The Unlikely Return of the Video Game Demo
In this episode of "By Design" - we explore the past, present, and future of the game "demo". Are demos a relic of the past or a necessary component in making future hits "stand out"?
Chapters
0:00 - Intro
1:40 - Shareware, Coverdisks, and Metal Gear Solid
5:35 - The First Death of the Demo
7:04 - The Rising Cost & Labor of Production
8:30 - Indie Games are Reviving the Art of the Demo
11:25 - How Balatro & DREDGE Utilized Demos
13:08 - Why Demos Matter More than Ever
Produced by Secret Tape for A16Z GAMES
Hosted, Written & Edited by Danny O'Dwyer
Additional Filming by Jeremy Jayne
Motion Graphics by Pica
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