BioWare has sidestepped potential
backlash from Xbox 360 Mass Effect fans with the announcement
that it will augment the February 14 demo with a trial Xbox Live Gold
subscription. While this doesn't mean much to existing Gold members,
it will allow Silver subscribers an opportunity to try the sequel's
multiplayer mode for free while basking in the full extent of Microsoft's online services.
"In
celebration of ME3, Xbox is pleased to provide fans access to ME3
demo multiplayer for the time leading to launch,” said Microsoft in
a statement in BioWare's forums. “Xbox LIVE Gold gives you
exclusive benefits including multiplayer gaming, member-only deals &
previews, and access to entertainment with Netflix, ESPN, Hulu Plus
and more."
As
stated, the temporary upgrade could potentially last until the March
6 North American release date (March 9 in the UK). That's still a few
weeks of free multiplayer plus all the extra content that comes with
a Gold subscription. As further incentive to download the Mass Effect
3 demo, players will unlock special DLC for Kingdoms of
Amalur: Reckoning.
The
demo will contain two single-player missions and a multiplayer
component featuring two maps. The latter will be exclusive to
Battlefield 3 Online Pass owners for three days, but open on February
17 for everyone else. Read the full details on BioWare's demo FAQ.
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