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Retro-resurrection on Steam spotlights old-game accessibility gaps
gaming1 month 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
technology2 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
gaming3 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
business4 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
GOG Acquired by Co-Founder Michał Kiciński, Emphasizing DRM-Free Gaming
business4 months ago

GOG Acquired by Co-Founder Michał Kiciński, Emphasizing DRM-Free Gaming

CD Projekt RED has sold its DRM-free gaming platform GOG to co-founder Michał Kiciński for $25 million, with no operational changes planned. GOG will continue to publish new and classic games, supporting its mission to revive and preserve retro titles, while CDPR focuses on its main game development projects like The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2.

via GamesIndustry.biz|
#business#cd-projekt-red#gaming-platform