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GOG Galaxy now open to everyone
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Shogun_of_Truth
Member
I have the closed alpha. Is this a new client, or just a public release of of the current client?
shadowhunter89
Banned
I love GOG, I am not sure how I feel about this client though since one big reason I like them is that they dont have a client. If they add some incentive to use this over just downloading games from their site, I am sure I will jump on. last time I checked though, most of my games were not on the client yet, but I think that has changed since they split up titles that were once combos (like Ultima underworld 1+2 or wing commander 1+2) into separate downloads now.
MrFortyFive
Member
it's a new client with lots of new features. Mine has not updated yet.
Hip Hop
Member
I have this wireless keyboard with a built in touchpad that helps me out whenever I want to use my TV for PC gaming.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005DKZTMG/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Fairly cheap too and good quality. I'm sure it can help you out in your situation.
Reluctant-Hero
Member
Funny, I just received an Alpha invite last week.
lensoftruth
Member
Still need the invite to get the client I presume?
Yeah, invite will come with download link. Still waiting on my invite :<
lensoftruth
Member
Noticed that GOG games seem to be on steam now.
what?
lensoftruth
Member
One of many examples;
http://store.steampowered.com/app/359850/
It's not out, and uses the GOG graphic.
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
I was talking about this is to a Kremlin friend from Poland. If GOG galaxy was not ready for the Witcher 3 I thought that would be a huge mistake as that game could be a great title to launch a platform like this even if its still in beta form. I'm glad it's at least become open but they need to make sure that it runs like a clock when the Witcher it's because many of us will be preloading that game via GOG.
3D Realms anthology release
Looks like i will be buying a lot more games on GOG now.
Kind of wish i bought the Star Wars stuff when it was on sale now
It's still on sale!
Gipsy Danger
Member
Will the alpha client auto-update to the Beta client or do I have to download the beta client separately?
Piercedveil
Member
Awesome. I've been waiting for this for a while.
thiscoldblack
Unconfirmed Member
I signed up for the beta.
Although, I honestly dislike the sudden rise of multiple clients now that Steam has been a great success. Once they start releasing exclusive titles like EA and Ubisoft have done with Origin and uPlay, respectively, things will just start to get worse for the platform. At least GOG would just be an alternative and not a competitor.
Although, I honestly dislike the sudden rise of multiple clients now that Steam has been a great success. Once they start releasing exclusive titles like EA and Ubisoft have done with Origin and uPlay, respectively, things will just start to get worse for the platform. At least GOG would just be an alternative and not a competitor.
Gipsy Danger
Member
But the client is completely optional and CDPR are releasing The Witcher on Steam as well. I don't see GoG becoming like EA in that regard.
MrCunningham
Member
Looks like I will be buying more games off GOG now. Seriously, I like the idea of having a DRM free game client that manages all my game purchases and patches from GOG.
Shame there is no Linux build yet. Oh well...
Shame there is no Linux build yet. Oh well...
Fuz
Banned
Tried it for a week or so.
It's still a bit primitive, it stilòl lacks features, but seems very promising.
The rollback feature sounds fantastic and I especially love how it's very clean, light and not mandatory (contrary to steam).
It's still a bit primitive, it stilòl lacks features, but seems very promising.
The rollback feature sounds fantastic and I especially love how it's very clean, light and not mandatory (contrary to steam).
I agree (I don't even use steam myself), but Galaxy is completely optional. Some people just felt the need for a client to patch/friend list/achievements... so why not? As long as they don't force it upon me, it's great.
Awesome piece of software so far.
To those who got into the beta and recently installed the client: You can import galaxy-ready (i.e. recently installed) games via the plus sign on the top left. That pops up a menu, choose "scan and import Folders", navigate to where you installed the games and let it do its thing.
For older installs, the procedure is a bit more involved. You have to select each game in your galaxy library, then click more...->Manage->Import folder and choose the respective directory. You need to do this for every installed game.
Oh, and read the mail you get with the beta client code: Bug reports go into a specialized bug tracker, and it's linked there.
To those who got into the beta and recently installed the client: You can import galaxy-ready (i.e. recently installed) games via the plus sign on the top left. That pops up a menu, choose "scan and import Folders", navigate to where you installed the games and let it do its thing.
For older installs, the procedure is a bit more involved. You have to select each game in your galaxy library, then click more...->Manage->Import folder and choose the respective directory. You need to do this for every installed game.
Oh, and read the mail you get with the beta client code: Bug reports go into a specialized bug tracker, and it's linked there.
vicious696
Member
I have the Alpha, will it update to the Beta or do I need to request an invite?
auto update they said, I haven't got it yet.
Has anyone been able to download the beta already?
Dragon1893
Member
I hope it's a huge success, a drm free client with all these features deserves it. Being able to rollback patches is pretty cool.
Gipsy Danger
Member
I think I might try to make the switch for a short while to see how I feel. I like that they're doing this. One thing that would make me super stoked is if they added achievements to a whole bunch of old PC games, dumb but I'd love it.
Expect it to be pushed hardcore when preload for Witcher 3 begins and when it gets released.
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Impatiently still waiting on my invite
GOG has been growing a lot in the past years, the optional client is helping a lot because they are offering most of the things steam does.
So now, playing a game on GOG offer (almost) the same bonuses as steam plus drm free, fair regional prices and so on.
That regional pricing can be little meh tho. Witcher 3 is good example of this, they offered me some store credit [that I don't want nor need] just because € was so much more valuable currency at the time than USD. To make up difference instead of actually dropping € price of the game.
Wowfunhappy
Member
Cool for people who like having clients. I'll be ignoring this since I hate them. Which is also the reason I buy from GOG.
they were clever, now and $ are much closer and the game is still to be released.
What is the point in fair regional pricing if you will game the system when currency values change in order to minmax profits? That is far cry from fair pricing, especially to customers like me who use GOG once in like 4 years. I don't do shit with some store credit that is used to compensate for the fact that I live in country that has very strong currency at that moment.
It's just normal pricing adjusted to income levels of regions and store credit as "Hey look, we are fair" token.
biglittleps
Member
Great! Hope they will put a good competition against Steam for PC games distribution as i don't like Valve methods, so just like consoles with competition gamers can choose best one instead of monopoly dominance which can sometimes create stupid things to make money.