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Originally Published 12 days ago — by GamesIndustry.biz
CD Projekt RED has sold its DRM-free gaming platform GOG to co-founder Michał Kiciński for $25 million, with no operational changes planned. GOG will continue to publish new and classic games, supporting its mission to revive and preserve retro titles, while CDPR focuses on its main game development projects like The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by TechPowerUp
GOG has been sold by CD Projekt Red to co-founder Michał Kiciński for approximately $25.26 million, with the platform continuing to offer DRM-free games and maintaining its commitment to game preservation and user control, aligning with its original philosophy.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by Gizmodo
CD Projekt has sold its DRM-free game storefront GOG to co-founder Michał Kiciński for about $25 million, allowing the company to focus on developing new video games, while GOG continues to operate independently with plans to release future CD Projekt titles and maintain its focus on classic and indie games.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by The Verge
GOG, a DRM-free PC game store, has been acquired by its co-founder Michał Kiciński from CD Projekt for $25.2 million, emphasizing its commitment to preserving classic games and maintaining its independent, DRM-free philosophy, while continuing to sell titles from CD Projekt like The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by cdprojekt.com
Michał Kiciński, co-founder of CD PROJEKT, has acquired GOG, the DRM-free game platform, from CD PROJEKT for PLN 90.7 million, ensuring GOG's continued independence and alignment with its core values of classic game preservation and player ownership.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by Steam Deck HQ
This week, several free games are available for Steam Deck and handhelds, including titles from Steam, Epic Games, and GOG, with some requiring Amazon Prime. Notable freebies include Fallout 1 and 2 from GOG, LEGO 2K Drive, and XCOM 2 from Epic, with redemption deadlines in early 2026. Amazon Prime also offers GYLT and Dark City: Kyiv for free. The article encourages following their social media for updates on future freebies.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Windows Central
Microsoft has updated the Xbox app on Windows 11 to support showing and launching all installed games from various sources like Steam, GOG, and more, creating a unified gaming hub. The new features include an aggregated library, easier game launching, a 'My apps' tab for external storefronts, and upcoming cloud sync for cross-device gameplay, enhancing the gaming experience on Windows 11 devices.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Kotaku
Amazon Prime Gaming offers a monthly selection of free, DRM-free games including Civilization III and Thief: Definitive Edition, available through GOG, with additional titles released throughout August. These games can be kept permanently without subscription requirements, providing good value for Prime members.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by GamesIndustry.biz
Over one million people claimed free NSFW games on GOG in protest against increasing censorship on digital platforms like Steam and itch.io, highlighting concerns over game preservation and creative freedom amid tightening content rules.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Noisy Pixel
GOG's 48-hour 'Freedom to Buy' campaign, offering controversial games for free to raise awareness about content restrictions, was claimed by over one million users. Due to high traffic, access has been temporarily extended, emphasizing that DRM-free titles cannot be revoked, making them permanently accessible to users.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Eurogamer
GOG has launched the FreedomToBuy.Games campaign, offering 13 free NSFW games for 48 hours to raise awareness about censorship in gaming and the importance of preserving legal, responsibly made games for future enjoyment.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by GameSpot
GOG launched a website offering 13 delisted NSFW games for free for 48 hours to protest the censorship and removal of adult-themed games from digital platforms, highlighting issues of financial and content censorship in gaming.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Kotaku
Amazon Prime is adding six more free games to its collection in the lead-up to the four-day Prime Day, including titles like Saints Row IV and Tomb Raider I-III, available until July 8. The collection now totals 31 games, offering DRM-free options via GOG and Amazon's app, providing a valuable archive of games for Prime members despite the event's commercial nature.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by GameSpot
GOG has announced that Warcraft 1 and 2 will be delisted from their store on December 13 at Blizzard's request, but the games will remain playable for those who have purchased them. Before they are removed, the Warcraft I & II Bundle is available for $13 with the promo code MakeWarcraftLiveForever. GOG's Preservation Program will ensure continued compatibility and support for these games even after delisting. The games were recently remastered with new features, including revamped controls for Warcraft 1 and multiplayer support for Warcraft 2.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Time Extension
GOG has announced a new feature in its game preservation program, pledging to maintain compatibility for games even after they are delisted from its store. This comes as Activision Blizzard requested the removal of Warcraft I & II from GOG's storefront. GOG assures that existing owners will continue to receive updates and support for these games. The company emphasizes its commitment to game preservation and offers a discount code for purchasing the games before their removal.