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Posted June 06, 2014
Hello! Are these instant games? Do I download it to my computer, or do they ship? Thanks.
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Posted June 06, 2014
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lizsag: Hello! Are these instant games? Do I download it to my computer, or do they ship? Thanks.
This is a digital Distribution website. So they download to your computer. A quick look at the main page tells that.
Posted June 06, 2014
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lizsag: Hello! Are these instant games? Do I download it to my computer, or do they ship? Thanks.
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HijacK: This is a digital Distribution website. So they download to your computer. A quick look at the main page tells that.
Well, I must have missed that. Thanks anyway.
Posted June 06, 2014
You download an installer that installs the entire game so the downloads are quite large, then you can make a backup of the installer or delete it because you can download it again if you ever need to. Also whenever you click any of the games in your collection, you can download extra content like graphics, soundtracks, manuals, and sometimes things like comics, or wallpapers, avatars, etc.
Posted June 06, 2014
Hi!

As to your original question, they're downloadable games, which you can backup as needed:

"1. How do I download my purchased games?
As soon as you complete the checkout process, you will be redirected to an order confirmation screen with a list of ordered games and download links. Also, every game you purchase gets added to your “My account” page, so if you ever need to redownload a game, that's the place you want to visit."

This link should give you all the info you need:

http://www.gog.com/support/website_help/downloads_and_games
Post edited June 06, 2014 by blakstar
Posted June 06, 2014
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blakstar: Hi!

As to your original question, they're downloadable games, which you can backup as needed:

"1. How do I download my purchased games?
As soon as you complete the checkout process, you will be redirected to an order confirmation screen with a list of ordered games and download links. Also, every game you purchase gets added to your “My account” page, so if you ever need to redownload a game, that's the place you want to visit."

This link should give you all the info you need:

http://www.gog.com/support/website_help/downloads_and_games
Thanks so much!!
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iphgix: You download an installer that installs the entire game so the downloads are quite large, then you can make a backup of the installer or delete it because you can download it again if you ever need to. Also whenever you click any of the games in your collection, you can download extra content like graphics, soundtracks, manuals, and sometimes things like comics, or wallpapers, avatars, etc.
Thank you!!
Post edited June 06, 2014 by lizsag
Posted June 06, 2014
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lizsag: Hello! Are these instant games? Do I download it to my computer, or do they ship? Thanks.
Sorry, but I just had to ask why you're asking this question now, given that I only just noticed your registration date?! :-)
Posted June 06, 2014
Downloads and games
Payments, pricing and promos
30 Day Money Back Guarantee

Further infos here ;-)
http://www.gog.com/support/website_help
Posted June 06, 2014
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lizsag: Hello! Are these instant games? Do I download it to my computer, or do they ship? Thanks.
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blakstar: Sorry, but I just had to ask why you're asking this question now, given that I only just noticed your registration date?! :-)
I registered, but never had a chance to play, and forgot how it works here. The hours of my job at the time got hectic....Why the hell do you care anyway??
Posted June 06, 2014
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blakstar: Sorry, but I just had to ask why you're asking this question now, given that I only just noticed your registration date?! :-)
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lizsag: I registered, but never had a chance to play, and forgot how it works here. The hours of my job at the time got hectic....Why the hell do you care anyway??
I apologize if you interpreted my question as an attack of any kind, hence the smiley, but I was just surprised given your registration date. Again, my apologies, and I certainly didn't mean to cause any offense.
Posted June 06, 2014
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HijacK: This is a digital Distribution website. So they download to your computer. A quick look at the main page tells that.
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lizsag: Well, I must have missed that. Thanks anyway.
Welcome to GOG.

You should mark HijacK's post as the answer so the thread show the question has been answered and he'll also get some rep if he cares about it.

With that said, I just checked the main page and I don't see where it shows that this is a digital distribution site but I'm a bit tired so maybe I'm missing it.
Post edited June 06, 2014 by justanoldgamer
Posted June 06, 2014
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lizsag: Well, I must have missed that. Thanks anyway.
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justanoldgamer: Welcome to GOG.

You should mark HijacK's post as the answer so the thread show the question has been answered and he'll also get some rep if he cares about it.

With that said, I just checked the main page and I don't see where it shows that this is a digital distribution site but I'm a bit tired so maybe I'm missing it.
It's on the bottom of the main page. The Terms of Use section. It's not literally on the front page, and not visible either, but it's there.
Posted June 07, 2014
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HijacK: It's on the bottom of the main page. The Terms of Use section. It's not literally on the front page, and not visible either, but it's there.
Right, got it.
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