Is this a light shining on the possibility of a holiday demo?

[Ferro De Lupe]

That would be cool and all but, Not rain on anyones parade, It doesnt seem plausable.....

Honestly, even a video containing a complete list of movesets for all the confirmed characters (at the time) as well as some items, ATs, trophys (etc.) would be nice.

Sort of like an upgraded Dojo update.

 

[AS Juggernaut]

I put this up in another thread but thought it would fit this one well:

I saw that one of your parts was about a demo and I sent Nintendo this message:

With Super Smash Bros. Brawls being delayed purely for financial
reasons I would like to request a demo of Brawl that can be played by all who
own a Wii to make up for Reggie failing with his promise that all big
3 games would be coming out this year. This demo could stop many angry
people sending hate mail and picketing outside Nintendo.


response:

Hello,

I empathize with your frustration at having to wait a little longer to
play Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Like you, many of us here were counting
down the days until the December release.

Having said that, we know that the development team has been working to
make this edition of Super Smash Bros. the best ever, and wouldn't
push back a firm release date unless there was a good reason to do so.
It's worth noting that there are still many things about this game that
haven't yet been revealed. On behalf of Nintendo I ask for your
patience as we prepare for the February 10th launch date.

Some of you have asked if we're planning to release a demo of the game.
Nothing has been announced, but typically game demos are released to
familiarize players with a game they hadn't heard of and encourage them
to buy it. I think you'll agree that's really not the case with Super
Smash Bros. Brawl!

By the way, for the latest news and information on this upcoming title,
please stay tuned to Nintendo's official Super Smash Bros. Brawl
website. I've included a direct link to it below:

http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/index.html

Sincerely,

Nintendo of America Inc.
Odessa Smith

 

[matthewdw94*]

Yup I subscribed and it said ill be receiving the *gift* I dunno what it is.....but man a demo would make tears run down my face....

are you sure its not just the phantom hourglass strategy guide?

 

[killbeast301]

Has a demo ever been released with a Nintendo Power magazine?

I think the closest thing to a demo they ever released was a DVD with some Twilight Princess trailers on it.

Ah, yes. That video thing was nice, but remember, NP is owned by Future US, Inc. now. Things may be different, we just never know. Here's hoping

 

[Rarzy]

i don't know what the deal is with everyone, but i DO NOT want a demo at all. it's been so many years since i've wanted a game this bad, and the delay pissed me off like no other. but i really don't want a demo; i don't want bits and pieces of the game early. i want to experience it for the first time all at once when i get the whole game in my hands. plus i think a demo would make parts of the game more bland when the final is released.

 

[maximus]

Even if the demo were downloadable from the virtual console, the whole idea is messy+unnecessary... Maybe for a racing game or something, but for games like Brawl, I can't imagine a demo that would include aspects of the entire game. It would probably just be classic 1 player mode, 2 character choices, a few stages, and training mode--if that much. No thanks, I'd rather wait as well... The updates and all that are more than sufficient imo.

 

[Spartan64]

I subscribe to nitendo power, and as much as i would love to have a demo, it just wont happen. Why? Because nintendo just cant think clearly when it comes to marketing!

 

[Jackal478]

It'll probably be like. Mario Kart Wii Demo!

XD

That'd actually be cool...

I want Mario Kart pretty bad too. But I'd kill for a brawl demo

 

[Rex+]

****, I better subscribe. Not just for the possibility of a Brawl demo, but NP was a fun magazine to read.

 

[Silent_X]

Couldn't non-subscriber's just pick up the issue with the demo in it at the nearest store that sells the magazine?


I've been subscribed since the super nintendo days, so I don't really have to worry either way.

 

[Prime Time]

or it could just be a poster....

 

[Rex+]

Couldn't non-subscriber's just pick up the issue with the demo in it at the nearest store that sells the magazine?


I've been subscribed since the super nintendo days, so I don't really have to worry either way.

Problem is, once the word gets out, those magazines will fly off of the shelves FAST...

 

[trueBLUE]

Comensing Crapping of pants...


I.....neeeeed.... NINTENDO POWAH!!!!

 

[Mad555]

it would be a good idea

 

[Hallowed Storm]

I'm subscribed to Nintendo Power, but I doubt there will be a Brawl demo.
I'd love for them to have one, though.

They could even just give us the characters they had for the E4All, the stages from E4All, and VS. Player mode. That would be fine.

 

[BokutoGuy]

doubt theres a demo but that would own!

 

[Zoolander]

I would love for this to happen, but I'm not going to get my hopes up completely...

I PRAY WE DO THOUGH D:

 

[Mike2000]

A demo would be awesome. It would be the one from E for all since it's already finished. All Nintendo has to do is mass produce it. And since it's already finished, it won't interfere with the current development of Brawl.

By the way, at the end of Nintendo Power Vol. 222, they say this in the Next Month Section:

"Surprises big and small await faithful NP readers in the first annual holiday issue, so we recommend watching your mailbox closely."

I really hope a demo does come. It would tie me over even if Brawl was delayed until 2009....

And considering that Nintendo Power is owned by Future US, (The same company which produces the Xbox magazines which, by the way, come with a game demo practically every issue), the chances of a demo are increased. I just hope Nintendo does it.

 

[Hmaal]

Has NP ever put anything else besides a demo in their magazines before?

 

[sfox8]

I highly, HIGHLY doubt that if NP released the demo, that it would just be for subscribers. The chances of that are very VERY slim. Nintendo has already pissed everyone off by delaying the game. The only thing they'll accomplish by presenting a demo to NP subscribers ONLY would be pissing those SAME people off even more than they already have.

If a demo is released in NP, I can pretty much be 100% sure that the issue will either be available in stores, it'll be available on virtual console, or it'll be available to purchase at any game store (gamestop, ebgames, best buy, etc). It just wouldn't make any sense to only give it to subscribers. That being said, I'm not subscribing to NP just because there may be a 10% chance that a brawl demo will be released with it.

Also, I think their news is probably something less than what we're expecting. I would LOVE for a demo to be included, but I don't see it happening. What I see is something more along the lines of... an announcement saying that on such and such date Nintendo will be releasing a Brawl demo for download on Virtual Console. THAT seems much more plausible to me (and a lot more fair to those who aren't subscribed to NP. Nintendo isn't Sony. They aren't going to try and anger their fans. hehe don't worry i'm not bashing sony. ).

So yeah, I really hope they release a demo (either on VC or on a disc), and I think it's pretty likely that one will come out eventually. Just not sure when. And when it does, I'm pretty sure it won't just be for one group of people. That's not Nintendo's style.

 

[NintendoWarrior]

Well just subscribed. Hopefully it wasn't too late for this holiday issue.

 

[NintendoWarrior]

Has Nintendo ever given a demo out before w/ Nintendo Power?

 

[Samus543]

"That's not to say that we won't be making good changes: we're publishing an annual Holiday issue (sandwiched between the December and January issues), and we have very exciting plans for a bigger and better NintendoPower.com. And over time, we will always look for ways to evolve and improve every aspect of the magazine."

That's from the new Nintendo Power site, which contains nothing but an introduction from a Future US member (the paragraph above is from the introduction) as well as subscription stuff. However, that paragraph got me thinking. Do you think Nintendo will be kind enough to include a demo in this year's Holiday issue? I mean, what better way to kick off Future US's start on Nintendo Power than an SSBB demo as a holiday gift? It's not like this hasn't happened before (although not a demo). "Smashing...Live!" anyone?

Post your thoughts...

http://www.futurenetworkusa.com/nintendopower/

I'm glad I subscribed already.

 

[NintendoWarrior]

I'm glad I subscribed already.

I just subscribed today, hopefully it wasn't too late if there's a demo.

 

[whiterob]

There is alot of if's involved in this situation, so I'm not subscribing. However, if a demo is released, and if it is for subscribers only, I will have to hit up Ebay and get myself a copy.

 

[Samus543]

Cancel my happy quote earlier.
I don't even have Vol.222 yet!
By the time the demo comes to me, Brawl will be out already.
P.S: i think that they will take the demo out if it is in a store, they want you to subscribe to the magazine for $20, not take the easy way and get it for $2.

 

[blazer787]

well this sucks. nintendo power stopped sending me my subscription half way through a yearly supscription, i'll be one pissed off sob if they don't start continuing what i already paid for. second WHY THE HELL ARE THEY THINKING ABOUT SENDING A DEMO THROUGH NP. WHY NOT PUT ON THE WII SHOP CHANAL

 

[blazer787]

There is alot of if's involved in this situation, so I'm not subscribing. However, if a demo is released, and if it is for subscribers only, I will have to hit up Ebay and get myself a copy.

ditto. now that i think on it there are a lot of ifs. there are never ifs on EBAY

 

[Samus543]

if it is only videos, as one person suggested, and you don't have a subcspription, just look on YouTube.

 

[Maikeru17]

well this sucks. nintendo power stopped sending me my subscription half way through a yearly supscription, i'll be one pissed off sob if they don't start continuing what i already paid for. second WHY THE HELL ARE THEY THINKING ABOUT SENDING A DEMO THROUGH NP. WHY NOT PUT ON THE WII SHOP CHANAL

Try complaining to them. Lol.

First, a demo is not feasible through the Shop Channel*, and the Wii doesn't have enough space to hold a demo anyway. So, we would all have to buy SD cards, which aren't exactly cheap for some people (2gb cards are like, forty-bucks).
Also, having people subscribe to Nintendo Power would probably bring in more money, which is Nintendo's ultimate goal, no matter what they say or make.

And second, don't double post.

Anyway. I'd subscribe, but, it'd be a waste if there really wasn't a demo.
eBay FTW indeed.

 

[sfox8]

Try complaining to them. Lol.

First, a demo is not feasible through the Shop Channel*, and the Wii doesn't have enough space to hold a demo anyway. So, we would all have to buy SD cards, which aren't exactly cheap for some people (2gb cards are like, forty-bucks).
Also, having people subscribe to Nintendo Power would probably bring in more money, which is Nintendo's ultimate goal, no matter what they say or make.

And second, don't double post.

Anyway. I'd subscribe, but, it'd be a waste if there really wasn't a demo.
eBay FTW indeed.

That still wouldn't make much sense to send the demo out with NP. If they were actually trying to get people to play the demo, I can guarantee they wouldn't make it exclusive to NP subscribers. They'd make it available for purchase in gaming stores or at least make the NP issues with the demo available in stores.

I also wouldn't rule out the possibility of a Virtual Console demo. It's not impossible and I actually think it's very likely. Nintendo would want to make the demo available to as many people as possible if they were to release it. After all, this is Brawl we're talking about here.

 

[CodeRed]

I could be wrong, but I have been getting Nintendo Power since I got my SUper NES and the only discs they've sent me were a Gamecube preview disc ( Nothing playable on it), and and an episode of IMGP.

I don't know what this new NP has in store for a holiday issue, but I really hope it is a Brawl demo and not a catalog, which they have been sending for a while.

 

[SonicSpeed]

is this just a hopeful guess or is there proof to back it up?

 

[therpgmaker]

I highly doubt we'll get a demo, but it would be awesome. I get NP, so that wouldn't be a problem for me.

http://nintendosforsale.com/ -Tons of clasic nintendo games.

 

[Lgndknight]

Lol i get GI, I can hope and pray for the infinently small chance they send out a brawl demo, otherwise...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYokLWfqbaU eBay ftw

 

[Catskill_Crew]

The real question is why wouldn't NP come straight out and say it?

By leaving it as a "mystery gift" they aren't getting much more, if they straight out said "A new demo for the upcoming hit-title, and most anticipated game of 2007 AND 2008, SUPER SMASH BROTHERS BRAWL! will be the gift this Christmas for our subscribers!!" they would catch a lot more eyes.

It's like family guy...

"Take the boat, or the mystery box that COULD contain a boat...?" "Let's take the mystery box."

 

[lavamage]

Here is me not getting my hopes up so when a demo comes I am totally shocked

 

[bs4]

In the preview of the next NP in the Dec. issue it says:

"And Lots of Cheer!"

"Surprises big and small await faithful NP readers in the first annual holiday issue, so we recommend watching your mailbox closely!"

I'm excited! :D

Yeah, I read that and I got excited too. I really hope it is a demo. I would be playing it until Brawl actually came out!

 

[Zek]

THERE WILL NOT BE A BRAWL DEMO

I don't understand why people are still talking about this. There was never even a slight chance of it happening, much less any actual evidence to support it. There is no practical reason for Nintendo to release a demo of a game that everyone is going to buy anyway. They would only lose sales from people getting tired of it from playing the demo over the next couple months.

 

[soaz]

If that happens and we europeans dont get it i will get so pissed. Cuz if they are gonna release a demo then they better make it worldwide and not just for americans. It would acctually be better if there was no demo then just giving it out in one country.