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Re: GOG Shuts Down
[Re: venus]
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09/19/10 12:41 PM
09/19/10 12:41 PM
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Duluth, MN
Gnabgib
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This is horrible. And I was just going to download a game too.
"To Alcohol, The Cause Of And Solution To, All Of Life's Problems." Homer Simpson
Currently Playing: ResidentEvil 6 on PS3, Penumbra: Necrologue on PC
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Re: GOG Shuts Down
[Re: Gnabgib]
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09/19/10 02:17 PM
09/19/10 02:17 PM
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Beverly Hills, Florida
kjos
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That's awful I really liked GOG. I've downloaded a lot of games from them. I wish them the best of luck.
Richard
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Re: GOG Shuts Down
[Re: Jarkeld]
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09/19/10 03:09 PM
09/19/10 03:09 PM
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In the Naughty Corner
BrownEyedTigre
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The Sassy Admin and PR Liaison
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If that's their idea of a marketing ploy, they need to re-evaluate their head of marketing. ANA 
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Re: GOG Shuts Down
[Re: mj2c]
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09/19/10 06:24 PM
09/19/10 06:24 PM
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Just great. Talk about mixed messages, I can't tell if they're shutting down for good or changing the way they do business or what!
On the one hand, I'm happy that I've got copies of every game I bought from them that I liked, which is all but one. On the other, if they truly are going to stop refurbishing old games so they run on modern computers, I'm not happy at all. I guess my feelings are as mixed as their message.
Here's hoping they explain themselves.
Gil.
"Best not to think about it. I don't want to fall to bits 'cos of excess existential thought."
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Re: GOG Shuts Down
[Re: anne2]
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09/20/10 10:02 AM
09/20/10 10:02 AM
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Southern Exposure
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Can one assume that the games one has already bought and downloaded to ones hard drive can still be played but w/o tech support from GOG?
carol
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Re: GOG Shuts Down
[Re: anne2]
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09/20/10 10:03 AM
09/20/10 10:03 AM
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The Country
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Hope I can get my internet service and connect my computer so I can put my games on a disc. This is way to bad... I have games on Stream too.. this is one of my concerns with not owning the dvd or cd
Would that I could be the peacemaker in your soul that I might turn the discord and the rivalry of your elements into oneness and melody
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Re: GOG Shuts Down
[Re: Magwitch]
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09/20/10 10:54 AM
09/20/10 10:54 AM
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Denmark, Europe
Karsten
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All hope my not be lost. According to this over at Gamebanshee, GOG.com is being bought by - valve, Steam, to be more precise. However, at present, this is an unconfirmed rumour, so please take this with not only a grain of salt, but with at least to spoons of salt. (or more). Ausir who lives in Poland (also should be well known to Fallout fans) managed to dig this up from Polish website Gram.pl
As we already know, GOG.com will continue to operate. It means that it's current users should not worry about their games. This whole mess is just a marketing stunt aimed to create buzz in the media before press conference scheduled for Wednesday.
That being said, we managed to contact our anonymous source close to the GOG staff. What we learned is that service is going to be bought by one of it's rivals - Steam, to be precise. Please keep in mind that it's not an official announcement and we advise you to take this information with a grain of salt.
That being said, we must take note, that for some time Steam tried to get into the market of retro games, but it's prices weren't too approachable. Especially for European users who are forced to make their purchases using euro. Secondly - what will happen to "DRM-free" policy after the supposed merger? GOG says on it's website, that the idea behind service will remain unchanged. Does it mean that despite purchase, both services will remain separated?
We will keep an eye on this and will keep you posted as soon as we learn more. Also in English.
More news to follow on Wednesday - apparently. And I concur, agree and everything else about this being just the silliest marketing ploy or trick in the book - it worked, though, didn't it?
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Re: GOG Shuts Down
[Re: Karsten]
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09/20/10 11:42 AM
09/20/10 11:42 AM
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United Kingdom
Mad
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If all this hoo haa was a marketing ploy, I am totally disgusted !!  And if a take over IS in progress, my question, also, is what about the DRM issue ?? That's what "made" GOG as far as I'm concerned.
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Dang, I was going to order the complete Kings Quest series. This is bad news for gamers as the old games were easy to order and play on the newer machines.
