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Posted August 18, 2009
Just curious as there have a fantastic selection, however their prices aren't as cheap as GOG.
Posted August 18, 2009
i recall that they aren't a legit shop, but simply selling abandonware. Could be mistaken though
Posted August 18, 2009
Is that site even legit?
I very much doubt they are. Do not give your money and / or credit card info to them.
Post edited August 18, 2009 by stonebro
Posted August 18, 2009
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thornton_s: Just curious as there have a fantastic selection, however their prices aren't as cheap as GOG.

I regret to inform you that that particular website is selling illegal copies. Their TOS states "If you are the copyright holder ... and you don't want us to offer your game(s) please contact us and we'll take the ... software down immediately", which is the sort of wording used by abandonware sites and makes it explicitly clear that they do not actually have a license to sell any of these titles. To weasel out of the legal issues this causes they claim that what you are paying for is the DOSBox etc. optimisations, not the games themselves (which are "free" with your purchase). Don't give your money to these thieves; none of it will get to the designers or copyright holders.
Posted August 18, 2009
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Qbix: i recall that they aren't a legit shop, but simply selling abandonware. Could be mistaken though

They do have a lot of modern games now so i don't think it's just abandonware anymore. The older games are bundled with dosbox same as GOG. Think i may have to do some more digging before buying anything. Kyrandia 1-3 for a fiver is rather tempting though.
Posted August 18, 2009
the claim not to have DRM.
i think i'd stick here. i don't trust it
Compare the prices and the look of the site / community and i'd say 2.5/10
Post edited August 18, 2009 by CyPhErIoN
Posted August 18, 2009
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thornton_s: Just curious as there have a fantastic selection, however their prices aren't as cheap as GOG.
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Arkose: I regret to inform you that that particular website is selling illegal copies. Their TOS states "If you are the copyright holder ... and you don't want us to offer your game(s) please contact us and we'll take the ... software down immediately", which is the sort of wording used by abandonware sites and makes it explicitly clear that they do not actually have a license to sell any of these titles. To weasel out of the legal issues this causes they claim that what you are paying for is the DOSBox etc. optimisations, not the games themselves (which are "free" with your purchase). Don't give your money to these thieves; none of it will get to the designers or copyright holders.

How are they selling the modern games though surely they can't be classed as abandonware ?
Posted August 18, 2009
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thornton_s: They do have a lot of modern games now so i don't think it's just abandonware anymore. The older games are bundled with dosbox same as GOG. Think i may have to do some more digging before buying anything. Kyrandia 1-3 for a fiver is rather tempting though.

You're right, it's not only abandonware anymore.
It's abandonware and piracy.
Posted August 18, 2009
Sounds like one of the few instances where pirating it yourself is the less dodgy way to go
Posted August 18, 2009
i looked on the forum and there aren't a lot of members on there....
Posted August 18, 2009
Ahahahaha, this is from their Terms and Conditions page:
Governing Law
This policy and consent forms part of our website terms of use and as such it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. You irrevocably agree that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to resolve any dispute or claim of whatever nature arising out of or relating to this policy and consent or otherwise to the use of your personal data, and that the laws of England and Wales shall govern such dispute or claim. However, we retain the right to bring legal proceedings in any jurisdiction where we believe that infringement of our intellectual property rights or breach of those terms is taking place or originating. You are responsible for compliance with any applicable laws and regulations of the jurisdiction from which you are accessing this website. We operate this website from England and make no representation or warranty that the information contained herein is appropriate or available for use in other locations outside England and Wales.
Posted August 18, 2009
i wonder if that claim works if they get a courtorder.
it's like saying : we herewith declare that we are going to shoot you , we can't be held responsable if you die.
Posted August 18, 2009
Btw, I saw some GOG games in their catalogue. If they are truly illegal, could GOG sue these people off?
Posted August 18, 2009
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Catshade: Btw, I saw some GOG games in their catalogue. If they are truly illegal, could GOG sue these people off?

As GoG are not the rights holders of the different games they sell, no.
Posted August 18, 2009
That site is dodgier than a lawyers' union.
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