Open Letter on Exclusive
Demos on 3D Gamers is a follow-up that can also be found on a number of
other gaming sites, recalling the open letter that prompted the non-exclusive
release of the Call of Duty demo (
story). Upon the recent
exclusive Armed & Dangerous demo (
story) the websites who
have signed on to this coalition have made the following commitment: "Therefore,
in an effort to end this once and for all, the following gaming websites
(together representing 19 million unique visitors per month) have agreed not to
host any exclusive demos anymore, even after they eventually become public."
We (the editorial we) believe this cause is in the best interest of the gaming
community and game developers/publishers as well, so here's hoping it has the
desired effect.