What GOG's 18th Birthday Means for Classic Game Fans
This reinforces GOG's commitment to game preservation and gives players more ways to enjoy classic titles on modern hardware, while Retro Vibe opens a new avenue for indie developers making retro-insp…
This reinforces GOG's commitment to game preservation and gives players more ways to enjoy classic titles on modern hardware, while Retro Vibe opens a new avenue for indie developers making retro-insp…
Key points - GOG celebrates its 18th anniversary with a showcase of new releases and updates. - GOG Patrons have saved 300 old games, with over 10,000 patrons funding compatibility fixes. - Wing Commander series gets Anniversary Editions with modder collaboration and controller support. - Road Rash is now available with modern system compatibility and updated controls. - Retro Vibe publishing arm launches with five indie games, including Cop Bastard and Shardpunk 2.
Timeline - Now: Road Rash released with modern compatibility on GOG. - At launch: Wing Commander Anniversary Editions free for existing owners. - Upcoming: GOG Galaxy launcher coming to Linux with new customization options.
FAQ
Q: What is GOG's preservation program? A: GOG Patrons funds updates to old games to make them compatible with modern systems, fixing bugs, adding controller support, and more. Over 300 games have been saved so far.
Q: Do I have to pay extra for the Wing Commander Anniversary Editions? A: If you already own the original Wing Commander games on GOG, the Anniversary Editions are free to download at launch. Each purchase includes both legacy and updated versions.
Q: What is Retro Vibe? A: Retro Vibe is GOG's new publishing arm focused on 'new games with a classic soul.' Its lineup includes Cop Bastard, The Looter, Shardpunk 2, Project Warlock: Lost Chapters, and After Hell Freezes Over.
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