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Snakebird Complete and South of the Circle Are Now Free on Epic Games Store and GOG

If you're in the mood for some more free games to see you through the Week that Never Was (between Boxing Day and New Year's Day, natch), Epic and GOG have you covered. Over on the Epic Games Store…

December 29, 2023 | 11:25 EST

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GOG Shares 2022 User Statistics Including Favorite Genres And More

Classic games platform GOG has shared some of its user statistics for 2022. In its roundup, GOG shares users' favorite genres on the platform, as well as age group distribution, growth, and other…

May 5, 2023 | 10:12 EDT

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Daggerfall Unity: GOG Cut Modernizes The Classic RPG

A group of modders and GOG have partnered up to release Daggerfall Unity: GOG Cut, a collection of mods and user tweaks for The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall. The Daggerfall Unity project has been…

June 15, 2022 | 11:57 EDT

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GOG Good Old Games Week Brings Back More Classics Like People's General

The GOG Good Old Games Week, an initiative by GOG to spotlight its catalog of retro games, continues today with the addition of a beloved strategy classic. People's General is now available on GOG,…

May 2, 2022 | 11:52 EDT

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N64 Game Re-Volt Returns to GOG After 8 Years

The N64 game Re-Volt has returned to GOG, 8 years after it was delisted due to issues with ownership over portions of the game's code. Older games get delisted all the time, whether it's defunct…

April 29, 2022 | 03:15 EDT

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The Wheel of Time Finally Launches on GOG

The Wheel of Time is a big deal. It was (before A Song of Ice and Fire) the biggest Epic Fantasy series released since Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, and rejuvenated a genre that had devolved into…

April 6, 2022 | 10:52 EDT

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There Will Be No Official GOG Steam Deck Support

There's a bit of bad news for fans of DRM-free gaming: there will be no official GOG Steam Deck support -- but that doesn't mean it won't be possible. You're probably aware of the Steam Deck by now…

February 21, 2022 | 02:21 EST

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GOG Winter Sale Giveaway Ends With Iratus: Lord of the Dead

Still looking around for free games to acquire? Well, look no further because Iratus: Lord of the Dead-a turn-based tactical roguelike RPG-is the last free game being given away during the last few…

January 3, 2022 | 11:24 EST

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GOG Galaxy 2.0 Lets Some Users Buy Epic Exclusives Direct From App

Some GOG Galaxy 2.0 users are being invited to trial an experimental new feature. GOG is working on a new storefront for the launcher, so some users now have the option to buy some Epic Games Store…

October 1, 2020 | 08:41 EDT

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GOG Summer Sale Lets You Try Destroy All Humans and System Shock Remakes

GOG has launched its annual Summer Sale for 2020, and it's a doozy. This year's GOG Summer Sale is offering the chance to play some demos for major upcoming titles like System Shock and Desperados…

May 27, 2020 | 10:20 EDT

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Ziggurat Interactive Partners With GOG, Re-Releases Classic Titles

Today, Ziggurat Interactive has announced that they are partnering with GOG.com to re-release classic titles, both for the first time and because they now can. “We are excited to be working with…

March 20, 2020 | 10:35 EDT

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Warhammer: Mark of Chaos Returns to Start GOG's 'Warhammer Week' With a Bang

Today, GOG marked the start of their Warhammer Week with Warhammer: Mark of Chaos' re-release, which also comes with the Battle March expansion. A Real-Time Strategy (RTS) title, Warhammer: Mark of…

March 9, 2020 | 11:34 EDT

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GOG Galaxy 2.0 Details Four New Features and Crazy Levels of Customization

GOG Galaxy 2.0 is still very much in the works and the Polish-based digital game distributor has released details on some new features that are coming in the next upgrade to their desktop client.…

September 13, 2019 | 02:20 EDT

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MissionForce: CyberStorm Returns With Turnbased Strategy On GOG Today

The classic game maestro's at GOG.com have been at it again, this time taking their time machines to Oregon in 1996 to visit Dynamix Inc to get a copy of MissionForce: CyberStorm for modern gamers on…

July 23, 2019 | 10:45 EDT

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Race To The Moon In Buzz Aldrin's Space Program Manager On GOG

Have you ever wanted to experience the thrill of the 1950s and 60s space race? Well, now you can, thanks to GOG. Buzz Aldrin's Space Program Manager is now available DRM-free from everyone's favorite…

July 22, 2019 | 11:20 EDT

Microsoft Announced As Partner For CD Projekt's GOG Galaxy 2.0
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Microsoft Announced As Partner For CD Projekt's GOG Galaxy 2.0

CD Projekt announced GOG Galaxy 2.0 last month as a cross-platform game library where you will be able to add all your games from multiple storefronts and keep them conveniently organized. This is a…

June 14, 2019 | 02:41 EDT

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The Expression Amrilato Steam release indefinitely delayed due to 'increasingly confusing review process'

MangaGamer's The Expression Amrilato Steam release has been indefinitely delayed due to what the developers are calling an "increasingly confusing review process". This brand-new visual novel teaches…

June 14, 2019 | 11:40 EDT

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GOG Launches Their Summer Sale Festival

Today, GOG.com announced their Summer Sale Festival, which will feature game collections, flash deals, and discounts up to 90 percent off. GOG is also offering Obduction, a sci-fi adventure puzzle…

May 30, 2019 | 03:00 EDT

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GOG GALAXY 2.0 Combines Libraries, Cross-Platform Friends Lists And More

In a press release today, GOG revealed information about its upcoming game client. GOG GALAXY 2.0 is currently accepting signups for its closed beta. Once connected to other platforms, users can…

May 22, 2019 | 03:48 EDT

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Get The Witcher Free and a Gwent Free Card Keg at GOG Right Now

You can get The Witcher free and a Gwent free Card Keg over at GOG right now! GOG is well-known as the premier digital distributor of DRM-free PC games and they're running a special promotion that…

May 15, 2019 | 01:20 EDT

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Cultist Simulator Anthology Edition Announced; New DLC Coming

Cultist Simulator is finding more followers to worship the old gods, this time though with a shiny new package. Developer Weather Factory has announced that their BAFTA-nominated strategy game will…

May 4, 2019 | 09:20 EDT

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Chucklefish-Published Strategy Title Pathway Launches Next Week

Get ready for an Indiana Jones-styled adventure with Pathway. This strategy RPG launches next week, April 11th for Windows, Mac, and Linux. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wesvzmNEMpU&feature=…

April 5, 2019 | 02:29 EDT

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Pathfinder: Kingmaker Patch 1.3 Fixes 500 Typos and Lots More

Developer Owlcat games has detailed the recently live patch for their RPG Pathfinder: Kingmaker. The new patch, patch 1.3, is the latest fix that is designed to improve some of the games lingering…

April 2, 2019 | 07:47 EDT

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Warcraft & Warcraft II Now Available On GOG

Two of Blizzard Entertainment's seminal RTS titles, Warcraft: Orcs & Humans and Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition are available on GOG.com for the first time. GOG announced their partnership with…

March 28, 2019 | 12:30 EDT

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GOG Announces New Direct to Account Feature in User Agreement Update

Following the news of layoffs and the termination of their customer fidelity program Fair Price Package in the last couple of days, GOG is definitely shaking things up. Today they came out of the…

February 27, 2019 | 05:18 EST

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GOG Announces Conclusion of Fair Price Package Program

Following the report of layoffs from yesterday, GOG has just announced that their Fair Price Package program will be discontinued by March 31. The program was first introduced in March 2014, as a way…

February 26, 2019 | 01:40 EST

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GOG Lays Off About A Dozen Employees

As reported by Kotaku, digital distribution platform GOG "quietly let go" about a dozen employees recently. A GOG representative confirmed the layoffs with a prepared statement: Letting people…

February 25, 2019 | 11:56 EST

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[Updated] Star Control: Origins DMCA'd by Series Creators

The ongoing dispute between game developer Stardock and Star Control creators Paul Reiche III and Fred Ford has escalated to a takedown notice. In a post on the Steam board for Star Control: Origins…

December 31, 2018 | 10:56 EST

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Get Tharsis and Seven Other Games with GOG Connect

A Tharsis GOG Connect opportunity is here and six other games are part of this round! Gamers who have both Steam and GOG have an opportunity to get some great games on the DRM-free platform, but only…

December 28, 2018 | 10:30 EST

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Get SOMA Free Right Now As Part of the GOG Winter Sale

You can get SOMA free as part of the GOG Winter Sale! The DRM-free digital game distributors are simply giving the game away to anyone who makes an account and pops on over to their website—but only…

December 28, 2018 | 09:29 EST

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GOG Version of No Man's Sky Enters Multiplayer Beta; 50% Off

No Man's Sky multiplayer is entering another beta, this time for the version of the game found on GOG.com The GOG version of No Man's Sky has lagged behind in the recent updates to the game, only…

December 22, 2018 | 12:33 EST

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GOG Connect Adds 5 New Titles Including Hard West, Syberia, and More!

GOG Connect has added five new titles to their service during their Winter Sale. These additions will help Steam users further expand what they have in their libraries of DRM-free games on CD Projekt…

December 21, 2018 | 04:30 EST

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Indie Platformer Orphan To Launch on Halloween

2D indie sci-fi game Orphan is set to release on PC on October 31st. Originally crowdfunded by a Kickstarter campaign back in 2015, Orphan tells the story of a young boy who may (or may not) be the…

October 24, 2018 | 09:57 EDT

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Zombie Orpheus Entertainment Pulls Films From GOG.com

Zombie Orpheus Entertainment, the production company behind web series JourneyQuest and indie movie series The Gamers, announced today that they will be removing their content from GOG.com, a…

October 24, 2018 | 12:33 EDT

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Staxel Dresses Up With Upcoming Halloween Update, Comes To GOG

Indie farming RPG Staxel will be coming out with a Halloween Update and it's now available for purchase on GOG according to a blog post on the game's official website. Staxel is a game firmly in the…

October 21, 2018 | 02:44 EDT

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Slay Demons With Old-School Flair in GOG Timed Exclusive Project Warlock

Old-school FPS fans rejoice, a new game in this shooter renaissance looks to be in the making with the upcoming GOG.com timed exclusive, Project Warlock. Project Warlock is a self-described FPS that…

October 11, 2018 | 03:36 EDT

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GOG Celebrates 10 Years With Deals, Discounts and More

CD Projekt subsidiary GOG.com is celebrating 10 years as an online storefront, with plenty of DRM-free goodness and more for fans to enjoy. Gamers can head to GOG.com right now and vote for a free…

October 1, 2018 | 02:23 EDT

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GOG Says FCK DRM With New Anti-DRM Initiative

The folks over at GOG are on a righteous crusade. Their new initiative, FCK DRM, aims to educate consumers about the DRM (digital rights management) that's often baked into the media they consume, as…

August 24, 2018 | 10:05 EDT

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GOG Version of No Man's Sky Lacks Online Multiplayer, Refunds Offered

No Man's Sky Next launched yesterday and has already been a massive success for Hello Games, but it is, once again, not without some hiccups along the way. The GOG version of No Man's Sky Next was…

July 25, 2018 | 10:55 EDT

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Grab Great Games At A Steal In The GOG Noclip & Classic Gaming Sale

Lots of great games come out every day, and many of them are standing on the shoulders of giants. Planet Coaster wouldn't exist if Rollercoaster Tycoon didn't come before it, Two Point Hospital can…

July 24, 2018 | 02:30 EDT

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GOG Summer Sale Week Two Underway, Offers Ziggurat For Free

Week two of the GOG summer sale is underway, and to mark the occasion, the folks at GOG are offering roguelite FPS Ziggurat for free. The shooter, which GOG describes as a "Painkiller-ish, Hexen-ish…

June 12, 2018 | 10:01 EDT

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MangaGamer Partnering with GOG to Provide DRM-Free Visual Novels

In response to last week's debacle surrounding anime visual novels, MangaGamer and Sekai Project are partnering with GOG to bring their visual novel catalog to a DRM-free storefront. The takedowns,…

May 22, 2018 | 07:53 EDT

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GOG Weekly Sale Slashes Up To 90% Off Cult Classics

Well, another week is upon us, and you know what that means: it's time for the GOG weekly sale. This week, the good folks over at GOG are offering up to 90% off some "cool cult classics". More than…

May 22, 2018 | 10:00 EDT

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GOG Weekly Sale Features Classic Coin-Ops & Sizzling Strategy

The latest GOG Weekly Sale is here and it's got a nice mix of classic coin-op games alongside various different strategy games according to a post on the digital distributor's website. Featuring over…

May 15, 2018 | 10:10 EDT

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Darkest Dungeon: The Color of Madness Comes Crashing to PC This June

Darkest Dungeon: The Color of Madness is the latest expansion to the beloved dark fantasy series, and will come crashing down to the Farmstead come June 19. A menacing shard of alien origins has been…

May 11, 2018 | 12:31 EDT

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GOG User Profiles Are Now Live

GOG user profiles are now live according to a news post on the digital distributor's website. GOG is a digital distribution service with a focus on DRM-free gaming. They launched their Galaxy desktop…

April 24, 2018 | 06:25 EDT

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GOG Introducing User Profiles, Additional Privacy Settings

GOG is introducing user profiles to their digital distribution platform "very, very soon" according to a post on the service's forums from Senior PR Manager Lukasz Kukawski. GOG is a digital…

April 19, 2018 | 10:15 EDT

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The Curse of Monkey Island Available Digitally For The First Time on GOG

Celebrated classics The Curse of Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion have both arrived on GOG.com, with this being the first time that The Curse of Monkey Island has been available via digital…

March 22, 2018 | 05:28 EDT