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Posted November 13, 2013
Deals so good, you won't want to fall asleep.
You remember back when you used to walk into a store, browse the shelves, pick out a game, and then buy it--all in the actual real world? We don't know about you, but most of us at GOG.com have had our limbs atrophy to small vestigial nubbins since all of our shopping happens online these days. Of course, one thing that sometimes happens in real world stores with real world goods--particularly when they have a good sale--is that they run out of stock. Usually that means that the deal was so good that they couldn't keep up with demand.

Well, in the digital realm, this is usually pretty rare. How do you run out of stock on digital games, short of entropy devouring the universe? Well, we have gotten 101 games that will be on sale on the front page of GOG.com, but the discounts are so high at the moment that we can't just sell an unlimited number of copies of these games: we are only able to sell a few at these discounts--up to 80% off--and once they're gone, they're gone.

So what games will be on sale in our Insomnia promo? Bestselling classics and new games alike. There will also occasionally be some free games in super limited numbers (like, 20 or 30 copies)--if you're fast enough on the trigger finger to pick 'em up, that is. The deal will run from now until we're out of "stock" of games for the sale, and games may show up more than once. So it's time to bathe in a tub of coffee*, dip some espresso**, snort an energy drink***, or do whatever else it takes to stay up so you don't miss out on the best deals on fantastic games on GOG.com since summer.
*This is probably not a good idea
**This is definitely not a good idea
***This is totally safe, though****
****NO IT'S NOT WHAT ARE YOU DOING YOU CRAZY PERSON
Post edited November 13, 2013 by TheEnigmaticT
Posted November 15, 2013
i hope i get this right!?

it is a code with 16 nummbers thats not redeemed yet... this means i can give this code to someone here who gives me .... neverwinter nights 2 ?
Posted November 15, 2013
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npalsensei: /facepalm The friggin' prices of online stores are mostly artificial and arbitrary. As far as old games are concerned, you're paying WAY too much for rights and management than you should. For new games that don't go through the process of retailing with a decent PAPER manual, big pretty box and other goodies (which we were getting back in the 90s for the same or even lower price for a AAA title), you're paying way too much anyway. I don't see you bitching about that though.
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jamyskis: Well, in terms of pure economics, a digitally distributed game is actually worth next to zero, because you have limited demand and almost infinite supply. I say next to zero and almost infinite by virtue of the fact that most of these games will eventually be pulled from distribution in 5, 10, 20 years from now.

It's the problem that digital distribution faces, and it's only going to get worse. You can attach an arbitrary price to an asset, but in terms of actual economic value, they're worthless, and the market is reacting accordingly. The expectation that games should be $10 at most upon release is a result of this.
Aren't we oversimplifying things if we say a digitally distributed game has almost an infinite supply? Games are not just compiled code.
Posted November 15, 2013
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bell02: i hope i get this right!?

it is a code with 16 nummbers thats not redeemed yet... this means i can give this code to someone here who gives me .... neverwinter nights 2 ?
Sure, if you find someone who wants to do this trade.
Posted November 15, 2013
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ahab: Loads of people have brought "Divinity: Dragon Commander Imperial Edition" Just not at the speed that you want it gone so you can buy more things you want.
Sure, but isn't the whole point of the promo to shoot title after title creating a urge to buy it quickly since it's limited? If it has to last for hours it denies the whole premise. Just add those games to a weekend promo and loads of people will buy it as well, without interfering with the concept of the insomnia one.
Posted November 15, 2013
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BeorntheBear: Off-topic question, has anyone played the "remastered" version of "Flashback"? I've been thinking about getting it but wasn't sure if the childhood memories that I cherish of the game would be ruined.
Well get it if you want the original, because it's included xD The remake is different, modernized and I hate what they did with the Morphs. Didn't get far enough for a cohesive opinion, but did not like it much. Maybe someone else played through it completely.
Posted November 15, 2013
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Aspenwood: If they follow the pattern they've been doing so far on round 2-3, RT3: P will be up next for sure, and they may go as bar as BG&E & LM... but after that there'll be a jump elsewhere in the list for sure.
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dal4fsu: I hope they get to BG&E as I have missed that one somehow every time. I'd like to pick it up and that seems like it may be a decent price point.
It was a super game too. One of the best console adventure/platformer style games I've played on the PC. Nice art style, varied sub games, fun combat and easy to master controls. A totally bonkers soundtrack, but fun to listen to. Remember the "propaganda" one or the INSANE track that played during the races? 0_o

They've got Divine Divinity on the weekend sale for a mere $1.49 right now. A good RPG and very nice pixel art. You can see where Larian started it all off. So far I've not been burned with any of Larian's offerings and certainly their latest RPG and the re-polished version was a welcome addition and showed a steady effort to improve and add to it. Usually a good sense of humour in their games too.
Posted November 15, 2013
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hunvagy: http://isthereanydeal.com/
Thank you so much, I never knew about that site and I happened to find a game I'd been hoping for a discount on for quite some time on the front page!
Posted November 15, 2013
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CorranHorn: No, only way to do that is if you only own the game afaik.
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moonshineshadow: If he has the game under gifts, showing him an unredeemed giftcode he can trade it. About how, just see my answer some post above.
Yes i noticed that when I reread his post, I edited my original post after seeing that.
Posted November 15, 2013
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BeorntheBear: Off-topic question, has anyone played the "remastered" version of "Flashback"? I've been thinking about getting it but wasn't sure if the childhood memories that I cherish of the game would be ruined.
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hunvagy: Well get it if you want the original, because it's included xD The remake is different, modernized and I hate what they did with the Morphs. Didn't get far enough for a cohesive opinion, but did not like it much. Maybe someone else played through it completely.
The original doesn't have any music though. Unless they have patched it.
Posted November 15, 2013
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BeorntheBear: Off-topic question, has anyone played the "remastered" version of "Flashback"? I've been thinking about getting it but wasn't sure if the childhood memories that I cherish of the game would be ruined.
Don't do it! I loved the original and still have the boxed version but the remake is just horrible. The worst part are the bullet sponge enemies. You unload loads and loads of ammo into the simplest enemies...
Posted November 15, 2013
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jamyskis: Well, in terms of pure economics, a digitally distributed game is actually worth next to zero, because you have limited demand and almost infinite supply. I say next to zero and almost infinite by virtue of the fact that most of these games will eventually be pulled from distribution in 5, 10, 20 years from now.

It's the problem that digital distribution faces, and it's only going to get worse. You can attach an arbitrary price to an asset, but in terms of actual economic value, they're worthless, and the market is reacting accordingly. The expectation that games should be $10 at most upon release is a result of this.
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WillOfD: Aren't we oversimplifying things if we say a digitally distributed game has almost an infinite supply? Games are not just compiled code.
Nope, they are art pieces, music and other things as well, but once they get digitized, they are exactly that, compiled code that can be reproduced up to infinity.
Posted November 15, 2013
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jamyskis: Well, in terms of pure economics, a digitally distributed game is actually worth next to zero, because you have limited demand and almost infinite supply. I say next to zero and almost infinite by virtue of the fact that most of these games will eventually be pulled from distribution in 5, 10, 20 years from now.

It's the problem that digital distribution faces, and it's only going to get worse. You can attach an arbitrary price to an asset, but in terms of actual economic value, they're worthless, and the market is reacting accordingly. The expectation that games should be $10 at most upon release is a result of this.
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WillOfD: Aren't we oversimplifying things if we say a digitally distributed game has almost an infinite supply? Games are not just compiled code.
I think his point is that once the game is created it can be stored and distributed an almost unlimited number of times (assuming there is enough revenue to keep the site and servers functioning).
Posted November 15, 2013
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hunvagy: Well get it if you want the original, because it's included xD The remake is different, modernized and I hate what they did with the Morphs. Didn't get far enough for a cohesive opinion, but did not like it much. Maybe someone else played through it completely.
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Pond86: The original doesn't have any music though. Unless they have patched it.
Ouch. Well, at least it's not the horrible CD version with those god awful prerendered cutscenes xD Rotoscopic all the way.
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hunvagy: http://isthereanydeal.com/
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BTCentral: Thank you so much, I never knew about that site and I happened to find a game I'd been hoping for a discount on for quite some time on the front page!
You're welcome :)
Post edited November 15, 2013 by hunvagy
Posted November 15, 2013
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brizzel: How many games do you guys think they have sold so far ?
A really rough estimate would be around 35000 copies in total at the end of the promo. But a really, really rough estimate.
Posted November 15, 2013
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BeorntheBear: Off-topic question, has anyone played the "remastered" version of "Flashback"? I've been thinking about getting it but wasn't sure if the childhood memories that I cherish of the game would be ruined.
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hunvagy: Well get it if you want the original, because it's included xD The remake is different, modernized and I hate what they did with the Morphs. Didn't get far enough for a cohesive opinion, but did not like it much. Maybe someone else played through it completely.
Thanks for the insight; I didn't realize the original came with the new version. Good to know.
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