NBA Live 15 Demo Arrives on October 28th For PS4, EA Access Version on October 23rd

[King_B_Mack]

So I'm confused, is PS4 getting a demo or not?


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[KingTocco]

Quote: Originally Posted by King_B_Mack

So I'm confused, is PS4 getting a demo or not? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yes on the 28th.

[Rockie_Fresh88]

Has a repeat of last year written all over it

[La Verite]

Quote: Originally Posted by nick_sr

Thanks! Now I don't have to see guys complain everyday

Right! Now they can have a coke and smile. But complaints will still come...

[lgxjames]

For a game like this, why release a demo on launch day? Wouldn't you want to capitalize on demo hype and convert that to day 1 sales?

[CaliDude916]

Quote: Originally Posted by lgxjames

For a game like this, why release a demo on launch day? Wouldn't you want to capitalize on demo hype and convert that to day 1 sales?

You would think, but I guess they don't see it the same way. It's almost as though they don't care.

[da ThRONe]

I don't understand why people are commenting like EA has done them something personally. I agree releasing a demo the same day the game releases just seems like a terrible idea. I've questioned Live's marketing approach this entire cycle. However in the end people will have this game in hand before having to make a decision(barring anymore surprizes from EA). This delayed demo will only hurt Live 15 early sales as they won't be able to win over the people on the fense until the same day the game drops. Unless it so good people jump off their sofa's and run to the store or just download the game this is likely to hurt Live 15 day/week one numbers.

[CujoMatty]

Quote: Originally Posted by Behindshadows

Wouldn't it be smarter to release it a week or more before release to prepare for the release of the game? Why release the demo the day the game comes out? Sales will fail because of this decision.....Who ever controls their marketing decisions needs to be fired immediately! Why is Live series the only EA sports games series that gets disrespected like this every year?

the opposite can also be true. Demos can also sway people away from purchasing the game. Im not speculating at all so dont read into this but....
if a company felt their game wasnt great they would hold off on a demo and hope people get anxious and buy the game uninformed. I highly doubt this is the case though because of early access. everyone is going to know how the game is perceived by the community before release day anyways. I think the assumption that EA wants to sell more EA access subscriptions is accurate.