Latest OXM Demo - Darkwatch Demo bug

[wubb]

Apparently there is a bug in the latest OXM demo disc where the Darkwatch demo has a built-in expiration. Haven't tried the demo myself, but the fix is to reset your clock to March 1st

Here's the e-mail I got:

"IMPORTANT NOTICE:

To users of the Official Xbox Magazine May issue disc regarding the Darkwatch
demo:

If you’re having trouble playing the demo for Darkwatch, we’ve got a quick
solution.

• If you’re an Xbox Live subscriber, make sure the network cable is disconnected
from the back of your Xbox.
• Go to the main dashboard (without any disc in the tray).
• Change the clock on your Xbox’s Settings screen to show March 1, 2005.
• Load up the Official Xbox Magazine May disc, and the demo will now work
perfectly.

This problem is caused by a line of code in RenderWare, the engine powering the
Darkwatch demo supplied to us by Sammy Studios. The demo worked perfectly in our
testing, but due to an oversight at the developer, the demo has an expiration
date that causes it not to work, so changing your system clock fixes the
problem.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and can assure you that Sammy Studios is now
working on a brand-new, fully functional demo of Darkwatch.

Rob Smith
Editor-in-Chief
Official Xbox Magazine"

Just thought I'd give my fellow CAGers the heads up.

[me2evil13]

i tryed the demo and this works.

[munch]

i tryed the demo and this work around works.

???????????

[keviningeorgia]

Yes this workaround works. Just reset the date on your Xbox to some date before March 1st..

As far as the Darkwatch Demo, It's the only thing I've played since I got it on Saturday. Hardest part of the Demo for me is consistently being able to kill the Oozers at the end of the cemetery level. Last night I decided to try nothing but Melee combat till I got to the Sub-Bosses and Bosses.. It was awesome with body parts flying everywhere. My favorite weapon so far is the Argus Shotgun.

Now if they will just release it!!