Malcador Posted September 19, 2010 Posted September 19, 2010 Heh, is kind of funny. The mention of the idea not dying is a bit of a clue for that. Was going to finally get Castles II as well. Why has elegance found so little following? Elegance has the disadvantage that hard work is needed to achieve it and a good education to appreciate it. - Edsger Wybe Dijkstra
HoonDing Posted September 19, 2010 Posted September 19, 2010 Does this mean that the abandonware they were charging for, will become abandonware again? The ending of the words is ALMSIVI.
Purkake Posted September 19, 2010 Posted September 19, 2010 (edited) That's not really fair, they also patched it up, made it work with newer versions of Windows and gave you the soundtrack/concept art/whatnot. Edited September 19, 2010 by Purkake
kirottu Posted September 19, 2010 Posted September 19, 2010 (edited) And not all "abandonware" were really legally abandonware. Edited September 19, 2010 by kirottu This post is not to be enjoyed, discussed, or referenced on company time.
Labadal Posted September 19, 2010 Posted September 19, 2010 R.I.P. I wish I had bought all the games I wanted. Missed out on some great ones.
Lexx Posted September 19, 2010 Posted September 19, 2010 (edited) Check out here. @jason_wilson Doesnt mean GOG is gone! We'll have some more info soon EvolveTom Tom Ohle Edited September 19, 2010 by Lexx "only when you no-life you can exist forever, because what does not live cannot die."
Purkake Posted September 19, 2010 Posted September 19, 2010 And not all "abandonware" were really legally abandonware. Not to mention abandonware itself being questionable at best.
WorstUsernameEver Posted September 19, 2010 Posted September 19, 2010 Pretty much confirmed it's a marketing stunt. Dammit. I mean, I'm happy it's not dead but they could have put it more elegantly. They've trolled me, the mother****ers.
Morgoth Posted September 19, 2010 Posted September 19, 2010 Poles and their strange sense of humor... Rain makes everything better.
Majek Posted September 19, 2010 Posted September 19, 2010 Scare the **** out of me. A pretty bad marketing stunt but i don't really care, let them just come back. 1.13 killed off Ja2.
LadyCrimson Posted September 19, 2010 Posted September 19, 2010 I now feel very stupid for falling for it. The mention of the idea not dying is a bit of a clue for that. I did notice the 'not gone forever' & 'era' parts, but coupled with their Twitter message, in my mind I was thinking that meant they might be going to a "at least some DRM" model or something... “Things are as they are. Looking out into the universe at night, we make no comparisons between right and wrong stars, nor between well and badly arranged constellations.” – Alan Watts
taviow Posted September 19, 2010 Author Posted September 19, 2010 I am angry because of what they did. I hated it. But I am also happy they're gonna be fine. Can't decide whether I'll be angry or happy. brb figuring it out.
SteveThaiBinh Posted September 19, 2010 Posted September 19, 2010 I'm really glad I saw this via this forum, instead of just going to the site directly. I would have been gutted. As it is, it's a very silly thing to do, but provided they still provide a good service, I will forgive them. "An electric puddle is not what I need right now." (Nina Kalenkov)
Tigranes Posted September 19, 2010 Posted September 19, 2010 Good news, GOG is awesome and I thought they were too popular to go away just like that, but that's a moronic stunt and I'll give them an earful when their forums come back up. Bloody trolls. Let's Play: Icewind Dale Ironman (Complete) Let's Play: Icewind Dale II Ironman (Complete) Let's Play: Divinity II (Complete) Let's Play: Baldur's Gate Trilogy Ironman - BG1 (Complete) Let's Play: Baldur's Gate Trilogy Ironman - BG2 (In Progress)
Rostere Posted September 19, 2010 Posted September 19, 2010 I'm really glad I saw this via this forum, instead of just going to the site directly. I would have been gutted. As it is, it's a very silly thing to do, but provided they still provide a good service, I will forgive them. This. "Well, overkill is my middle name. And my last name. And all of my other names as well!"
TheHarlequin Posted September 20, 2010 Posted September 20, 2010 Interesting. So was Bloodlines part of their lineup? World of Darkness News http://www.wodnews.net --- "I cannot profess to be a theologian; but it seems to me that Christians who believe in a super human Satan have got themselves into a logical impasse with regard to their own religion. For either God can not prevent the mischief of Satan, in which case he is not omnipotent; or else He could do so if he wished, but will not, in which case He is not benevolent. Fortunately, being a pagan witch, I am not called upon to solve this problem." - Doreen Valiente
Pop Posted September 20, 2010 Posted September 20, 2010 No. Redemption was, for what it's worth. Bloodlines is up on Steam. Join me, and we shall make Production Beards a reality!
Monte Carlo Posted September 20, 2010 Posted September 20, 2010 What a bizarre marketing strategy. They are a brilliant resource though, which is why I suspect they'll be forgiven.
Humodour Posted September 20, 2010 Posted September 20, 2010 (edited) ****, so it's a marketing stunt? It will work. Bit tasteless, but it will work. As long as I can download my games... And please don't die, GOG. EDIT: Want to know why this marketing stunt will work? Take a look at this thread. Edited September 20, 2010 by Krezack
Vilhelm Posted September 20, 2010 Posted September 20, 2010 That's the worst marketing stunt ever if the theories hold true. I sure hope the marketing management are getting some pink slips in the next few days, that would help CDP hold face.
Majek Posted September 20, 2010 Posted September 20, 2010 There's rumors they were bought by someone so some things may change. But if the put DRM on games that didn't have it before or raise the prices too much, there will be war :D 1.13 killed off Ja2.
Lexx Posted September 20, 2010 Posted September 20, 2010 Heh, latest rumor: GOG bought up by Steam. (English version below) "only when you no-life you can exist forever, because what does not live cannot die."
mkreku Posted September 20, 2010 Posted September 20, 2010 Oh no. Expect a huge price increase in Europe if that is true. Swedes, go to: Spel2, for the latest game reviews in swedish!
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