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2014 in Review: PC Gaming

By Steven Wong, Dec 29, 2014 11:00am PST

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Shacknews takes a look back at some of the most notable news stories and annoucements in PC gaming of the last year.

"I hope IDtech 6 doesn't turn out to be complete crap like IDtech 5."

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GOG gives away Little Big Adventure as part of 'Vive la France!' promotion

By Daniel Perez, Nov 07, 2014 10:00am PST

GOG launched the French version of its website, so they're celebrating with a brand-new promotion that discounts several French-developed games as well as giving away copies of Little Big Adventure.

Aliens versus Predator available for free on GOG.com

By Daniel Perez, Oct 15, 2014 9:00am PDT

News

You won't have a lot of time to take advantage of GOG's offer, so you might want to act fast.

GOG Galaxy lets you ditch online activation

By Ozzie Mejia, Jun 05, 2014 12:15pm PDT

Good Old Games has unveiled GOG Galaxy, a new client that will allow users to embrace a number of online features, like Steam cross-play. It will also give you the option to opt out, without preventing you from playing your games offline.

"I dunno, GOG's whole selling point is that they don't provide DRM. I can't see them rolling ..."

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GOG 'Insomnia' sale kicks off

By Steve Watts, May 12, 2014 11:00am PDT

GOG kicked off its annual spring Insomnia sale today, offering deep discounts and even free games, but for very short and unpredictable windows.

"I forgot it's now the middle of Autumn because of a heatwave a few days ago"

- Early_Grayce see all 9 comments

GOG.com announces Linux support

By Andrew Yoon, Mar 18, 2014 9:15am PDT

GOG.com has announced plans to support Linux.

"And with Ubuntu and Play On Linux you can download and install several GOT titles through the ..."

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System Shock 2 returns on GOG tomorrow

By Alice O'Connor, Feb 13, 2013 6:00am PST

As if the Machine Mother herself heard our prayers, we'll finally be able to buy Looking Glass's phenomenal System Shock 2 again. The cyberpunk survival horror FPS-RPG has been mired in rights issues for yonks, but Night Dive Studios has managed to free it enough to re-relea...

"No it isn't. Gravity is directly related to mass and also the distance between 2 objects. Go ..."

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GOG adds free Wing Commander, Alpha Centauri expansions

By Alice O'Connor, Dec 21, 2012 6:07am PST

As GOG has unearthed and re-released vintage video games from EA's catalogue, the digital distributor has come up short a few expansion packs. Ever the kind soul, it has now secured a few more, for Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri, Wing Commander 1 and 2, and Wing Commander Privat...

"Apha Centauri Alien Crossfire on GOG is the best news since ever. A suitable gift for the end ..."

- capt tripps see all 3 comments

Free Duke Nukem 3D in GOG holiday sale

By Alice O'Connor, Dec 12, 2012 8:30am PST

Digital distributor GOG kicked off its Christmas sale today with a cracking Bullfrog bundle and the very kind offer of Duke Nukem 3D for free. I do apologise for the following awful joke but, this being a video games website, I'm contractually obliged to crack it: as Duke hi...

Carmageddon smashes into GOG today

By Alice O'Connor, Sep 27, 2012 5:00pm PDT

As promised, Carmaggedon today screeched onto the GOG store, leaving bloody treadmarks and a light shower of viscera. With Carmageddon Reincarnation coming thanks to a successful Kickstarter, now's a fine time to revisit Stainless Games' open world-ish splatty race 'em up, o...

"But Wikus, I didn't. What an unusual compliment to give, you big silly."

- Alice O'Connor see all 10 comments

Shack PSA: GOG offering free Worlds of Ultima games

By Steve Watts, Jun 18, 2012 11:45am PDT

GOG is offering free downloads of Worlds of Ultima: Savage Empire and Ultima: Worlds of Adventure 2: Martian Dreams. Plus, its summer sale has started, offering discounts determined by user votes.