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The GOG Preservation Program ensures classic games remain playable on modern systems, even after their developers stopped supporting them. By maintaining these iconic titles, GOG helps you protect and relive the memories that shaped you, DRM-free and with dedicated tech support.

GOG Preservation Program | GOG.COM

[capel]

O inițiativă bună. Dar știți ce ar fi și mai bine?
Să inventeze careva - Steam sau GOG - un program AI cu filtru (tehnologia există) care să-ți dea upscale 4K la texturi și efecte automat la toate jocurile vechi din anii 1990-2000 pe care le deții.
Că în felul ăsta, jocurile vechi pe care le-am cumpărat demult ar putea fi remasterizate GRATIS.
Și n-am mai da 30-50$ pentru o ediție remaster ca să cumpărăm din nou același joc.

Iar producătorii ar începe să se preocupe strict de creat jocuri noi și să inoveze cu mecanici de joc noi.
Toți angajații dintr-o companie și-ar pune mințile la contribuție să ofere ceva NOU pentru care merită să plătești 70-80 dolari decât să lâncezească 60-70% din personal pe remasterizarea grafică a unui joc vechi de 20-30 ani vreo câteva luni (și gata, au încasat salariile, next - alt joc vechi de 20 ani de remasterizat) pentru care plătești 30-50 dolari.
Ar munci și și-ar folosi chestia aia numită creier la modul real, gen.
Ne-am întoarce în vremurile bune când aveam mai multe jocuri noi lansate decât portări și remasterizări.
Nu ar suna grozav? Și etic?

Eventual, plătești abonament lunar pentru upscale 4K ca să întrețină serviciul și să facă experiența cât mai bună.

[I.am]

Prima parte din ce ai spus suna cam ceea ce se vrea a fi RTX Remix de la Nvidia, daca am inteles eu bine cel putin.

[paul]

Michal Kicinski, co-fondator CD Projekt RED si co-fondator GOG, cumpara GOG pentru $25.2 milioane:

We believe the games that shaped us deserve to stay alive: easy to find, buy, download, and play forever. But time is annoyingly good at erasing them. Rights get tangled, compatibility breaks, builds disappear, and a nostalgic evening often turns into a troubleshooting session. That’s the difference between “I’m playing today” (the game lives on) and “I’ll play someday” (the game dies).

As Michał put it: “GOG stands for freedom, independence, and genuine control.”

GOG has always been built on strong values and clear principles. When Marcin Iwiński and Michał Kiciński first came up with the idea for GOG in 2007, the vision was simple: bring classic games back to players, and make sure that once you buy a game, it truly belongs to you, forever. In a market increasingly defined by mandatory clients and closed ecosystems, that philosophy feels more relevant than ever.

This new chapter is about doubling down on that vision. We want to do more to preserve the classics of the past, celebrate standout games of today, and help shape the classics of tomorrow, including new games with real retro spirit.

GOG is getting acquired by its original co-founder: What it means for you | GOG.COM

[paul]

Steam - Warhammer Classics:

New to Steam
- Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat (SNEG, SNEG)
- Final Liberation: Warhammer Epic 40,000 (SNEG, SNEG)
- Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate (SNEG, SNEG)
- Warhammer 40,000: Rites of War (SNEG, SNEG)
- Warhammer: Dark Omen (SNEG, SNEG)
- Warhammer 40,000: Fire Warrior (Chilled Mouse, SNEG)
- Warhammer: Mark of Chaos – Gold Edition (SNEG, SNEG)

Returning to Steam
- Space Hulk (Full Control, SNEG)
- Space Hulk: Ascension (Full Control, SNEG)
- Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon (Slitherine, Slitherine)
- Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach (Slitherine, Slitherine)
- Talisman: The Horus Heresy (Nomad, Nomad)
- Talisman: Digital Classic Edition (4th Edition) (Nomad, Nomad)
- Talisman: Origins (Nomad, Nomad)
- Man O’ War: Corsair – Warhammer Naval Battles (Evil Twin, SNEG)
- Warhammer Quest (Rodeo Games, Twistplay, Chilled Mouse)
- Warhammer Quest II: The End Times (Perchang, Perchang)
- Legacy of Dorn: Herald of Oblivion (Tin Man, Tin Man)
- Chainsaw Warrior (Auroch Digital, Auroch Digital)
- Chainsaw Warrior: Lords of Night (Auroch Digital, Auroch Digital)

Existing Titles Joining the Label
- Warhammer Underworlds – Shadespire Edition (Tin Man, Tin Man)
- Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Anniversary Edition (Relic, Relic)
- Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II – Anniversary Edition (Relic, Relic)
- Dark Future: Blood Red States (Auroch Digital, Auroch Digital)
- Space Hulk: Tactics (Cyanide, Focus)
- Battlefleet Gothic: Armada (Tindalos, Focus)
- Blood Bowl: Chaos Edition (Cyanide, Nacon)
- Blood Bowl II: Legendary Edition (Cyanide, Nacon)

[Papillon_]

Doua vesti foarte bune pentru jucatorii de pe PC din Romania, GOG a introdus recent leul pentru jocurile cumparate si preturi regionale!

Am verificat pretul la 2 jocuri:
- FINAL FANTASY IX 82.50 lei ~ 15.7 euro pe GOG -> Steam pretul standard e 21 euro - > PS store 99.50 lei (19 euro) -> Xbox Store 95 lei (18 euro) -> Nintendo 21 euro
- Trials of Mana 196.45 lei GOG ~ 37.5 euro -> Steam pretul standard e 50 euro -> PS store 240 lei (45.8 euro) -> Xbox Store 240 lei (45.8 euro) -> Nintendo 50 euro

GOG cred ca sunt singurii care au preturi regionale in Romania, restul Steam, Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo ne pun la pachet "EU" cu Europa de Vest si avem unele dintre cele mai mari preturi la nivel global la jocuri.

Cel mai usor se pot verifica preturile pe care Steam le practica la nivel global pentru un anumit joc pe SteamDB Ex Trials of Mana https://steamdb.info/app/924980/

[paul]

Din cauza fraudelor, Valve renunta la Steam Gift Cards fizice:

Can I purchase Steam Gift Cards at retailers?

Yes, but only for a limited time.

We introduced Steam Gift Cards to retail stores back in 2012, and added the digital program in 2017. Unfortunately, scammers use gift cards from major brands like Steam to take advantage of people all over the world.

As Steam Gift Cards run out of stock at retail locations, we will not be restocking them. We expect all retailers to be out of stock by the end of 2026. Though we will no longer be selling physical gift cards, you will still have the ability to use your existing gift cards on Steam whenever you choose, subject to local laws.

We also continue to offer Steam Digital Gift Cards, and are working to make this an even better experience. Guest checkout, which we added last year, is another way for family members and friends to gift Steam users with a digital card anytime.

Steam Support :: Steam Wallet

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O companie care stie sa respecte jucatorii!
Mesajul e puternic si merita apreciat, promovat.

• Players can now shop for DRM-free games in RON, HUF, and ZAR • https://www.gog.com/pressroom/gog-ex...-south-africa/

May 28th, 2026 – We’re expanding our local storefront experience for players in Romania, Hungary, and South Africa with the introduction of new currencies and regional pricing support!

Starting today, customers in Romania, Hungary and South Africa will see prices displayed in Romanian Leu (RON), Hungarian Forint (HUF), and South African Rand (ZAR), making it easier to browse, compare, and purchase DRM-free games in their local currency. Alongside the new currency support, regional pricing adjustments are also being introduced across these markets to better reflect local purchasing conditions.

No matter the currency, every game on GOG remains DRM-free – meaning the true sense of ownership, with the freedom to download and play without restrictions.

Thank you for being with us.

Mulțumim!
Köszönjük!
Dankie!

[paul]

Steam News - Gifting made easier:

Guest checkout
Gift to email
Cross-region gifting
Direct from wishlist

Steam News - Steam Wishlists now support Categories, and more:

Categories added to wishlist
Other improvements
Sharing your wishlist

[paul]

Play More Ubisoft Games on PC: New Content Now Available for XBOX on PC, Plus Free PC Redemption:

Ubisoft and XBOX are expanding their partnership with two big updates coming today: the addition of premium editions and selected add-on content for a wide range of Ubisoft titles for XBOX on PC, and a free benefit for select games, where XBOX console players can snag the PC version at no additional cost.

More Ubisoft Content on the XBOX PC App

A broad selection of digital games with premium editions and/or add-on content have been added for XBOX on PC. Highlights include some of the biggest names in the Ubisoft catalogue – Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Star Wars Outlaws, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, Skull and Bones, and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown – alongside fan favorites spanning the Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, The Crew and Watch Dogs franchises, and more.

XBOX Console-to-PC Offer

Players who own the digital XBOX console version of select games can now access the PC version through Ubisoft Connect at no additional cost. Check them out below:
- Assassin’s Creed Mirage
- Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
- Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
- Far Cry 6
- Immortals Fenyx Rising
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
- Riders Republic
- Skull and Bones
- The Crew 2
- The Crew Motorfest
- Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction
- Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege
- Watch Dogs Legion

Please update Ubisoft Connect to its newest version to ensure the titles are available in your library.

From today, customers that purchase a digital version of the listed titles will immediately get the XBOX console and XBOX on PC digital versions. For existing owners of an XBOX digital version of the listed titles, you will receive the PC version during a progressive rollout period until August 4.

Still got questions? We’ve got you covered with the FAQ below.

Q: Does this work the other way around – if I own the PC version, do I get the console version free?
A: No, you can only claim a free PC version, not the other way around.

Q: Does my Season Pass or add-on content also transfer?
A: For most games, the edition and DLC content you own on Xbox will transfer to the PC version at no extra cost. The only exceptions are consumable items (such as in-game currency or one-time-use content), which may not carry over.

To see exactly what content you own on PC, open Ubisoft Connect PC, where your library will display the edition name tied to your account, and each game’s Properties page provides a full breakdown of your owned DLC and add-on content.

Q: Are in-game currencies or consumables included in the add-on content available on the XBOX PC App?
A: No, currencies and consumables are excluded from this offering. However, with select games that support cross progression, users will find all their content from the XBOX version on the PC version.