GOG, the popular PC game retailer, has announced its intention to preserve at least 500 classic PC games by the end of 2025 as part of a new preservation programme. According to Marcin Paczyński, GOG’s senior business development manager, this initiative focuses on actively preserving these titles even when their publishers or developers are no longer supporting them.
Key Points:
- Goals: Preserve at least 500 classic PC games by the end of 2025.
- Unique Aspects: Unlike previous efforts, GOG is committed to long-term preservation and actively addressing issues faced by these titles.
- Selection Process: Games will be selected based on historical importance, fan demand, and compatibility with modern operating systems like Windows 10 or 11.
- Iconic Titles Included: Some very iconic and long-requested games are expected to be part of the programme.
What classic PC games would you like to see preserved through GOG’s new programme?
Yeah, it seems like advertising. But whatever. This is their angle. This and maintaining your own installers of your games, if you wish.
Yeah, I mean I’m not hating on GOG, they’re great. Keep your own installers, no DRM, all good stuff. I just find this “Game preservation” campaign really silly.
There are tons of people who have still never heard of GOG. This really is a necessary advertisement campaign.