 3...... THATS ALOT OKAY. ALOT. THATS ALOT. SHUT UP. SHUT UP.

[ThatCanadianGuy]

Ooook!

Well,you wont be getting my 60$ then Ubisoft :)

[IrishAssa]

your not missing much it's average in my opinion.

[MUGEN]

UBIPORT hasn't given a damn about playstation for years. The ps3 is lucky enough to even have the game launch the same day as the 360 version.

[Bangladesh]

It's not just Ubi. I can't recall the last time I've heard a 3rd party praise the PS3 without so form of "but..." attached to it.

[MvmntInGrn]

EA has been very good about equal attention recently, the games have been almost the same and demos are multiplat.

Ubisoft has been crap this gen as far as equal console attention.

[GameDev]

EA has been cranking better quality titles on the PS3 than the 360. They know where their bread is buttered.

[Bazookajoe_83]

I doubt i would have bought it anyway, but a good demo could have persuaded me..

[name]

Ok? That means less possible sales for them. Don't see how they could possibly benefit from this unless Microsoft paid them. Oh wait -_-

[mintaro]

Well considering that the whole control scheme is based on voice, and that not all PS3 owners have a mic, i think it makes sense

[Premonition]

The whole control scheme isnt just based on voice, you can use regular buttons as well to issue commands and what not, Ubisoft is a punk for this one, and it would really be sad if MS shelled out money for a freaking demo exclusivity, just another low blow to me. At the end of the day its their problem for not sharing their work to all gamers.

[Gam71]

The main selling point on this game is voice control and every 360 has a mic.

oh i see maybe you're right ms paid them.
Feel better now?

Just because a demo doesn't come out is no reason not to buy it.

[Pennywise]

I will file this away in my WHOCARES file.

Ahh the mysterious disagree fairy has been following me around lately. Disagree if you like eating crap sandwiches!

[Meus Renaissance]

Exclusive demo for this game? Does Ubisoft actually think people will replace their PS3's for this game? It will only hurt Ubisoft if they dont release a demo on the PSN. Their choice

[SADIST]

Um, do you think a demo is going to dramatically affect their sales? It's gonna sell regardless. Time for a lot of people to step their game up and own more than one gaming system

[juuken]

Did you *ever* consider that not everyone can own more than one system? -__-

[DA_SHREDDER]

I just tried the demo, and I couldn't even get into a battle because the voice command in the game is broken. You have to use the right trigger to open up the voice command, and even though Im saying everything right and got my voice in the optimal area in my voice loudness meter. I dont know whats the big deal anyways,, the demo is retarded.

[Bangladesh]

You can't carry on a conversation with it ; ) Only specific phrases work(just like Socom).

[Mike134nl]

strange it worked like a charm for me even when talking fast

[ASSASSYN 36o]

Weird it worked perfectly well withme. So good it shocked me how effective it was. I talked commands more then inputting them by hand.

[CrazyOrange]

i cant wait to try it (downloading), itsa says the game fully controlled by voice

[CrazyOrange]

disagree about what ??
i said "I" Cant wait not "We"

[Xiru]

Thanks Ubi, another game that I won't be buying because I don't get the chance to try it out.

[iNcRiMiNaTi]

i think that the reason for this is because this game uses voice-communication heavily and the majority of ps3 owners (at least i think, not sure) dont have headsets. the 360 has 2 bundles that come with headsets and the majority of people who go on xbox live has a headset, whether they use it or not. if the ps3 came with headsets packed in with the consoles im pretty sure there wouldve been a ps3 demo, kinda dumb not to let gamers see if they like a game (especially a new IP) or not

[Ding]

Nonsense. SOCOM did speech recognition since the very first one, that didn't stop Sony producing demos of it/them.

http://www.eurogamer.net/ar...

Endwar was supposed to use motion control in a *Minority Report-like* fashion which was actually only going to be available on the PS3. PSEye has a brilliant mic which can filter out background noise, so they could have easily done a demo to highlight these features.. Problem is it would have made the XB360 vers look antiquated, so it wouldn't surprise me if MS had their checkbook out again.

[iNcRiMiNaTi]

i have socom 1 & 2 for the ps2 and i managed fine without the headset, all i had to do was press the O button and all the orders were there. i know it wouldve been better or more authentic with the headset but didnt really bother me, the games were awesome either way.

but that motion control thing sounds cool. i still wanna see how that turns out, prolly try it out at my friends house since he's getting the game and see which one i prefer and since im gettin a ps3 around christmas time, ill get it for ps3 instead if its worth the wait

[Gantrfaxx]

Thank you Ubisoft. I will definitely not buy this game, i get more from Ps3 exclusives and i prefer them. Go f... yourself.

[ozsman]

What a stupid fanboy post !!!
Just cause u don't get a demo(OF A GAME YOUR STILL GETTING) you tell them to f off. UNBELIEVABLE

[Mike134nl]

Don't be the reason wy third parties stop suporting the ps3, if you wanted the game before the demo didn't come to the ps3 just go buy it.

[ASSASSYN 36o]

Ubisofts response: SO!

[caffman]

too busy playing the COD WAW beta!

[kingme71]

Some games benefit from demos some don't. I think this is one that would because it is a 2nd tier game that people won't be buying automatically and need some nudge one way or another. Who would need a demo of Gears 2 or Resistance 2 to make up their mind?

In any case, I've been finding demos more than not have turned me off to a game I'm on the fence about than vice versa.

[iNcRiMiNaTi]

i was gonna get hour of victory but after playing the demo, i said no way im gettin it. same goes for turning point: fall of liberty, was kinda curious about it but after trying the demo for about 5 minutes i deleted it.

[devilhunterx]

SHOOT! DAMN IT SHOOT!! (repeat bazillion times). Cant wait.

[DeZimatoR]

You buy out games.
You buy out DLC.
You buy out demos.

What's next?

Exclusive news about to 360 owners through Xbox Live?!

LOL

[kingme71]

I'm waiting for the day I come across a gun in some FPS and Aaron Greenburg pops up out of the ground shaking his head no and wagging his finger and says, "This weapon is XBox 360 only".

[falviousuk]

@DeZimatoR -

[quote]You buy out games.
You buy out DLC.
You buy out demos.

What's next?

Exclusive news about to 360 owners through Xbox Live?!

LOL
[/quote]

Strange how you have to subscribe to qore on the PSN to get exclusive news and demos/ Why dont we hear you complain about that service

[jlytle1234]

qore isnt required to play online. its just an extra service you can take advantage of on an episode by episode basis or subscribe a year at a time. the demos you get from it come free on the psn. you just have to wait for them. its optional, thats why noone complains. its not forced on them to get the complete experience.
and qore doesnt even relate to this subject matter.
he was clearly talking about microsofts habit of throwing around cash to try and find an advantage in the console market.

[falviousuk]

@jlytle1234 -

if i could have used tags i would have bolded his last statement.

He says in his post . what's next meaning that are we going to have to pay for exclusive news on live which is free along with all the other parts of live except online play, (which wasn't mentioned in either of the previous posts except yours)

Subscribing to qore gives you exclusive news, and videos etc. So its exactly the service that he is referring to.

Therefore his statement is nonsensical, inflammatory and unnecessary.

And no one mentioned online play just to be clear

[jlytle1234]

no what he is implying is microsoft paying for exclusive news that can only be accessed on the xbox 360. it was a sarcastic joke. he wasnt talking about customers spending money.

[power of Green]

Maybe they wanted to showcase the best version wanting the least amount of negative propaganda aimed at their work before launch(Examples: BioShock, GTA4 etc.

The head-set theory seems good yet sort of weak.

[solidjun5]

...is even worse. It's so weak that I can't believe you don't see that. Headset theory might have some validity to it, since the 36o comes with a headset.

[Mr_Luke]

And ppl are surprised by this? Why? Since always Ubicrap doesn't like PS3 so much. And not only, now M$ pays for demos too, so...

[Lord Vader]

what else is new ?

PS3 always gets shafted on demos & Betas...

[jlytle1234]

its all microsoft can do to keep xbox live looking busy.
its not like microsoft was going to get in on socom, lbp, resistance 2, killzone 2, or home betas and the motorstorm demo since they are all first party exclusive. so this is how they combat that. exclusive demos and betas like end war and cod5.
if only third party publishers understood that they are shooting themselves in the foot by not marketing to the ps3. im more excited about sony's first party lineup than any 3rd party game coming out the remainder of the year. that includes fallout 3 and dead space which i think will be terrific games.

[Close_Second]

...that its yet another gimped port of the 360 version.

If the developer is not prepared to treat their multi-platform titles on each platform equally then that developer is not getting my money.

[jlytle1234]

i think we are guilty of the double standard. its cool when we get exclusive stuff. it sucks when we get left out.
I think ill let exclusiveness slide as long as its not bought. If someone wants to put it on a certain platform based only on preference and not $$$ then go for it.

[Close_Second]

...are fine and so is exclusive content for a multiplatform game. But to start playing the exclusive game on demos is just plain stupid.

I say again, I won't be buying as a result.

[Bladestar]

Sony leg humper are upset... they are even saying they will not going to buy the game... Good! how well it will reflect on Ubisoft and 3rd party developer to see that games sell more on the xbox 360? lol! go for it.. some games should not be released on the PS3 anyways...

[heyheyhey]

i could buy it...

because only the superior PS3 version has PS Eye control that makes the game more intriguing and innovative..

enjoy the demo though :)

[Go Go Sony Rangers]

GO GO SONY RANGERS!!! MIGHTY TROLLING POWER RANGERS!!!

In today's episode, heyheyhey tries to defend the PS3 version with all his might, using the PSEye as a tool of defense. Even though this is argument about the PSEye is completely useless, he fights valiantly!

Will his fellow rangers help him? Or will he slip into deeper stupidity than before? Find out next time, in the next reply!

[DoctorXpro]

Just watch beyond

[etownone]

hahaha!! LOL

[DJ]

Is an idiot. Just tell Microsoft to piss off.

[DevastationEve]

I'm sure it has to do with the headset mic. Asking people to buy your game, and then denying a demo of it to half of them is...it's just too stupid to even be real. It's gotta be the headset mic.

[mt]

..

[juuken]

...The title doesn't excite me and I don't give a damn.

But it's really upsetting to see PS3 owners shafted like this.

[DevastationEve]

Never judge a book by its cover. You'll miss out on the games that were actually worth your $60.

[Bombomb]

fanboy/girls don't need to read covers.

[juuken]

Bomb dear, I have my own preferences when it comes to games.
It has *nothing* to do with fanboyism or fangirlism.
Please, give it a rest. -___-

[chrisgay]

If it were a case of not many PS3 owners having mics, why would they have decided to even release the game on the PS3. I smell money...

[Citizen Cook]

i tryed the demo today on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace.

Oh well, back to the call of Duty 5 beta... on XBOX 360!!!

[360 man]

will people please use there heads and stop talkin crap

da obvious reason da ps3 aint got a demo is because it aint ready yet on ps3

there probably porting and doing all the coding as we speak

[SmokedOut]

Well that sucks...

[kewlkat007]

"Endwar is designed around voice command. PS3 doesn't come with a headset, so why waste time making a demo for folks who can't even play the game correctly?"

Maybe Sony can offer a $20 Head Set.

-End

[Why o why]

saying that naruto game couldnt be done on the ps3. Now for a 3rd part dev to say that they obviously have some issue with the ps3. Good for them. Buy it if you want it but everybody is allowed a choice. People shouldn't be ridiculed just because they say they wont buy it because there's no demo because its actually a valid reason. They are not treating their potential customers equally so its our prerogative at the end of the day. Ubi just prefer MS right now, simple

[Dacapn]

I don't really care. I'm not into RTS games.

[Bluejet]

This just tells me as a consumer who bought a ps3 that ubisoft doesn't want to sell the game to me. Ok ubi you got it!

[Strikepackage Bravo]

who says MS paid to have this demo exclusive is a immature childish idiot. Why would MS pay to have this of all demos exclusive? why not dead space, or force unleashed, a game that appeals to a wider audience.

Furthur more, MS has never purchased a demo for exclusivity, so why would you even say something so stupid. You would rather put the blame anywhere but on Sony for either not including a mike, making the PSN difficult to work with for developers, or because the PS3 is difficult to code for and the Demo simply will not be ready in time for release with the 360s. Grow up guys, you make me embarrassed to be a PS3 fan.

[GameDev]

sureeeee you are, fanboys...lol

[SolidWarri0r]

owned by ubisoft.

doesn't get more clear than that.

[Bluejet]

excellent comment strike but what i wonder is why is it so difficult to put a DEMO on the psn and if they can't get it ready in time then why not later. I have a mic and all my friends have one too. we would probably like to try it out.

But no there is no demo coming for the ps3, why? I don't think it's micros fault but I do think that it's a little underhanded that ubisoft doesn't make an effort to get the demo to us at least later then never.

Really it's not that big of a deal, just something that struck my attention. much respect!

[Bon Scott]

because their system sucks compared to the 360.

How is that my fault?
HAHAHA,
It tickles me really,how they talk smack in our threads and gain bubbles,and when we talk smack in our own threads ,we lose em.
Lame Sony N4G.

That's OK......my local Gamestops are stickin it hard to Sony and their little circle jerk club here on N4G by not pushing the PS3.......suck it whiners.
How bout another petition?
I swear in all my years of gaming I have never seen such a bunch of
sad whining pvssies and vindictive losers like the PS3 fanpunks.

Well take care my 360 brothers,because I'm not into multiple accounting like so many are in here.......good job mods.
And know this you little Asian internet trolling losers,
360 will win over Sonys piece this gen......done deal.

Maybe having a small pecker gives you Asians a complex.......bummer.
It's not MSs fault.

=adios

[Gantrfaxx]

No that's not the only reason, but that attitude from Ubisoft just makes me wanna not buy the game. And i have a choice to play the games i want. For example if i intend to buy 2-3 games this month then they will be the ones i like more. I will not play the EndWar demo so i'll probably buy something else that i know is good because i played the demo. Simple as that.

[BrianC6234]

This story is crazy. They report it like it's the truth yet I just checked out Ubisoft's own forum and I see there will be a PS3 demo of Endwar. How can that be if it's only on the 360? I guess some people don't know how to get their facts straight.

Here's the message I found from someone at Ubisoft named Raide.

"Hello all,

Just to confirm...the PS3 Demo of EndWar is coming but we don't have an exact date to announce just yet. As soon as we do, I will post here so all of the PS3 fans will know."