Nintendo...Play limit on demos..lol

Nintendo has never been shy about being exceptionally aggressive with all things Nintendo. In fact, there are times when they've appeared downright sadistic in how they "protect" their brand, including choosing the takedown bully route on fan videos uploaded to YouTube. Still, while you'll struggle to find an instance where we agree with this kind of aggressive protection, there's at least a ghost of logic involved in them. Whether the excuse is piracy, trademark protection, or stifling competition, you at least have something to point to in order to explain their otherwise disagreeable behavior.

I don't think the same can be said with how Nintendo apparently handles game demos on their latest consoles. Kotaku's Steve Marinconz notes his own surprise at a popup he received after downloading one game.

"I downloaded the demo for The Wonderful 101, and was surprised to find this message pop up telling me that I would only be allowed to run the demo 20 times. Now, of course I don't plan on playing a demo more than once or twice, as I'm sure most people don't. Which is why I find it so odd that Nintendo would put this restriction in place. If any game is good enough that I would play the demo more"

http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130813/10170624153/nintendo-restricts-number-times-you-can-play-game-demo-some-reason.shtml

This is ridiculous.....those limits on demos are dumb.How low nintendo can fall..?? Play limit on demos...??:|

WiiU........lol

lol Wiiu

Oh darn it, but I love playing game demos more than 20 times!

I officially quit Nintendo now.

This is old news. A bunch of the launch demos had play limits.

OH my lord how cheap can they be?

This is news from 2011. 2011. That's how late you are in your pathetic attempt to bash Nintendo.charizard1605

Stahp talking to yourself, brah.

Bashing Nintendo over this? 

This is news from 2011. 2011. That's how late you are in your pathetic attempt to bash Nintendo.charizard1605

Nintendo is a huge joke for many reasons, but this one really doesn't matter.  

How many times do you need to play a demo? Stop being a cheap tit AtariKid.

[QUOTE="charizard1605"]This is news from 2011. 2011. That's how late you are in your pathetic attempt to bash Nintendo.AtariKidX

Oh darn it, but I love playing game demos more than 20 times!

I officially quit Nintendo now.

DJ-Lafleur

This is news from 2011. 2011. That's how late you are in your pathetic attempt to bash Nintendo.charizard1605

This is news from 2011. 2011. That's how late you are in your pathetic attempt to bash Nintendo.charizard1605

Plus nothing changes the fact that this is two years old.charizard1605

The article is like a day old even though this demo limit was revealed like a year or two ago.

Of all the things to harp on Nintendo for... :lol:

[QUOTE="charizard1605"]Plus nothing changes the fact that this is two years old.super600

The article is like a day old even though this demo limit was revealed like a year or two ago.

[QUOTE="charizard1605"]Plus nothing changes the fact that this is two years old.super600

The article is like a day old even though this demo limit was revealed like a year or two ago.

Exactly what Char is referring to, Mr. Mod, sir.

Slow day on the Nintendo haterade train?bbkkristian

It's not so much a train as a warp 10 capable starship. It's never a slow day. Never.

[QUOTE="AtariKidX"][QUOTE="charizard1605"]This is news from 2011. 2011. That's how late you are in your pathetic attempt to bash Nintendo.charizard1605

Then why they put play limit on demos.....??
Are you try to defend this kind of crap...??It is blow my mind.....this is dumb.

I know SW likes to play this like its nothing, but if a really good demo gets a game, I would play it a lot. Especially a demo like Just Cause 2 where there was so much to do each time you played it. Demo limits suckCapitan_Kid

[QUOTE="charizard1605"][QUOTE="AtariKidX"] bash Nintendo.....??This just prove how dumb they are.Play limit on demos.....??lol I never have seen anything like that......bravo.lolAtariKidX

Then why they put play limit on demos.....??
Are you try to defend this kind of crap.It is blow my mind.....this is dumb.

[QUOTE="Capitan_Kid"]I know SW likes to play this like its nothing, but if a really good demo gets a game, I would play it a lot. Especially a demo like Just Cause 2 where there was so much to do each time you played it. Demo limits suckcharizard1605

[QUOTE="AtariKidX"]

[QUOTE="charizard1605"] Have you ever seen anyone who actually plays a demo more than 20 times?charizard1605

Then why they put play limit on demos.....??
Are you try to defend this kind of crap.It is blow my mind.....this is dumb.

I never have seen anything like that......play limit on demos....demos.....demos.

[QUOTE="charizard1605"][QUOTE="Capitan_Kid"]I know SW likes to play this like its nothing, but if a really good demo gets a game, I would play it a lot. Especially a demo like Just Cause 2 where there was so much to do each time you played it. Demo limits suckCapitan_Kid

Thats a stupid response. Maybe the game doesnt come out for a month or so? Maybe I dont have the funds to get it yet? Maybe I just dont want to fvcking buy it? No reason to put a limit on a demo. Its dumb. Capitan_Kid

These all seem rather arbitrary, and inane. Demos offer a small portion of gameplay... Is there a point in playing them continuously?

[QUOTE="bbkkristian"]Slow day on the Nintendo haterade train?DocSanchez

It's not so much a train as a warp 10 capable starship. It's never a slow day. Never.

[QUOTE="charizard1605"][QUOTE="AtariKidX"]

Then why they put play limit on demos.....??
Are you try to defend this kind of crap.It is blow my mind.....this is dumb.

AtariKidX

I never have seen anything like that......play limit on demos....demos.....demos.

Sony applied for a patent with a similar idea.

AtariKid is just sad now. He's not the troll he used to be. :(

Sony applied for a patent with a similar idea.

lundy86_4

Who plays demos for that long lol, but I do hate it when some compaines only give you 5 or 10 usage.Ghost120x

[QUOTE="Capitan_Kid"][QUOTE="charizard1605"] If you like a demo so much that you want to play more of it, get off you ass and get the game. A play limit of 20 or 30 on a demo? I mean, most people barely play them once or twice and they're done.charizard1605

WiiU......Play limit on demos.....exclusive for the WiiU....:lol:

[QUOTE="charizard1605"][QUOTE="Capitan_Kid"] Thats a stupid response. Maybe the game doesnt come out for a month or so? Maybe I dont have the funds to get it yet? Maybe I just dont want to fvcking buy it? No reason to put a limit on a demo. Its dumb. AtariKidX

Slow day on the Nintendo haterade train?bbkkristian

Pretty much.

WiiU......Play limit on demos.....exclusive for the WiiU....:lol:

AtariKidX

Note my link above, as well as the fact that timed demos have existed on other consoles... Ps3 included. Note: Kingdoms of Amalur.

Nintendo has never been shy about being exceptionally aggressive with all things Nintendo. In fact, there are times when they've appeared downright sadistic in how they "protect" their brand, including choosing the takedown bully route on fan videos uploaded to YouTube. Still, while you'll struggle to find an instance where we agree with this kind of aggressive protection, there's at least a ghost of logic involved in them. Whether the excuse is piracy, trademark protection, or stifling competition, you at least have something to point to in order to explain their otherwise disagreeable behavior.

I don't think the same can be said with how Nintendo apparently handles game demos on their latest consoles. Kotaku's Steve Marinconz notes his own surprise at a popup he received after downloading one game.

"I downloaded the demo for The Wonderful 101, and was surprised to find this message pop up telling me that I would only be allowed to run the demo 20 times. Now, of course I don't plan on playing a demo more than once or twice, as I'm sure most people don't. Which is why I find it so odd that Nintendo would put this restriction in place. If any game is good enough that I would play the demo more"

http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130813/10170624153/nintendo-restricts-number-times-you-can-play-game-demo-some-reason.shtml

This is ridiculous.....those limits on demos are dumb.How low nintendo can fall..?? Play limit on demos...??:|

WiiU........lol

AtariKidX

While I admit that I always found this to be a curious thing to implement, I soon realzied that I rarely ever playa demo more than a handful of times anyhow (in fact I don't think that I've ever played a demo on any console more than five). In fact, almost nobody does...as evidenced by you in this very thread you created. So it kind of seems like a non-issue (again as your very own thread points out). Then again most threads these days are non-issues.

[QUOTE="AtariKidX"][QUOTE="charizard1605"]And yet it's there, and it's a non issue. Seriously, just read through the thread. Nobody cares.charizard1605

I am sure the "Play limit on demos" it will help the WiiU sales.....bravo great idea.:lol:

[QUOTE="Capitan_Kid"]Thats a stupid response. Maybe the game doesnt come out for a month or so? Maybe I dont have the funds to get it yet? Maybe I just dont want to fvcking buy it? No reason to put a limit on a demo. Its dumb. lundy86_4

These all seem rather arbitrary, and inane. Demos offer a small portion of gameplay... Is there a point in playing them continuously?

Yeah, it is a pretty weird restriction. 

[QUOTE="charizard1605"]

[QUOTE="AtariKidX"] WiiU......Play limit on demos.....exclusive for the WiiU...lolAtariKidX

I am sure the "Play limit on demos" it will help the WiiU sales.....bravo great idea.:lol:

[QUOTE="AtariKidX"]

[QUOTE="charizard1605"]AtariKid, abandon ship

charizard1605

I am sure the "Play limit on demos" it will help the WiiU sales.....bravo great idea.:lol:

I now declare AtariKidX dead as a troll. He tried jumping the shark, but instead of jumping it, the shark ate him.

R.I.P. AtariKidX :cry:

[QUOTE="AtariKidX"]

[QUOTE="charizard1605"]AtariKid, abandon ship

charizard1605

I am sure the "Play limit on demos" it will help the WiiU sales.....bravo great idea.:lol: