GOG.com - Good Old Games

WhiteEclipse · 07-11-2008, 01:20 PM

Great News. CD Projeckt, the people who made The Witcher, are starting a website in September where you can download classic games for $5.99 to $9.99.

DRM Free!!!

XP and Vista Compatibility guaranteed.

GOG.com Teaser

The big one seems to be Fallout 2, but the initial list looks pretty good.

Here is an interview discussing it:

Gamasutra - Interview: CD-Projekt A-'GOG' About Classic PC Game Download Site

I like the theory behind no DRM. Basically, he says why treat paying customers like criminals -- and reading between the lines -- when pirates get these games for free. The publishers can at least make some profit off of these games that are beyond normal lifespan.

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Wingit · 07-11-2008, 03:49 PM

This is a very good idea whose time has come....should be a resounding success

..Bookmarked

*PeterT* · 07-11-2008, 05:04 PM

Good idea. Thanks for the link.

polonyc2 · 07-11-2008, 08:34 PM

I wish they would add System Shock 2 to the list...I would love to play that game...that is the one game I've always wanted to play but couldn't due to issues between the game and XP/Vista...I almost bought the game a few months back from Ebay but decided against it after reading about the possible incompatibilities/workarounds etc

mindx2 · 07-11-2008, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by polonyc2

I wish they would add System Shock 2 to the list...I would love to play that game...that is the one game I've always wanted to play but couldn't due to issues between the game and XP/Vista...I almost bought the game a few months back from Ebay but decided against it after reading about the possible incompatibilities/workarounds etc

I play System Shock 2 once or twice a year (Love this game!) and don't have any problems. The only thing I have to do is "turn off" one of the CPU cores when playing it. Still to this day it is one of my all time greatest games!

polonyc2 · 07-11-2008, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mindx2

I play System Shock 2 once or twice a year (Love this game!) and don't have any problems. The only thing I have to do is "turn off" one of the CPU cores when playing it. Still to this day it is one of my all time greatest games!

no registry hacks, config file changes, or other crazy workarounds needed?...I did a search on System Shock 2 and XP a few months back and found a lot of sites with a long list of system changes that had to be made which might or might not work so that scared me away...I have 2 systems in my house, one with XP and one with Vista 64 bit (my main machine)...I would love to be able to play it on my Vista machine

WhiteEclipse · 07-15-2008, 09:27 AM

GB: At the moment, there are only a handful of games depicted on the GOG website. Are you able to give us at least a partial list of games that you already know will be available at launch?

Tom: I'll mention some of my favorites that aren't on the teaser site... Jagged Alliance 2, MDK 2, Redneck Rampage, Kingpin, Lionheart, Descent 1-3, Shogo... ah the list goes on and on.

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If the list goes on, I wish they would just list it!

mindx2 · 07-15-2008, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by polonyc2

no registry hacks, config file changes, or other crazy workarounds needed?...I did a search on System Shock 2 and XP a few months back and found a lot of sites with a long list of system changes that had to be made which might or might not work so that scared me away...I have 2 systems in my house, one with XP and one with Vista 64 bit (my main machine)...I would love to be able to play it on my Vista machine

I play it on XP all the time. I just have to disable one of my CPU cores as the Dark Engine doesn't like it. I also use the Hi-res pack to improve some of the models and the patch that lessens weapon degradation and monster respawn. Doesn't need much else as I think it is just about damn perfect to begin with.

WhiteEclipse · 08-27-2008, 09:44 AM

Looking good. Here are some beta impressions:

GoG.com Beta Impressions | Games Blog | UGO.com

TQ · 08-27-2008, 10:03 AM

A great idea, especially with Vista compatibility guaranteed. As soon as it's available I'll sign up.

Excellent find, WhiteEclipse, thank you.

*zapionics<alt>* · 08-27-2008, 10:11 AM

oh. my. god. I can see Freespace 2 in their pics...

mindx2 · 08-27-2008, 11:24 AM

I love the idea behind GoG.com! I hope publishers of older games get behind this concept. Wouldn't it be great if they could extend their inventory to even older classics like System Shock, TIE Fighter, Ultimas, Daggerfall, etc.!! Even though DosBox does a great job, it would be wonderful to have a convienient one-click install & wrapper for all the games to work on Vista & XP.

Reading their website really makes me feel they "get it" when they talk about the classic computer games that I still fire up to this day

!

Briton · 08-27-2008, 01:18 PM

This is a great idea. I'm excited...I didn't see a game list, though?

TQ · 08-27-2008, 01:23 PM

I signed up for the beta test. If anything I just want to show support for this great idea.

traveler · 08-27-2008, 06:50 PM

How did I miss this thread ...

Thanks for the info WhiteEclipse.

07-11-2008, 01:20 PM	#1
WhiteEclipse Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New York City Posts: 882	GOG.com - Good Old Games Great News. CD Projeckt, the people who made The Witcher, are starting a website in September where you can download classic games for $5.99 to $9.99. DRM Free!!! XP and Vista Compatibility guaranteed. GOG.com Teaser The big one seems to be Fallout 2, but the initial list looks pretty good. Here is an interview discussing it: Gamasutra - Interview: CD-Projekt A-'GOG' About Classic PC Game Download Site I like the theory behind no DRM. Basically, he says why treat paying customers like criminals -- and reading between the lines -- when pirates get these games for free. The publishers can at least make some profit off of these games that are beyond normal lifespan.
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07-11-2008, 03:49 PM	#2
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07-11-2008, 05:04 PM	#3
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07-11-2008, 08:34 PM	#4
polonyc2 Banned? Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 8,197	I wish they would add System Shock 2 to the list...I would love to play that game...that is the one game I've always wanted to play but couldn't due to issues between the game and XP/Vista...I almost bought the game a few months back from Ebay but decided against it after reading about the possible incompatibilities/workarounds etc __________________ ASUS Maximus Formula (X38) *** XFX GTX 260 Black Edition Core 216 896MB Intel E8400 * Noctua NH-U12P G.Skill 4 GB (2 X 2 GB) DDR2 800 4-4-4-12 * Western Digital Caviar Black 640GB WD6401AALS Lian Li PC-A70B (black) * Corsair HX850W AuzenTech Auzen X-Fi Prelude 7.1 * Creative Inspire P5800 5.1 speakers Sony Optiarc AD-7240S-0B * Sony GDM-F520 21' CRT monitor (19.8' viewable) Vista Business 64-bit w/SP2 * standard 3.5" floppy drive Microsoft Laser Mouse 6000 *** Microsoft Wired Keyboard 500 (Black)
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07-15-2008, 09:27 AM	#7
WhiteEclipse Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New York City Posts: 882	Re: GOG.com - Good Old Games GB: At the moment, there are only a handful of games depicted on the GOG website. Are you able to give us at least a partial list of games that you already know will be available at launch? Tom: I'll mention some of my favorites that aren't on the teaser site... Jagged Alliance 2, MDK 2, Redneck Rampage, Kingpin, Lionheart, Descent 1-3, Shogo... ah the list goes on and on. Site Features @ GameBanshee If the list goes on, I wish they would just list it!
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08-27-2008, 09:44 AM	#9
WhiteEclipse Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New York City Posts: 882	Re: GOG.com - Good Old Games Looking good. Here are some beta impressions: GoG.com Beta Impressions \| Games Blog \| UGO.com
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08-27-2008, 10:03 AM	#10
TQ You gonna throw that? Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 8,442	Re: GOG.com - Good Old Games A great idea, especially with Vista compatibility guaranteed. As soon as it's available I'll sign up. Excellent find, WhiteEclipse, thank you. __________________ Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me - Psalm 51:10 My goal in life is to be as good of a person as my dogs already think I am... Daywalker Studio: Software: Adobe Audition 3.0/Pro Tools LE 7.4/Acid Pro 6.0/Multiple VST, DirectX and RTAS plugins/Kontakt 3 Sampler/Windows XP Professional PC Hardware: D975XBX2-504/E6600/4x2GB Mushkin XP2-6400/eVGA 800GTX/HP f1905 19" flat panel/Echo Audio Gina24 Sound Card/2 Maxtor 6B300SO's/1 Maxtor STM500AS/1 Western Digital WD2500JD/PleXwriter Premium/Plextor 716A/Samsung LightScribe DVD burner/Logitech Revolution MX/Antec P-180b/PPC&C Silencer 610/Zalman CNPS9500 HSF Recording Hardware: Mbox 2 Factory Pro/Mackie SR24.4VLZ Pro Console/M-Audio Axiom 25 MIDI Controller/Audio-Technica 4033a microphone/Symetrix 528E/PreSonus Eureka/Mackie MR8 active monitors Game Machine: Gigabyte GA-X48-DQ6/E8400/4x2GB Mushkin XP2-8500/BFG GTX280/HP f2105 21" flat panel/Creative Labs X-Fi Elite Pro/Maxtor 6H500F0/Maxtor STM3320/Western Digital WD4000KD/Plextor 760A/Toshiba DVD-ROM/Zalman CNPS9700/Antec P-180/PPC&C Silencer 610/Ideazon Merc Stealth keyboard/Vista Business64 SP1
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08-27-2008, 01:23 PM	#14
TQ You gonna throw that? Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 8,442	Re: GOG.com - Good Old Games I signed up for the beta test. If anything I just want to show support for this great idea. __________________ Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me - Psalm 51:10 My goal in life is to be as good of a person as my dogs already think I am... Daywalker Studio: Software: Adobe Audition 3.0/Pro Tools LE 7.4/Acid Pro 6.0/Multiple VST, DirectX and RTAS plugins/Kontakt 3 Sampler/Windows XP Professional PC Hardware: D975XBX2-504/E6600/4x2GB Mushkin XP2-6400/eVGA 800GTX/HP f1905 19" flat panel/Echo Audio Gina24 Sound Card/2 Maxtor 6B300SO's/1 Maxtor STM500AS/1 Western Digital WD2500JD/PleXwriter Premium/Plextor 716A/Samsung LightScribe DVD burner/Logitech Revolution MX/Antec P-180b/PPC&C Silencer 610/Zalman CNPS9500 HSF Recording Hardware: Mbox 2 Factory Pro/Mackie SR24.4VLZ Pro Console/M-Audio Axiom 25 MIDI Controller/Audio-Technica 4033a microphone/Symetrix 528E/PreSonus Eureka/Mackie MR8 active monitors Game Machine: Gigabyte GA-X48-DQ6/E8400/4x2GB Mushkin XP2-8500/BFG GTX280/HP f2105 21" flat panel/Creative Labs X-Fi Elite Pro/Maxtor 6H500F0/Maxtor STM3320/Western Digital WD4000KD/Plextor 760A/Toshiba DVD-ROM/Zalman CNPS9700/Antec P-180/PPC&C Silencer 610/Ideazon Merc Stealth keyboard/Vista Business64 SP1
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08-27-2008, 06:50 PM	#15
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