Call it what you want. Beta/Demo, at this point it doesn't really matter. You can argue and argue about which is more true, it being a beta, or it being a demo. Well, the bottom line is IT IS BOTH.
Why else would they give it to the press. You don't give the press a Beta to test for bugs. You don't give a beta to friends and family to test for bugs. You don't give press sites, and fansites extra beta keys to give away. You don't hold a sweepstakes to give away a beta. It doesn't make sense. Its more like a limited access, exclusive, demo. The perk of it is they give people a place to leave feedback, and report bugs, just like any other demo/full game. Its a perk.
With that conclusion, it is a marketing ploy, and there's no arguing that. Spreading the demo about fansites, newsites, facebook, youtube, is just free publicity. It makes the people who get a chance to play feel like an insider, while the rest of those who don't get to drool in anticipation. You cannot argue those cold hard facts. It being a 'beta' is just a perk. Its more of a demo, but it has beta qualities.
Edit: I think i said its a perk lol.
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Oct 12, 2011Darknarf posted a message on Is Blizz using Beta as a marketing ploy?Posted in: Diablo III General Discussion
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OneTwoSC posted a message on Beta Key Contest #2Had to make this regardless of a beta key...Posted in: News & Announcements
P.S. I really like the blinding flash one and the tosh.o one heh. -
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nukewarm posted a message on Beta Key Contest #2Sorry boys, but I'm taking this one.Posted in: News & Announcements
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Dezarius posted a message on Beta giveaway WowheadPosted in: Diablo III General Discussion -
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snowhammer posted a message on Beta Blog: Beta ExpiriencesHey Diablofans,Posted in: Diablo III General Discussion
I've been keeping my self busy and entertained by periodically making Blog entries here on Diablofans with the Blog Tool.
The Blog started out as an excuse for me to look at stuff in really close detail, and try to experience every last bit of the beta to its fullest extent.
Also, I am hoping it might help alleviate some of the "Lack of Beta" blues that people have and also hopefully re-spark that enthusiasm for Diablo 3 if it has been waning over the last couple weeks.
If you want to look at all of my entries and browse around the blog, here is the link to the main blog page:
Snowhammer's Blog
Below are the direct links to all of the entries:
Monk
Monk Combo Skills (Visual Entry)
Monk Spirit Spenders (Visual Entry)
Wizard
Academic Wizard Spells (Visual Entry)
The rest of the Wizard Spells (Visual Entry)
Mele Wizard (Visual Diary)
Witch Doctor
Witch Doctor Physical Realm Skills (Visual Entry)
Witch Doctor Spirit and Support Skills (Visual Entry)
Demon Hunter
Demon Hunter Skills (Visual Entry)(NEW)
Barbarian
Barbarian Skills - Part 1 (Visual Entry)(NEW)
PART 2 Comming soon
Misc Entries
A look at all the Beta Item Affixes
Random Event - That Looks Familiar (Visual Diary)
The first 2 armor tiers (Visual Entry)
The Quest Artwork (Visual Entry)
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I overhauled this post to make it look a little better (10/15/2011) -
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Kito posted a message on Beta Key ContestPosted in: News & Announcements
INFERNO MODE -
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DavidChenware posted a message on Beta Key ContestPosted in: News & Announcements
I lol'd -
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overneathe posted a message on Beta Key ContestPosted in: News & Announcements
This is by far the funniest one yet. - To post a comment, please login or register a new account.
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