
THQ has announced (via mmajunkie) that the demo for UFC 2009 Undisputed will be out next week for both the 360 and the PS3. That probably means Thursday April 16th for both though it could potentially make it out earlier on Tuesday for the 360. No details are available on what the demo will include.
Having a demo out over a month before release usually is a sign of confidence in the game. This is especially the case since it’s the first in what the company hopes will be a lengthy and profitable endeavor as a franchise. The nice thing about being this early is that it will provide plenty of time to get acclimated to the control scheme. Should be interesting to follow the reaction to it. Even though it has a lot of positive buzz it is still pretty much an unknown and first impressions will be telling.
Update: Well so much for that. The website for the game now states that the demo has been pushed back and there is no timetable on its release. Thanks to jezwuzz for the comment and link.
April 9, 2009 at 3:03 pm
Nice I can't wait to try it out
April 19, 2009 at 2:58 am
I PLAY THE DEMO WOW!!!!! THE GAME IS AMAZING AND THE CONTROLS ARE EASY MOST OF THE GROUND PLAY IS DONE BY THE RIGHT JOYSTICK
April 9, 2009 at 3:32 pm
Looks really good and real
April 9, 2009 at 3:45 pm
I'm really not a fan of fighting games but for some reason I am psyched about playing this game and it is almost a definite purchase.
April 9, 2009 at 4:00 pm
Thats great to hear, im really looking forward to this game. I loved the original UFC back on Dreamcast and this one looks waaaaay better.
April 9, 2009 at 4:11 pm
Great post.
April 9, 2009 at 4:12 pm
Nice post.
April 9, 2009 at 4:16 pm
Can't wait for this game! I am curious as to how many created Kimbo's there"ll be online……
April 10, 2009 at 4:17 pm
Him or Bobby Lashley.
April 9, 2009 at 5:20 pm
Demo will not be available next week – from http://community.ufcundisputed.com/blog-post/demo...
Sites attending the UFC 2009: Undisputed event in the UK reported that the demo would be released in the following week. Unfortunately, the date is being pushed back and has yet to be determined. We fully understand your frustration, but do know that we are grateful for your excitement over the game and are sorry.
Thu, 04/09/2009 – 9:44am | by Undisputed Admin
April 9, 2009 at 5:41 pm
Great post Pasta will read again and again
April 9, 2009 at 6:29 pm
With a new game like this, 1st impressions mean everything. There's no need to rush the demo. If the demo is rushed & half done then it could potentially cause them to lose a lot of sales.
April 9, 2009 at 6:38 pm
Can't wait to try the demo. If it is decent, I will rent before buying…
April 9, 2009 at 6:52 pm
damitttttt
April 10, 2009 at 12:24 am
I might have to pre-order this one. Usually I'm a "rent 1st" buy later kinda guy(except Madden), but if this is ANYTHING like the Dreamcast version w/better visuals………I'm down!
April 10, 2009 at 4:19 pm
When FN4 was announced along with information I thought UFC 2009 was going to be an afterthought, but they've taken the thunder from FN4. It's my belief that FN4 will be the better oiled machine, but UFC 2009 will see more longetivity.
April 11, 2009 at 4:59 am
this should be interesting
April 16, 2009 at 3:48 pm
hey the ufc demo comes out april 23rd thursday next week
April 19, 2009 at 3:01 am
YES THEY HAVE THE DEMO IN SOME GAME STORES ALREADY