Try every game beforehand? A rumor suggests that the PS5 might have a demo feature that allows every game to be tested. But that sounds almost too good to be true! Especially since there are now completely different ways to view games.
You are considering buying a game, but would rather quickly test it in the PlayStation Store, because maybe the game is not made for you at all. At least that’s what a rumor circulating on Twitter promises.
However, the source is not official and is just a statement on Twitter, which is not very trustworthy.
Where does the rumor come from? The user PS5 Only posted a message on Twitter.
Whether it is just a rumor or if there is actually something to it, we might find out later today: Because tonight at 10 PM is the next PS5 event, where Sony wants to showcase more of its next-gen console:
How is this supposed to work? The rumor even has an explanation for this: The demo is supposed to be streamed in the PlayStation Store, just like many users already know from PS Now.
With PS Now, you can either download games or stream directly from Sony’s servers, just like a movie. This is somewhat reminiscent of other cloud services like Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Is the demo feature even necessary? Especially platforms like Twitch or YouTube have now taken over important decision-making functions. Here you can watch gameplay for free and often receive in-depth analyses.
When new games like Godfall are released, many will watch their favorite Let’s Players and then decide whether to buy the game or wait for a sale.
Twitch as a decision factor for game purchases
The significance of online platforms for marketing and purchasing decisions is explained by Ben Schmidt, Head of Business Development Games at the Retail Media Group.
In a conversation with WUV.de, Schmidt says:
Such platforms [Twitch, Twitter, and others] are definitely a factor in the sales success of a game. Particularly noteworthy is Twitch, where potential customers inform themselves very frequently and intensively. If a game is newly listed on Twitch and received positively and additionally played by influencers, this directly affects KPIs such as click or purchase rates.
Ben Schmidt, Head of Business Development Games at the Retail Media Group, Source: WUV.de
Online recommendations or tips from friends are still important factors.
