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[JudasIscariot]

Good news everybody!

I just added the English and German manuals for Sid Meier's Covert Action! Enjoy :D

 

[Deuce Traveler]

Well, the screen shots led me astray. My point still stands though.

As a Mod of this forum I demand that you - for acting like one of those GOG clowns - absolve yourself by committing seppuku. Deuce Traveler will be your kaishakunin.

Sorry, Bubbles, but WhiskeyWolf commands and his grim Sanada Tourin icon must be obeyed. I'll tell everyone you went bravely.

 

[RK47]

Well, the screen shots led me astray. My point still stands though.

You're a fucking retard.

 

[Zewp]

What is this shit? GOG now doing pre-order exclusive content?

http://af.gog.com/game/ether_one?as=1649904300

• Pre-order now and receive for FREE the Deluxe Edition upgrade package which includes the following bonus content: soundtrack in MP3 and FLAC, comic, game script, and artwork.

 

[belated]

http://af.gog.com/news/gogcom_soon_on_more_platforms?as=1649904300
http://af.gog.com/news/gogcom_soon_on_more_platforms?as=1649904300

 

[Niektory]

http://af.gog.com/news/gogcom_soon_on_more_platforms?as=1649904300
http://af.gog.com/news/gogcom_soon_on_more_platforms?as=1649904300

YES!

 

[Koschey]

Fucking finally!

 

[garren]

Had to happen eventually. Still, originally they said they wanted to support ALL linux distros instead of a few ones (was said a while back), but if they work on Mint or Ubuntu then they can work on other distros. Chances are, if you run something else, you have the know-how to make the games work no problem on your/other distros too anyway.

Even Steam has no guarantees it works on every distro, but it mostly does anyway.

 

[Ashery]

Well, the screen shots led me astray. My point still stands though.

The hilarious thing is that no one that's complained about that second screenshot has mentioned the "Test: Flattery => Failed" part that gives some necessary context to Elodie's response.

 

[Niektory]

Had to happen eventually. Still, originally they said they wanted to support ALL linux distros instead of a few ones (was said a while back), but if they work on Mint or Ubuntu then they can work on other distros. Chances are, if you run something else, you have the know-how to make the games work no problem on your/other distros too anyway.

Even Steam has no guarantees it works on every distro, but it mostly does anyway.

Supporting ALL distros is pretty much impossible (since there are gazillions) so I think it was more an excuse than a serious goal.

 

[Endemic]

Linux support is usually expressed in the form of kernel version (eg 2.6), but since there's a 99.9% chance it will work on Debian, it won't be an issue for me.

 

[tuluse]

Linux support is usually expressed in the form of kernel version (eg 2.6), but since there's a 99.9% chance it will work on Debian, it won't be an issue for me.

With a complex program, like a game, it's not just the kernel that's relied about upon, but countless 3rd party libraries.

 

[Zed]

What is this shit? GOG now doing pre-order exclusive content?

http://af.gog.com/game/ether_one?as=1649904300

• Pre-order now and receive for FREE the Deluxe Edition upgrade package which includes the following bonus content: soundtrack in MP3 and FLAC, comic, game script, and artwork.

they announce linux support to cover up for this shit, I guess

 

[Endemic]

With a complex program, like a game, it's not just the kernel that's relied about upon, but countless 3rd party libraries.

I thought they were just going to emulate the ones that don't already have native Linux clients.

 

[tuluse]

I thought they were just going to emulate the ones that don't already have native Linux clients.

Wut?

They have to be sure that the libraries their program(s) depend on will be on the system and work the way they expect. So you can't just have depend kernel version >= 2.6. That's why they target specific distros, and only promise that they'll run on those.

 

[Gragt]

Lol. "I took a glance at the screenshots and here's my opinion on the game". We should invite that guy here.

Well, the screen shots led me astray.

He's already here

I wanted to make that joke.

 

[Endemic]

They have to be sure that the libraries their program(s) depend on will be on the system and work the way they expect. So you can't just have depend kernel version >= 2.6. That's why they target specific distros, and only promise that they'll run on those.

That's what package managers are for.

 

[tuluse]

That's what package managers are for.

The package manager has to have the needed packages. Which isn't guaranteed. Which is why they only official support certain distros.

 

[J_C]

Who the fuck cares about fucking Linux?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Vhynwnsm28&feature=youtu.be&t=2m55s

 

[Awor Szurkrarz]

http://af.gog.com/news/gogcom_soon_on_more_platforms?as=1649904300
http://af.gog.com/news/gogcom_soon_on_more_platforms?as=1649904300

Finally!

What is this shit? GOG now doing pre-order exclusive content?

http://af.gog.com/game/ether_one?as=1649904300

• Pre-order now and receive for FREE the Deluxe Edition upgrade package which includes the following bonus content: soundtrack in MP3 and FLAC, comic, game script, and artwork.

What the fuck? Wasn't stuff like that always a part of the deal when buying from GOG ?

 

[Grim Monk]

Apparently GOG managed to untangle the licensing mess "Hitman: Contracts" was stuck in.

Release: Hitman 3: Contracts
Get it bundled with the first two Hitman games, save 60%!

Hitman 3: Contracts, a stealth-based dark action game in which you become the iconic modern master assassin, is available bundled with Hitman: Codename 47 and Hitman 2: Silent Assassin 60% off on GOG.com. That's only $10.37 for the set of three, for the next three days!

Hitman 3: Contracts takes you deeper into the mind of Agent 47. Enter a world of crime, sin and greed. Encounter his greatest adversaries, completing the work that made him so ruthlessly efficient and deadly precise, the ones that shaped him as an assassin. Travel anywhere the work requires and take on assignments in Paris, Hong Kong, Siberia, England, and many more. Understand that nothing counts except the target. Anyone can kill, but can they make the perfect hit? Take on the role of 47 and do what you must to get the job done, because in a professional Hitman's hands everything becomes a weapon.

News Link: http://af.gog.com/news/release_hitman_3_contracts?as=1649904300

Store Link: http://af.gog.com/game/hitman_contracts?as=1649904300

Now they only need "Blood Money" to have all the worthwhile games...

 

[DalekFlay]

Steam got it a month or so ago, so not surprising. Was happy to get it on GOG though.

 

[Humanity has risen!]

How are they going to support Linux when there are already so many complaints about insufficiant/inept Windows support?

 

[Infinitron]

Theme Park on sale: http://af.gog.com/game/theme_park?as=1649904300

 

[agentorange]

Why does gog still not have System Shock 1. Also Gog should get the rights to the Resident Evil and Silent Hill PC versions. They're hard to find now, and would definitely sell well.