Nintendo's E3 Wii U Demos at Best Buy!

[DélioPT]

Einsam_Delphin said:

DélioPT said:

Not sure about that.
They wouldn`t even show a buggie version just for E3 goers. Thing is, those demos aren`t normally based on the final build and journalists are more than aware of this and know what it means, but the average gamer doesn`t think like that. Why do you think companies put in their trailers "pre-build", "work in progress" kind of stuff? It`s for the average gamer to be aware that it`s not finished.

It`s always a risk to put out demos not based on the final build - even if small aspects are modified closer to launch.

If this year they succeed, i`m sure both Sony and MS will think better about this: will they put out demos on stores or do a road show with all bells and whistles? It`s all about marketing!

So what exactly is the issue then? You said it yourself they make sure it's made clear that they're just demos in which everything is subject to change. I'd say the publicity is well worth w/e long term negative backlash there could be, especially given the Wii U's current situation.

All i was trying to say is that it`s a risk if you decide to put out demos of games that aren`t in the final build. There are people to whom this isn`t nothing new, but the average gamer it is.
That`s why, you have to be careful and don`t just do it for the sake of doing it, because it could really hurt your product.
The warning part comes mainly in the form of videos or pics. But imagine lots of people paying them in a shop. Will people notice it?

I think Nintendo is doing it because it will be based on what is to be the final game.