While GOG Connect Transfer is out of THQ Nordics hands, offering the 50% Owner Discount on GOG doesn't need EA's permission.
I don't use, or want Galaxy, and I've never seen any use for Store Clients, that I wanted, until now.
There is a new feature, only provided with Galaxy v2.0+, called account linking.
We can link our Steam (even Origin), accounts, and give Galaxy permission to use the Steam API, to scan the games in those libraries.
Using the Steam API to scan whether you own KOAR Original, is exactly what THQ Nordic must use ON STEAM.
THQ Nordic do not control that original install, so must use an API enabled library scan, exactly like Galaxy does.
All THQ Nordic, or GOG needs is to check if we have KOAR original in Galaxy v2.0+, if you've linked your account, and own the game it shows up, even if uninstalled.
It's a trivial matter, the account linking is done by users, all that's requirred is the ability to check.
When I suggested this fact on the KOAR-R Discord, a Dev came up with feeble excuses, that boiled down too the fact it couldn't be done, because it had never been done before.
WTF, Galaxy's account linking feature had never been done before.
So GOG should give up linking accounts, as this dev claims new ideas can't be done.
If THQ Nordic can check Ownership on Steam, they can do so on GOG, even if KOAR was bought on Origin (though it's included with EA Play, which may cause issues).
Upshot is, I will not get this game, without that Discount, and the current full price is a ripoff
Game = £34.99 ($39.99) and with 60% off = £13.99 - It should be £33.70 (Steam = £34.99 and with 60% off = £13.99
+DLC = £54.99 ($54.99) with 60% off = £21.99 - It should be £46.33 (Steam = £47.99 and with 60% off = £19.19
Note that's the current equivalent to standard $60 price, is really £50, not thee £55, or even $60 we get shafted with on all stores.
So as a penalty for making the 60% owners discount a Steam Exclusive, I will only buy this game+New DLC, for under £15 on GOG.
I'm not impressed with the quality of the remaster, and don't consider it Value For Money, at the full price (or meagre !0% off).
Post edited September 10, 2020 by UhuruNUru