GOG's Save-the-Old-Game Crusade Needs Care—and Cash From Players
TL;DR
GOG renews its push to preserve classic games, asking the community to support its mission through DRM-free purchases and the Patrons program. The company argues that true preservation requires both public interest and direct financial backing, even as it acknowledges room for improvement compared with Steam and explores AI-assisted restoration within safe bounds.
- "Game preservation only works if people care" As GOG doubles down on its commitment to saving old games, it's asking players "who give a s**t" to support its crusade Eurogamer
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- New Blood CEO Dave Oshry says he's 'always loved GOG' but 'they need enough people to give a s**t, or how long are they even going to be around' PC Gamer
- GOG agrees with Ultrakill publisher boss that "the future of preservation is decided by players who give a s**t" PCGamesN
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