The Demo & Beta Thread

[CheapyD]

If you find a free demo available, post it in this thread.
I will keep this post updated with the latest info.

The Demo List

Sphinx & The Cursed Mummy (PS2) (http://www.thq.com/sphinx)
True Crime: Streets of LA SOUNDTRACK (http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/ads/rebates/pdf-rebates/truecrime_freeCD.pdf) (ripped from anandtech.com, thanks Beats)

[Togepy]

Free SCEA Demos: Sign up at www.playstation.com to have a chance to randomly be picked to recieve a demo.

Free Backyard Wrestling DVD: http://www.bywgame.com/main.html Click Register in the upper right hand corner.

Free Eidos DVD: http://www.eidosinteractive.com/gss/legacy/italian_job/home.html Click register at the bottom.

Free T-Shirt: http://www.whiplashgame.com/ Click "Free T-Shirt".

Free Eidos DVD:http://www.eidosinteractive.com/games/embed.html?gmid=141

Free Eidos DVD: http://www.eidosinteractive.com/games/embed.html?gmid=142

Free Eidos DVD: http://www.eidosinteractive.com/games/embed.html?gmid=125 Click register on the bottom.

I have no idea if the Eidos DVD are all the same or are different. I would sign-up for all of them just to be sure. :wink:

[BobFromPikeCreek]

I can't find the link for the T-shirt on that site.

[Togepy]

You have to wait for the video to finish, then click the second button on the right, which should be "Free T-Shirt". I just realized that if you click register, it brings you to the free t-shirt offer page too.

[NuRon]

Man I hope these things do work but I'm skeptical cuz at the bottom, it says DVDs are set to ship in June 2003..

[siece]

All the free demo are listed at http://ps2themax.filetap.com theres way more demo's available then thgis though.

[digioverload]

Siece, I clicked on that link of yours and the page prompted me to put in a username and password. I tried to find a place where I could sign up, but I never did. Could you please tell how to get an account for this place?

[SS4Brolly]

If your going to post other sites siece, you could atleast make sure they work. Its nothing but a log in screen.

And even then, I doubt there are any more that aren't listed. (Besides other old ones like Timesplitters 2)

[siece]

Guys, it does work. I'd knowe. I built the site. I usualy sell accounts by talking to people and coming to a price or over ebay but i am willing to give one account away right now. Just write why you think you deserve the account. I will pick someone and ask them to choose a username and pass and activate their account. Good Luck. :D

[siece]

:wink: For the sept list of ps2 demo;'s there are actualy 5 more. Also new ones are added monthly. I am working on Oct/Nov list right now. Only got two for that one so far. But should have at least 10 by the time i publish the list.

[siece]

:lol: hey, your link for the fre la street disc soundtrack thing don';t work? Are you sure it's the currect url? I really wanna get it. If you could double check I'de really appreciate it. :P YOUR WEBSIT ROCKS!

[digioverload]

You SELL accounts? So that link is just an advertisement?!

hey, your link for the fre la street disc soundtrack thing don';t work? Are you sure it's the currect url? I really wanna get it. If you could double check I'de really appreciate it. YOUR WEBSIT ROCKS!
Do you really think you should be charging a fee (over ebay of all things) to a website made by a person that spells as badly as you? I sometimes poke fun at people's spelling/grammar and such, but that one tiny bit of text is loaded with errors. Your "WEBSIT" should definately be "fre". Of course, you "don';t" have to agree with me; my opinion might not be "currect".

BTW, it's not neccesary to post 3 messages in a row, that's what the "EDIT" button is for.

[siece]

:D Sry man, I am a cheap as newb. didn't know about edit. Right now if no one says why they deserve it within 10 mins u win the account.

[siece]

boooger but

[stealthshadow]

I want the account because i think your funny for charging for something that people can find for free. My opinion though.

[Togepy]

I would like the free account.

The True Crime link is a PDF file so you need Adobe Acrobat Reader.

[SAG26]

I want the free account because, I just do.

[Scrubking]

Guys, it does work. I'd knowe. I built the site. I usualy sell accounts by talking to people and coming to a price or over ebay but i am willing to give one account away right now. Just write why you think you deserve the account. I will pick someone and ask them to choose a username and pass and activate their account. Good Luck. :D

This thread is about free demos not about you selling your crap on here.

Either go to the trading thread and make your intentions clear or LEAVE.Stop fooling people into viewing your sales crap and posting fake links.

[magius360]

I too would like to actually see some demos instead of all this stupid advertising...

[Gothic Walrus]

Free PC Demos:

1.) Go to Google
2.) Search for the game's name, in quotation marks, and the word "demo"
3.) Click on the first link. If the demo is not there, try the second, then the third, then so on.
4.) Enjoy your FREE PC game demo!

[BobFromPikeCreek]

I'd like the free account because you are an ass.

[NuRon]

haha at gothic_walrus

[Forest Mercenary]

I have nothing against you, siece. I wouold love to get the account, and I'd help advertise your site if you gave me an account for free.

[atmtiger1]

I think I deserve the account because:

a) I havent made fun of your grammar....yet
b) Stuff that is free appeals to me
c) your name is siece and mine is atmtiger1, we have so much in common.
d) There is no D

[NuRon]

Got the Eidos DVD thing like two days ago.

[dynamite99]

who've got Sphinx demo? i got it but havent open it since then. is it good?

[Briand1987]

I have the Sphinx demo. No its not very good. It has some unique stuff though.

[akilshohen]

go here to get some free games and even some games that are hard to find for game systems
http://www.the-underdogs.org/index.php
this site has a lot of underrated gamesyou're only allowed one download at a time or you could get banned

[dynamite99]

Earth & Beyond Demo
http://www.earthandbeyond.ea.com/home/market_demodisc.jsp

[proto879]

This is pretty big news for some people, beta signups for world of warcraft have been open since wednesday and they are closing on February 4th.... www.worldofwarcraft.com

edit: oh yeah, they are closed beta sign-ups, so like a hojillion people are going to sign up but only 8000 or so will get in...

[dynamite99]

it doesnt accept yahoo or hotmail address and those are the only i use :( this sucks

[sandrockgundam219]

Use your aim screename on netscape.com's email

bam! You can sign up :)

[Wapcaplet]

EB and Gamestop B&M have a free Drakengard demo disc that also has short trailers for FF XI and Star Ocean. I picked one up last night at my local Gamestop.

According to this article at RPGFan, the disc is free with any PS2 game order from Gamestop.com through 2/9 or while supplies last:

http://www.rpgfan.com/news/2004/1113.html

[digioverload]

Wow, this topic hasn't been updated in a LONG time. And it was such a good idea too . . .

[Darkstar]

Wow, this topic hasn't been updated in a LONG time. And it was such a good idea too . . .

http://www.kelloggs.com/promotions/lotr/

You can get a free LOTR: Return of the King Game Demo with the purchase of specially Marker Pop Tart products...Pretty cool....

[Quackzilla]

Wow, this topic hasn't been updated in a LONG time. And it was such a good idea too . . .

http://www.kelloggs.com/promotions/lotr/

You can get a free LOTR: Return of the King Game Demo with the purchase of specially Marker Pop Tart products...Pretty cool....

Its a bloody PC demo, you can download it off of the internet for FREE from the official site!

[Mr. Anderson]

Wow, this topic hasn't been updated in a LONG time. And it was such a good idea too . . .

http://www.kelloggs.com/promotions/lotr/

You can get a free LOTR: Return of the King Game Demo with the purchase of specially Marker Pop Tart products...Pretty cool....

Its a bloody PC demo, you can download it off of the internet for FREE from the official site!

Bonus points for saying "bloody" in a snooty English way.

[Darkstar]

Wow, this topic hasn't been updated in a LONG time. And it was such a good idea too . . .

http://www.kelloggs.com/promotions/lotr/

You can get a free LOTR: Return of the King Game Demo with the purchase of specially Marker Pop Tart products...Pretty cool....

Its a bloody PC demo, you can download it off of the internet for FREE from the official site!

Bonus points for saying "bloody" in a snooty English way.

Dude, some people have dial up and dont want to wait...I posted it so that people that want it know.... Dont be a jackass, you are the kind of person who goes around looking for things to bitch about...

[Togepy]

Front Mission 4 Demo (http://www.square-enix-usa.com/FM4demo)

[guessed]

Front Mission 4 Demo (http://www.square-enix-usa.com/FM4demo)

Sweet. Thanks.

[spoo]

Front Mission 4 Demo (http://www.square-enix-usa.com/FM4demo)
I just signed up thanks :)

[Pinnacle]

How much can i get for trading in demos? I know some people traded in that raindbow 6 demo.

[Gamehead]

Free PC Demos:

1.) Go to Google
2.) Search for the game's name, in quotation marks, and the word "demo"
3.) Click on the first link. If the demo is not there, try the second, then the third, then so on.
4.) Enjoy your FREE PC game demo!

Are you serious?

[Mr. Anderson]

Wow, this topic hasn't been updated in a LONG time. And it was such a good idea too . . .

http://www.kelloggs.com/promotions/lotr/

You can get a free LOTR: Return of the King Game Demo with the purchase of specially Marker Pop Tart products...Pretty cool....

Its a bloody PC demo, you can download it off of the internet for FREE from the official site!

Bonus points for saying "bloody" in a snooty English way.

Dude, some people have dial up and dont want to wait...I posted it so that people that want it know.... Dont be a jackass, you are the kind of person who goes around looking for things to bitch about...

No, I'm the kind of person who goes around looking for things to make fun of. And I really don't want to flame, so move along.

[Darkstar]

Wow, this topic hasn't been updated in a LONG time. And it was such a good idea too . . .

http://www.kelloggs.com/promotions/lotr/

You can get a free LOTR: Return of the King Game Demo with the purchase of specially Marker Pop Tart products...Pretty cool....

Its a bloody PC demo, you can download it off of the internet for FREE from the official site!

Bonus points for saying "bloody" in a snooty English way.

Dude, some people have dial up and dont want to wait...I posted it so that people that want it know.... Dont be a jackass, you are the kind of person who goes around looking for things to bitch about...

No, I'm the kind of person who goes around looking for things to make fun of. And I really don't want to flame, so move along.

I see, dont got much self respect?lol

[magilacudy]

Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow Multi Demo is out!

http://www.3dgamers.com/dl/games/splintercell2/us_scptmultiplayerdemov1_0.exe.html

Hells yeah.

[Cracka]

Free ragnarok online CD + 15 day free trial

http://iro.ragnarokonline.com/cgm/

[Rabidmuskrat]

Everquest 2 beta applications just started.

[supermariomelee]

I don't know if this would count, but if you send 2 UPC codes off of Cheez-it boxes along with a order form on boxes that have Spider-man on it, you get a free Spider-Man 2 demo for PC.

[doraemonkerpal]

FINALLY GOT THE FM 4 DEMO!!!! :P *so happy*

[tumbenhaur]

There's a Gran Turismo 4 Demo Disc being given out by Toyota.
To obtain it,
Go to toyota.com, go to Vehicles -> Brochures -> Request a Brochure.
Fill in all of the details, and where it says "select two vehicle-specific brochures", make sure one of the entries says Prius (doesn't matter what the other is). You should get your disc along with some other brochures very quickly in the mail. :)

[guessed]

There's a Gran Turismo 4 Demo Disc being given out by Toyota.
To obtain it,
Go to toyota.com, go to Vehicles -> Brochures -> Request a Brochure.
Fill in all of the details, and where it says "select two vehicle-specific brochures", make sure one of the entries says Prius (doesn't matter what the other is). You should get your disc along with some other brochures very quickly in the mail. :)

Nice one, thanks.

[Pootie Thang]

I just signed up for the GT4! Thanks!

[Ebraum]

Signed up, tooo sweet. Thanks

[supermariomelee]

Wow, thanks. I bet thy're going to be suspicious with sending the demo with the brochures to a guy named Jiminy Cricket. :wink:

[danadude]

Well, I filled that out, but I'm wondering if it is actually a demo for Gran Turismo. If it is, they mispelled it... After I submitted it, it listed 'Gran Tourismo 4 DVD' as one of the items ordered. Is the Tourismo part just a typo on their part?

[TheVandit]

from what i've heard, it's a demo with 1 car, 1 song, and it's timed so that u cannot even finish the number of laps. o well ,free is always good

[digioverload]

There's a Gran Turismo 4 Demo Disc being given out by Toyota.
To obtain it,
Go to toyota.com, go to Vehicles -> Brochures -> Request a Brochure.
Fill in all of the details, and where it says "select two vehicle-specific brochures", make sure one of the entries says Prius (doesn't matter what the other is). You should get your disc along with some other brochures very quickly in the mail. :)If this works, you are the master. *crosses fingers* This could be the best demo deal ever.

from what i've heard, it's a demo with 1 car, 1 song, and it's timed so that u cannot even finish the number of laps. o well ,free is always goodThat's more than eleventy billion times better than no demo at all. ^_^

[CoffeeEdge]

uh...what "Brochures" section...it's not there!

[CoffeeEdge]

Nevermind. Found it.

[jkam]

signed up for my GT4 demo THANKS!

[qlos]

Signed up for the GT4 deal. Thanks!!

[spoo]

Thanks for the GT4 link thanks!

[Cracka]

anybody got the GT4 demo yet?

[SneakyPenguin]

Signed up for the GT4, thanks. I really hope it comes.

[Ebraum]

Got mine today &.......it couldn't suck more. Still cool to have in the colection though.

[Coolnat2004]

Thanks for the GT4 demo! I'm gonna have to pass this on to my buddies at ocgn.com! (Online Console Gaming Network)

On the other hand, if you're into Phantasy Star Online, and you have a Windows PC, you'll like what I'm about to tell you!

PSO: Blue Burst is currently in OPEN beta over in japan! This means you don't even have to sign up to get the beta! Just download, make an account, and get on.

It's in Japanese but there are many helpful guides on the website I'm about to link you to.

To get PSO:BB beta, and learn how to get it running and how to get an account, snoop around:
http://forums.psocheats.net/index.php?showforum=35

*Also, please search before posting a question! Tons of repeated questions are there, you're bound to find your question somewhere--most likely in one of the pinned topics.

[guessed]

Got mine today &.......it couldn't suck more. Still cool to have in the colection though.

By "it", do you refer to the GT4 demo? For the benefit of those of us who have not yet received it, what about it sucks? Is it non-playable?

[supermariomelee]

Got mine today &.......it couldn't suck more. Still cool to have in the colection though.

By "it", do you refer to the GT4 demo? For the benefit of those of us who have not yet received it, what about it sucks? Is it non-playable?

I just got mine today, I also know what he means. It features two tracks, a racing track and a rally course. It has two cars,which I can't remember the names of right now. You have a 2 minute time for each track. That's why it sucks, it won't even let you finish the track.

[Cracka]

i'm guessing it'll be like one of those racing games where i just drive around hitting other cars then

[Togepy]

i'm guessing it'll be like one of those racing games where i just drive around hitting other cars then

The problem is... there are no other cars in the demo, lol.

[CoffeeEdge]

I just got mine today, I also know what he means. It features two tracks, a racing track and a rally course. It has two cars,which I can't remember the names of right now. You have a 2 minute time for each track. That's why it sucks, it won't even let you finish the track.

Come on people! If the demo had half a car on a drag strip for 15 seconds, it's still be awesome! It's frikkin' GT4! And the demo is free, and the only one we'll have for a while (until OPSM gets one in a few months...). Don't complain. It's a lot better than no demo at all.

[digioverload]

Come on people! If the demo had half a car on a drag strip for 15 seconds, it's still be awesome! It's frikkin' GT4! And the demo is free, and the only one we'll have for a while (until OPSM gets one in a few months...). Don't complain. It's a lot better than no demo at all.Hell yeah! That's what I'm saying!!! I'm excited now to hear that it actually has 2 tracks and 2 cars!!! How could anybody possibly complain?!

[doraemonkerpal]

thanks for the gt4 demo op!

[Cracka]

The problem is... there are no other cars in the demo, lol.


......those...basterds...


so is there any purpose to the demo at all? cruise around in a car for 2 minutes by yourself.. sadly i will still play this demo when i get it lmao

[digioverload]

so is there any purpose to the demo at all?Well, you could always just enjoy the incredible feeling of actually driving in GT4.

Usually when driving with just one car, the goal is to get to a certain point in the lowest amount of time. Since the time is set, the goal is reversed and you instead should strive to get as far as you can in that limited time.

If you need a goal to enjoy the demo, it's not hard to find one.

[Ebraum]

It's ok I guess. I mean, it look's good. It's just the cars kinda blow (Prius )
you really can't get up any speed, and you can't finish a track. Put it this way, the demo ain't gonna make you by the game.

[Stargun007]

Although some of you probably already got Front Mission 4 from the website, both FM4 and Syphon Filter: The Omega Strain are available at EB (free, obviously). However, it may be slightly YMMV. I was at 2 EBs the other day, and only one of the stores had the demos.

[erehwon]

Contest for spot in Tribes beta. http://promos.vugames.com/tribesbeta/index.html

[Cracka]

heh.... my GT04 demo arrived lmao...

the cars look badass... i mean its not unbearable, its KINDA fun?

the racecar is badass lookin and goes fast as hell, but has no handling at all, so if you're making a..170 degree turn or sharper, you lose control lol..

the other car goes kinda slow.. i just like driving off the road on the street track and hit the emergency brake in the gravel lmao... that amused me for a minute or 2..


i also decided while i was playin demo's, i'd play my front mission 4 demo that i have had for a while now..

uh.. it wasnt great.. but it wasnt that bad i guess.. i just dont like that kinda game where you take turns attacking each other.. when i saw the screenshots of it, i was expecting a mechassault type game :(

[digioverload]

I got my GT4 Toyota demo today, and it is really incredible, I'm loving it. ^_^ I will definately have to get this game and the PSP port as well. I don't care if there's 2 tracks and 2 cars, it's still FREE. You just can't beat free!!! Thanks a lot for the heads up about this. ^_^ According to several gaming news sites, the demo has been so popular that Toyota has already ran out of them.

On a side note: My FM4 demo still hasn't come. Oh-well, the GT4 Toyota demo totally makes up for it ten-fold.

[Cracka]

I got my GT4 Toyota demo today, and it is really incredible, I'm loving it. ^_^ I will definately have to get this game and the PSP port as well. I don't care if there's 2 tracks and 2 cars, it's still FREE. You just can't beat free!!! Thanks a lot for the heads up about this. ^_^ According to several gaming news sites, the demo has been so popular that Toyota has already ran out of them.

On a side note: My FM4 demo still hasn't come. Oh-well, the GT4 Toyota demo totally makes up for it ten-fold.

...have you played it more than once? i mean like... played it... turned it off.. and came back later and played again? ... i played it once... i mean it was fun seeing the cars.. and driving fast.. but got boring..

[CoffeeEdge]

One thing that you need to understand about the Toyota GT4 demo is that it is more intended to be a Prius demo than a GT4 demo. You see, this demo was custom made for Toyota by Polophony about a year ago, and it was set up in kiosks at a lot of Toyota dealerships. So it's more of a Prius (and concept racer) demo using the GT4 engine than a full-fledged demo of GT4. See? They said that they would never distribute it publically, though...I guess they changed their minds. Anyway, I had a blast with it. I'm basically time trial-ing to see how fast I can finish the tracks...so yes, I HAVE come back and played it more than once.

[Coolnat2004]

I captured some video of my GT4 demo and put them on my new site: http://www.ps2sector.com/modules.php?module=content&id=5

[digioverload]

...have you played it more than once? i mean like... played it... turned it off.. and came back later and played again? ... i played it once... i mean it was fun seeing the cars.. and driving fast.. but got boring..It's a DEMO. It's not supposed to have several hours of gameplay. But anyway, I've played it maybe about 3 hours so far, and I expect I'll triple that time before I get too tired of it. (9 hours is pretty good actually). As far as games go, it is pretty crappy, but as far as demos go it's really good. (don't forget it's FREE)

BTW, to those that have said it's not possible to finish a lap: STFU because you don't know what you're talking about. :evil: I was EASILY able to do a lap on both of the tracks in that weird looking concept car thing within the time limit.

[CoffeeEdge]

Really...It's not tought at all to finish in the Prius either...if you have any racing game experience at all.

[Murcielago77]

when did you guys sign up to get the demo, because i signed up like 2 weeks ago and i aint got shit

[Cracka]

have patience young grasshopper

[Squirms]

I got my FM4 demo a couple of weeks ago, I am digging this game. It comes with 5 or 6 missions. You can customize your Mech, adding armor, weapons, paint jobs. It's a real nice demo. The final battle is pretty tough, haven't been able to beat it yet.

[tr3nt08]

any 1 have any xbox demos?I dont own a PS2 and im getin jealous not geting any free stuff :evil:

[XboxMaster]

Did anyone notice how much those GT4 demos are going for on ebay? Boy, am I glad I got one. :D

[SneakyPenguin]

Someone stole my demo. I got the pckage in the mail, and it was opened. Inside, no demo.

[supermariomelee]

I just checked ebay and they have one going for $7.50. Of course I'm trying to get rid of mine, but I'm going to try to trade it to someone before selling it. If anyone's interested, I posted what I'd trade for it.

[LoganDX]

Someone stole my demo. I got the pckage in the mail, and it was opened. Inside, no demo.

I'd kill my mailman.

Started playing the Monster Hunter demo today. Don't like how they mapped the camera control to the d-pad....

[Redeema]

And you got this demo from?

[LoganDX]

And you got this demo from? Playstation undergroud, by invite only though.....

[JohnHam]

I assume you're all signed up for the Ratchet and Clank UYA beta. I got an invite email today and I signed up, and it appeared I was in. Sounds great though.

[jkam]

How do you guys get invites to these?

[LinkinPrime]

I assume you're all signed up for the Ratchet and Clank UYA beta. I got an invite email today and I signed up, and it appeared I was in. Sounds great though.

Where did you sign up for this?

[WildWop]

Anyone hear from Sony as to when we'll be receiving our R&C beta discs?

[oogabooga]

I got the brochure a few days ago, but there wasn't a demo with it. I wonder if they ran out.

[XboxMaster]

I just checked ebay and they have one going for $7.50. Of course I'm trying to get rid of mine, but I'm going to try to trade it to someone before selling it. If anyone's interested, I posted what I'd trade for it.


Most ppl are selling them for around $20. That's four CC games!!!

[darth007]

Toyota gave me a offer for a $30 gift card at outback steakhouse instead, you have to get a dealer to sign the mail in coupon and then you get the $30 in the mail. Has anyone else gotten the outback offer instead of the gt4 demo?

[gamefreak]

If you try to register a brouchure now there's a little caption at the bottem that says

"The Sony Playstation Gran Turismo 4 demo disc is no longer available. "

I guess it's over :(

[CoffeeEdge]

Toyota gave me a offer for a $30 gift card at outback steakhouse instead, you have to get a dealer to sign the mail in coupon and then you get the $30 in the mail. Has anyone else gotten the outback offer instead of the gt4 demo?

I got the GT4 demo and the Outback coupon.

[ananag112]

Has anyone tried selling the GT4 demo to Gamestop or EB?

[LoganDX]

I still haven't gotten the GT4 demo, but I got Monster Hunter-Yay :? ...

[lordopus99]

I just got my Front Mission 4 demo. It took them long enough. It doesn't help anymore mainly cause I am half way through the game already.

[LoganDX]

just got an email saying that there are no more discs and I don't get one. When I signed up, I got confirmation saying I would get one. WTF???....

[supermariomelee]

just got an email saying that there are no more discs and I don't get one. When I signed up, I got confirmation saying I would get one. WTF???....

It's cause the demand exceeded the supply. There have been a few other people complaining about this too.

[supermariomelee]

just got an email saying that there are no more discs and I don't get one. When I signed up, I got confirmation saying I would get one. WTF???....

It's cause the demand exceeded the supply. There have been a few other people complaining about this too.

[popps]

dont know if this is new or not, but i just got an email from sony inviting me to the next beta test: WWE SMACKDOWN vs RAW....

[dpatel]

dont know if this is new or not, but i just got an email from sony inviting me to the next beta test: WWE SMACKDOWN vs RAW....

How would I go about getting in on this?

[LoganDX]

dont know if this is new or not, but i just got an email from sony inviting me to the next beta test: WWE SMACKDOWN vs RAW....

ahh shit just signed up!!! Need something after the piece of shit that was Monster Hunter....

How would I go about getting in on this?

You have to sign up for the Playstation Underground @ the Playstation site and check that you want to beta test. You need to have a network adapter before they will consider you and you usually get chosen at random. They're also limited to usually a few thousand. I've gotten 3 invites so far..

[CaseyRyback]

dont know if this is new or not, but i just got an email from sony inviting me to the next beta test: WWE SMACKDOWN vs RAW....

ahh shit just signed up!!! Need something after the piece of shit that was Monster Hunter....

How would I go about getting in on this?

You have to sign up for the Playstation Underground @ the Playstation site and check that you want to beta test. You need to have a network adapter before they will consider you and you usually get chosen at random. They're also limited to usually a few thousand. I've gotten 3 invites so far..

everyone who beta tested monster hunter seemed to be rewarded by getting to beta test WWE.

At least you get to test it before they make you spend money on it. I am gonna plop down 50 for it no matter what

[dpatel]

How would I go about getting in on this?

You have to sign up for the Playstation Underground @ the Playstation site and check that you want to beta test. You need to have a network adapter before they will consider you and you usually get chosen at random. They're also limited to usually a few thousand. I've gotten 3 invites so far..[/quote]

Thanks. Just signed up. I'm guessing that I am too late for WWE vs. Smackdown though.

[Sartori]

I've never gotten an invite from that damn Underground..

Hmm..

And my FM 4 demo never came, despite registering on the first day. Oh well, picked up a couple at E3 instead.

[LoganDX]

dont know if this is new or not, but i just got an email from sony inviting me to the next beta test: WWE SMACKDOWN vs RAW....

ahh shit just signed up!!! Need something after the piece of shit that was Monster Hunter....

How would I go about getting in on this?

You have to sign up for the Playstation Underground @ the Playstation site and check that you want to beta test. You need to have a network adapter before they will consider you and you usually get chosen at random. They're also limited to usually a few thousand. I've gotten 3 invites so far..

everyone who beta tested monster hunter seemed to be rewarded by getting to beta test WWE.

At least you get to test it before they make you spend money on it. I am gonna plop down 50 for it no matter what

They are gonna need to do some fixin' fo sho' before I'd buy it...

[dpatel]

dont know if this is new or not, but i just got an email from sony inviting me to the next beta test: WWE SMACKDOWN vs RAW....

ahh shit just signed up!!! Need something after the piece of shit that was Monster Hunter....

How would I go about getting in on this?

You have to sign up for the Playstation Underground @ the Playstation site and check that you want to beta test. You need to have a network adapter before they will consider you and you usually get chosen at random. They're also limited to usually a few thousand. I've gotten 3 invites so far..

everyone who beta tested monster hunter seemed to be rewarded by getting to beta test WWE.

At least you get to test it before they make you spend money on it. I am gonna plop down 50 for it no matter what

They are gonna need to do some fixin' fo sho' before I'd buy it...

Damn.. I was really looking forward to Monster Hunter. It seemed like a really sweet game.

[LoganDX]

Don't get me wrong, it has a sweet concept. There was just some camera problems(especially how they mapped it to the d-pad) and some gameplay issues for me. Since it was a beta, I'm hoping these problems get fleshed out before going gold...

[89]

I'll pay for the Raw vs. Smackdown beta :).

[Pulsar]

What Logan said, only add in the fact that the "online" needs restructuring. Try to get a 4 man team together with only 5 people on the server. Yeah, you'll feel left out fast.

[LoganDX]

What Logan said, only add in the fact that the "online" needs restructuring. Try to get a 4 man team together with only 5 people on the server. Yeah, you'll feel left out fast.

I tried the online part for a bit but it seemed ..hollow. Maybe because even when I went to a town that had people in it, they weren't actually there...

[Pope On A Rope]

What Logan said, only add in the fact that the "online" needs restructuring. Try to get a 4 man team together with only 5 people on the server. Yeah, you'll feel left out fast.
HSG:Fore! was the same way. The first day, around 100 people were on. Recently, there have been about 10.

[Pulsar]

Pope, Monster Hunter only has a max of 8 people in a town at a time

[fireball343]

any xbox demo/beta deals or programs like the underground.

[popps]

anyone receive their beta of raw ns. smackdown yet?

[LoganDX]

I haven't even received an email confirming that I'm in. Has anyone else?...

[popps]

im pretty sure im in...i have that "BETA" tab whenever i log on to playstation.com...im also able to access the beta message board and other stuff...seems like they havent sent it out yet...

says it started on 7/19 and ends 8/20...its already the 29th and no one has it....

[popps]

just got the second beta email confirmation...i should be receiving it in ~3 days...im not a big wrestling fan, so if anyone wants it or wants to trade/buy it, pm me...

[TheVandit]

Just wanted to give everyone the heads up that Sony will be releasing a first-come-first-serve beta of KillZone Online Kit to the first 1000 requests.

[CoffeeEdge]

Good god, any idea when, TheVandit?

[89]

Popps....PM'd.

[TheVandit]

update on the killzone beta....
Ive gotten different dates, but around august 18, Sony will start hosting Killzone multiplayer Servers. They've expanded the test from 1,000 to 10,000. The first people confirmed for the beta are employees of EB who signed up. The next batch comes to various members of Playstation Underground. Each kit will come with a code to enter to verify their beta account. i don't know when, but at a certain point they will close the accounts of anyone who hasn't yet opened their account. the remaining kits go out to the public.

[swetooth9]

update on the killzone beta....
Ive gotten different dates, but around august 18, Sony will start hosting Killzone multiplayer Servers. They've expanded the test from 1,000 to 10,000. The first people confirmed for the beta are employees of EB who signed up. The next batch comes to various members of Playstation Underground. Each kit will come with a code to enter to verify their beta account. i don't know when, but at a certain point they will close the accounts of anyone who hasn't yet opened their account. the remaining kits go out to the public.

so...is it that whichever members have been w/ underground longer (w/ the beta checked) will be first to receive the beta?

i hope so b/c i've been a member for 2+ years and have still yet to receive an invite :(

[TheVandit]

First it goes out to the EB employees who were "secretly" asked to participate in. then they ship out the kits to the selected PSUnderground testers. XY weeks later, they will give the rest of the unused kits and keys to the public. I'm a little fishy about the number of 10,000 though.

[Togepy]

What do you mean to the public? You will be able to get it in stores? Sony will send it to random registered users? How can you get one?

[TheVandit]

too late. all accounts have been used for the killzone beta


its a letdown anyways

[fireball343]

i got an email for the beta of world of warcraft

http://www.fileplanet.com/gsid.aspx?pl=1&r=http%3a%2f%2fwww.fileplanet.com%2 fbetacenter%2fwow%2fstress_test%2findex.aspx
that link should work

[Pope On A Rope]

too late. all accounts have been used for the killzone beta


its a letdown anyways
I liked the Killzone beta, I think it'll be awesome once they fix the problems.
There's an open beta of Tribes Vengeance on Fileplanet if anybody is interested.

[Scorch]

First it goes out to the EB employees who were "secretly" asked to participate in. then they ship out the kits to the selected PSUnderground testers. XY weeks later, they will give the rest of the unused kits and keys to the public. I'm a little fishy about the number of 10,000 though.

lol i'd like to know which EB employees those are because I didn't get one, my brother didn't get one, the boss didn't get one.. no one got one.. I think it's funny how you think they do, though.

[fieldkillah]

I just got an email for the Phantom Crash beta test.

[crucify]

First it goes out to the EB employees who were "secretly" asked to participate in. then they ship out the kits to the selected PSUnderground testers. XY weeks later, they will give the rest of the unused kits and keys to the public. I'm a little fishy about the number of 10,000 though.

lol i'd like to know which EB employees those are because I didn't get one, my brother didn't get one, the boss didn't get one.. no one got one.. I think it's funny how you think they do, though.

My boss did. He said that it wasn't that good though. Certainly not the "Halo Killer" that the Sony rep said it's supposed to be. Yeah, it's just a beta, but I don't know how anyone can have the balls to claim that their game is the Halo Killer.

[Scorch]

It's not hard to make the claim. Halo is a mediocre FPS. The only reason it's so big is because it came out at a time when XBox was starving for an FPS. That's why Halo is widely successful on XBox and a huge disappointment for PC.

[killermike3706]

I dunno, but i have Halo on the PC and it's absolutely the best PC game i've ever played considering it's age. I have played all the other FPS such as CoD, CounterS, HL,Tribes, and nothing comes up to Halo's single player and especially multiplayer mode. Lag is issue online though.

[Flashmonkey]

Halo is the greatest xbox game ever made, but not the best pc fps. Tribes, UT2K4, CS, Half-Life??? These are the games that define PC gaming, and Halo just merely contributes. Halo for Xbox is a no brainer, but for PC, there is no question there are better fps's. Either way, isn't this the demo/beta thread? I had to make a response to this Halo ordeal, but shouldn't we get back to discussing demos and betas? I got the free beta to Trend-Micro Internet Security Pc-Chillin 2005 and when the full version is released, I get a one year lic key free! I signed up 3 times so i can sell two others on eBay. Any takers, PM me.

[Flashmonkey]

Halo is the greatest xbox game ever made, but not the best pc fps. Tribes, UT2K4, CS, Half-Life??? These are the games that define PC gaming, and Halo just merely contributes. Halo for Xbox is a no brainer, but for PC, there is no question there are better fps's. Either way, isn't this the demo/beta thread? I had to make a response to this Halo ordeal, but shouldn't we get back to discussing demos and betas? I got the free beta to Trend-Micro Internet Security Pc-Chillin 2005 and when the full version is released, I get a one year lic key free! I signed up 3 times so I can sell two others on eBay. Any takers, PM me.

[help1]

Halo is the greatest xbox game ever made, but not the best pc fps. Tribes, UT2K4, CS, Half-Life??? These are the games that define PC gaming, and Halo just merely contributes. Halo for Xbox is a no brainer, but for PC, there is no question there are better fps's. Either way, isn't this the demo/beta thread? I had to make a response to this Halo ordeal, but shouldn't we get back to discussing demos and betas? I got the free beta to Trend-Micro Internet Security Pc-Chillin 2005 and when the full version is released, I get a one year lic key free! I signed up 3 times so I can sell two others on eBay. Any takers, PM me.

I agree, and the PC port sucks too

[FriskyTanuki]

I'm in the Alpha test for Naruto 3D, a FFT-esque Naruto game that's being developed at my school. My whole Game Concept Design Class gets to join in and give some good feedback. We're testing the online part which allows teams of ninja to fight other teams of ninja. Hopefully I'll be able to stay on 'til the beta starts.

[stocker08]

i had halo for computer, but the problem with it is, i dont want to sit at the computer nad play that game........

[crystalklear64]

WORLD OF WARCRAFT OPEN BETA IS UP!
Go download for 3 weeks and then forget about it when they charge you monthly :D

[Collectordragon]

Would anyone be kind enough to burn the World of Warcraft beta onto CDs or a DVD for me? I'm on dial-up and the download would take around 11 days for me. :(

[crystalklear64]

OMG, lol save yourself the trouble and don't bother dling it.
I finnaly finshed my 2.5 gig dl 2days ago only to learn that because of Windows XP service pack 2, the newest version of Direct X, Direct X 9c, will not install. It just so happens that World of Warcraft, Starwars Battlefront, and the Sims 2 (to name a few) require 9c. I'm also betting that newer games like Halo 2, Half-life 2 are going to require it. So, unless your willing to format your harddrive, these games are not for you (if you have SP2).

Also, you need a WOW account to play, and unless you got one 2 days ago, they're all out. No, you can't have mine, I'm a greedy bastard.

[crystalklear64]

Almost forgot,
If you have dial up, I don't think you'd want to play WoW seeing as its online only and you'd lag to high hell. Trust me, after playing it with dial up for 1 hour, you end up hating it.

[SpeedFire]

For sale: Socom 2 Beta, FF 11 beta. Best offer.

[Collectordragon]

OMG, lol save yourself the trouble and don't bother dling it.
I finnaly finshed my 2.5 gig dl 2days ago only to learn that because of Windows XP service pack 2, the newest version of Direct X, Direct X 9c, will not install. It just so happens that World of Warcraft, Starwars Battlefront, and the Sims 2 (to name a few) require 9c. I'm also betting that newer games like Halo 2, Half-life 2 are going to require it. So, unless your willing to format your harddrive, these games are not for you (if you have SP2).

Also, you need a WOW account to play, and unless you got one 2 days ago, they're all out. No, you can't have mine, I'm a greedy bastard.

I haven't installed SP2 yet. Is that problem unique or have other people not been able to install Direct X 9c if they already have SP2 installed?

I already have a WoW account. :) Just no game. :(

[Collectordragon]

Almost forgot,
If you have dial up, I don't think you'd want to play WoW seeing as its online only and you'd lag to high hell. Trust me, after playing it with dial up for 1 hour, you end up hating it.

You can play MMORPGs on dial-up with very few problems. They're aren't as bandwidth intensive as FPS games.

[SpeedFire]

For sale: Socom 2 Beta, FF 11 beta. Best offer.

[SpeedFire]

Also-

Sealed TimeSplitters2/Tomb Raider AOD/ Hitman 2/ Legaia 2 demo.

.hack Outbreak 3 Demo- Mint

[guessed]

For sale: Socom 2 Beta, FF 11 beta. Best offer.

Also-

Sealed TimeSplitters2/Tomb Raider AOD/ Hitman 2/ Legaia 2 demo.

.hack Outbreak 3 Demo- Mint

Please don't post items for sale in this thread. This thread is for free demos.

[SpeedFire]

Sorry, I'm a newbie :P

[ananag112]

As posted by bmarquardt:

http://www.hypemakers.net/nnation8/demo.php

From the Namco Newsletter:

"Namco would like to wish happy holidays to our Namco Nation members. As a free holiday gift, click on the GET THE DEMO button below and fill out the form to receive a special edition Namco Demo Disc. Play Katamari Damacy™, Street Racing Syndicate™, and other hot Namco titles, plus check out several cool new game trailers!"

*While Supplies Last

UPDATE: It seems to be OOS now.

[Flashmonkey]

if your class is making that game by yourselves, lemme get in on that! if you could send me a copy, that'd be sweet!
flashmonk3y@gmail.com

[Gabers]

I just got an email from Namco saying that if you register one of their recent games, Namco will send you a disc that includes PS2 demos for Katamari Damacy, Street Racing Syndacate, Kill Switch. I believe you have to register at the site first.

http://www.namco.com/register/register_product.php