A new publisher is joining GOG.com

[The_Imp_ZA]

Three new games added today:

• STAR WARS™: ROGUE SQUADRON 3D (Digital Premier)
• STAR WARS™ REBELLION (Digital Premier)
• STAR WARS™ EMPIRE AT WAR: GOLD PACK

More games coming in 4 days time...

[Hiro]

Grim Fandango is one of the best Adventure games i have ever played. Right up there with Maniac Mansion and Day of the Tentacle wonder if they planning a remaster of those also ?

[The_Imp_ZA]

Wave three was leaked:

They were revealed (accidentally?) on Rockpapershotgun:

• Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II - interesting to see if they managed to get this working
• Star Wars: Starfighter
• Star Wars: Republic Commando

[The_Imp_ZA]

I guess they made a deal with the devil, because GOG somehow managed to get Dark Forces II running correctly, even in hardware acceleration mode, on modern systems. They also included the expansion, which is sold for extra on Steam. Good on you, GOG

No new countdown timer, so I think that's all we're getting for now. Hopefully Wave 3 comes soon.

Also Grim Fandango Remastered is out, here's a launch trailer. I do wish they had done some more work on the actual models though, there's still a lot of clipping issues. Eh, at least the game isn't in limbo anymore.

[The_Imp_ZA]

*looks around*
Anyone in here?

I didn't see anyone mention this. It looks like the Galaxy client is coming along nicely. GOG are currently accepting Alpha access requests for those who are interested. I've signed up. Looks like they're definitely trying to get it out by the time Witcher 3 launches.

The features included in the alpha release (in other words, what we want to test):
-- client installation
-- application basics (resource usage, responsiveness, stability, user interface)
-- the auto-update function
-- installing, updating and launching games* via the client (without a standalone installer)
* not all games are currently compatible with the client, so you’ll only see the compatible ones in the alpha version of the Galaxy Client.

Features NOT included in this release (planned for subsequent releases):
-- an embedded GOG.com store
-- a better library view
-- managing DLCs, language packs, and auto updates in the client
-- downloading standalone installers and bonus content
...and more!

If you want to participate in this test, we expect some feedback from you (after all, that’s what this alpha is for!). Therefore, we expect you to have some time to test the client:
-- download and install the Client app and log in to your account
-- install/uninstall as many games as you can
-- know how to access various logs and try different problem solutions as needed
-- report any bugs and issues in our internal reporting system
-- participate in discussions with our staff and follow their suggestions/requests

Yes, that does require some technical knowledge and a bit of your time. If you don’t think you’re the best person to test out the Galaxy Client in its alpha version, don’t worry! There will be a public beta once we finish this stage, when you will be able to check out the Galaxy Client without any extra requests from our end.

If you’ve read all of the above proceed to the signup page: http://www.gog.com/galaxy/alpha

We will be sending out invitations in batches (along with some more info on how to install the client and report bugs), so not everyone will receive one right away.

[The_Imp_ZA]

They're on a roll, another publisher joins GOG! This time it's Warner Bros.

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment comes to GOG.com.

We're on a roll! We're happy to announce that Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment joins the GOG.com catalog to make the world of DRM-free gaming that much better today. We're starting off with six widely requested titles:

Let's start big:
Mortal Kombat 1+2+3 just got the GOG.com treatment. If you were having a hard time getting these notorious bits of gaming history to run on your computer, boy do we have a surprise for you!

We're also launching these five heavily requested titles with big, weeklong discounts:

• LEGO Batman: The Videogame
• LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1 - 4
• LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5 - 7
• F.E.A.R. Platinum
• Bastion

It's yet another great start to yet another great publisher debut on GOG.com, let's get our fill!

I'm really excited that more 'mainstream' publishers are taking an interest in GOG. Choice is always a good thing, especially when GOG is usually a better experience than choosing Steam.

They also added Toonstruck a few days ago.

I like that they're being a bit more aggressive in getting new publishers to join. The only thing they need to do now is to work on keeping them. For example, EA and Sqaure Enix are both on GOG, but haven't put out anything in a while. Both those companies have large collections of legacy titles that should be on GOG.

[The_Imp_ZA]

Will it ever stop? Yo, I don't know.

Paradox Interactive joins on GOG.com!

We're barely even winded.

Today yet another awesome publisher, Paradox Interactive, becomes part of the most gamer-friendly DRM-free catalog around. We're kicking off the partnership with a weeklong 50% discount on four of the titles:

• Europa Universalis
• Hearts of Iron
• Crusader Kings Complete -50%
• Majesty Gold HD -50%
• Majesty 2 Collection -50%
• Victoria Complete -50%

If you've always wanted to give the genre a try, Europa Universalis is probably the best starting point, but we know grand strategy can be daunting. That's why you can also drop by our Twitch.tv/gogcom channel, where we'll be streaming the game live with Quill18, this Tuesday, February 17th, 7pm GMT / 2pm EST / 11am PST.

It's a fine way to get acquainted.

If you're a fan of complex strategy playgrounds, you can look forward to a trickle of more grand strategy classics from paragons of the genre, Paradox Interactive, coming to the coolest DRM-free game store near you!

Hoping to see Magicka on there once they release GOG Galaxy.

[FarligOpptreden]

Viva le DRM-free revolution VIVA!

[The_Imp_ZA]

The Ys series of games are now available on GOG.com. Seriously, what is causing this sudden explosion of companies coming to GOG? Not that I'm complaining, maybe they're getting tired of Valve's stupid policies or something?

Arcade-like action-jRPG platformer with Metroidvania elements.

Ys I & II Chronicles+, Ys: The Oath in Felghana, and Ys Origin: a series of action-focused jRPGs, is available now for Windows, DRM-free on GOG.com with a 25% launch discount!

Ys I & II Chronicles+ is an enhanced release of the two that started it all. These classics feature a unique buttonless "bump" combat system, designed to mitigate the pace-breaking repetition of a standard jRPG grind. Combat is carried out by simply bumping your enemies, where the speed and direction of your attacks determine their effectiveness for a satisfying way to resolve conflicts and level up.

Ys: The Oath in Felghana is a reimagining of Ys III: Wanderers from Ys. It brings the threequel into a 3D world with new combat mechanics, all focused on the spirit of non-stop action rather than item and skill management. Thanks to the self-contained story, you can feel safe starting your adventure right here.

Ys Origin is the most recent entry into the series, a prequel set 700 years before the events in Ys I & II Chronicles+. This is the title that perfects the many facets of the Ys formula, combining the best gameplay elements for what the developer's themselves call an "arcade-like RPG platformer with Metroidvania elements".

If you're looking for jRPG charm with action-RPG gameplay Ys I & II Chronicles+, Ys: The Oath in Felghana, and Ys Origin are here to please, DRM-free on GOG.com. The 25% launch discount will last for one week, until Thursday, February 26th, at 10:59 AM GMT.

Here's some info about the games for those that don't know about them:

[The_Imp_ZA]

Uncovering a treasure trove of action and adventure.

Disney Interactive and Lucasfilm games are back! They say third time's the charm, we're hoping you agree. Today, we're uncovering a true treasure trove of long-lost intrigue, action, and peril - digital premieres, beloved adventures, (and a shooter, but that's just another kind of adventure, isn't it?) all DRM-free and ready for your loving digital embrace:

• Outlaws + Handful of Missions - digital distribution premiere
• Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders - digital distribution premiere
• Indiana Jones® and the Emperor's Tomb™- digital distribution premiere
• Monkey Island™ 2 Special Edition: LeChuck’s Revenge™ - 20% off
• The Dig® - 20% off
• LOOM™ - 20% off

There is nothing quite as satisfying as reviving the most beloved and woefully unavailable (until now, that is) gaming classics for you guys, and we're super happy to have already released 24 of Lucasfilm's greatest already. After today's big wave, even more anticipated Lucasfilm games will gradually keep showing up on GOG.com in the far and near future, stay tuned!

All launch discounts will last for one week, until March 26, at 1:59 PM GMT.

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