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Re:GOG: Linux "the next major frontier" for gaming as it wor... by craftkiller on Friday January 30, 2026 @07:34AM (#46823738)
> Cheapshot: Good Old Games (as long as our proprietary software functions)

False. That's literally the point of GOG. You can download the games directly from their website, install them, and run them without running any GOG software. GOG could vanish tomorrow and you'd still be able to play every game you purchased, as long as you backed up their installers somewhere.

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Re:GOG: Linux "the next major frontier" for gaming as it wor... by bravetraveler on Friday January 30, 2026 @07:36AM (#46823749)
Like I said, cheap: I didn't think much about it. I've enjoyed downloading those archives. I've really enjoyed using Heroic instead.

I appreciate the first party reference and backup, but I'll stick with this for the consolidation.

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Re:GOG: Linux "the next major frontier" for gaming as it wor... by craftkiller on Friday January 30, 2026 @07:39AM (#46823774)
That's not what "cheapshot" means: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheap%20shot
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Re:GOG: Linux "the next major frontier" for gaming as it wor... by bravetraveler on Friday January 30, 2026 @07:40AM (#46823776)
What would you prefer? I couldn't edit it now if I wanted.

Is GOG, the business entity, here to defend itself? I'd like to first express my appreciation for their efforts. Then... repeat my critical statements to them shortly after.

Oh to private/not beholden to shareholders, open to build for a ~small~ growing target that has largely moved on without you. I'm envious, really. GOG is a leader like Valve, surely!

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