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Posted September 20, 2009
So, I picked up the latest issue of CPU magazine today and when I got to the gaming section at the back I saw that GOG.com got a1/2 page review (page 89, October issue). Way to go GOG!
Just thought it was worth pointing out. Apologies if this has been mentioned already.
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I posted this in a reply below, but I think it's best to have it here in the first post as well:
Here are the salient bits of the article (article by Dr. Malaprop):
Movies, music, artwork. These all reflect culture and can be revisited with relative ease... Music and videos are easy to find and enjoy.
Revisiting classic games is much more difficult. Content is often tied closely to source platforms... Think of PC games such as Descent:Freespace or Fallout from the 1990s. You're not going to walk into a store or even the official company site to purchase those games. Furthermore, many of these older games don't run on modern hardware.
GOG.com (currently in beta) is a new online service that takes a step in the right direction. Any of us can rattle off dozens of PC games that are no longer playable on current hardware or legally available for purchase. GOG is working hard toward building a library of classic PC games for sale - often with bundled add-ons (wallpapers, artwork, game guides, official soundtracks, and more) - DRM-free and for a reasonable price. The company is aware that plenty of great classics haven't yet been added to its catalogue, but it is working diligently to grow its library...
GOG.com seems like it's on the right track to be the ultimate place to find classic, long lost PC games, so be sure to check it out...
Post edited September 21, 2009 by Coelocanth
Posted September 20, 2009
I do not read this CPU Magazine you speak of. Is that the one where that moron (Chris Pirillo) writes his column? Max PC all the way.
Anyway, cool that GOG is getting more exposure. Not cool if that means more idiots come with it.
Posted September 20, 2009
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michaelleung: Anyway, cool that GOG is getting more exposure. Not cool if that means more idiots come with it.

The two generally walk hand in hand I'm afraid.
Posted September 21, 2009
True but the class of idiot you're wary of is also the class of idiot who would say "Who plays fallout 2? L0L!" and so are less likely to be the target demographic
Posted September 21, 2009
Yes, the people who are interested in playing older games are generally more... classy...
So I say, stay classy GoG...
Posted September 21, 2009
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JonhMan: Yes, the people who are interested in playing older games are generally more... classy...
So I say, stay classy GoG...

I'm not very classy, to be honest. I wear sandals (sometimes wearing socks). Not Tevas, of course, but STILL.
Posted September 21, 2009
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JonhMan: Yes, the people who are interested in playing older games are generally more... classy...
So I say, stay classy GoG...
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michaelleung: I'm not very classy, to be honest. I wear sandals (sometimes wearing socks). Not Tevas, of course, but STILL.

Nothing wrong with sandals, but with socks!??? My god man, we're not barbarians.
Posted September 21, 2009
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Aliasalpha: True but the class of idiot you're wary of is also the class of idiot who would say "Who plays fallout 2? L0L!" and so are less likely to be the target demographic

True. Anyway when the morons do start flooding in, I'll get the broom and Aliasalpha will get the frying pans.
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michaelleung: I'm not very classy, to be honest. I wear sandals (sometimes wearing socks). Not Tevas, of course, but STILL.

o.O
Post edited September 21, 2009 by lowyhong
Posted September 21, 2009
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Aliasalpha: True but the class of idiot you're wary of is also the class of idiot who would say "Who plays fallout 2? L0L!" and so are less likely to be the target demographic
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lowyhong: True. Anyway when the morons do start flooding in, I'll get the broom and Aliasalpha will get the frying pans.
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michaelleung: I'm not very classy, to be honest. I wear sandals (sometimes wearing socks). Not Tevas, of course, but STILL.

o.O

Why do I have to be the one with the shotgun? And why must Weclock use the gas mask?
Posted September 21, 2009
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michaelleung: I'm not very classy, to be honest. I wear sandals (sometimes wearing socks). Not Tevas, of course, but STILL.
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ilves: Nothing wrong with sandals, but with socks!??? My god man, we're not barbarians.

Wait, since when is wearing sandals with socks not classy?! Okay, as long as they're woolen socks it's cool. Now to the topic, That's pretty excellent that GoG is getting exposure. It may lead to a few more boorish individuals onto the site, but if they like the games, why stop them? If they're getting too out of line, just prevent them from posting on the forums, and if they abuse reviews, take away review privileges! The fact is, it may actually bring some intelligent users to the community, which is always a good thing ;)
Posted September 21, 2009
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michaelleung: Anyway, cool that GOG is getting more exposure. Not cool if that means more idiots come with it.

As long as those idiots come with money to spend then I don't see the problem.
Post edited September 21, 2009 by MountainMan
Posted September 21, 2009
gog.com was also reviewed a few months ago in a computer magazine here in austria, including a short interview with one of the gog.com guys.
Posted September 21, 2009
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ilves: Nothing wrong with sandals, but with socks!??? My god man, we're not barbarians.

*Panthro looks at lowyhong's avatar...
Posted September 21, 2009
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Coelocanth: So, I picked up the latest issue of CPU magazine today and when I got to the gaming section at the back I saw that GOG.com got a1/2 page review (page 89, October issue). Way to go GOG!

12 replies later, noone has said a word about what CPU actually said about GOG :-/
Posted September 21, 2009
Here are the salient bits of the article (article by Dr. Malaprop):
Movies, music, artwork. These all reflect culture and can be revisited with relative ease... Music and videos are easy to find and enjoy.
Revisiting classic games is much more difficult. Content is often tied closely to source platforms... Think of PC games such as Descent:Freespace or Fallout from the 1990s. You're not going to walk into a store or even the official company site to purchase those games. Furthermore, many of these older games don't run on modern hardware.
GOG.com (currently in beta) is a new online service that takes a step in the right direction. Any of us can rattle off dozens of PC games that are no longer playable on current hardware or legally available for purchase. GOG is working hard toward building a library of classic PC games for sale - often with bundled add-ons (wallpapers, artwork, game guides, official soundtracks, and more) - DRM-free and for a reasonable price. The company is aware that plenty of great classics haven't yet been added to its catalogue, but it is working diligently to grow its library...
GOG.com seems like it's on the right track to be the ultimate place to find classic, long lost PC games, so be sure to check it out...
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