EA: We Won't Charge For Traditionally Free Game Demos

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The internet was set alight yesterday with reports that EA were looking to charge for "very long game demos."

EA's VP of Corporate Corporations, Jeff Brown, was quick to clarify and go on the record with Kotaku and state that they are not planning to charge for traditionally free game demos.

"EA SPORTS, EA Games and EA Play are each experimenting with download strategies that deliver fresh game content in formats players want to experience," said Brown.

"To date, there is no set pricing strategy for the entire EA portfolio. And many of the proposals include free-to-play content on models similar to Madden Ultimate Team, Battlefield Heroes and Battlefield 1943," he continued.

"None of the proposals call for charging consumers for traditionally free game demos."

The idea according to Brown is to deliver "premium content to consumers before, during, and after the launch of a packaged-goods version of the game." Whatever that may mean.

Who would even pay for a demo? The entire POINT of a demo is to advertise a product. No one pays for the right to see what they can pay for next.

Yet another stupid move by EA (who has made a ton of them in this current economic disaster). Whoever is on their executive board should probably be fired

the only way this could possibly work well is if when you buy the full version of the xbox or playstation stores, you get the price of the premium demo discounted

what, does it not say they are not charging. Hows it a stupid move if its not happening :s