The GOG Thread

DustyShinigami · 09-17-2010, 12:43 PM

Instead of me, or anyone else, creating a separate thread each time a game becomes available on GOG.com, we might as well just have one thread dedicated to the topic. Maybe even 'sticky' it?

Anyhoo...

Last month the King's Quest 1, 2 & 3 pack became available.

And this month, there was the King's Quest 7 & 8 pack and Still Life.

The King's Quest 4, 5 & 6 pack is also on there, but I've no idea when it became available.

aimless · 09-17-2010, 04:16 PM

Great idea, I'm all for making The GOG Thread a sticky.

AFGNCAAP · 09-17-2010, 04:58 PM

GOG is my favourite digital vendor, but if this is made sticky why shouldn't Steam, Direct2Drive, etc. have their own sticky threads, too?

And why do we need an info every time they release a new adventure anyway (regardless if it's in separate threads or in one big one)? Once in a while, sure, if something a forumite considers rare/cheap/exclusive/surprising/otherwise noteworthy pops up, but that's a given. I do support a general thread about GOG, but if it's supposed to be a repository of information you could get from their newsletter or by sorting their catalogue by genre, I don't see the point.

aimless · 09-17-2010, 05:11 PM

I've never bought from Steam or the other one you mention. Are their games DRM free as well as dirt cheap?

*Melanie68* · 09-17-2010, 05:16 PM

Honestly, I don't think we want a ton of sticky threads up top and I would be more apt to merge GOG offers in the discount thread. We want to make people aware of games for sale, but we don't necessarily want to advertise for a specific site by having a sticky thread for just them (see AFGNCAAP's post).

DustyShinigami · 09-18-2010, 02:54 AM

Ok.

MrMike · 09-19-2010, 08:53 AM

Uh Oh! check out the GOG website for the horrible news!

I was afraid of something like this happening. I hope that they keep their word and allow people to download back-ups. Pretty sad news!

DustyShinigami · 09-19-2010, 11:37 AM

I already expressed my sadness in the thread created in the 'General' section - I didn't think this thread would suddenly be used. It's great that creating this thread wasn't for nothing like I thought, but it's ironic that it's being used for this reason, though. *sigh*

***fov*** · 09-19-2010, 09:01 PM

I moved most of the posts about GOG closing (

) to this thread in General.

09-17-2010, 12:43 PM	#1
DustyShinigami The Quiet One Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Staffordshire, UK Posts: 1,986	The GOG Thread Instead of me, or anyone else, creating a separate thread each time a game becomes available on GOG.com, we might as well just have one thread dedicated to the topic. Maybe even 'sticky' it? Anyhoo... Last month the King's Quest 1, 2 & 3 pack became available. And this month, there was the King's Quest 7 & 8 pack and Still Life. The King's Quest 4, 5 & 6 pack is also on there, but I've no idea when it became available. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Now Playing: Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut (DS and iPhone), DOOM 3: Resurrection of Evil, Hotel Dusk: Room 215, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Justice for All, Silent Hill - HD Collection Recently Completed: Max Payne, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne Next: Bayonetta, Devil May Cry - HD Collection, Max Payne 3, Metal Gear Solid - HD Collection, Silent Hill: Downpour

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AFGNCAAP Dungeon Master Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Poland Posts: 4,152	GOG is my favourite digital vendor, but if this is made sticky why shouldn't Steam, Direct2Drive, etc. have their own sticky threads, too? And why do we need an info every time they release a new adventure anyway (regardless if it's in separate threads or in one big one)? Once in a while, sure, if something a forumite considers rare/cheap/exclusive/surprising/otherwise noteworthy pops up, but that's a given. I do support a general thread about GOG, but if it's supposed to be a repository of information you could get from their newsletter or by sorting their catalogue by genre, I don't see the point. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ What's happening? Wh... Where am I?

09-17-2010, 05:11 PM	#4
aimless lost in rubacava Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 322	I've never bought from Steam or the other one you mention. Are their games DRM free as well as dirt cheap? Share Share this post on Twitter

09-17-2010, 05:16 PM	#5
Melanie68 Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,907	Honestly, I don't think we want a ton of sticky threads up top and I would be more apt to merge GOG offers in the discount thread. We want to make people aware of games for sale, but we don't necessarily want to advertise for a specific site by having a sticky thread for just them (see AFGNCAAP's post). Share Share this post on Twitter

09-18-2010, 02:54 AM	#6
DustyShinigami The Quiet One Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Staffordshire, UK Posts: 1,986	Ok. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Now Playing: Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut (DS and iPhone), DOOM 3: Resurrection of Evil, Hotel Dusk: Room 215, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Justice for All, Silent Hill - HD Collection Recently Completed: Max Payne, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne Next: Bayonetta, Devil May Cry - HD Collection, Max Payne 3, Metal Gear Solid - HD Collection, Silent Hill: Downpour

09-19-2010, 08:53 AM	#7
MrMike Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 54	Uh Oh! check out the GOG website for the horrible news! I was afraid of something like this happening. I hope that they keep their word and allow people to download back-ups. Pretty sad news! Share Share this post on Twitter

09-19-2010, 11:37 AM	#8
DustyShinigami The Quiet One Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Staffordshire, UK Posts: 1,986	I already expressed my sadness in the thread created in the 'General' section - I didn't think this thread would suddenly be used. It's great that creating this thread wasn't for nothing like I thought, but it's ironic that it's being used for this reason, though. sigh Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Now Playing: Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut (DS and iPhone), DOOM 3: Resurrection of Evil, Hotel Dusk: Room 215, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Justice for All, Silent Hill - HD Collection Recently Completed: Max Payne, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne Next: Bayonetta, Devil May Cry - HD Collection, Max Payne 3, Metal Gear Solid - HD Collection, Silent Hill: Downpour

09-19-2010, 09:01 PM	#9
*fov* Rattenmonster Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 10,404	I moved most of the posts about GOG closing ( ) to this thread in General. Share Share this post on Twitter

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