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5 Reminders NOT to Pre-Order Games This Year ~ We used to demand trials before buying before, what happened? ~ Stop Pre ordering Games (youtu.be)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Honestly, if the idea of no trials don’t bother you, there are plenty more reminders why YOU shouldn’t preorder.

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[–] [email protected] 35 points 1 year ago (4 children)

I miss the days of game demos

[–] [email protected] 19 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Steam's Next fest has brought back some demos on PC. You might not get a demo for a big IP, but you can try lots of smaller dev games without having to buy first.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I saw the rise of more demos in the store but didn't know it's a thing steam promoted or started. Nice.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I’ve noticed that! A lot of smaller games/indie titles offer demos or some kind of limited time trial. It’s almost like the people making those games get me 🥹

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