Epic games has stated that they will not make a demo for the game Gears of War 2. The main reason being that they don't want to separate up their work force to making a completely different product.

The original Gears of War didn't have a demo, so this game is following in its footsteps to greatness.

Epic Games has confirmed to Shacknews that it is not planning to release a demo of the cover-heavy action title Gears of War 2 (X360) demo in advance of the title's November launch.

"[There are] no plans for a demo," associate producer Tanya Jessen told Shacknews. "The reason being that it's been such a fast turnaround. A two year production cycle, for a game of this caliber, is really short."

The lack of a demo continues the tradition Epic set forth with the original Gears of War, which debuted on Xbox 360 in November 2006. While many fans lamented their inability to get an advance look at the game, it still went on to sell over three million copies in its first ten weeks on store shelves. A PC edition followed in November 2007.

"Our focus is always on putting out the best possible game we can," she continued. "Whenever you do a demo, you have to basically ship a whole separate product. As far as our plans after we ship, I can't really speak to that."
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  • 0
    Storm Apr 21, 08
    It doesn't need a demo. Anyone with a brain (and a 360) knows to pick up this game.
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      iLLmatic Apr 21, 08
      I actually never got the big deal with the game. I had the first one, but it was just a straight forward shooter to me.
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        Cdemon Apr 21, 08
        I assume you never played online or insane co-op with a buddy?
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          Storm Apr 21, 08
          Well I'll give him the online bit if that's the case. Sometimes, it takes a little while for people to catch on and really enjoy the online mode, but then again, that's where XBL buds come in, heh.
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    Seproth Apr 21, 08
    Were people expecting one?
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      InnerDemon Apr 21, 08
      You never know. Some people cold have thought that since there wasn't one on the first one, they could get one now.
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    vaga_koleso Apr 21, 08
    fine with me, just get the game shipped!
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    Final Blade Apr 22, 08
    As if there was ever going to be one anyway, i mean it never had it before why make one now?
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    Donnelly Apr 22, 08
    A demo wouldn't increase sales. The GOW series is one that will sell on it's name alone.

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