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General discussionGames GOG has passed on that deserve a second chance.(237 posts)(237 posts)
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Posted August 30, 2015
Me: "Is there any chance of #140 coming to @GOGcom? (gog.com/indie)"

Jeppe Carlsen (of LIMBO fame): "I hope so! I reached out to them recently with no luck. Will give it another shot! Cheers!"

Vote: http://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/140

>>Trailer
>>Official Site
>>Indie Statik Video Review
Post edited January 30, 2016 by Barry_Woodward
Posted August 30, 2015
I remember reading that GOG passed up on Hovertank for some reason. This was a game made by the devs of id Software and it's a classic! I hope GOG will reconsider.
Posted August 31, 2015
Why Cook, Serve, Delicious, Wings of Vi, Thomas Was Alone and the Dragon's Lair / Space Ace games were denied is beyond me. Especially with non-games or games with little interaction are on the service, like Gone Home and To The Moon. I liked those games, and don't really care for Dragon's Lair, but c'mon GOG.
Posted August 31, 2015
I'm also curious if JumpJet Rex, another really good platformer, is in the same boat.

Granted, the game's gotten a DRM-free release on Humble Store, so it's omission isn't as glaring as something like Wings of Vi or Super House of Dead Ninjas, but still...

I dunno. It just seems weird that GOG will publish some super-obscure, oftentimes crappy strategy or adventure games, but won't give other genres, like platformers, the time of day.
Post edited August 31, 2015 by Chacranajxy
Posted August 31, 2015
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Chacranajxy: won't give other genres, like platformers, the time of day.
How times change...
Posted August 31, 2015
I got a response from Support about Braid, and I figured it wouldn't hurt to share it here:
Hello,
I'm afraid that I can't comment on any upcoming deals and releases (or lack thereof). I can only assure you that we're doing everything possible to get our hands on the best content possible.

Unfortunately the process can be very complicated. There are many variables to take into account when trying to secure distribution rights from a publisher or developer, and it's not always possible to come to a compromise that satisfies all . This is especially true for GOG, as we want to uphold our core values (like no copy protection, or fair pricing), which do not always fit well into how the industry generally works. It gets even more complex with old content, esepecially games, whose rights are often in a state of “legal limbo”.

Check out this Q/A video, featuring one of my superiors - Marcin Iwinski, for a first-hand view of how it works:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrk7R5mSgzI

Also, I strongly suggest checking out Community Wishlist - while this won't make us get rights for these titles all of a sudden, every vote counts! :)
http://www.gog.com/wishlist

Finally, please stay tuned and check out our news page every week for new release info.

Regards,
Natalia
GOG.com Support
I got the exact same message in response to my message to them about Cloudbuilt, so I think it's safe to say that, understandably, this is all Support is allowed to tell us in response to any game suggestions or questions about game releases.
Posted August 31, 2015
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Chacranajxy: won't give other genres, like platformers, the time of day.
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VanishedOne: How times change...
To be fair, GOG was bringing over a lot of absolute crap. A bad platformer doesn't really sate one's needs for platformers.
Posted August 31, 2015
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Pupcakes: Why Cook, Serve, Delicious, Wings of Vi, Thomas Was Alone and the Dragon's Lair / Space Ace games were denied is beyond me. Especially with non-games or games with little interaction are on the service, like Gone Home and To The Moon. I liked those games, and don't really care for Dragon's Lair, but c'mon GOG.
"I has a Slippery slope"-Hunie's pop.
Posted September 02, 2015
Tribute Games: "We contacted GOG about Wizorb a while ago and we never heard back from them unfortunately. For Mercenary Kings we’ll focus on the Steam version."

http://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/wizorb
http://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/mercenary_kings
Posted September 02, 2015
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Barry_Woodward: Tribute Games: "We contacted GOG about Wizorb a while ago and we never heard back from them unfortunately. For Mercenary Kings we’ll focus on the Steam version."

http://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/wizorb
http://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/mercenary_kings
That's a shame. I really enjoyed my time with Wizorb on Steam. Cast my vote for that one ages ago.
Posted September 03, 2015
Before the Echo was rejected, and apparently any follow-ups were met with "yeah we're slammed right now". It's a really cool rhythm RPG, and I think it deserves to be here.

http://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/before_the_echo_formerly_titled_sequence
Posted September 03, 2015
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Marioface5: Before the Echo was rejected, and apparently any follow-ups were met with "yeah we're slammed right now". It's a really cool rhythm RPG, and I think it deserves to be here.

http://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/before_the_echo_formerly_titled_sequence
Definitely. Great game. Would love to have it here. Seems surprising (although based on the premise of this thread it shouldn't be) that GOG passed on it considering there's nothing quite like if in the catalog, but seems to cater to the tastes of the average user here. Voted.
Posted September 04, 2015
"Well, the people at Zojoi responded to my comment on Facebook, and apparently GOG rejected the MacVenture games." - pezhead53

Vote for the MacVenture series on the wishlist!

Déjà Vu: A Nightmare Comes True
Déjà Vu II: Lost In Las Vegas
Shadowgate
Uninvited
Post edited September 04, 2015 by Barry_Woodward
Posted September 04, 2015
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Barry_Woodward: "Well, the people at Zojoi responded to my comment on Facebook, and apparently GOG rejected the MacVenture games." - pezhead53

Vote for the MacVenture series on the wishlist!

Déjà Vu: A Nightmare Comes True
Déjà Vu II: Lost In Las Vegas
Shadowgate Classic
Uninvited
Yep, that one still has me facepalming at gog. :\
Posted September 09, 2015
You can add They Bleed Pixels to the list. I emailed the developer about bringing the game here, and was told this:

"We'd love to bring TBP to GOG if they'd take it! Unfortunately they tend not to take indie games after they've been around for a few years and currently aren't interested in distributing They Bleed Pixels. If you really want to see it on GOG I'd suggest letting them know that you'd like to see TBP added. If enough folks do they may change their mind ;)"
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