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Posted August 27, 2014
Cause there's no business like show-business!

Our DRM-Free approach to digital distribution has been the foundation of GOG.com since day one and we're convinced it is now firmly rooted in the gaming industry landscape. More and more users start to expect and demand the digital content they paid for to be free from any kind of restrictive mechanisms that limit access to their collections and get in the way of enjoyment. We think this is a good time to take the next step in our quest to make digital entertainment better for everyone. Today we set out to spread our DRM-Free ideas across the movie industry! That's right: GOG.com now offers DRM-Free movies.

Our goal is to offer you cinema classics as well as some all-time favorite TV series with no DRM whatsoever, for you to download and keep on your hard drive or stream online whenever you feel like it. We talked to most of the big players in the movie industry and we often got a similar answer: "We love your ideas, but … we do not want to be the first ones. We will gladly follow, but until somebody else does it first, we do not want to take the risk". DRM-Free distribution is not a concept their lawyers would accept without hesitation. We kind of felt that would be the case and that it's gonna take patience and time to do it, to do it, to do it right. That's quite a journey ahead of us, but every gamer knows very well that great adventures start with one small step. So why not start with something that feels very familiar? We offer you a number of gaming and internet culture documentaries - all of them DRM-Free, very reasonably priced, and presenting some fascinating insight into topics close to a gamer's heart. Now, what do we have in store for you?

- There's a whole new Movie Catalog for you to browse!
- All the movies we sell are priced at $5.99 (that's a launch promo price for a few of them), and we aim to have that as the main price point for most of our future releases
- Two of the movies - The Art of Playing and TPB AFK: The Pirate Bay Away From Keyboard are available for FREE, so that you can test our new movie distribution features
- Most of our movies are in Full HD 1080p quality, some in 720p. With those of you with limited bandwidth or download quota in mind, we also supply much lighter 576p versions.
- Apart from downloading your movies you have the option to watch them streaming online, right here on GOG.com
- GOG.com is famous for its bonus goodies - each movie will come with as many of them as we can muster
- You can expect subsequent movie releases each week

That's it. GOG.com Movies is a go, time to get some popcorn!
Posted August 30, 2014
Since Barry above me mentioned streaming of which I knew nothing - It needs to be more pronounced in gog post - I found out that there are no subtitles (english ones) in the Piratebay movie (when streaming) and that movie is half in Swedish - how can I understand that? Please add possibility of subtitles to the streaming.

Also there is a small glitch where the loading bar for some reason extends out of the webplayer and you still see it sticking out after the movie is finished.
Post edited August 30, 2014 by Matruchus
Posted August 30, 2014
Strange move from a game distribution site, but if it helps marketing the need for more DRM-free multimedia, it is welcome.
Personally, I am not interested in the titles offered, I've watched Indie Game the Movie and found it not interesting at all, no matter how I adore the games presented (that's another story). Also, a fellow goger in some other post mentioned TV series. I had absolutely no clue what all those names were, but I imagine they are popular in the US. I don't even watch local TV so I couldn't have known. For me, if I am to drop money on something, it would be some (maybe old black and white) classic like Akira Kurosawa films. Or some weird anime like Gantz. Or some Louis de Funès movies, with greek subtitles!
Posted August 30, 2014
Speaking of Indie Game: The Movie, it would be nice if people could purchase all the games featured in the film. GOG has Fez, but lacks Braid and Super Meat Boy. Vote for them on the wishlist:

http://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/braid
http://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/super_meat_boy

While you're at it, vote for these other great indies referenced in the film and special edition footage:

http://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/antichamber
http://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/the_basement_collection
http://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/the_binding_of_isaac
http://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/castle_crashers
http://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/limbo
http://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/minecraft
http://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/osmos
http://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/overgrowth
http://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/superbrothers_sword_sworcery_ep
http://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/world_of_goo
Post edited August 30, 2014 by Barry_Woodward
Posted August 30, 2014
Check out also these great indie strategy/simulation/exploration games that are missing on gog and vote for them:

http://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/machines_at_war_3
http://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/infested_planet
http://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/hegemony_gold_wars_of_ancient_greece
http://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/train_fever
http://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/mini_metro
http://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/sunless_sea
Post edited August 30, 2014 by Matruchus
Posted August 30, 2014
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Barry_Woodward: Speaking of Indie Game: The Movie, it would be nice if people could purchase all the games featured in the film. GOG has Fez, but lacks Braid and Super Meat Boy. Vote for them on the wishlist:

http://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/braid
http://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/super_meat_boy

While you're at it, vote for these other great indies referenced in the film:

http://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/antichamber
http://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/castle_crashers
http://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/limbo
http://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/minecraft
http://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/osmos
http://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/overgrowth
http://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/superbrothers_sword_sworcery_ep
http://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/world_of_goo
Yes, it looks like a missed opportunity for GOG, it's like they are advertising games that are not on here.
Posted August 30, 2014
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Matruchus: Since Barry above me mentioned streaming of which I knew nothing - It needs to be more pronounced in gog post - I found out that there are no subtitles (english ones) in the Piratebay movie (when streaming) and that movie is half in Swedish - how can I understand that? Please add possibility of subtitles to the streaming.
I have the option of activating subtitles (the speech bubble currently gives the options of "subtitles off" and "english"), but the option doesn't seem to work as none are displayed. Now, I understand Swedish perfectly well (being a Swede has its advantages every so seldom) so I personally have little problem with it, but it seems that GOG's intention was to have the subtitles available when streaming (otherwise the option would likely not be there at all).
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Post edited August 30, 2014 by Maighstir
Posted August 30, 2014
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Maighstir: I have the option of activating subtitles (the speech bubble currently gives the options of "subtitles off" and "english"), but the option doesn't seem to work as none are displayed. Now, I understand Swedish perfectly well (being a Swede has its advantages every so seldom) so I personally have little problem with it, but it seems that GOG's intention was to have the subtitles available when streaming (otherwise the option would likely not be there at all).
Oh my god subtitles are hidden under the commentary sign - seriously who developed that.
Posted August 30, 2014

More and more users start to expect and demand the digital content they paid for to be free from any kind of restrictive mechanisms that limit access to their collections and get in the way of enjoyment. We think this is a good time to take the next step in our quest to make digital entertainment better for everyone. Today we set out to spread our DRM-Free ideas across the movie industry! That's right: GOG.com now offers DRM-Free movies.
I have a question, and this might be what makes the lawyers cringe. After purchasing a DRM free movie, are there any stipulations within the movie itself as to how it can be used? I know I really shouldn't turn around and give it away (people can capture streams, of course), but what if I would like creative license?

As an example, let's say I take one of the movies I purchased and find three or four 5-second clips that would be perfect in another commercial or Indie movie. Am I free to use those clips as long as I give credit to the original authors? Do I need to seek permission from those authors?

I'm kind of playing "Devil's Advocate" here, but I am really interested in the titles you have offered and since I like dabbling a bit in video, I want to make sure I'm not going to get myself into hot water.

If anything, for what should I be careful?
Posted August 30, 2014

More and more users start to expect and demand the digital content they paid for to be free from any kind of restrictive mechanisms that limit access to their collections and get in the way of enjoyment. We think this is a good time to take the next step in our quest to make digital entertainment better for everyone. Today we set out to spread our DRM-Free ideas across the movie industry! That's right: GOG.com now offers DRM-Free movies.
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JDelekto: I have a question, and this might be what makes the lawyers cringe. After purchasing a DRM free movie, are there any stipulations within the movie itself as to how it can be used? I know I really shouldn't turn around and give it away (people can capture streams, of course), but what if I would like creative license?

As an example, let's say I take one of the movies I purchased and find three or four 5-second clips that would be perfect in another commercial or Indie movie. Am I free to use those clips as long as I give credit to the original authors? Do I need to seek permission from those authors?

I'm kind of playing "Devil's Advocate" here, but I am really interested in the titles you have offered and since I like dabbling a bit in video, I want to make sure I'm not going to get myself into hot water.

If anything, for what should I be careful?
It all comes down to copyright law. Short 3-5 second clips are generally (in the US) considered "fair use", and are completely allowed within copyright law. The major media companies use short fair use clips all the time actually, especially in news programs and reviews of things. The general rule is that the clip can't be the "core" of the program, as in the defining identity of the work.

You don't need to seek permission for fair use, and generally you're better off not seeking permission in my opinion. I read once that someone asked Fox for a clip of the Simpsons that would have been legal under fair use, and Fox quoted a price of $10,000.

Search for "fair use under copyright law". You'll find lots of information, some of it really good, some of it total propaganda from media companies (who don't practice what they preach).

I am not a lawyer...
Posted August 30, 2014
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Barry_Woodward: When I pay for a movie, I expect to see the whole thing, including the credits.
I second that. The entire film in its original format, original language, uncensored and unplagued by commercials, sped up credits etc.

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Matruchus: Oh my god subtitles are hidden under the commentary sign - seriously who developed that.
This guy.*
(Coincidentally, he loves impersonating Swedish doctors.)

*Bonus: Swedish subtitles!
Post edited August 30, 2014 by Lemon_Curry
Posted August 30, 2014
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JDelekto: I have a question, and this might be what makes the lawyers cringe. After purchasing a DRM free movie, are there any stipulations within the movie itself as to how it can be used? I know I really shouldn't turn around and give it away (people can capture streams, of course), but what if I would like creative license?

As an example, let's say I take one of the movies I purchased and find three or four 5-second clips that would be perfect in another commercial or Indie movie. Am I free to use those clips as long as I give credit to the original authors? Do I need to seek permission from those authors?

I'm kind of playing "Devil's Advocate" here, but I am really interested in the titles you have offered and since I like dabbling a bit in video, I want to make sure I'm not going to get myself into hot water.

If anything, for what should I be careful?
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barleyguy: It all comes down to copyright law. Short 3-5 second clips are generally (in the US) considered "fair use", and are completely allowed within copyright law. The major media companies use short fair use clips all the time actually, especially in news programs and reviews of things. The general rule is that the clip can't be the "core" of the program, as in the defining identity of the work.

You don't need to seek permission for fair use, and generally you're better off not seeking permission in my opinion. I read once that someone asked Fox for a clip of the Simpsons that would have been legal under fair use, and Fox quoted a price of $10,000.

Search for "fair use under copyright law". You'll find lots of information, some of it really good, some of it total propaganda from media companies (who don't practice what they preach).

I am not a lawyer...
Interesting perspective on it, thank you!
Posted August 30, 2014
I would really like to see some Croatian classics:
http://www.gog.com/wishlist/movies/the_elmchanted_forest
http://www.gog.com/wishlist/movies/the_magicians_hat
http://www.gog.com/wishlist/movies/lapitch_the_little_shoemaker

And this excellent TV series:
http://www.gog.com/wishlist/movies/red_dwarf
Posted August 30, 2014
Well - me and my wallet are open to this idea - provided you really bring some classic movies here.
The selection you kicked-off with is rather...dissapointing. But if I see say" Muppet Show, old westerns or sf - I'll be more than happy.
Post edited August 30, 2014 by tburger
Posted August 30, 2014
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Miljac: I would really like to see some Croatian classics:
http://www.gog.com/wishlist/movies/the_elmchanted_forest
http://www.gog.com/wishlist/movies/the_magicians_hat
http://www.gog.com/wishlist/movies/lapitch_the_little_shoemaker

And this excellent TV series:
http://www.gog.com/wishlist/movies/red_dwarf
Voted on all of that. Remember those animated movies from my childhood and also Red Dwarf is always good :)
Posted August 30, 2014
Yay! I thought I am going to be the only one :D but now they have 3 votes, that's great!

I also remembered this:
http://www.gog.com/wishlist/movies/only_fools_and_horses
http://www.gog.com/wishlist/movies/fringe
Post edited August 30, 2014 by Miljac
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