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Exclusive Kane & Lynch 2 demo hitting Xbox 360 in July photo

[Update] We've clarified with a Square Enix rep that "exclusive" means for a limited time only, and that PlayStation 3 and PC gamers can expect a "consumer demo" in the future, as well. No timing has been revealed, so if you want to get your Kane & Lynch 2 on next week, it's 360 only.]

[Original] Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days is out on August 24, but you want to try it out a bit early, right?

Well, Square Enix Europe has announced that a demo will be coming exclusively to Xbox LIVE. Tokens in "limited quantities" can be received by heading over to kaneandlynch.com, and then redeemed for a demo of the game which will give you a taste of the game's campaign, arcade, and multiplayer modes (including "Undercover Cop," "Cops & Robbers," and "Fragile Alliance").

The demo goes live on July 1, and the tokens will be available for a limited time. The sign up is currently only available via the UK portion of the website, but more will be added over the next few days, so keep your eyes peeled.








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Pushtrak's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2010 11:26
Pushtrak
"but you want to try it out a bit early, right? "

Wrong. I'm more curious if any reviews for this game will result in someone losing a job.
Jackson Starburst's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2010 11:31
Jackson Starburst
@Pushtrak- Im sure the reviewers at Gamespot have learned the consequences of their free thinking way after the first game.
Jackson Starburst's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2010 11:32
Jackson Starburst
*ways

I'm trying to type on my phone.
seventhevening's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2010 11:36
seventhevening
Well, I actually do want to try the demo. Although, I was going to get it on the PS3 so I could play it online, but I'll take a demo any which way I can get one.

Being pretty much the only guy who liked Kane and Lynch, it's basically my duty.
Sexualchocolate's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2010 11:38
Sexualchocolate
Exclusive demos are a fucking dick move.
Jackson Starburst's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2010 11:44
Jackson Starburst
How do Microsoft get all these exclusive or timed exclusive demos? Do they pay for it? Do they bully publishers into it? How?
SayWord's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2010 11:47
SayWord
I do not think microsoft pays for it what would be the point? Its square they don't know how to do anything right this generation.
RenegadePanda's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2010 12:00
RenegadePanda
Why would Microsoft pay for exclusive rights to a demo that absolutely no one cares about?

The first game was pretty mediocre, and I have absolutely no faith that this one will be any better.
Trebz's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2010 12:00
Trebz
I don't understand the point of exclusive demos. Less people get to try before they buy? Yay?
Black Nexus's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2010 12:08
Black Nexus
Exclusive demo, so they want less people to be intrested in their game???

Why don't they take the production money and burn it, that would be quicker and accomplish the same end result.
Nick Chester's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2010 12:14
Nick Chester
See my update, guys. The demo will be coming to the PC and PS3, just not next week. Patience, I suppose.
Black Nexus's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2010 12:20
Black Nexus
Ah timed exclusive, so they only want a fraction of their pitential audience to be interested.


Somehow that's even dumber.
Lethalizer415's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2010 12:20
Lethalizer415
PS3 users get exclusive games, we get exclusive demos...
Stakmaster's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2010 12:22
Stakmaster
I might care if this was a good game, but it's not, so....

@pushtrak
RIP Gerstmann
Black Nexus's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2010 12:33
Black Nexus
Ahem, potential, damn lack of an edit button.
amtalx's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2010 12:53
amtalx
The visual style has always interested me. It will be nice to see if the gameplay is actually good.
dtomek's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2010 14:04
dtomek
I'm glad to see Jim's second (sans bias!) impressions were heeded. Good thing Jimmer's didnt get fired for giving AC2 a subpar review. Obviously that would have made AC2 the worst game eVa!
Shelley Olson's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/02/2010 12:33
Shelley Olson
The demo is fun. And yes, the shooting mechanic is much more polished this time around. Some people are still complaining about the aiming but I thought it was spot on, very fluid, not jerky like the first game. Pretty sure the game runs at a smooth 60fps and yes, you can turn off the shaky camera if you so desire. The cover system is much better this time, you click A to take cover and to hit A again to jump to the next cover (if it is close enough). The game has gamma and brightness controls so if it looks too dark don't just complain about it, try to fix it. Not sure what else to say. The controls are fine, the gunplay is solid, the characters are just as charming as ever. Yeah.
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