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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 16, 2013
142... time for a shower...
Posted November 16, 2013
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cpucrust: While waiting for AoD to disappear, I found this dialog on DRM to be interesting.
I think it's okay for companies to build in DRM and always internet on features in their products.

What I don't like is all the representing of the software as a "product" one buys, when in fact, one is really renting when they buy a title like BattleField 4 or some other AAA title.

They don't want the public to clue in that the AAA title is really a promotion to lock users into the publishing companies services (aka "rent seekers").

While there are those cognitive of this ploy, and don't mind renting. I refuse to participate.

As well, I refuse to participate in pirating games to get what I want.
My last shrink wrapped purchase was "Oblivion". From then on, I decided, no more titles with DRM.

I so wanted to buy the follow up title: "Skyrim" and I still want to buy and then play it - but ONLY with the DRM removed. My hope is that it will someday become available on GOG or other such DRM free services where I can actually buy the "PRODUCT" clear of any restrictions.
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Schemilix: True. I mean I avoided Origin entirely for that reason. As long as the companies are transparent about what they do, it might be unwise or even greedy, but it's not 'immoral'. DRM can get very underhanded but then again so can greedy people who have money and won't buy games. It's those people that bother me.

I mean some people're so damn down on their luck they need to pirate things once in a while because they can't afford jack shit. I like to think people do that with the intention of buying a copy somewhere along the line. Don't just pirate willy-nilly.
ive a few games on origin but i only got them due t the humble origin bundle which the money suppose to be for ea went to charity
Posted November 16, 2013
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temia: OK, family life took me away for a while, so ... what did I miss between RCR (ca 120 to go, when I last looked) and Anwil?
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MGShogun: Nothing.

Anvil pop up after RCR.
Thanx for updating me.
Posted November 16, 2013
God, I love this community, you guys.

You guys are so bloody amazing, I kid you not.
Posted November 16, 2013
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Schemilix: True. I mean I avoided Origin entirely for that reason. As long as the companies are transparent about what they do, it might be unwise or even greedy, but it's not 'immoral'. DRM can get very underhanded but then again so can greedy people who have money and won't buy games. It's those people that bother me.

I mean some people're so damn down on their luck they need to pirate things once in a while because they can't afford jack shit. I like to think people do that with the intention of buying a copy somewhere along the line. Don't just pirate willy-nilly.
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Daz12380: ive a few games on origin but i only got them due t the humble origin bundle which the money suppose to be for ea went to charity
I got those by the wayside too, but I only used the Steam key ones. Heh.
Posted November 16, 2013
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Johnmourby: Dear GOG.

Here are some games I would like to see on the next Insomnia Sale.

Guacamelee! Gold Edition
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RichterSnipes: Was the only reason you included that game in the list because it'd probably sell slowly here like other indie titles? That's actually a really fun game.
Yeah. No insult was intended but not counting Thursday's releases it's the lowest selling game on the site.
Posted November 16, 2013
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gscotti: Thank you very much, you are a good man. This goes a long way to soothe my resentment for not catching any of the freebies, in spite of my obstinate attempts.

You have my everlasting gratitude.
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garrus74: Enjoy! At least you haven't been camping out here for naught!
Yes, I feel that my soldiering has paid off. Your kindness warms my heart.
Posted November 16, 2013
About the DRM discussion, if publishers are seeing games like licenses then I should be able to play my old Amiga games on any format without paying any more money doing so. I have no problem with DRM as long as it´s not in any way "punishing" the buyer. I prefer the old method of typing in the key when installing the game, I loathe all this crap about first connecting the game to the net to prove that you bought it with your hard earned money. Treating customers like criminals is like digging your own grave.
Post edited November 16, 2013 by CorranHorn
Posted November 16, 2013
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dedoporno: There is "Redeem gift" link on the bottom left corner of the page. It also can be a Steam key (looks like one). You can forget about it though, since it has been taken seconds after it was posted. There people here who are very skilled in the art of snatching codes in an instant.
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SpiderFighter: It's a GOG key (but maybe it can also be used on STeam? Dunno.).

D3athR3aver, post if you missed it, and I'll PM you another key.
Thanks Spiderfighter, but if it is the first Witcher, I was lucky enough to get it. Now just waiting for the second one!
Posted November 16, 2013
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RichterSnipes: Was the only reason you included that game in the list because it'd probably sell slowly here like other indie titles? That's actually a really fun game.
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Johnmourby: Yeah. No insult was intended but not counting Thursday's releases it's the lowest selling game on the site.
I noticed that when I checked the main list to see where Jack Keane 2 was sitting and felt a little sad by it. I got the game on release here at GOG and it has been one of my favorite 2013 releases for any platform. It could use some more love to sell more copies.
Post edited November 16, 2013 by Fictionvision
Posted November 16, 2013
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CorranHorn: About the DRM discussion, if publishers are seeing games like licenses then I should be able to play my old Amiga games on any format without paying any more money doing so. I have no problem with DRM as long as it´s not in any way "punishing" the buyer. I prefer the old method of typing in the key when installing the game, I loathe all this crap about first connecting the game to the net to prove that you bought it with your hard earned money. Treating customers is like digging your own grave.
That's kind of my thought. Problem is people just upload it with the serial key to torrents, so it's kind of a moot point. DRM gets restrictive when people continue to steal it.

The problem isn't people lending it to a few friends, it's people putting it up on a torrent so thousands take it for nothing. And serial keys can't stop either.

DRM is a pain but it's fundamentally the fault of large-scale piracy. I forget the stats on that pirated version of Game Dev Tycoon but it was pretty crazy.
Posted November 16, 2013
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MGShogun: God, I love this community, you guys.

You guys are so bloody amazing, I kid you not.
Agreed. It makes this sale bearable. :D
Posted November 16, 2013
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Minmataro: Honestly if you really want that classic XCOM turn based strategy gameplay stick to the originals or the new firaxis games. However if you dont mind a spin off set in the same universe the Bureau is quite fun.

I know a lot of people simply hate it because it uses the Xcom name even though is just a shooter.
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ryanyth: This.
Ya'll should check out Spooney's "Betrayal" vid lol.
Is that a vid about the new XCOM or are you referring to his epic rant about Ultima 9?
Posted November 16, 2013
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Fictionvision: I noticed that when I checked the main list to see where Jack Keane 2 was sitting and felt a little sad by it. I got the game on release here at GOG and it has been one of my favorite 2013 releases for any platform. It could use some more love to sell more copies.
Well hopefully it'll get the Indie spotlight and that will raise it a few ranks.
Posted November 16, 2013
Has anyone actually seen Cognition or LSL:Reloaded go on sale with their own eyes? Which other games were they close to? Must've zipped away in minutes since I've been on through most of the 2 rounds and yet to catch a glimpse of either.
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