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GOG moves into open beta, promises DRM-free classics for the masses

by Parm Mann on 24 October 2008, 14:21

Tags: Good Old Games

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Good Old Games, or GOG as it's commonly known, popped up last month in closed-beta form and promised to deliver DRM-free titles to nostalgic PC gamers.

Turns out that early-access beta went down a treat, and the service is now open to all. Speaking on the official GOG website, managing director Adam Oldakowski said:

"The success of the Early Access Beta showed us that there is huge demand for DRM-free classic PC games, and it helped us to prepare the site for the public launch. We are endlessly grateful to the users for their support and assistance."

GOG focuses solely on old games, and might not therefore be seen as direct competition to game-on-demand services such as Valve's Steam. Titles such as Fallout, Descent, Operation Flashpoint, and many more are on offer, and prices start as low as $5.99.

Most importantly, all downloaded titles are DRM-free - allowing users to install their purchased games on any PC, and re-download at their discretion.

Despite being open to all, GOG retains its beta status but it's a service that appears to be developing well and a final release may not be too far down the line.

If you're interested, head on over to GOG.com to give it a whirl, and be sure to take a look at the slowly-growing games catalogue.

Official website: GOG.com



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Is mininova a beta?
revol68
Is mininova a beta?

What does that have to do with GoG or this news item?
kalniel
What does that have to do with GoG or this news item?

It's a competitor.
revol68
It's a competitor.
Oh cool. How much does Mininova charge for licensed products typically?
kalniel
Oh cool. How much does Mininova charge for licensed products typically?

Well this is where it derives it's competitive edge, it doesn't.

Do you think the grunt developers and the like who worked on these old titles will see any more money form these services or is it not simply some chancers looking to buy licenses for old games at knock down prices and then resell them on at profit.