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Posted December 12, 2015
500+ deals up to 90% off, $3 mystery games, and free games just for shopping.

A jocund flame swallows up the cold, cold streams of outside air. The holidays are coming, and everyone begins to feel a little more generous, a little more kind, and a little bit giddy. We're feeling it too, because this time around, winter came to GOG.com before it was cool.

The Holiday Ninja Squirrel (have you met her yet?) brings a generous surprise for all with $3 Mystery Games from the GOG.com catalog, each worth between $6.99 and $34.99. These games won't be part of the regular sale lineup, and unowned games will be prioritized to minimize repeats. We're starting out with a pool of 50+ games, but we'll be adding more throughout the sale - we'll let you know when that happens.


Finale - 2/2
Of emotional good-buys.

Finding the best way to cope with harsh goodbyes builds character. But finding a way to turn the gloomy vibe around and come out on top can build heartfelt devotion. And amazing game collections.

So turn that frown upside down and come celebrate the bombastic last day of our Big Winter Sale. One surefire way to lift your spirits is to stop by our gourmet-but-totally-affordable buffet of all returning Daily Deals. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, winner of The Game Awards GOTY, is a real treat at -50%, and so are Divinity: Original Sin Enhanced Edition (-33%) or Pillars of Eternity (-50%). You can also go for some mouth-watering point'n'clicks like The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 and Stasis (-50%), or exercise your aptitude in wielding blunt weapons as a Shovel Knight (-33%).

The curtain is falling on our Big Winter Sale but the uplifting mood lingers on, as there is still time to have a final go at those intriguing mystery games and grab your FREE copy of Giants: Citizen Kabuto before he runs back into the wild.

Got room for another gift? Then go ahead and grab a festive wallpaper featuring a certain woodland creature, lovingly put together by our amazing art team: gogcom.imgur.com

With a subtle nod of the head, the Holiday Ninja Squirrel would like to thank you all for joining us in the heartwarming price-chopping, certain that she will see you back for all the joyful events to follow.



Earn free games while shopping in the Big Winter Sale. Whether to keep for yourself or to surprise a friend, you'll get a free copy of Divine Divinity after spending $5, and Blackguards Special Edition after spending $50 or more.

Following the 48-hour launch offer, all bundles and deals will change every 24 hours. With a few surprises in store, check back daily to see what's new in the GOG.com Big Winter Sale!

The sale will last for 11 days, until December 13, 1:59 PM GMT / 2:59 PM CET / 5:59 AM PST / 8:59 AM EST.
Posted December 03, 2015
The Arx Fatalis discussion comes up during pretty much every bigger sale around it here and I find it kind of hilarious how some people hold off buying it for so long just because they're waiting for a discount that would save them 2-4 dollars. I could understand if this was a $40 game, or even a $15 game of which you're not sure whether you'll like it, but it's Arx Fatalis, it's awesome, and it's only ~$6 which is more than fair for a classic of this quality and with this length. Either it's a game you really want to play, then it's totally worth the asking price on GOG, or you just want it for your shelf, in which case maybe GOG should consider selling a simple box cover image for Arx Fatalis for a few cents. ;)
Post edited December 03, 2015 by Leroux
Posted December 03, 2015
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Gilliatt: Quick question :

I already have Dragon Commander, but would like to upgrade to the Imperial Edition. The Upgrade is not on sale however. Do these upgrades ever get on sale, or should I buy the whole game again right now, while it's on sale ?

Thanks in advance.
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Grargar: The upgrade was discounted by 75% during April, but it isn't on sale very often.
Thanks for the reply ! I'll wait then, I'm in no hurry with my huge backlog.
Posted December 03, 2015
Give: Divine Divinity Code
Need: Master of Orion 3 or www.gog.com/u/Samet42/wishlist

thx :)
Posted December 03, 2015
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Leroux: The Arx Fatalis discussion comes up during pretty much every bigger sale around it here and I find it kind of hilarious how some people hold off buying it for so long just because they're waiting for a discount that would save them 2-4 dollars. I could understand if this was a $40 game, or even a $15 game of which you're not sure whether you'll like it, but it's Arx Fatalis, it's awesome, and it's only ~$6 which is more than fair for a classic of this quality and with this length. Either it's a game you really want to play, then it's totally worth the asking price on GOG, or you just want it for your shelf, in which case maybe GOG should consider selling a simple box cover image for Arx Fatalis for a few cents. ;)
Oh it totally looks like it's worth the asking price. It's not a question of value for me. It's more to do with the fact that I have a massive backlog of video games to play, so I'm in no hurry to play any individual game in particular. If I went and payed full price for every game that caught my eye, even if those games were worth it, then that would burn my wallet hard in the long run.
Posted December 03, 2015
Is Frozen Synapse: Red a standalone expansion as it's game card does not contain any "TO PLAY THIS ITEM YOU ALSO NEED" section? Or does it require Frozen Synapse to be played?
Posted December 03, 2015
Just to be clear:
If we had the Mystery Game bug, it should now be resolved, and the order page should reflect the games we received even if they are yet in the library?

Or are they still in the process of repairing?

I contacted support, they seemed to indicate the problem has been resolved, and before I pester them more I just want to make sure I'm not overlooking something obvious (like some "gifts" link that I need to click on to redeem or something).
Posted December 03, 2015
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eiii: Is Frozen Synapse: Red a standalone expansion as it's game card does not contain any "TO PLAY THIS ITEM YOU ALSO NEED" section? Or does it require Frozen Synapse to be played?
It does require the game. It is a DLC, despite GOG having forgotten to note this.

When you're unsure, you can check on MaGog. If the game title says [DLC] (as in "Frozen Synapse: Red [DLC]") the base game is needed to play and/or to buy the DLC.

P.S. It's not the only one where's it's unmentioned. Check for example the Witcher 3 DLCs (Free Program and Hearts of Stone).
Post edited December 03, 2015 by mrkgnao
Posted December 03, 2015
Does anyone have a remotely convincing argument as to why someone shouldn't get Shovel Knight right now? :P
Posted December 03, 2015
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Phaedrus567: Just to be clear:
If we had the Mystery Game bug, it should now be resolved, and the order page should reflect the games we received even if they are yet in the library?

Or are they still in the process of repairing?

I contacted support, they seemed to indicate the problem has been resolved, and before I pester them more I just want to make sure I'm not overlooking something obvious (like some "gifts" link that I need to click on to redeem or something).
For me it's resolved (the game is in my library without me doing anything), but GOG indicated that it will take time and some people will get their game only tomorrow.
Posted December 03, 2015
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EckoShy: Oh it totally looks like it's worth the asking price. It's not a question of value for me. It's more to do with the fact that I have a massive backlog of video games to play, so I'm in no hurry to play any individual game in particular. If I went and payed full price for every game that caught my eye, even if those games were worth it, then that would burn my wallet hard in the long run.
Yeah, that's perfectly understandable in general, I just don't get the people who complain about the lack of discount, if they're in no hurry to play the game anyway. Not to mention that Arx Fatalis is not just any game and that the full price in this case is rather low (even cheaper than discounted Shovel Knight! ;) ).

And this is coming from a cheapskate collector who pays $2-3 per game on average and has probably bought over a thousand games in his lifetime, but if I didn't already own it and if I hadn't played through it yet, I'd gladly pay $10 for Arx Fatalis without hesitation.
Post edited December 03, 2015 by Leroux
Posted December 03, 2015
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mrkgnao: When you're unsure, you can check on MaGog. If the game title says [DLC] (as in "Frozen Synapse: Red [DLC]") the base game is needed to play and/or to buy the DLC.
So you get the DLC flag from some API function and not from parsing the game card?
Posted December 03, 2015
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Motterman: I already have Divine Divinity.
Get the code for free here.

QJ45D29A7B8A11EHB

Please post that you have claimed it.
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Eitot: It's invalid. :/
//I fucked up, add me and I'll give you the working code

I sent you the code via chat.
Post edited December 03, 2015 by Motterman
Posted December 03, 2015
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mrkgnao: For me it's resolved (the game is in my library without me doing anything), but GOG indicated that it will take time and some people will get their game only tomorrow.
Thanks. I l gave them an update on my account just in case support was right and all of the accounts "should" be fixed right now. Mine does not appear to be.

Way to waste an impulse buying opportunity ..... oh who am I kidding... I'm still feeling impulsive!
Post edited December 03, 2015 by Phaedrus567
Posted December 03, 2015
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mrkgnao: When you're unsure, you can check on MaGog. If the game title says [DLC] (as in "Frozen Synapse: Red [DLC]") the base game is needed to play and/or to buy the DLC.
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eiii: So you get the DLC flag from some API function and not from parsing the game card?
No. I get it from the game card, but when I notice that it's missing, I manually add a line of code to let MaGog know that this game is a DLC. Primitive but works.
Post edited December 03, 2015 by mrkgnao
Posted December 03, 2015
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Leroux: Yeah, that's perfectly understandable in general, I just don't get the people who complain about the lack of discount, if they're in no hurry to play the game anyway. Not to mention that Arx Fatalis is not just any game and that the full price in this case is rather low (even cheaper than discounted Shovel Knight! ;) ).
Perfectly reasonable, I don't blame you for not understanding it. There's no real logic behind complaining that a game isn't on sale when you're in a position like mine. It was more like general venting because the game hasn't gone on sale in a long time, and I'm kicking myself for not picking it up in the past when I had the chance. The game flew under my radar back then.

Also, there is a certain underlying feeling that even if I'm in no hurry to play any individual game, I still enjoy just owning all the games that interest me. That way if I'm ever in a position where I am in a mood to play a particular game, it's right there waiting for me. Installed on my computer, ready to go at a moments notice. That's why I jump on the chance to buy games I have my eye on as soon as they go on sale.
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