Also on another note, it would perhaps be beneficial to start letting all 3 shine equally during the remaining months. Give the 3 all attention they equally deserve don't let any of them go for second place and next thing you now you'll have game of the year for PC,PS3 and Xbox360.
That's a very radically cool idea, if only Crytek was actually listening to us. T.T

Anyway,back on topic. The crysis 2 demo deserves far more than just one platform console to be honest. This is were your posts comes in, why doesn't Crytek just make a demo for the other two platforms in Sp and Mp to put all of us at ease.

@CryAdam

Hey dude!

Seeing that no one in the EA camp on twitter seems to have the balls nor the decency to reply to our plight I thougt I'd ask here and see how far I get.

Please can you entertain us, the low life pc gamers as why this xbox exclusive nonsense is where it is? I mean judging from this forum and twitter pages we can clearly see that EA and Crytek have pissed off ALOT of PC gamers with their xbox only bubble. I think you guys owe an explanation to the legit PC fans of Crytek why we're being shafted? So I thought I'd give you a fair chance to explain this ludicrous action of XBOX exclisuve of all plaforms before I make up my mind about this debacle.

EARGERLY awaiting your reply...

Sincerely
Moerse pissed off PC Gamer.
As usual, another disappointed gamer and customer for Crytek. Why can't we just have a damn Pc demo already? One based on the Campaign would be nice!

@CryAdam

Hey dude!

Seeing that no one in the EA camp on twitter seems to have the balls nor the decency to reply to our plight I thougt I'd ask here and see how far I get.

Please can you entertain us, the low life pc gamers as why this xbox exclusive nonsense is where it is? I mean judging from this forum and twitter pages we can clearly see that EA and Crytek have pissed off ALOT of PC gamers with their xbox only bubble. I think you guys owe an explanation to the legit PC fans of Crytek why we're being shafted? So I thought I'd give you a fair chance to explain this ludicrous action of XBOX exclisuve of all plaforms before I make up my mind about this debacle.

EARGERLY awaiting your reply...

Sincerely
Moerse pissed off PC Gamer.
As usual, another disappointed gamer and customer for Crytek. Why can't we just have a damn Pc demo already? One based on the Campaign would be nice!
I'd like that too, its just a matter of time. Crytek is surely working on it as far as we know and if they don't. they're going to loose more revenue. The need for a PC demo just gets stronger from the looks of it and were here to prove it.

Maybe what Crytek can do to sweeten the deal for us PC gamers and PS3 alike, is perhaps include an extra map for the demos when they come out. Or even perhaps save the stats from the 360 demo and the PC (and like the first release of the Crysis demo include the sandbox editor) and PS3 to be used when the game is released so those who have already played and moved up in rank can continue, thus avoiding any spotty things i.e. the early access to the weapons in a few games that GameSpot has set up.

Perhaps also remind people of the fact that Crymodders will have so much more to work with the new engine as opposed to the CE2, take for example MechWarrior: Living Legends, I'm sure they are planning to move it over the CE3 once the sdk has been released, plus this could be another leap for indie-developers as well.

Also on another note, it would perhaps be beneficial to start letting all 3 shine equally during the remaining months. Give the 3 all attention they equally deserve don't let any of them go for second place and next thing you now you'll have game of the year for PC,PS3 and Xbox360.
That would be heavenly if it were true, though Crytek's intentions seem pointed at the xbox 360 for now. Making us Pc gamers feel like rubbish in comparison, and same goes for the Ps3 gamers as well.

Once again, I value all of your recent input/feedback here guys

From what I understand, all of your insights have been very helpful for this thread's purpose. Recent spammers and flamers have seemed to have risen as well. These are slightly good signs for a well discussed thread on its importance in the future of a Crysis 2 demo for all platforms.

We are here to discuss the importance of a demo. Not rush into certain things and maintain a patient background for its time.
Thank you, - Black_Angel 6.66

As for the need for Pc and Ps3 demo is far more well sought for than ever before. The recent exclusive xbox 360 demo fiasco is something that most of us will never forget. It was one of the most dramatic events in the history of Crysis 2 and Crytek for generations to come.

Yet the struggle for a Pc and Ps3 demo will not end here, the fate that we have now is only a temporary setback. I still have faith in Crytek, but it's shaking. The once great Crysis that changed Hd gaming will return again to the Pc powers and share its power with the ps3 & consoles alike.

Well, releasing a PC/PS3 demo might just violate the contract they signed with Microsoft. Remember the Super Meat Boy fiasco? One of the developers stood up, and explained that SMB can't be done for PS3, because they signed a contract, which forbids them to develop the game for any platform other than 360/PC/Wii/Mac.(?)

So i'm thinking there might be a similar contract behind the scenes, thus CryTek can't really do anything, or else lawyers would descend upon them like vultures.

I have respect for Lee and all the other people who try to calm us, but if the above mentioned situation is a possibility, just say it.

"Sorry, we would very much like to release a demo for the PC and PS3 version of the game, but the contract that we signed with Microsoft forbids us in doing so, again, thank you for your patience."

Would that be so hard?

Well, releasing a PC/PS3 demo might just violate the contract they signed with Microsoft. Remember the Super Meat Boy fiasco? One of the developers stood up, and explained that SMB can't be done for PS3, because they signed a contract, which forbids them to develop the game for any platform other than 360/PC/Wii/Mac.(?)

So i'm thinking there might be a similar contract behind the scenes, thus CryTek can't really do anything, or else lawyers would descend upon them like vultures.

I have respect for Lee and all the other people who try to calm us, but if the above mentioned situation is a possibility, just say it.

"Sorry, we would very much like to release a demo for the PC and PS3 version of the game, but the contract that we signed with Microsoft forbids us in doing so, again, thank you for your patience."

Would that be so hard?
That would be the greatest insult in our entire gamesas.com community if that were true, they promised to make crysis 2 a multiplatform game, a beta/demo and give the community what they want if the community tried hard enough. Also, isn't Microsoft responsible for operating systems for computers to begin with and the xbox 360 was just a game based platform version of their work. The contract with contradict with Crytek's promise to their community if that ever so were true. Nvidia is also one of their partners in the graphical development of crysis 2, for the Pc platform if i'm not mistaken.

All pointing to the inescapable fact, that crysis 2 needs a Pc demo.

Well, releasing a PC/PS3 demo might just violate the contract they signed with Microsoft. Remember the Super Meat Boy fiasco? One of the developers stood up, and explained that SMB can't be done for PS3, because they signed a contract, which forbids them to develop the game for any platform other than 360/PC/Wii/Mac.(?)

So i'm thinking there might be a similar contract behind the scenes, thus CryTek can't really do anything, or else lawyers would descend upon them like vultures.

I have respect for Lee and all the other people who try to calm us, but if the above mentioned situation is a possibility, just say it.

"Sorry, we would very much like to release a demo for the PC and PS3 version of the game, but the contract that we signed with Microsoft forbids us in doing so, again, thank you for your patience."

Would that be so hard?
That would be the greatest insult in our entire gamesas.com community if that were true, they promised to make crysis 2 a multiplatform game, a beta/demo and give the community what they want if the community tried hard enough. Also, isn't Microsoft responsible for operating systems for computers to begin with and the xbox 360 was just a game based platform version of their work. The contract with contradict with Crytek's promise to their community if that ever so were true. Nvidia is also one of their partners in the graphical development of crysis 2, for the Pc platform if i'm not mistaken.

All pointing to the inescapable fact, that crysis 2 needs a Pc demo.
@Damnation02,
It would be truly sad, if that were true and if it was the case; Why can't Crytek just admit it to end such a turn of events in this community to stop keeping everyone on the edge. Thanks for your insight into this though
@Cryfan75
You just made a very valid point with that post, though a contract might exist. We should just continue our discussion on the importance of a demo for all three platforms as best as possible. Hopefully, Crytek can address this soon if it were ever the case.

That would be the greatest insult in our entire gamesas.com community if that were true, they promised to make crysis 2 a multiplatform game, a beta/demo and give the community what they want if the community tried hard enough. Also, isn't Microsoft responsible for operating systems for computers to begin with and the xbox 360 was just a game based platform version of their work. The contract with contradict with Crytek's promise to their community if that ever so were true. Nvidia is also one of their partners in the graphical development of crysis 2, for the Pc platform if i'm not mistaken.

All pointing to the inescapable fact, that crysis 2 needs a Pc demo.

Promise? At the end of the day, CryTek's promise doesn't mean anything if they are bound by a legal document. Sad, but true. And i have a hunch that EA negotiated these deals with Microsoft, Sony etc. , not the studio itself.

Nvidia pays money, so the studio will work with Nvidia technology to develop, and optimize the game. In turn, the studio mentions the company/the products in interviews, and we see 'the way it's meant to be played' logo on the box. It ends there, i believe.

I want a PC demo too, actually, i would kill for it, and yes, Crytek is disappoint. But what can you do? As long as M$ and $ony think it's 'cool' to have exclusive games, demos, beta's, sh*t's going to happen.

That would be the greatest insult in our entire gamesas.com community if that were true, they promised to make crysis 2 a multiplatform game, a beta/demo and give the community what they want if the community tried hard enough. Also, isn't Microsoft responsible for operating systems for computers to begin with and the xbox 360 was just a game based platform version of their work. The contract with contradict with Crytek's promise to their community if that ever so were true. Nvidia is also one of their partners in the graphical development of crysis 2, for the Pc platform if i'm not mistaken.

All pointing to the inescapable fact, that crysis 2 needs a Pc demo.

Promise? At the end of the day, CryTek's promise doesn't mean anything if they are bound by a legal document. Sad, but true. And i have a hunch that EA negotiated these deals with Microsoft, Sony etc. , not the studio itself.

Nvidia pays money, so the studio will work with Nvidia technology to develop, and optimize the game. In turn, the studio mentions the company/the products in interviews, and we see 'the way it's meant to be played' logo on the box. It ends there, i believe.

I want a PC demo too, actually, i would kill for it, and yes, Crytek is disappoint. But what can you do? As long as M$ and $ony think it's 'cool' to have exclusive games, demos, beta's, sh*t's going to happen.
I also can't help but agree with that sad fact as well. But with help from both Nvidia and Microsoft in the Pc department, in terms of exclusive promotions and support to ensure that their products are also bought with the help of crysis 2 for the Pc. Who knows, we still might get our Pc demo in the time before the release date?

For example, what if the Pc demo (Sp) had ads before the start of the game that say it runs best with Windows 7, those who downloaded the demo will be more inclined to use/buy Windows 7 to play crysis 2. Microsoft gets some extra incentive for their top of the line OS's for Pc's along with crysis 2.

The same goes for Nvidia, it runs better on Nvidia and is supported by Nvidia. Thus vice versa for both companies.

I also can't help but agree with that sad fact as well. But with help from both Nvidia and Microsoft in the Pc department, in terms of exclusive promotions and support to ensure that their products are also bought with the help of crysis 2 for the Pc. Who knows, we still might get our Pc demo in the time before the release date?

For example, what if the Pc demo (Sp) had ads before the start of the game that say it runs best with Windows 7, those who downloaded the demo will be more inclined to use/buy Windows 7 to play crysis 2. Microsoft gets some extra incentive for their top of the line OS's for Pc's along with crysis 2.

The same goes for Nvidia, it runs better on Nvidia and is supported by Nvidia. Thus vice versa for both companies.

I love your optimism.

But please, Microsoft? Every few years they declare that they will get back into the PC market, and what is the result? They either fail with the new program/campaign, or just ignore what they said and brush it off.
We still don't know an ETA on Fable III PC, and that is supposed to be a part of their new PC movement. Let's not forget about the Vista exclusive, DX10 only, open-ended game that is (was) Alan Wake. Now exclusively on Xbox 360. And they closed down a couple of talented PC studios last year.

Microsoft? Nah. They butchered too many games, it's too late for them. Nvidia has nothing to do with this whole demo business. Even IF the company could do something i could only imagine a MAXIMUM benchmark test.

Sorry for this off, but i hate MS with a flaming passion.

We're getting a PC demo now:
http://www.facebook.com/crysis#!/crysis/posts/159936447388551
http://twitter.com/crysis

So 360 and PC have got a demo. Only leaves the PS3 in the dark.

But this is good news, I can see how well my PC can run this game.

In February of 2003...

This is 2010. Most "gamers" (bwahaha) go on a shopping spree, guided by there eyes (ohhh, that cover's shiny!) and buy games on their release dates without even reading one frickin' test.

Most publishers don't bother releasing demos anymore because they know that their target audience doesn't even know about the concept anymore.

I'm glad they decided to release the demo on all platforms (as of 27.01) and not exclusively for the 360 (which pissed me off a little...).

We're getting a PC demo now:
http://www.facebook.com/crysis#!/crysis/posts/159936447388551
http://twitter.com/crysis

So 360 and PC have got a demo. Only leaves the PS3 in the dark.

But this is good news, I can see how well my PC can run this game.
That's great!! a Pc demo at last. All we have to worry about is the Sp part of crysis 2 further on.

Congrats everyone, we finally got a demo for the Pc platform at last. All that's left to do is a download, installation and then we can play! It's two down one and one platform left to go.

We're getting a PC demo now:
http://www.facebook.com/crysis#!/crysis/posts/159936447388551
http://twitter.com/crysis

So 360 and PC have got a demo. Only leaves the PS3 in the dark.

But this is good news, I can see how well my PC can run this game.
That's great!! a Pc demo at last. All we have to worry about is the Sp part of crysis 2 further on.
That's a rather good point now, with an Mp demo for Pc becoming available, what is to become for an Sp demo indeed? As for the official announcement:
We're glad so many of you are enjoying the Xbox 360 multiplayer demo - if you haven't tried it yet, check it out on Xbox Live. At this time, Crytek and EA are also glad to confirm that we will also be releasing a pre-launch multiplayer demo of Crysis 2 on the PC. Stay tuned for more details.
There may be more in stored for the Pc platform, as we may have to stay tuned for more details.

As long as we a have a Pc demo, it's all good. But an Sp demo too would be nice if it ever came thru.

Congrats everyone, we finally got a demo for the Pc platform at last. All that's left to do is a download, installation and then we can play! It's two down one and one platform left to go.
It's also thanks to you Black_angel, if you never made this thread. Their might have probably never been a demo to begin with, and the same goes for the Pc demo of course. It's also thanks to you!

As long as we a have a Pc demo, it's all good. But an Sp demo too would be nice if it ever came thru.
That would be nice too, let's have a little patience okay....

Congrats everyone, we finally got a demo for the Pc platform at last. All that's left to do is a download, installation and then we can play! It's two down one and one platform left to go.
It's also thanks to you Black_angel, if you never made this thread. Their might have probably never been a demo to begin with, and the same goes for the Pc demo of course. It's also thanks to you!
Black_angel is partially responsible for the existence of a demo, yes. Cheers to all Pc players for your Mp/Sp demo. I'll probably be playing it in a week or so, tad of speak.

And no thanks to that bloody Talon , that player told me to abandon crysis 2 as early as possible and now he makes a copy of this thread to put this one down. What a bloody noob!

The Ps3 will have its day!

Congrats everyone, we finally got a demo for the Pc platform at last. All that's left to do is a download, installation and then we can play! It's two down one and one platform left to go.
It's also thanks to you Black_angel, if you never made this thread. Their might have probably never been a demo to begin with, and the same goes for the Pc demo of course. It's also thanks to you!
Black_angel is partially responsible for the existence of a demo, yes. Cheers to all Pc players for your Mp/Sp demo. I'll probably be playing it in a week or so, tad of speak.

And no thanks to that bloody Talon , that player told me to abandon crysis 2 as early as possible and now he makes a copy of this thread to put this one down. What a bloody noob!

The Ps3 will have its day!
Best of wishes to the Pc gamers !!! and thanks to black_angel for making this thread too. Who knows what could have happened if that guy never made this thread? Oour chances for a crysis 2 demo would have slimmed down to zero.

As long as we a have a Pc demo, it's all good. But an Sp demo too would be nice if it ever came thru.
That would be nice too, let's have a little patience okay....
Any hints about an singleplayer demo too? EAGERLY AWAITING !!!!

As long as we a have a Pc demo, it's all good. But an Sp demo too would be nice if it ever came thru.
That would be nice too, let's have a little patience okay....
Any hints about an singleplayer demo too? EAGERLY AWAITING !!!!
I'm getting shivers,shivers,shivers. A demo is finally out? What a way to go Crytek!!! and there's a sp pc demo too???

Congrats everyone, we finally got a demo for the Pc platform at last. All that's left to do is a download, installation and then we can play! It's two down one and one platform left to go.
It's also thanks to you Black_angel, if you never made this thread. Their might have probably never been a demo to begin with, and the same goes for the Pc demo of course. It's also thanks to you!
Black_angel is partially responsible for the existence of a demo, yes. Cheers to all Pc players for your Mp/Sp demo. I'll probably be playing it in a week or so, tad of speak.

And no thanks to that bloody Talon , that player told me to abandon crysis 2 as early as possible and now he makes a copy of this thread to put this one down. What a bloody noob!

The Ps3 will have its day!
Firstly, great work Crytek! Responding to your community like that with a Pc demo at last. It's the first signs of proof showing that your actually listening to this community and not acting like a total nimwit towards us pc users.

About Talon, why he ever tried to copy this thread will be amazing to behold. Seeing that he tried to lead others a stray would be a very bad sign of faith and loyalty to us as a community.