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GOG apologizes after newsletter accidentally shows Nazi rune
gaming2 months ago

GOG apologizes after newsletter accidentally shows Nazi rune

GOG apologized on X for a June newsletter about The End of the Sun that inadvertently displayed a Nazi Schutzstaffel symbol due to a series of mistakes and display errors, including incorrect branding on the email. The developers of The End of the Sun said they were surprised by the symbol, and GOG indicated the issue stemmed from how the rune was rendered across devices (with some devices showing ϟ instead of the intended rune) and suggested an AI-driven suggestion may have contributed. GOG pledged to improve checks and mobile display handling to prevent such an “unfortunate visual association.”

via Kotaku|
#ai#gaming#gog
GOG apologizes after Nazi symbolism slips into The End of the Sun promo
gaming2 months ago

GOG apologizes after Nazi symbolism slips into The End of the Sun promo

GOG issued an apology after a newsletter promoting the fantasy game The End of the Sun included runes associated with the Nazi SS. The company blamed a “series of mistakes,” including miscommunication with the German QA team, inconsistent font rendering, and being understaffed during a bank holiday, with the runes reportedly displayed in a way that could be tied to Nazi imagery (some platforms rendered the rune differently). A GOG representative on Reddit acknowledged the problematic pairing of runes and said the material was not sent to the German community. Even the game’s developers expressed surprise at the inclusion and the situation has sparked questions about why it went to other regions and why the symbol was doubled.

via The Verge|
#apology#gaming#gog
Retro-resurrection on Steam spotlights old-game accessibility gaps
gaming4 months ago

Retro-resurrection on Steam spotlights old-game accessibility gaps

Capcom has released the original Resident Evil trilogy on Steam via GOG, making classic PSX-era titles accessible without a PlayStation but as PC ports with DRM and imperfect compatibility (e.g., Steam Deck issues and 4:3 scaling quirks). The move, aided by GOG, underscores a broader industry pattern of publishers shrinking official retro catalogs, pushing emulation or fan work as the default path and highlighting the ongoing preservation challenge for gaming history.

via AV Club|
#capcom#gaming#gog
GeForce Now ups VR streaming to 90fps, adds GOG syncing and new cloud titles
technology5 months ago

GeForce Now ups VR streaming to 90fps, adds GOG syncing and new cloud titles

NVIDIA’s GeForce Now is getting a 90 fps streaming boost for supported VR headsets (e.g., Apple Vision Pro, Meta Quest) for Ultimate members starting March 19, while adding GOG syncing, expanded account linking (Xbox/Ubisoft), and an Install-to-Play library with Xbox titles. It’ll also premiere new cloud titles such as Control Resonant and Samson: A Tyrdalston Story, as part of ongoing enhancements to its cloud gaming service.

via Engadget|
#90fps#cloud-gaming#geforce-now
GOG's Save-the-Old-Game Crusade Needs Care—and Cash From Players
gaming6 months ago

GOG's Save-the-Old-Game Crusade Needs Care—and Cash From Players

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.

via Eurogamer|
#digital-ownership#drm-free#game-preservation
GOG admits 2020 Devotion pull damaged trust amid geopolitical realities
business7 months ago

GOG admits 2020 Devotion pull damaged trust amid geopolitical realities

GOG says its 2020 decision to pull the Taiwanese horror game Devotion was driven by business constraints and geopolitical factors, a choice it now acknowledges damaged user trust; the company notes the situation differs from its handling of other titles like Horses and emphasizes ongoing navigation of legal, operational, and commercial realities for its storefront.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|
#business#devotion#digital-storefronts