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Posted February 21, 2014
The DRM-Free Revolution Continues with Big Pre-Orders and Launch Day Releases!

Good news! GOG.com is going to bring you more fantastic launch day releases, preorders, and other exciting new content from some of our favorite developers. We've lined up 3 big titles that we will be bringing to GOG.com in the next couple of months for sale or preorder that we think will be hits with all of our gamers; and we have more equally exciting games coming up soon.

If you've been a member of the site for a long time, you may recall that when we launched sales of The Witcher 2 on GOG.com, we had to add in regional pricing. The game cost different amounts in in the US, the UK, the European Union, and Australia. We're doing something like that once again in order to bring you new titles from fantastic bigger studios. Since we don't accept currencies other than USD on GOG.com right now, we'll be charging the equivalent of the local price in USD for these titles. We wish that we could offer these games at flat prices everywhere in the world, but the decision on pricing is always in our partners' hands, and regional pricing is becoming the standard around the globe. We're doing this because we believe that there's no better way to accomplish our overall goals for DRM-Free gaming and GOG.com. We need more games, devs, and publishers on board to make DRM-Free gaming something that's standard for all of the gaming world!

That brings with it more good news, though! As mentioned, we have three games we're launching soon with regional pricing--two RPGs and a strategy game--and while we can't tell you what they are yet because breaking an NDA has more severe penalties than just getting a noogie, we're confident that you'll be as excited about these games as we are. For a limited time, we will be offering anyone who pre-orders or buys one of them a free game from a selection as a gift from GOG.com, just like we did for The Witcher 2.

If you have any questions, hit us up in the comments below and we'll be happy to answer (to the best of our ability).

EDIT: Since we've answered a lot of the common questions already here (and lest you think that we've ignored you), it may be handy for you to check out the forum thread about this and search for staff answers by clicking this link here. (hat tip to user Eli who reminded us that the feature even exists. :)
Posted February 22, 2014
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This reminds me of Stardock. They kept yelling how DRM was bad and how they had a list or constitution or something else stupid of gamer and how they were basically the good fighters of gamers everywhere.

Of course they had DRM even though trying to convince people they didn't, and when someone waved money in front of their faces they abandoned ship sold their store and let the butt drm love with steam begin!

Pretentious dicks they were.

You know something GOG, do as you wish, but FFS, don't pretend you give a shit about the gamers.

And to GOG and publishers out there, when pirate versions of your games rise, don't wonder too much why. The tighter the noose, the harder more people will want out of it.
Posted February 22, 2014
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Impaler26: It's sad to see regional pricing coming to GOG! :(

I hope the games from those "big publishers" are worth it (somewhat at least)...
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TheEnigmaticT: Divinity: Original Sin is an example of the kind of game we're talking about; it's already launched on Steam for early access with regional pricing, and it wouldn't be very fair of Larian to give our EU and UK users a better value for the game if they buy it from GOG.com later as opposed to Steam now.
Hi EnigmaticT let me just say that I really enjoy watching you on youtube and I love everything that GOG has done thus far. But on the subject of regional pricing I'm going to have to say no on this one. This is a bad idea GOG with it's DRM free/refund policy and lack of regional pricing makes it perfect. This place really is above and beyond the rest. Please don't change your polices for the publishers. This announcement was a good idea because now you can see the kind of back lash this decision has made. You can use this very forum as proof to both your publishers and studios alike that such a decision puts your busyness at risk.

Simply say "I'm sorry but our consumer base simply won't tolerate that kind of decision, we must sell it at equal price or not at all.

continue negotiating with your publishers and use this forum to show them the overwhelming disapproval. Reverse this decision and service the crash which is bound to happen very soon.
Posted February 22, 2014
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rrr8891: why is everyone complaining about price increases anyway? you know you can just torrent all this shit, right?
First off you woudnt get updates for the games or support.
Second, there are a large number of torrents that contains viruses and trojans and whatnot.
Third, several people actually like to suport the devs instead of taking away a copy from them.
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Posted February 22, 2014
If this affects witcher 3 its going to be hard for me to justify getting it via gog instead of steam.
Posted February 22, 2014
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timppu: Even though I dislike regional pricing, it isn't normally a similar deal-breaker for me like DRM is (e.g., DotEmu sells its games in euros, so do they have regional pricing already? If they do, that hasn't stopped me from buying DRM-free games from them
They do.

From their last promo email, the first featured game (DotEmu Collection 1) the prices are:

original: 14.99€ / $19.99
discounted: 4.50€ / $6.00

And anyone checking the numbers can see that the conversion is screwed. Whether you go from € to $ or vice versa, you will notice that Euro prices have been bumped up.


So while they still do faithfully deliver DRM-free installers, the regional pricing and sucky installers* make buying from them very unappealing.


* = Last game I installed was Tony Tough. The installer has several language options, and during the installation process you need to have space for the installer to extract EVERY language, although you install only one. Yeah, that is how you build an installer guys, good job.
Posted February 22, 2014
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Russonc: I agree with those who say wait and see, if you like what comes out each day/week/year then make a purchase; if not, don't. GOG can't stay in business at all just selling the best 100 old games for $4.99 forever and has to find ways to add product to their catalog...I mean really, don't most of the long time GOGites (or whatever we are called) already have all the good old stuff?? I like that they support some of the new indies stuff, and always look at what comes in new....doesn't mean I'll always buy them, but I like a choice. I've gotten old games on steam that don't work on newer computers, that GOG thankfully gets working for me.

Just not sure why all the "this is the end" type talk....I hope this will strengthen GOG's ability to remain viable in the marketplace.
I respect your opinion but regional prices won't affect you since you're from US. And like I said, this sets a precedent for the rest of publishers. And now we have "the best 100 old games for 4.99$ (3.59€)" but maybe in near future we will have "the best 100 old games for 4.99€ (6.93$)". A 35% price increase. :-/ And maybe "the end", like you said.
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Posted February 22, 2014
I will not be purchasing these games, here in Aussie we already have higher then normal prices but you will also be charging us in USD so we have to factor in exchange rates so we have to pay even more as well?


screw that.
Posted February 22, 2014
Personally I'm not against regional pricing, even more if GOG can offer new game releases from big publishers DRM Free.

If regional pricing means I will be able to play AAA games without needing Steam, Origin or even worse UPlay, then all I can say is: GOG take my money now.

I think GOG is doing the right thing and people are overreacting a bit here.
Posted February 22, 2014
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Pyron: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzIYJ15CMbk
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Good Find, thank you!
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Posted February 22, 2014
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Ganni1987: I think GOG is doing the right thing and people are overreacting a bit here.
I think it depends of which country you are. If you were a German gamer with all the ugly experience of heavy censorship in follow of regional restrictions, you would be very more upset as well. ;)
Posted February 22, 2014
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Ganni1987: Personally I'm not against regional pricing, even more if GOG can offer new game releases from big publishers DRM Free.

If regional pricing means I will be able to play AAA games without needing Steam, Origin or even worse UPlay, then all I can say is: GOG take my money now.

I think GOG is doing the right thing and people are overreacting a bit here.
We migth be overreacting but considering other like humble bundle etc that have gone the same route it doesnt look promising.
Thoug il wait and see before i call judgment but im indeed very sceptical.
Posted February 22, 2014
The choice is simple: if you want to see more DRM-free games, but most of all, if you want to see constant prosperity of your favourite digital store, they you should TRY to understand GOG's point of view. I hate regional pricing on Steam. But I know that Valve is doing very well and nothing can't change that for some time. Gabe has extremely strong position in negotations. GOG doesn't have such comfortable situation. But don't worry - GOG will not drop DRM-free policy, because that would mean massive outflow of customers.

Anyway just wait and see how much these new games will cost.

BTW - it's really sad to see, how ungrateful people are after everything GOG did.
Post edited February 22, 2014 by vojtasass
Posted February 22, 2014
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diceyy: If this affects witcher 3 its going to be hard for me to justify getting it via gog instead of steam.
lol - but it was already a case 3 years ago for TW2 on GOG.com!
Posted February 22, 2014
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vojtasass: The choice is simple: if you want to see more DRM-free games, but most of all, if you want to see constant prosperity of your favourite digital store, they you should TRY to understand GOG's point of view. I hate regional pricing on Steam. But I know that Valve is doing very well and nothing can't change that for some time. Gabe has extremely strong position in negotations. GOG doesn't have such comfortable situation. But don't worry - GOG will not drop DRM-free policy, because that would mean massive outflow of customers.

Anyway just wait and see how much these new games will cost.
I'm more worried about the precedent that this will create and how the publishers will (ab)use that in the near future.
Now what cartoon series featured this phrase: "Bend over junior!" ? So long ago that I watched any telly.
Post edited February 22, 2014 by jorlin
Posted February 22, 2014
..and GoG.com is about to die.

It was a good run. But with this change, I see no reason to stay at GoG .. Steam now offers the same prices AND much better gaming platform.
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