just ask any madden, fifa, nhl, live, etc. type gamers just how invaluable a demo is in influencing a purchase. i hope this bites EA in the ass.. the demo is an invaluable asset to determine whether or not a new iteration of their annualized sports title is worth the money. nobody wants to buy a madden, fifa, pes, nhl, etc. blindly without getting a feel for the new mechanics (if any), gameplay, AI (if improved), hit detection (if improved), controls (if any changes), etc.. or likewise, buying a brand new game just for a roster update. those that don't see the issue with no demo probably doesn't play enough of these sports games to understand the quirks and nuances that can make or break the mechanics or game play of such titles.
my gripe falls in the fact that now i won't be able to determine whether or not this year's iteration is worth my money.. no reviews are going to help you evaluate the game play and mechanics that you could otherwise experience yourself. it's not a matter of play one played them all.. so.... go ahead and continue generalize when you have no clue how much something like a "no demo" affects a sports title purchase..
to note.. this isn't a knock on EA Access.. this is a knock on EA itself and it's new demo/trial behind a paywall.
Man.. I hate it when your girl has to leave my place to come back to you..
