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Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts Demo

Nov 24, 2007 11:57pm CST tags: Company of Heroes, Demo, Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts
A demo of the stand-alone Company of Heroes expansion pack Opposing Fronts is now available from FileShack. The 1.92gb download includes tutorials and the first two missions from Operation Market Garden.

TimeShift Multiplayer Demo Released

Nov 16, 2007 1:11am CST tags: TimeShift, Demo
Following an earlier singleplayer demo, a multiplayer demo is now available for the time bending first person shooter TimeShift. The demo is a 1gb download; it's unclear what modes / maps are included.

Universe at War: Earth Assault Demo Released

Nov 15, 2007 1:00pm CST tags: Universe at War: Earth Assault, Demo
Newly available at FileShack is a demo for Universe at War: Earth Assault, the upcoming sci-fi RTS game from Star Wars: Empire at War developer Petroglpyh. The 1.2gb download includes a tutorial and the first two missions from the Hierarchy campaign.
The PC version of Universe at War: Earth Assault is expected in stores next month, with an Xbox 360 release following early next year.

My Horse and Me PC Demo Released

Nov 08, 2007 12:49pm CST tags: Atari, My Horse and Me (PC, Wii, DS), Demo
Struggling publisher Atari has just released a PC demo of W!Games' equestrian lifestyle game My Horse and Me (PC, Wii, NDS), which we have put up on FileShack for all you horse lovers out there.

Described by Atari as a "unique gaming experience for anyone with an interest or passion for horses," My Horse and Me features "the most accurate horse models and animations yet realized in a video game," "a richly rewarding game play experience," and "a beautiful backdrop of charming indoor and outdoor environments."

The first PC and Wii title from Amsterdam-based developer W!Games includes first and third person perspectives, horse customization, a championship mode, and various mini-games, such as grooming. W!Games promises it will be the "perfect training tool for practicing disciplines that riders face in real life."

My Horse and Me hits Europe on Nov. 23 in PC, Wii, and Nintendo DS flavors, with a North American release slated for next year. The PC and Wii versions were handled by W!Games, with Mistic reining in the DS edition.

Need for Speed ProStreet PC Demo Released

Nov 03, 2007 12:03am CST tags: Electronic Arts, Need for Speed ProStreet, Demo
Electronic Arts has released the PC demo for Need for Speed ProStreet, which will be released on every platform imaginable November 14. The 795mb demo includes Grip Racing and Speed Challenge modes.

Dominate The World With Empire Earth 3 Demo

Nov 01, 2007 1:02pm CST tags: Empire Earth III, Demo
Sierra has released an Empire Earth 3 demo for those of you interested in seeing how Mad Doc Software's strategy game sequel has turned out. The 1.63gb download contains World Domination and skirmish modes.
The retail version of Empire Earth 3 ships to stores November 6.

Crysis Single-player Demo Released

Oct 26, 2007 3:13pm CST tags: Crysis, Demo
A day earlier than expected, the Crysis single-player demo is now available. The 1.77gb download includes one single-player level, and also allows you to look at the Sandbox 2 editor. The full game arrives November 16.

Crysis Public Demo Delayed Again, Now Oct. 27

Oct 26, 2007 10:16am CST tags: Crysis, Demo, Delay
It seems the shenanigans involving the single player demo of Crytek's upcoming PC-intensive shooter have no end.

Fansite inCrysis now reports that the demo, which includes the Sandbox 2 real-time level editor, will not be released for public consumption until Saturday, October 27. However, it will be available for download today to those who pre-order the game from the online EA Store.

Crytek delayed the demo in late September mere days before it was originally scheduled to arrive. At the time, Crytek CEO Cevat Yerli promised gamers "the Crysis single player demo will now be available everywhere on October 26th, 2007."

While you're waiting, we recommend you check out our recent chat with Crytek about Crysis and its technology, and maybe read over those suspicious system requirements one more time.

Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights Demo Released

Oct 24, 2007 5:33am CST tags: Games: PC, Demo
Over at FileShack you can find a demo for Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights, the racing game sequel also available on a variety of console platforms. The 1.63GB download includes two tracks, Solo Drift, Drift King and Circuit Race goals, and four cars: the Nissan 350Z, BMW M3, Holden Monaro and Saleen Mustang.

Guitar Hero 3 Xbox 360 Demo

Oct 19, 2007 12:18am CST tags: Guitar Hero 3, Demo, Guitar Hero
Want to give the Guitar Hero 3 demo a spin before the official Xbox Live release? Download this file from FileShack, burn the ISO to a blank CD or DVD with your software of choice, insert into console, and navigate to the demo section of your dashboard. Just add guitar controller for instant rock.

Included songs:
- "Lay Down," Priestess
- "Even Flow," Pearl Jam
- "The Metal," Tenacious D
- "Hit Me With Your Best Shot," as made famous by Pat Benatar
- "Rock You Like A Hurricane," as made famous by the Scorpions

Hellgate: London Demo Released

Oct 18, 2007 12:35pm CST tags: Hellgate: London, Demo
As announced this week, the Hellgate: London single-player demo is now available. The 1.46GB download includes the Blademaster and Marksman classes, and part of Act 1 of the game. The game was announced as having gone gold yesterday, and will be in North American stores October 31.

New Sega Rally Revo Demo Released

Oct 17, 2007 6:54pm CST tags: Sega, Games: PC, Demo
Sega sends along a new Sega Rally Revo demo, as it now includes two tracks and two cars. The previous demo only included one of each.
Sega Rally Revo is now in stores everywhere for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PSP, with the PC release following later this month.

Hellgate: London Now Gold, Single Player Demo Coming Thursday

Oct 17, 2007 12:41pm CST tags: Hellgate: London, Demo
Flagship's action-RPG Hellgate: London (PC) has gone gold and is ready for mass production, publisher EA announced today. The title will retail October 31 in North America and November 2 in Europe.

Additionally, a demo for the single-player portion of the title will be released Thursday, giving players an offline taste of Hellgate's action. Two classes will be available for play in the demo: the sword-slinging Blademaster and gun-toting Marksman.

Though the offline demo won't reveal the plethora of bugs apparent in the game's online-enabled beta, Flagship has said it expects the retail version to play virtually bug-free at launch with the help of a release-day patch.

Painkiller: Overdose Demo

Oct 16, 2007 3:36pm CST tags: Painkiller, Demo
A demo for Painkiller: Overdose is now available, allowing you to try out this Painkiller prequel which started out as a mod for the original game. The 733mb demo includes two singleplayer, and two multiplayer maps.
The retail version of Painkiller: Overdose, which includes sixteen new levels, six new weapons, forty new monsters and additional multiplayer options, will ship October 23.

Unreal Tournament 3 Demo Unleashed

Oct 12, 2007 10:47am CST tags: Unreal Tournament 3, Demo
Epic's latest shooter hits the PC in demo form today, bringing you a taste of the FPS in three maps: VCTF-Suspense, DM-Heatray, and DM-ShangriLa. Full online play and an offline, bot-populated instant action mode are included.

Grab the 740MB download from FileShack, and be sure to check out our full preview of the game, which includes a look at the demo-lacking Warfare mode.

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Demo Released

Oct 11, 2007 3:54pm CST tags: Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Demo
As had been expected, a Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare demo has been released. The 1.37gb download includes one level from the game's singleplayer campaign.

New TimeShift Demo Released

Oct 11, 2007 12:20pm CST tags: TimeShift, Demo
Trailing the release of the Xbox 360 demo by over a month, the PC demo of the new and improved TimeShift is now available on FileShack. The 983mb demo includes one singleplayer level. In case you're curious what this game looked like before its extensive retooling (check out our interview about that right here), grab the old demo.
Developed by Saber Interactive and published by Sierra, the Xbox 360 and PC versions of TimeShift will be in stores October 30, with a PlayStation 3 release following December 4.

F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate Demo Released

Oct 09, 2007 3:55pm CST tags: F.E.A.R., Demo
Now available at FileShack is the F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate demo, for those of you interested in trying this new stand-alone expansion pack where you play as a different F.E.A.R. soldier, encountering enemies never seen by the team in the original game. The 735mb demo includes the Underground level.
Developed by TimeGate Studios, F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate is due out November 6. It will also be part of the F.E.A.R. Files release for Xbox 360, which includes Perseus Mandate and the earlier expansion pack Extraction Point.

Age of Empires 3: The Asian Dynasties Demo Released

Oct 04, 2007 1:30pm CST tags: Ensemble, Age of Empires 3, Demo
Now available at FileShack is the Age of Empires 3: The Asian Dynasties demo. The 612mb download includes the Japanese and British civilizations, the random map Honshu and the King of the Hill game type.

Developed by Big Huge Games, the second expansion pack for Ensemble Studios' 2005 real-time strategy game is due out October 23.

Sega Rally Revo Demo, Retail Patch

Sep 28, 2007 4:33pm CST tags: Sega Rally Revo, Demo
Sega has released a demo for the PC version of Sega Rally Revo, which includes one track and one car, the Volkswagen Golf GTI.

If you're in Europe and already picked up the retail version of the game, there is a patch available with a number of bug fixes and game improvements.
Sega Rally Revo ships to stores October 9 for PC, PlayStation 3, PSP and Xbox 360.