# Timed Game Trials EA Released a 90-Minute-Playtime Demo for Dead Space Remake on Steam By Colin Smith | Published 2023-05-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dead-space-remake References: [overclock3d.net](https://www.overclock3d.net/news/software/dead_space_s_remake_now_has_a_90-minute_free_trail_version_on_pc/1) & [store.steampowered](https://store.steampowered.com/agecheck/app/1693980/)  The game publisher and developer [EA Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skate-game) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/returnal-game) or Xbox consoles, this 90-minute trial will be accessible on PC via the [Steam](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/great-steam-demo-update) 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. Image Credit: EA ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Free Gaming Platform Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/great-steam-demo-update.md) - [Graphically-Intensive Game Demos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forspoken.md) - [Horror Game Collection Demos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/layer-of-fear.md) - [Sci-Fi Survival Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/returnal-pc.md) - [PC-Based Virtual Game Remakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/system-shock-1.md) - [PC-Based Wide-Resolution Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/returnal-game.md) - [Realistic Fighting Game Trials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tekken-8-demo.md) - [Fighting Game Trial Versions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-fighter-6-demo.md) - [Zombie Survival Game Ports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dead-island-2.md)