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Warhawk Demo? Sony says it won't happen

With the recent rash of demos popping up on the PlayStation Network, we were shocked to not see a small demo available for Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA)'s Warhawk. Rather than speculate, GameDaily asked Sony whether the company might release the demo to gamers who are considering purchasing the product.

Don't expect a Warhawk demo but at only $39.99 as a full download over the PlayStation Network, GameDaily's Chris Buffa summed it up best as, "Sony delivers a superb online experience with Warhawk, a beautiful combat game full of breathtaking scenery and plenty of chaos."

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MK_Red - 840 days 15 hours ago

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Well, they have a point. A limited demo may not fully show the game's awesomeness as few of recent demos have done more damage to their games than help.

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ISay - 840 days 12 hours ago

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its not for every one if the game was 20 or 30 it would be a must buy i have it from gamefly for me its a no brainer i recommend if you dont have a mic buy it at retail then its a bargain.

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Venom_Blood - 840 days 10 hours ago

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Why would they release a demo for a game that 90% of ps3 owners already have?
If I was them ill release an add on content not a demo, theres no need for such thing.

Is just like asking for a demo after a week of halo3 launch date.
it would make no sense at all.

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barom - 840 days 9 hours ago

1.4 - 90%?

try 2.5% :P

There was an article about warhawk having sold 100k. There are roughly 4 million PS3s sold. you do the math.

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Baba1906 - 840 days 14 hours ago

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i think its pretty impossible to show warhawk in its glory with a demo. but take word when i say its worth the buy. no need for a demo.

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xaphanze - 840 days 14 hours ago

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not surprised.

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the greatest - 840 days 14 hours ago

4 - no demo is needed it

this game is good

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damnwrx - 840 days 14 hours ago

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W.H. is pretty awesome game, I must admit coz it got me hooked playing on-line. No need for a DEMMOO.

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Kyur4ThePain - 840 days 14 hours ago

6 - How would

a demo for an online only game work?
Time-limited?

"Plenty of chaos" - that sums up WH very nicely.
I love the fact that, no matter what your approach...run-n-gun, Jeep-dash, Tank, Warhawk, snipe, turrets...you need to watch your back at all times as none of these are safe. :)

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jackdoe - 840 days 14 hours ago

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A demo, wouldn't really work so well, but it would have been nice nonetheless.

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ATLRoAcH - 840 days 13 hours ago

8 - No

As much as I would love to try Warhawk even though I know I want it,a demo would not work out with an "Online Only" game like Warhawk.

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wolf1306 - 840 days 13 hours ago

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a demo wont do justice to this realy good game

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MC_KOOL_K - 840 days 12 hours ago

10 - When sales dip to zero they will release a demo {thats if they ever hit zero}

A must own game for ps3 owners

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aiphanes - 840 days 12 hours ago

11 - You do not need a demo! Spend your $40 for the best game on the PS3 to date!

And play warhawk now...and in 2 years...Warhawk 2 will be out and it will blow us away again.

Also Warhawk has over 110,000 people in it and over 800 servers with over 125 Sony Dedicated ranked servers. They have fixed most of the early problems and warhawk is now solid.

If you have not bought it yet, you need to....

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Dragon Boy - 840 days 12 hours ago

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I was under the impress this is the last Warhawk but they do come out with a new Warhawk which they probably are I'm all game.

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ASSASSYN 36o - 840 days 12 hours ago

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They won't release a demo because they NEED people to BUY games.

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Kleptic - 840 days 11 hours ago

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how would releasing a demo of Warhawk make them not buy it?...if anything it would help...but the game has plenty of people getting involved everyday...the leaderboard total is growing by thousands a day...

what Sony should eventually do is just release a trial version of the game...where you get the full game for like 3 days or something with everything included, but your PSN account and PS3's MAC address gets locked after the time period is up...sort of like renting it for free...anyone that would try it would probably end up buying it...it is just about as good as a war game can get...and if you are not interested in that type of gameplay, you wouldn't have trialed it in the first place...

won't be needed until sales slow though...its doing fine now...and especially nice that most of the bugs are gone now...still a few, stats can occasionally be iffy at times...but more patches are scheduled for this week...

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mikeslemonade - 840 days 12 hours ago

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Your nuts if you own a PS3 and you don't have this game.

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MACHone - 840 days 12 hours ago

14 - I Agree...

...with the general consensus of these comments; a demo just wouldn't work for Warhawk. However, rental stores (Hollywood Videos, at least) are carrying copies of Warhawk, so if you're not convinced yet, at least you can try it out. In the end, though, I also agree with what a lot of people are saying: just buy it! It's a really fun game at a really good price, whether you get it on the PSN or in stores (the headset works great).

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sandip787 - 840 days 12 hours ago

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im not suprised at all. a demo on an online only game?
chances are anyone who is a potential buyer has heard of the game and is going to buy it sooner or later. anyone who hasnt heard of it doesnt use their ps3 for games, or they are not very game savvy.

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Covenant - 840 days 12 hours ago

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That's a shame, actually. I got to play this on my friend's PS3 (same with Lair), and I have to say it's pretty awesome.

A demo would convince more people to give it a try. Offer a "training version" w/limited online play--one or two levels/areas--so people can try before they buy.

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Adamalicious - 840 days 11 hours ago

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I think a time-bombed demo that let you play for a week and then deleted itself - that you can only download once would be pretty cool for people who might be on the fence about the game. I just think Sony doesn't want to do something that outside of the normal framework - and really, why would they bother with it. The game is selling great as is and has a lot of buzz, positive word of mouth.

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BloodySinner - 840 days 10 hours ago

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The demo doesn't need to capture the experience of the full retail game. After all, it is a D-E-M-O, as in, demonstration. It's just to give the player an idea of what to expect from the game, assuming he/she decides to purchase the game. You really want to know what I think? I believe Sony is just being lazy.

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jaja1434 - 840 days 10 hours ago

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A bit off topic, but Sony needs more Demo's in general. Thats one of the areas Live has them beat, and seems like a silly area to be beat in. Demos kept me from buying some games, and caused me to buy others. Spread the Demo love Sony!!!

Ohh and you can easily do a Warhawk demo. Just make it so you cant rank past a certain number, say 3 or 4.

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icdedppl - 840 days 9 hours ago

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it doesn't need a demo. watch some vids and read the reviews and play your friend's ps3. and it's only $40. or just rent it. sheesh. i'm tired of all the demo beggars.

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Shake - 840 days 9 hours ago

21 - This game is the most

CRAPPIEST GAME I HAVE EVER PLAYED!Wow you ps3 dipsh1ts are all drooling over this game?PATHETIC!Wait till the Man in green comes this 25th,it will beat the living crap out of this dumb game!

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Demon1980 - 840 days 8 hours ago

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lol

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scottie2521 - 840 days 8 hours ago

22 - the beta was my demo and it sold me on it

i think a trial version would be cool for those that aren't sure. i'm positive that if people had 2-3 days with the game, they'd be hooked and would buy quickly.

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neogeo - 840 days 6 hours ago

23 - Warhawk is AAA

A Demo is about as useful as a Halo3 demo.

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Fighter - 840 days 5 hours ago

24 - A demo would be nice

I already have the game but I'm sure Sony could give a 'timed demo' meaning users can play in the game for maybe a few hours or the whole day just to get the feeling. This game is f*cking addictive.

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Saint Sony - 840 days 4 hours ago

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Why is it that 360 has demos almost about every game there is and PS3 barely has any demos?

I guess all the games are so crap they don't want to show them to people. That would kill already sad numbers.

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