Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[CD Projekt Red teases futuristic RPG for tomorrow's livestream]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/29/cd-projekt-red-teases-futuristic-rpg-for-tomorrows-livestream/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/29/cd-projekt-red-teases-futuristic-rpg-for-tomorrows-livestream/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/29/cd-projekt-red-teases-futuristic-rpg-for-tomorrows-livestream/#comments ImageCD Projekt Red is working on something new in partnership with GOG.com, who had been traditionally much more apt at handling older things. Tomorrow a livestream press conference will reveal a new RPG with a futuristic setting, evidenced by Rayban Charles up there.

He's some concept art that CD Projekt Red released to tease tomorrow's stream, which you can catch over on Facebook or at thewitcher.com. And with the stream taking place over on the latter, that blip about The Witcher: Rise of the White Wolf from earlier today seems like another candidate for an announcement tomorrow. The plot thickens.

The livestream takes place tomorrow at 1pm ET. To see the rest of Rayban's centerfold, you'll need to grab the hoverboard and cruise past the break.

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JoystiqCD Projekt Red teases futuristic RPG for tomorrow's livestream originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 29 May 2012 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cd-projektcd-projekt-redgoggog.comrpgTue, 29 May 2012 22:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Guilty Gear X2 #Reload, Commandos and others 50% off on GOG]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/25/guilty-gear-x2-reload-commandos-and-others-50-off-on-gog/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/25/guilty-gear-x2-reload-commandos-and-others-50-off-on-gog/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/25/guilty-gear-x2-reload-commandos-and-others-50-off-on-gog/#comments ImageWho's in the mood for a career change but, like, doesn't want to completely change their life? We have an easier solution for you aspiring soldiers of war, city planners and mob bosses out there.

For this weekend, GOG is knocking half off the price of twelve different games. Highlights include Guilty Gear X2 #Reload, Soulbringer and entries in the Commandos series - all games aside from the Commandos 2 + 3 bundle will set you back a pittance of $2.99.

This sale ends on Monday.

JoystiqGuilty Gear X2 #Reload, Commandos and others 50% off on GOG originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 25 May 2012 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>commandosgoggog.comguilty-gear-x2pcsoulbringerFri, 25 May 2012 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Carmageddon and its 'Splat Pack' coming to GOG]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/25/carmageddon-and-its-splat-pack-coming-to-gog/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/25/carmageddon-and-its-splat-pack-coming-to-gog/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/25/carmageddon-and-its-splat-pack-coming-to-gog/#comments ImageCarmageddon is being refreshed with a Kickstarter-supported new game. But if you want some vintage 'Geddon, you'll be able to get that too - the original game, and its "Splat Pack" expansion, are coming to digital retailer GOG.com in "the coming months."

The bundle will cost $9.99 if you want to buy it outright; it'll also be available for free to anyone who kicked in $25 or more to the Reincarnation Kickstarter, presumably under the assumption that people who like Carmageddon would like Carmageddon.

JoystiqCarmageddon and its 'Splat Pack' coming to GOG originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 25 May 2012 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>carmageddoncarmageddon-splat-packgoggog.compcFri, 25 May 2012 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Dreamfall: The Longest Journey, Far Cry 2, American Nightmare hit GOG]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/23/dreamfall-the-longest-journey-far-cry-2-american-nightmare-hi/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/23/dreamfall-the-longest-journey-far-cry-2-american-nightmare-hi/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/23/dreamfall-the-longest-journey-far-cry-2-american-nightmare-hi/#comments Image"Old" may no longer be a requirement for admission to the Good Old Games vault, but we're glad to see that "good" still makes the cut. The Longest Journey's sequel, Dreamfall, open world shooter Far Cry 2, and Remedy's Alan Wake's American Nightmare have arrived on the service, and are now available at $15 or less.

Other recent updates include a few other, properly old games like Torin's Passage, the Quest for Glory series, and Silver.

JoystiqDreamfall: The Longest Journey, Far Cry 2, American Nightmare hit GOG originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 23 May 2012 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alan-wakes-american-nightmaredownfall-the-longest-journeyfar-cry-2goggog-comgog.comgood-old-gamespcWed, 23 May 2012 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[GOG weekend sale is full of winners from the distant past at low, low prices]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/18/gog-weekend-sale-is-full-of-winners-from-the-distant-past-at-low/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/18/gog-weekend-sale-is-full-of-winners-from-the-distant-past-at-low/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/18/gog-weekend-sale-is-full-of-winners-from-the-distant-past-at-low/#comments Image"As the Americans learned so painfully in Earth's final century, free flow of information is the only safeguard against tyranny. The once-chained people whose leaders at last lose their grip on information flow will soon burst with freedom and vitality, but the free nation gradually constricting its grip on public discourse has begun its rapid slide into despotism. Beware of he who would deny you access to information, for in his heart he dreams himself your master" - Commissioner Pravin Lal ... and there's never been a game quite like Alpha Centauri since.

This weekend, GOG has Alpha Centauri, Dungeon Keeper 1 and 2, SimCity 2000 and Populous 1 and 2 for $3 apiece.

If dated graphics don't bother you, we expect you to be done extracting the fun out of these games sometime in 2015.

JoystiqGOG weekend sale is full of winners from the distant past at low, low prices originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 18 May 2012 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Alpha-CentauriDungeon-Keeperdungeon-keeper-2GOGpcSimCity-2000Fri, 18 May 2012 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Alan Wake games, 1C classics on sale this weekend on GOG]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/12/alan-wake-games-1c-classics-on-sale-this-weekend-on-gog/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/12/alan-wake-games-1c-classics-on-sale-this-weekend-on-gog/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/12/alan-wake-games-1c-classics-on-sale-this-weekend-on-gog/#comments In light of this week's announcement of Alan Wake's American Nightmare coming to PC on May 22, the marketing minds at GOG have discounted the original Alan Wake and are promising discounts on pre-orders for Remedy's follow-up. Alan Wake is priced at $14.99 until 8:59pm GMT on May 15, while American Nightmare is $13.49 - or, if you already own Alan Wake or purchase both games at once, $11.24.

For the rest of this weekend, GOG is slashing prices on 1C Company's line of classics, which includes Space Rangers, Star Wolves, Fantasy Wars and Fantasy Brigade: Star Battles in Space. Each is half-off until May 14 at 3:59am GMT.

... Okay, we may have made that last one up.

JoystiqAlan Wake games, 1C classics on sale this weekend on GOG originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 12 May 2012 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1c-companyalan-wakealan-wakes-american-nightmaregogpcremedyremedy-entertainmentSat, 12 May 2012 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Entire Quest for Glory series now available on GOG]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/10/entire-quest-for-glory-series-now-available-on-gog/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/10/entire-quest-for-glory-series-now-available-on-gog/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/10/entire-quest-for-glory-series-now-available-on-gog/#comments
If you have an affection for adventure games, you may want to sit down. Since you're on the internet, you may be doing that already, so feel free to stand up and subsequently sit down again. Ready? Good. It's been a long, long road, but Sierra's classic Quest for Glory series is finally available on Good Old Games.

You can snag all five Quest for Glory games in a single package for just ten bucks. Best of all, the pack seems to be based on the CD-ROM collection, meaning you'll get both the original and VGA enhanced versions of Quest for Glory 1, and the sweet, velvety voice of John Rhys-Davies all up in your Quest for Glory 4.

JoystiqEntire Quest for Glory series now available on GOG originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 10 May 2012 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionfrickin-finallygogpcquest-for-glorysierraso-you-want-to-be-a-heroThu, 10 May 2012 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[GOG.com nabs Thief: Deadly Shadows, Splinter Cell and Anomaly: Warzone Earth]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/04/gog-com-nabs-thief-deadly-shadows-splinter-cell-and-anomaly-w/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/04/gog-com-nabs-thief-deadly-shadows-splinter-cell-and-anomaly-w/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/04/gog-com-nabs-thief-deadly-shadows-splinter-cell-and-anomaly-w/#comments ImageGOG.com, purveyor of fine vintage software (and, recently, more modern fare), has added a trio of games to its DRM-free service, including Thief: Deadly Shadows.

Developed by Ion Storm Inc., the third installment in the celebrated stealth series sees master thief Garrett embroiled in a terrible prophecy. The only means of escape lies in unrestrained pickpocketing, merciless guard-clubbing and at least one jaunt through a place so scary, you'll Alt-Tab out of the game and look for reprieve on Reddit.

Oh, and two more: You may now possess Ubisoft's, Tom Clancy's, Clint Hocking's Splinter Cell; and Anomaly: Warzone Earth, the reverse tower defense game that was most recently ported to Xbox Live Arcade.

All three games are available for $9.99 each.

JoystiqGOG.com nabs Thief: Deadly Shadows, Splinter Cell and Anomaly: Warzone Earth originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 04 May 2012 03:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Raziel has been to many strange and wonderful places, but he's never been to Good Old Games until now. Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver is now available on the service for $6. Soul Reaver tells the tale of a betrayed vampire-turned-revenant, Raziel, and his vengeance against those who wronged him.

It also sports a top-notch voice cast and, hey, it's fun to play. If you missed it the first time around (or if you feel like reliving it again), it's definitely worth checking out.

JoystiqSoul Reaver shifts planes to GOG.com originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Crystal-Dynamicsgoggog.comlegacy-of-kain-soul-reaverpcsquare-enixThu, 26 Apr 2012 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[GOG gifts bonuses to miffed Botanicula pre-orderers]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/22/gog-gifts-bonuses-to-miffed-botanicula-pre-orderers/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/22/gog-gifts-bonuses-to-miffed-botanicula-pre-orderers/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/22/gog-gifts-bonuses-to-miffed-botanicula-pre-orderers/#comments ImageGOG's pre-order deal for Botanicula, getting the game for a dollar less than the post-launch retail price, seemed like a pretty legit bargain for Amanita Design's floral adventure. That is, until The Humble Botanicula Debut Bundle showed up, offering Botanicula, Machinarium and Samorost 2 for any amount of money you wanted.

Naturally, some folks that had pre-ordered Botanicula from GOG felt slighted, as they'd paid (nearly) full price for a game that almost immediately made available for close to zero dollars, in a bundle that also included two other games.

"This left an unsurprisingly sour taste in some gamers' mouths, and we were just as surprised by the launch of the Humble Botanicula Debut as anyone else was," reads GOG's olive branch. To make things right, anyone who purchased Botanicula from GOG prior to 12:00 GMT on April 20 will receive a free copy of Machinarium, as well as links to download "the full soundtrack and a special artbook of Botanicula designs and character sketches."

Additionally, everyone entitled to the above rewards will also receive a free copy of The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut. Goodies are expected to begin arriving sometime tomorrow.

JoystiqGOG gifts bonuses to miffed Botanicula pre-orderers originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Amanita-DesignbotaniculaGOGmachinariumpcSun, 22 Apr 2012 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[GOG takes half off Nordic catalog pricing; plus Witcher for $5]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/21/gog-takes-half-off-nordic-catalog-pricing-plus-witcher-for-5/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/21/gog-takes-half-off-nordic-catalog-pricing-plus-witcher-for-5/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/21/gog-takes-half-off-nordic-catalog-pricing-plus-witcher-for-5/#comments From now until April 23 at 11:59pm ET, digital distributor of vintage PC titles GOG.com is offering discounts across the entire Nordic catalog. Games like Painkiller, Spellforce, Dark Fall and the Gothic series are all half-off until next week.

On top of the Nordic discounts, GOG.com is offering the original The Witcher for a paltry $5. Of course, if you're in a rush to get to The Witcher 2 you could just go for the wrap-up video. But that's not really the same, is it?

JoystiqGOG takes half off Nordic catalog pricing; plus Witcher for $5 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 21 Apr 2012 01:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cd-projektcd-projekt-redgoggog.comnordicpcThe-WitcherSat, 21 Apr 2012 01:30:00 EST<![CDATA[GOG head: massive discounts 'bad for gamers']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/16/gog-head-massive-discounts-bad-for-gamers/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/16/gog-head-massive-discounts-bad-for-gamers/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/16/gog-head-massive-discounts-bad-for-gamers/#comments GOG managing director Guillaume Rambourg shared a shockingly controversial opinion: there's a downside to Steam discounts. "Heavy discounts are bad for gamers," Rambourg told Rock, Paper, Shotgun. "If a gamer buys a game he or she doesn't want just because it's on sale, they're being trained to make bad purchases, and they're also learning that games aren't valuable." The all-too-common phenomenon of spending more money than you want to just to get everything that's on sale in a particular week is "not good for anyone," he said.

If, like us, you wonder at this point how this attitude squares with GOG's own weekend sales, Rambourg explained: "Our average sale tends to be around 40% - 50% off; that's plenty of incentive to pick up a game if you're interested or if you just think you might like to try it because you're not sure about the game, but not some crazy 75% or 85% discount that damages the long-term value of a game." Of course, if you want to get extremely technical about it, the majority of GOG's business is selling $6 versions of games that cost upward of $50 when they originally came out (twenty years ago).

JoystiqGOG head: massive discounts 'bad for gamers' originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>discountsgoggog.comguillaume-rambourgpcsteamMon, 16 Apr 2012 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[GOG re-relaunches with new indies and Grimrock pre-orders]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/27/gog-re-relaunches-with-new-indies-and-grimrock-pre-orders/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/27/gog-re-relaunches-with-new-indies-and-grimrock-pre-orders/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/27/gog-re-relaunches-with-new-indies-and-grimrock-pre-orders/#comments Good Old Games has relaunched again, this time without pretending to go out of business. The new, new GOG offers more community features to suggest new games, a new, faster downloader, and, most importantly, more games.

GOG is fulfilling its promise of newer games with a growing selection of recent indies including Trine and The Whispered World. It's even selling a game that's so not old, it's not even out yet. Pre-orders for the first-person dungeon RPG Legend of Grimrock are open now for $11.99, in advance of its April 11 release.

JoystiqGOG re-relaunches with new indies and Grimrock pre-orders originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cd-projektgoggog.comlegend-of-grimrockpctrineTue, 27 Mar 2012 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Save on enough Myst games for a full lifestyle change]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/03/save-on-enough-myst-games-for-a-full-lifestyle-change/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/03/save-on-enough-myst-games-for-a-full-lifestyle-change/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/03/save-on-enough-myst-games-for-a-full-lifestyle-change/#comments Maybe you didn't want cheap Myst games in August, but have since then matured into a person who is all about that. Celebrate the beginning of your "Myst person" phase by picking up Myst: Masterpiece Edition, Riven, RealMyst, and Manhole: Masterpiece Edition for $2.99 each, or Uru Complete Chronicles for $4.99.

You have until March 5 at 11:59 am EST to facilitate the birth of the New You as a person with a righteous collection of Cyan Worlds games.

JoystiqSave on enough Myst games for a full lifestyle change originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 03 Mar 2012 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cyan-worldsgoggog.commystpcrealmystriven-the-sequel-to-mysturuSat, 03 Mar 2012 04:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Space (and other) Quests half off on GOG this weekend]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/04/space-and-other-quests-half-off-on-gog-this-weekend/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/04/space-and-other-quests-half-off-on-gog-this-weekend/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/04/space-and-other-quests-half-off-on-gog-this-weekend/#comments If you grew up on the LucasArts side of the adventure game turf wars, you missed out on some really wonderful Sierra stuff -- specifically, the Space Quest series; a consistently funny, wonderfully designed set of sci-fi adventure games.

GOG just happens to have them on sale this weekend for 50% off, so you can get the entire series for ten bucks. Other Sierra adventure game packs are marked down too, including King's Quest and Police Quest. Those are fine, but they lack a certain something. There are no pet facehuggers, for example.

JoystiqSpace (and other) Quests half off on GOG this weekend originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisiongoggog.comkings-questpcpolice-questspace-questSat, 04 Feb 2012 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[GoG discounts Jagged Alliance 2, Witcher 2 for the weekend]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/28/gog-discounts-jagged-alliance-2-witcher-2-for-the-weekend/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/28/gog-discounts-jagged-alliance-2-witcher-2-for-the-weekend/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/28/gog-discounts-jagged-alliance-2-witcher-2-for-the-weekend/#comments It's a straight-up gorgeous Saturday you guys, and we can't think of a better way to enjoy a really beautiful weekend than by staying inside and playing video games all day. As it happens, GoG is having a sale this weekend on various classics (like Jagged Alliance 2 for $4.99) and The Witcher 2 (for $33.99).

JoystiqGoG discounts Jagged Alliance 2, Witcher 2 for the weekend originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>GoGjagged-alliance-2pcthe-witcher-2Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Square Enix joins Good Old Games with Deus Ex and Hitman]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/26/square-enix-joins-good-old-games-with-deus-ex-and-hitman/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/26/square-enix-joins-good-old-games-with-deus-ex-and-hitman/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/26/square-enix-joins-good-old-games-with-deus-ex-and-hitman/#comments Day of what?Square Enix has joined the ever-growing list of publishers to bring its classic titles to GOG.com. The first two Square-Enix titles to hit the service are Hitman: Codename 47 and Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition (2000 being the year in question). You can pick up either for $5.99 and $9.99 respectively.

GOG promises more Square Enix games to come. We'd expect most of those to come from Square's library of Eidos titles (Thief, anyone?), though the PC ports of Final Fantasy VII and VIII are a slim possibility. Slim.

JoystiqSquare Enix joins Good Old Games with Deus Ex and Hitman originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>deus-exeidosgoggog.comhitmanhitman-codename-47pcsquare-enixThu, 26 Jan 2012 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Classic Syndicate infiltrates GOG on Jan. 19, asks how to conquer world first]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/17/classic-syndicate-infiltrates-gog-on-jan-19-asks-how-to-conque/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/17/classic-syndicate-infiltrates-gog-on-jan-19-asks-how-to-conque/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/17/classic-syndicate-infiltrates-gog-on-jan-19-asks-how-to-conque/#comments Syndicate, the original title of twisted corporate greed and cyberpunk inhumanity, is hitting GOG on Thursday, Jan. 19 for $5.99. GOG's Syndicate will come with the game manual, artwork and avatars, but until it's officially released GOG is having a little dystopian fun.

Ten players can win a copy of Syndicate by forming the best team of four people -- yourself and three others, real or imaginary, dead, alive or not born yet -- to lead the DRM-free revolution as the world's largest Syndicate. Just drop a description of your team in the GOG comments before 7 a.m. EST on Jan. 19 for a chance to prove yourself in the corrupt corporate world.

JoystiqClassic Syndicate infiltrates GOG on Jan. 19, asks how to conquer world first originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bullfrogcontestEAElectronic-ArtsGOGgog.compcproject-redlimesyndicateTue, 17 Jan 2012 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[GOG.com joins SOPA opposition]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/13/gog-com-joins-sopa-opposition/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/13/gog-com-joins-sopa-opposition/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/13/gog-com-joins-sopa-opposition/#comments
GOG may be a Polish company, which doesn't comment on "politics, legislation, and government actions" of other nations, but it has come out against SOPA. It states, "SOPA works in a fashion similar to DRM, if you ask us: it only will have an effect on people who are, by and large, honest consumers."

Continue reading GOG.com joins SOPA opposition

JoystiqGOG.com joins SOPA opposition originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>goggog.compcSOPAthe-witcher-2Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:20:00 EST<![CDATA[PSA: GOG holiday sale on now, lots of $3 and $5 games]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/12/psa-gog-holiday-sale-on-now-lots-of-3-and-5-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/12/psa-gog-holiday-sale-on-now-lots-of-3-and-5-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/12/psa-gog-holiday-sale-on-now-lots-of-3-and-5-games/#comments Last week, we told you about GOG's upcoming Holiday Sale, forcing you to inhabit a dream of the future when you can buy old games cheaply. Now you can escape that reverie and feel the joy of $3 Duke Nukem 3D: Atomic Edition in the real world, as the Holiday Sale has begun!

You'll find games like The Witcher, Beyond Good & Evil, Psychonauts, and the Incredible Machine Mega Pack for $5 each; Freespace 2, Master of Orion 1 + 2, and Fallout for $3 each; or, if you feel like playing something from this year, The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings for $23.99.

When you're browsing the deals page, be sure to hit the "show more deals" button at the bottom because, you see, there are so many more deals. In fact, almost everything in the catalog is half off until January 2. Activision games go back to regular price on December 26, and Codemasters and Piranha Bytes are skipping the sale.

JoystiqPSA: GOG holiday sale on now, lots of $3 and $5 games originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>goggog-holiday-salegog.compcMon, 12 Dec 2011 22:34:00 EST<![CDATA[GOG cutting the prices of most games in half, giving Witcher with Witcher 2 purchase]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/05/gog-cutting-the-prices-of-most-games-in-half-giving-witcher-wit/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/05/gog-cutting-the-prices-of-most-games-in-half-giving-witcher-wit/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/05/gog-cutting-the-prices-of-most-games-in-half-giving-witcher-wit/#comments Classic game distributor (and CD Projekt portal) GOG isn't one to be left out of the holiday discount phenomenon. The site revealed its sales plans for the rest of the month, including a free copy of The Witcher with Witcher 2 downloads, and a 50 percent discount on "virtually" its whole catalog.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cd-projektgoggog.compcthe-witcherthe-witcher-2Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Report: Good Old Games to offer Good New(ish) Games]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/17/report-good-old-games-to-offer-good-new-ish-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/17/report-good-old-games-to-offer-good-new-ish-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/17/report-good-old-games-to-offer-good-new-ish-games/#comments During the CD Projekt Red Investor's Day conference in Poland today, GOG managing director Guillaume Rambourg announced an "audacious plan" to bolster the DRM-free retailer with the addition of new games, following the success of The Witcher 2 on the service.

"Traditionally, GOG.com has looked for great classics that are three years old or older," he said. "We will continue to add classic games, of course, but we are actively working to sign newer titles now." Rambourg noted that the newer games will cost more than most GOG releases --$13.99 to $16.99, but that the company plans to maintain its DRM-free model. The low prices suggest that these won't be brand new games, but simply games more recent than GOG's current three-year cutoff period.

According to a translation of GOG's action plan, the company's goal is to be the number two PC digital distribution platform. It's already the number one platform in our minds, whenever we think about old adventure games. Isn't that enough?

Update: GOG officially announced the initiative. Find the press release after the break.

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JoystiqReport: Good Old Games to offer Good New(ish) Games originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cd-projektdigital-distributiongoggood-old-gamesguillaume-rambourgpcThu, 17 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Fahrenheit (Indigo Prophecy) now on GOG]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/08/fahrenheit-indigo-prophecy-now-on-gog/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/08/fahrenheit-indigo-prophecy-now-on-gog/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/08/fahrenheit-indigo-prophecy-now-on-gog/#comments Before Quantic Dream drenched us in Heavy Rain, it gave us the ambitious, story-driven Fahrenheit, now available on GOG.com for $6. Fahrenheit, known as Indigo Prophecy in North America, experimented with many of the techniques (and story elements) that ended up being refined in Quantic Dream's interactive novella on the PS3.

Fahrenheit on GOG is the "uncut and uncensored version" of the game, not originally released in the States, which includes some interactive sex scenes. The real reason to play this game, however, is to watch an interesting, compelling premise go off the rails like a child star after an 18th birthday. A must-experience moment (of disappointment) for any future game writers.

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The trick? We're eating all the candy ourselves, and you get none. Boo-ya.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androiddirect2driveEAGOGhalloweeniosipadiphonemacmobileNamco-BandaiOnLivepcsaleSat, 29 Oct 2011 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Little Big Adventure (aka 'Relentless: Twinsen's Adventure') now on GOG]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/12/little-big-adventure-aka-relentless-twinsens-adventure-now/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/12/little-big-adventure-aka-relentless-twinsens-adventure-now/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/12/little-big-adventure-aka-relentless-twinsens-adventure-now/#comments After earlier reports indicated ongoing negotiations over the availability of action-adventure classic Little Big Adventure, the game suddenly appeared on Good Old Games this morning. Its sequel, however, remains absent, though we can't imagine that'll stay the case for much longer. Regardless, for $5.99, you can head back into Twinsun and get your 1994 on starting right now. Hot dog!

JoystiqLittle Big Adventure (aka 'Relentless: Twinsen's Adventure') now on GOG originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 12 Oct 2011 04:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionadelineadeline-softwareadeline-software-internationaleaelectronic-artsgoggood-old-gameslittle-big-adventurepcrelentless-twinsens-adventureWed, 12 Oct 2011 04:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Six million GOG downloads means Broken Sword for everyone]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/22/six-million-gog-downloads-means-broken-sword-for-everyone/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/22/six-million-gog-downloads-means-broken-sword-for-everyone/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/22/six-million-gog-downloads-means-broken-sword-for-everyone/#comments During the CD Projekt Fall 2011 press conference, the publisher revealed that its GOG distribution platform is approaching the 6 million download milestone. To help push its sales -- which currently stand at a little over 5.8 million -- over the top, it announced two promotions: First, the six millionth downloader will receive every game on the platform for free. Second, for the first 48 hours after hitting the mark, everyone will get a free download of Broken Sword: Shadow of The Templars Director's Cut.

For CD Projekt's sake, we hope they don't get those two promotions mixed up. To wit: "Congratulations! You're our six millionth customer, so here's Broken Sword! Everyone else, here's everything for free oh god we gave all our games away."

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adventurebroken-swordbroken-sword-shadow-of-the-templarscd-projektgogpcpromotionsaleThu, 22 Sep 2011 14:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Important Mark Hamill news: Wing Commander 3 now on GOG]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/14/important-mark-hamill-news-wing-commander-4-now-on-gog/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/14/important-mark-hamill-news-wing-commander-4-now-on-gog/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/14/important-mark-hamill-news-wing-commander-4-now-on-gog/#comments Wing Commander 3: Heart of The Tiger is available now on GOG.com for $6. Promoted at the time as an "Origin Interactive Movie" and filmed in Hollywood (remember when that mattered?), the game is still a great example of early 3D graphics, FMV and an industry having a "movies are the future of games" identity crisis.

Beyond Mark Hamill (Star Wars) in the lead, the game also featured John Rhys-Davies (Lord of the Rings, Sliders) and Malcolm McDowell (Clockwork Orange, Heroes).

If sprites and animations are more your thing, Wing Commander 1 + 2 are also available on GOG as a bundle for $6. There's no Mark Hamill, but there's totally a main character with blue hair.

JoystiqImportant Mark Hamill news: Wing Commander 3 now on GOG originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>EAGOGgog.comgood-old-gamesOriginpcWing-Commander-3Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Populous and Ultima IV hit GOG -- and Ultima's free]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/01/populous-and-ultima-iv-hit-gog-and-ultimas-free/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/01/populous-and-ultima-iv-hit-gog-and-ultimas-free/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/01/populous-and-ultima-iv-hit-gog-and-ultimas-free/#comments Interested in being the master of a whole world -- or being a total slave to the rules of one? Two games newly added to GOG's DRM-free lineup will let you experience both. Populous lets you build a world and a civilization, and then ... you know, unleash natural disasters upon it.

Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar puts you in the role of a hero who must save the land of Britannia while adhering strictly to eight virtues. Thrift isn't one of those virtues, but it's still something you can practice with this game, as GOG is giving it away for free! If you want to pay for some Ultimas, the first three are also up.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bullfroggoggog.comorigin-systemspcpopulousultima-4Thu, 01 Sep 2011 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[You haven't Myst this great deal on Cyan games]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/26/you-havent-myst-this-great-deal-on-cyan-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/26/you-havent-myst-this-great-deal-on-cyan-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/26/you-havent-myst-this-great-deal-on-cyan-games/#comments If you're looking to pass a quiet weekend clicking your way through some puzzles, look no further than Good Old Games. The DRM-free retailer has put its whole selection of Cyan games on sale for half off this weekend. That includes Myst 1 and 2, the RealMyst remake, and the pre-Myst children's adventure game The Manhole for $2.99 each, and Uru for $4.99.

If you want the whole package, and several lost weekends, you can get it all for $16.95. The offer ends Monday at 11:59 PM EDT, so ... buy the games you want before then, unless you want to pay more for your island getaway.

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GOG is bundling both Wing Commander and Wing Commander 2: Vengeance of the Kilrathi. In other words, you won't be able to get your Mark Hamill fix ... yet. GOG promises six more EA titles are "coming soon."

The Wing Commander 1+2 bundle and Dungeon Keeper 2 are available now for $5.99 apiece.

JoystiqWing Commander and Dungeon Keeper 2 land on GOG originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dungeon-keeper-2goggog.compcwing-commanderwing-commander-2wing-commander-2-vengeance-of-the-kilrathiThu, 25 Aug 2011 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[The Witcher 2 marked down to $30 on GoG]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/18/the-witcher-2-marked-down-to-30-on-gog/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/18/the-witcher-2-marked-down-to-30-on-gog/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/18/the-witcher-2-marked-down-to-30-on-gog/#comments DRM-free digital distribution platform GoG has given us another reason to get excited about Gamescom -- a reason that doesn't include the near-constant stream of tasty German beers. For the rest of the week, CD Projekt's The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings has been marked down to $29.99 on the GoG storefront.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CD-Projektcd-projekt-redgamescom-2011gogpcrpgthe-witcher-2Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[All of the Zorks down 40 percent on GOG this weekend]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/12/all-of-the-zorks-down-40-percent-on-gog-this-weekend/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/12/all-of-the-zorks-down-40-percent-on-gog-this-weekend/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/12/all-of-the-zorks-down-40-percent-on-gog-this-weekend/#comments Do you prefer the text-based, imagination-requiring Zorks of yore, or the slightly more recent (but still wicked old) adventure game Zorks? Guess what: It doesn't matter! You're buying all of them, because the entire Zork franchise is 40 percent off today on the GOG storefront.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionadventuregoginfocompctext-basedzorkFri, 12 Aug 2011 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[GOG adds Stranger's Wrath, discounts The Longest Journey]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/19/gog-adds-strangers-wrath-discounts-the-longest-journey/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/19/gog-adds-strangers-wrath-discounts-the-longest-journey/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/19/gog-adds-strangers-wrath-discounts-the-longest-journey/#comments GOG is pointing a double-barreled crossbow of delight at us, with a deep discount on The Longest Journey and the addition of Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath. Departing from the regular Oddworld expectations, Stranger's Wrath is a hybrid of third-person action and first-person shooter, seasoned with elements of the Spaghetti Western and Oddworld touches like the "live" critter ammo. The game is available now on GOG for $9.99.

If you'd prefer a sweeping adventure, The Longest Journey is on sale for $3.99. Much like The Neverending Story, we can't vouch for the accuracy of game's title, but it does involve a very long journey, so you'll definitely get your money's worth in this classic point-and-click adventure.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>FuncomGOGGOG.comOddworld-4Oddworld-InhabitantsOddworld-Strangers-Wrathpcthe-longest-journeyTue, 19 Jul 2011 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Magic Carpet rides to Good Old Games]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/17/magic-carpet-rides-to-good-old-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/17/magic-carpet-rides-to-good-old-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/17/magic-carpet-rides-to-good-old-games/#comments As a contrast to the disappointing recent news about an EA game disappearing from an online store, here's a story about one being added. The last of the six EA games announced for addition to Good Old Games is now available: Bullfrog's 1994 first-person upholstery flight game Magic Carpet. The others include Wing Commander: Privateer, Dungeon Keeper, Ultima Underworld 1+2, Crusader: No Remorse, and Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri. More unannounced EA games are expected, for a total of "more than 25."

If you wanted to spend your weekend sitting on a carpet tossing fire around, for the sake of your family and neighbors spend the $6 to do so in this game.

JoystiqMagic Carpet rides to Good Old Games originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 17 Jun 2011 22:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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First up, we talked about GOG's other efforts lately, including releasing a dedicated downloader client for Windows, and a private messaging system. Rambourg says both have been going gangbusters. "The downloader is definitely the favorite way of getting games from GOG," he told us. "We've had up to 20 million API calls since we launched the downloader, and the peak was 2 million calls in an hour." The downloader isn't required to use the service, and Rambourg said since it doesn't support Mac or Linux users, it probably won't be for a long time, if ever.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CD-Projektdigital-distributioneagamesgoggog.comGuillame-RambourgpcsalesFri, 03 Jun 2011 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[EA games now on GOG, starting with Privateer, Dungeon Keeper, and Ultima Underworld]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/02/ea-games-now-on-gog-starting-with-privateer-dungeon-keeper-an/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/02/ea-games-now-on-gog-starting-with-privateer-dungeon-keeper-an/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/02/ea-games-now-on-gog-starting-with-privateer-dungeon-keeper-an/#comments During CD Projekt's ongoing streaming press conference, the publisher revealed that Electronic Arts is going to join the roster of companies opening up their vintage catalogues to the DRM-free retro store Good Old Games.

The first announced games include Wing Commander Privateer, Dungeon Keeper, and pioneering first-person RPGs Ultima Underworld 1 and 2. And those three are available right now for $5.99 each! Three more EA classics" are coming before the end of June, and then "over 20" more games from the publisher are coming this summer.

Unfortunately, System Shock and Syndicate aren't part of the agreement right now, due to rights issues. But, a GOG spokesman said, "never say never."

JoystiqEA games now on GOG, starting with Privateer, Dungeon Keeper, and Ultima Underworld originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cd-projektdungeon-keepereaelectronic-artsgogpcretroultima-underworldwing-commander-privateerThu, 02 Jun 2011 15:50:00 EST<![CDATA[The Witcher 2 review: Taught with peril]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/31/the-witcher-2-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/31/the-witcher-2-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/31/the-witcher-2-review/#comments Describing the opening moments of The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings as a "trial by fire" is almost too trite to bear, but don't tell me it isn't accurate. As the dragon swoops overhead and incinerates you yet again, you'll understand that the game's method of delivering a tutorial, which is to whisper it to you in passing, has failed.

Your repeated, humiliating immolation isn't even enough to summon a helpful tip. When one of the characters asks the witcher how one handles such a beast, he responds, "You don't. You run!"

That's the advice from Geralt, professional monster hunter.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cd-projektcd-projekt-redgogpcthe-witcher-2Tue, 31 May 2011 09:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Rayman 2: The Great Escape captured by GOG]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/26/rayman-2-the-great-escape-captured-by-gog/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/26/rayman-2-the-great-escape-captured-by-gog/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/26/rayman-2-the-great-escape-captured-by-gog/#comments If you don't feel like buying a 3DS and a $40 cartridge to play Rayman 2: The Great Escape -- but you don't want to buy a used copy -- GOG provides another alternative. The DRM-averse online retailer has added the PC version of Rayman 2 to its store, charging the customary $5.99. That's a steal for one of the greats of the 3D platforming genre, especially since GOG throws in a 91-track soundtrack download with the game.

Rayman Forever, a version of the first 2D Rayman game with assorted extras, is also available on GOG.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>goggog.compcraymanrayman-2rayman-2-the-great-escapeubisoftThu, 26 May 2011 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Joyswag: The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings, The Witcher: Enhanced Edition codes]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/16/joyswag-the-witcher-2-assassins-of-kings-the-witcher-enhance/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/16/joyswag-the-witcher-2-assassins-of-kings-the-witcher-enhance/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/16/joyswag-the-witcher-2-assassins-of-kings-the-witcher-enhance/#comments We've already gone over the purpose and proclivities of The Witcher: He hunts and exterminates beasts that don't belong in this world, imbibes body-altering mutagens, and perpetually responds to the world with a determined grimace. It's a pretty cool job.

Witcher watchers are likely aware that the grizzled warrior-monk, Geralt of Rivia, is set to return tomorrow in The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings. We've got three copies to give away, courtesy of GOG. The game is already available for pre-purchase on the retro service, and while it's not exactly fitting with those old PC games, it does come without DRM. (Copies bought elsewhere will require a one-time online activation via Securom.)

We're also giving away ten GOG download codes for The Witcher: Enhanced Edition, the revamped RPG that kicked off Geralt's gareer -- uh, career. Read the instructions below the break, leave a comment, and you're in.

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JoystiqJoyswag: The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings, The Witcher: Enhanced Edition codes originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 16 May 2011 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The same discounted price also applies to Return to Krondor, a divisive sequel that spent years in tumultuous development, and Vampire: The Masquerade - Redemption, Nihilistic Software's flawed take on the pen-and-paper RPG of the same name.

The connection between Arcanum and Vampire? Arcanum's now-defunct developer Troika went on to finish Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines in 2004, notably becoming one of the first developers to utilize Valve's Source engine. (Unfortunately, the vampires weren't nearly as draining as the bugs.)

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