Re: Demos on DVDs

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From: Max Lords
Date: Thu, 28 Mar 2002 03:13

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Dean Siren <d...@iu.net> wrote in message
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> For maximum exposure, they should put demos on the same disc as the game
is on.
> Otherwise, players will just throw away the demo.

No way!  Why would you throw away a perfectly good coaster???

>
> I also hope they don't force us through ads, but I do hope that they make
> playable and watchable demos available as an option on the main menu.
Imagine,
> ads that are both optional and appealing!

Probably a bit TOO optimistic.

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