The game publisher and developer EA Games has launched a 90-minute game trial for its recently-released survival horror title 'Dead Space Remake.' While timed game trials are not new to gaming in general, and are frequently found on PlayStation or Xbox consoles, this 90-minute trial will be accessible on PC via the Steam platform. This is notable, and useful, for gamers on PC in more ways than it is on console.
On console, a game trial simply acts as a way to experience a small slice of the game to see if it is enjoyable to the player. However, on PC, a game trial offers these benefits as well as the benefit of ensuring that one's system is capable of playing a game before the player purchases the game. This new timed game trial system will reduce the number of refunds significantly.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Timed Game Trials
- More game developers may release timed trials for PC games to ensure system compatibility and reduce refund requests.
- PC Gaming
- PC gaming may become more appealing for gamers who want to try a game before purchasing it thanks to timed game trials.
- Reduced Refunds
- The implementation of timed game trials may lead to a decrease in refund requests for PC game purchases.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Gaming Industry
- Gaming companies can leverage timed game trials to boost PC game sales and prevent returns.
- PC Hardware Industry
- The increase in demand for PC gaming may lead to an increase in sales for computer hardware and accessories.
- Digital Distribution Industry
- Platforms such as Steam may see more business from PC gamers who want to test games before purchasing them.
