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Play the first chapter of Defense Grid 2 for free

Play the first chapter of Defense Grid 2 for free

Here's a chance to try out Defence Grid 2, the sequel to the popular 2008 tower defence game for free; developer Hidden Path Entertainment has released a free demo showcasing the first chapter of the game. If you like what you see you'll be able to grab the full game for a 50% discount until tomorrow, as part of Steam's Autumn Exploration Sale.

Defense Grid 2 trailer hits, shows shiny new graphics engine

Defense Grid 2 trailer hits, shows shiny new graphics engine

Defense Grid 2, the long-awaited sequel to 2008's tower defense hit, has just received a new trailer showing the latest improvements to the graphics engine as well as some good old fashioned alien-blasting.

Report: Single investor backing Defense Grid 2 crowdfunding revealed

Report: Single investor backing Defense Grid 2 crowdfunding revealed

The Kickstarter crowdfunding drive for Defense Grid 2 failed to meet the $1M stretch goal to debut the sequel; it made just enough for Hidden Path Entertainment to get some new content for the original Defense Grid.

Defense Grid 2 Kickstarter only makes minimum funding

Defense Grid 2 Kickstarter only makes minimum funding

The Kickstarter crowdfunding of Defense Grid 2 both succeeded and failed. The funding managed to get the minimum $250K, but didn't reach any other level, much less the $1M that would have funded a full Defense Grid 2. Instead, an eight level expansion to the original game will be released.

Defense Grid 2 debuts as a Kickstarter project, with ATI graphic card pledge rewards

Defense Grid 2 debuts as a Kickstarter project, with ATI graphic card pledge rewards

Fans of Hidden Path's tower defense game, Defense Grid: The Awakening, will be pleased to find that the developer has opened up a Kickstarter project for the sequel, titled simply Defense Grid 2. The sequel is only being released on PC for the time being.

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