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Posted May 16, 2014
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CatintheHeat: I conjecture that the people who play retro games tend to be an older crowd, and probably more generous, having a little more money to spend.
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trentonlf: guess it depends on what you consider old lol, I'm 42 so to me old is at least 80 ;)
I'm 54 and I played the original pong and the first hand held video game, Mattel Football.
Posted May 16, 2014
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bluey83: Well the birds have been chirping for over half an hour, it's as good as daylight outside and between no sleep and work this week I'm beat!

Thanks to all the helpful, welcoming, generous and fun people here, I had a blast during this sale. Extra kudos to all those who made sure we had updated lists upon every request for one anyone ever made!

Good luck to those still waiting for their games to show up. I'm off now to sleep for a weekend! :P
take care yo o/
Posted May 16, 2014
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eiii: Ah, must have been before my GOG time started. That's the punishment for being late at the party.
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Momo1991: It was a Reddit GA - not GOG ;-)
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trentonlf: guess it depends on what you consider old lol, I'm 42 so to me old is at least 80 ;)
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Momo1991: Enjoy your youth ;-) After all the answer is 42!!
LOL, of course 42 is the answer
*sticks thumb out*
Posted May 17, 2014
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lowtechgeek: If I buy a game *not* as a gift but never download it, can I later gift it for free? I see the "gift to a friend" link on the game page, but then there's always the game's full price next to it. So I guess if I haven't decided whether I want it for myself, it would be better to just buy it as a gift from the beginning?
If you select to buy it as a gift, they will email a game key to your email address of choice - including your own. At that point, you are free to do with the code whatever you wish - give it away or cash it in yourself...
Posted May 17, 2014
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omegaunit: It would be quite a coup to get that old SSI stuff, I bet they've tried.
Pretty much anything with SSI on it was on my shelf 'back in the day' :)
Posted May 17, 2014
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trentonlf: guess it depends on what you consider old lol, I'm 42 so to me old is at least 80 ;)
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CatintheHeat: I'm 54 and I played the original pong and the first hand held video game, Mattel Football.
I'm 52 and have played them as well. Been a long time since I thought about the Mattel Football!
Posted May 17, 2014
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Tarnicus: It's an oldie that was the major influence for Legend of Grimrock being developed :)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eye_of_the_Beholder_%28video_game%29
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Hazay: Oh wow, I have that for the Sega CD, now that I think about it. It has no manual though, so I couldn't figure out how to play it. I might have to go download some instructions from somewhere and give it another shot sometime.
Here you go http://www.replacementdocs.com/download.php?view.469

I'm a bit behind the thread and catching up :)
Posted May 17, 2014
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omegaunit: It would be quite a coup to get that old SSI stuff, I bet they've tried.
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Tarnicus: Pretty much anything with SSI on it was on my shelf 'back in the day' :)
yup I was a proper fanboi. Although I still haven't forgiven them Dragons of Flame. What a stinker :)
Posted May 17, 2014
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trentonlf: LOL, of course 42 is the answer
*sticks thumb out*
I don't get it.

As an unrelated question, to where have all the dolphins gone?

Uh oh .........
Posted May 17, 2014
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lowtechgeek: If I buy a game *not* as a gift but never download it, can I later gift it for free? I see the "gift to a friend" link on the game page, but then there's always the game's full price next to it. So I guess if I haven't decided whether I want it for myself, it would be better to just buy it as a gift from the beginning?
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Draggon: If you select to buy it as a gift, they will email a game key to your email address of choice - including your own. At that point, you are free to do with the code whatever you wish - give it away or cash it in yourself...
I you accidentally did not select the gift option during the checkout and purchased it for yourself, then you should contact the customer support in short order.
They might be able to help you convert this game into a gift code. Without having an actual code you cannot really gift it to anyone.
Posted May 17, 2014
Someone needs to do some kind of age poll here :o
Posted May 17, 2014
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omegaunit: It would be quite a coup to get that old SSI stuff, I bet they've tried.
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CatintheHeat: The big problem is getting the rights, or finding who owns them. That's why good games do get abandoned. One series of games I'd love to see for sale here is Road Rash for Sega and PC.
Ubisoft unfortunately so bugger all chance :(

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strategic_Simulations
Posted May 17, 2014
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trentonlf: LOL, of course 42 is the answer
*sticks thumb out*
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lowtechgeek: I don't get it.

As an unrelated question, to where have all the dolphins gone?

Uh oh .........
They said "So long and thanks for all the fish"?
Posted May 17, 2014
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CatintheHeat: I'm 54 and I played the original pong and the first hand held video game, Mattel Football.
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txnca: I'm 52 and have played them as well. Been a long time since I thought about the Mattel Football!
I knew in high school, I'd be playing video games the rest of my life. And true enough I like playing them now as much now as then.
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Posted May 17, 2014
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Hazay: Oh wow, I have that for the Sega CD, now that I think about it. It has no manual though, so I couldn't figure out how to play it. I might have to go download some instructions from somewhere and give it another shot sometime.
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Tarnicus: Here you go http://www.replacementdocs.com/download.php?view.469

I'm a bit behind the thread and catching up :)
Hey, thanks a lot Tarnicus! Now I just have to get around to hooking up my Sega CD again. If this sale ever ends, that is. :D
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