Introducing GOG Connect

By DrunknMunky
in PC Gaming

 Share

Recommended Posts

Mentor

Cnónna

Posted
Posted
3 minutes ago, xendrome said:

So you can only claim the games between specific dates, then you can't do it anymore, that seems rather dumb.

it's an offer, GOG didn't have to offer it at all.

Mentor

Cnónna

Posted
Posted (edited)
30 minutes ago, Danielx64 said:

It's always been like that to be honest.

if anyone has stalker series retail you can still redeem the CD disc code on GOG to get DRM free copies of them https://www.gog.com/reclaim

  • 2 weeks later...
  • 2 weeks later...
  • 3 months later...
Veteran

+Asmodai MVC

Posted
  • MVC
Posted
15 minutes ago, Andrew said:

GOG Galaxy - Biggest update yet marks the end of beta

I'm not sure why this is burried in a GOG Connect thread but it's awesome news.

GOG Connect is the program where you get a GOG version of Steam games you already own and seems to have nothing to do with this new Galaxy client update unless I'm missing something.

Grand Master

DrunknMunky Veteran

Posted
  • Author
  • Veteran
Posted
2 minutes ago, Asmodai said:

I'm not sure why this is burried in a GOG Connect thread but it's awesome news.

GOG Connect is the program where you get a GOG version of Steam games you already own and seems to have nothing to do with this new Galaxy client update unless I'm missing something.

You're right, it has nothing to do with Connect, but it's the most active GOG topic we have in the GH and why I put it here. However, it's on the front page news too now which has the best visibility.

  • 4 weeks later...
Mentor

Cnónna

Posted
Posted (edited)
3 minutes ago, Danielx64 said:

My screen only showing 3 games.....

mwGYDqO.gif I've claimed the lot on gog if that makes you feel any better.

 

 

did you get saints row 2 the last time it was on offer on connect or on a free giveaway on GOG I already had it on GOG in any case from a giveaway.

 

scroll on down to see already claimed/owned titles on the connect page.

  • 3 weeks later...
Mentor

Cnónna

Posted
Posted (edited)

Sang-Froid: Tales of Werewolves, an action/strategy folktale about two brothers fighting evil, is permanently FREE!C_99Kp3VwAAKjzY.jpg

https://www.gog.com/game/sangfroid_tales_of_werewolves

 

Sang-Froid - Tales of Werewolves also free on steam http://store.steampowered.com/app/227220/SangFroid__Tales_of_Werewolves/

 

Edited by Cnónna
Mentor

Cnónna

Posted
Posted

DcDEVsOh.png

https://www.gog.com/game/mount_blade

 

About: Calradia is a land at war, offering great riches and even greater dangers to adventurers and mercenaries that flock to shed their blood on its soil. With courage and a strong sword, an unknown stranger can make a name as a warrior.

  •     Free-form sand-box gameplay. You are free to go anywhere in a world with more than a hundred unique locations including villages, castles and towns.
  •     Groundbreaking horseback combat.
  •     Highly advanced and intuitive sword-fighting systems.
  •     Fight on horseback and foot using a vast variety of medieval weapons, each with unique characteristics.
  •     You can be anything from a lonesome adventurer to a commander of armies or an owner of villages, castles or towns.
  •     Sophisticated AI will challenge you in combat and in your strategic plans.
  •     Freedom to interact with hundreds of characters.


 

  • 3 weeks later...
Grand Master

LaP

Posted
Posted
On 2017-03-22 at 2:29 PM, Asmodai said:

I'm not sure why this is burried in a GOG Connect thread but it's awesome news.

GOG Connect is the program where you get a GOG version of Steam games you already own and seems to have nothing to do with this new Galaxy client update unless I'm missing something.

There's still a long way to go for the client. I have it installed but there's really not much progression to it. I expected it to progress more rapidly. Still lacking in pretty much every areas (outside of buying games) if you compare it to Steam client. It's sad cause i'm kind of used to all the social features on Steam so even if GoG is DRM free if a game is the same price on Steam and GoG i'll buy it on Steam.

Veteran

+Asmodai MVC

Posted
  • MVC
Posted
1 hour ago, LaP said:

There's still a long way to go for the client.

Really?  I don't notice anything significant missing it has features that Steam doesn't have.  Out of curiosity what specific feature(s) do you think are most important but are missing?

Grand Master

LaP

Posted
Posted
5 hours ago, Asmodai said:

Really?  I don't notice anything significant missing it has features that Steam doesn't have.  Out of curiosity what specific feature(s) do you think are most important but are missing?

For one a link to the forum on the store page of a game. I hate having to leave the store page, go to the forum page and search for a specific forum. A search box in the store front page. Having to select browse games option to do a search is kind of dumb­. The filtering by tags in the library should not reset. If i want to show only the games with a particular tag then the client should remember it next time i open it. No way to group games by tags. Sorting them by tags kind of do that but there's no separators in between. The review system kind of ****. Everyone gives 4 or 5 stars to pretty much every games that are remotely just okay. Pretty much all games are rated between 4 and 5 stars. No way to sort or filter the reviews by score to be able to show only the negatives ones. No achievements anyway not in the games i played on it. No profile page to share information about me. No way to store and share my screenshots or videos. No community addons repository. As far as i know no way for devs to share information on the store page outside of a description. On Steam they can post some blog like recent updates about upcoming patches and such. On GoG it must be in the forum or main description and there's no direct forum link anywhere. I probably forget things it's what i can think about quickly. I think the store page needs some loves. Library should ne a little bit more customization.  Would be cool to have a profile page acting as an hub for everything related to me on GoG.

Veteran

+Asmodai MVC

Posted
  • MVC
Posted
On ‎6‎/‎6‎/‎2017 at 8:02 PM, LaP said:

For one a link to the forum on the store page of a game.

First let me say thanks for taking the time to point out the things you felt were missing and I'm sorry it's taken so long to respond.  I usually post in these forums at work but I wanted to go through this with Galaxy up and this is the first chance I got at home to take a look.  I've honestly found nothing missing so it's kind of interesting noting what you feel is missing.  That said you are correct there doesn't seem to be a link to the forum from the store page.  There are however links to the specific forum on the page for games you have installed as well as on the pages for games in your library.  (I say "link" but it's really more of a menu that flies out of the "More" button...)

 

On ‎6‎/‎6‎/‎2017 at 8:02 PM, LaP said:

A search box in the store front page.

This one has me confused... are you just talking about the website or the Galaxy Client?  In the Galaxy Client the search box is in the top left corner.  It's always there no matter if you are in the store or not and as such makes no sense for them to put a second one in the Store.

On ‎6‎/‎6‎/‎2017 at 8:02 PM, LaP said:

The filtering by tags in the library should not reset. If i want to show only the games with a particular tag then the client should remember it next time i open it.

Fair enough but I think that's more a personal preference than a missing feature.

On ‎6‎/‎6‎/‎2017 at 8:02 PM, LaP said:

No way to group games by tags. Sorting them by tags kind of do that but there's no separators in between.

I'm not sure what this means.  No separators where? Are you talking about the installed games on the left?

On ‎6‎/‎6‎/‎2017 at 8:02 PM, LaP said:

The review system kind of ****. Everyone gives 4 or 5 stars to pretty much every games that are remotely just okay. Pretty much all games are rated between 4 and 5 stars.

I think that's a result of the bulk of the games being old games that people wanted and people rate them high because of nostalgia value and getting to play games they once loved that they thought they'd never get to play again.  They didn't really start getting new releases until after Witcher 3 and since they are much smaller than Steam even now many new releases don't offer gog.com versions.  The ones that do are usually the better games.  I do see a few 3 and even a 2.5 star (Ultima 9) on quick glance but you're right I don't see any one or two stars.  It kind of sounds like your complaining because they don't have more crap games though.  They add games based (in part) on demand and if they're highly demanded they aren't likely to get poor ratings.  I know for example that I backed a Kickstarter for a game called Worlds of Magic and it launched on Steam first, they were supposed to launch on gog.com as well but gog.com wouldn't let them because the game was so badly reviewed on steam and they didn't want such a poor game on their service.  Anyway the ratings are ultimately done by people not gog.com so what would you sugget they do to make people rate the games lower?

On ‎6‎/‎6‎/‎2017 at 8:02 PM, LaP said:

No way to sort or filter the reviews by score to be able to show only the negatives ones.

That's a good point.

On ‎6‎/‎6‎/‎2017 at 8:02 PM, LaP said:

No achievements anyway not in the games i played on it.

This is false.  There ARE achievements.  Neither Steam or Gog.com creates the achievements though the game developer has to support them.  Gog.com has done their part and I have several games that use them but if the games you play don't then that's entirely up to the developers of those games.

On ‎6‎/‎6‎/‎2017 at 8:02 PM, LaP said:

No profile page to share information about me. No way to store and share my screenshots or videos.

I'm not sure they want to compete with facebook and such but you're correct, it doesn't do those.  If those things are a HUGE deal for you then Steam probably is a better option.  Maybe they'll move in that direction but I really don't think they're going for the social network approach.

On ‎6‎/‎6‎/‎2017 at 8:02 PM, LaP said:

No community addons repository.

I totally agree with you here... for me that's the first thing you posted that I'd actually like to see too.  Personally I dream that gog.com and nexus mods would combine but that's probably unrealistic.  They did recently team up for a promotion and such but gog.com is so late to the game I don't think they want to disrupt the existing modding communities like nexus mods.

On ‎6‎/‎6‎/‎2017 at 8:02 PM, LaP said:

As far as i know no way for devs to share information on the store page outside of a description. On Steam they can post some blog like recent updates about upcoming patches and such. On GoG it must be in the forum or main description and there's no direct forum link anywhere.

The last part of this is a restatement of your first point.  I'm not sure having devs post in multiple different places would be the best approach but they do clearly note dev posts in the forum and there are direct forum links from your installed games and game library if not in the store.  I think this really is more about the fact you're looking for more of a social network than I believe they are even trying to be.  I personally never had any interest in any of the social features of Steam and it's kind of interesting to me to see someone talk about them as so essential whereas I found them all but pointless.

On ‎6‎/‎6‎/‎2017 at 8:02 PM, LaP said:

I think the store page needs some loves. Library should ne a little bit more customization.  Would be cool to have a profile page acting as an hub for everything related to me on GoG.

I'm not saying there's nothing I'd like to see, it's certainly got room to grow but I find it easier to find games I like on gog.com with their filters than with Steam.  My Steam library was over 500 when I bailed on Steam and it was damn near impossible to manage anything.  Maybe gog.com is just easier because I only have half as many games.  I do think the idea of sorting the reviews by ratings is solid as well and again for me personally I couldn't care less about social features but I admit that's just my personal preference and others may disagree.  Again though thanks for taking the time to respond.

Veteran

Luc2k

Posted
Posted
5 hours ago, Asmodai said:

This one has me confused... are you just talking about the website or the Galaxy Client?  In the Galaxy Client the search box is in the top left corner.  It's always there no matter if you are in the store or not and as such makes no sense for them to put a second one in the Store.

I genuinely didn't know that you could use that search box look in the whole the store, and I've been using the client for a long time.

This topic is now closed to further replies.
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Posts

    • Logitech MX Creative Console is down to the lowest price

      By TarasBuria · Posted

      Logitech MX Creative Console is down to the lowest price by Taras Buria Having a Stream Deck-like device next to your keyboard could be a massive productivity boost. It lets you map specific actions and shortcuts to speed things up, and Logitech has such a device for you with a big 20% discount. Right now, you can save $40 on the Logitech MX Creative Console. The MX Creative Console is an unconventional accessory that consists of two modules. One module has nine customizable buttons, with each having a built-in display for mapping. You can assign apps, shortcuts, actions, or something else. There are nine buttons, plus two more for switching between "pages" of actions. The second module has no displays. Instead, there is a big twisting knob and a small roller for precise adjustments in creative apps like Photoshop, Illustrator, Affinity, and more. There are four additional buttons as well. The MX Creative Console is available in two colors: Graphite and Pale Gray. Both are now 20% off, saving you $40. Just keep in mind that the MX Creative Console requires the Logitech Options+ app, which is only available on Windows and macOS. By the way, each unit comes with three months of Adobe Creative Cloud. Logitech MX Creative Console Graphite - $159.99 | 20% off on Amazon Logitech MX Creative Console Pale Gray - $159.99 | 20% off on Amazon This Amazon deal is US-specific and not available in other regions unless specified. This is a first-party seller link (at the time of article publishing); ensure that you also purchase from a first-party seller link only. If you don't like it or want to look at more options, check out the previous deals that we have covered, OR you can also visit Amazon US deals page. Get Prime (SNAP), Prime Video, Audible Plus or Kindle / Music Unlimited. Free for 30 days. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
    • Creative launches flagship Sound Blaster AE-X internal sound card for audiophiles

      By MarkTay · Posted

      Because someone else reported theirs was unusable, genius. But being a Linux user you should be used to that. Next time you think you have a "gotcha", check first.
    • Studio MDHR reveals Cuphead sequel and an 8-bit platformer spin-off

      By LoneWolfSL · Posted

      Studio MDHR reveals Cuphead sequel and an 8-bit platformer spin-off by Pulasthi Ariyasinghe Studio MDHR has been rather silent about its next major gaming project since the release of Cuphead back in 2017. However, that ended today during the Summer Game Fest presentation, with the studio revealing not one but two project announcements. First, the studio confirmed that it is currently in the middle of developing a brand-new Cuphead game, bringing back the iconic characters for another adventure. Just like the last game, this is slated to be a fully hand-animated endeavor. This also means there isn't a release date attached to it yet. “Craftsmanship is at the heart of everything we do here at Studio MDHR,” says co-founder Chad Moldenhauer. “When it came time to peel back the curtain and share a little bit about what we’ve been up to, we couldn’t imagine a more fun way to do so than with today’s Special Bulletin. The studio is working on this new Cuphead with help from Toronto’s Stop Motion Department and Continue Agency. At the same time, Studio MDHR also revealed that another part of the team has been working on a different Cuphead installment. Dubbed the Mighty Cuphead Adventure, this is taking a different art direction to the original. "In true Studio MDHR fashion, this game goes beyond just taking inspiration from the classics of the 1980s… it is actually built with technology of the era," the studio explained. "That's right: Mighty Cuphead Adventure is programmed in assembly language and designed with the exacting specifications of the Sega Master System home gaming console in mind." Aside from releasing on PC and modern consoles, Mighty Cuphead Adventure will even be playable on the 1985-released Sega Master System. A release date has not been announced just yet.
    • Still using Classic Outlook? Microsoft highlights 15 reasons to switch to New Outlook

      By grunger106 · Posted

      Any decent ITSM will A) have a web form that allows a user to raise a ticket, if you're writing an email you can write a ticket. B) Monitor a mailbox and auto-generate tickets based on inbound mails for those users that really can't get their heads around the concept that if you have an issue you go to support.mycompany.com and fill in the box. From your description you're having users email the desk, and then having a human read each one and manually raise a ticket on behalf of the user.
    • Microsoft PC Manager 3.21.6.0 (Offline Installer)

      By Copernic · Posted

      Microsoft PC Manager 3.21.6.0 (Offline Installer) by Razvan Serea With Microsoft PC Manager, users can easily perform basic computer maintenance and enhance the speed of their devices with just one click. This app offers a range of features, including disk cleanup, startup app management, virus scanning, Windows Update checks, process monitoring, and storage management. Microsoft PC Manager key features: Storage Manager- easily uninstall infrequently used apps, manage large files, perform a cleanup, and set up Storage Sense to automatically clear temporary files. Health Checkup feature -scans for potential problems, viruses, and startup programs to turn off. It helps you identify unnecessary items to remove, optimizing your system's performance. Pop-up Management - block pop-up windows from appearing in apps. Windows Update - scans your system for any pending updates. Startup Apps - enable or disable startup apps on your PC, allowing you to optimize your system's startup performance. Browser Protection - rest assured that harmful programs cannot alter your default browser. Also enables you to change your default browser. Process Management - allows you to conveniently terminate any active process, ensuring optimal system performance and resource utilization. Anti-virus protection - Fully integrated with Windows Security. Safeguard your PC anytime. Quick Steps: Download Microsoft PC Manager Offline Installer (APPX/MSIX) with Adguard Adguard serves as a third-party online service, offering a user-friendly method for directly downloading appx, appxbundle, and msixbundle files from the Microsoft Store. Official download links will be generated for both the app's various versions and its dependency packages. How to download Microsoft PC Manager Offline Installer (APPX/MSIX) 1. Initially, you must find the app URL within the Microsoft Store. Access the Microsoft Store via your browser and search for "Microsoft PC Manager". Once located, copy the app URL, which includes the product ID, either from the address bar or from the provided link below. https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9PM860492SZD 2. Now paste the app URL into the designated area, then click the check mark button to produce a direct download link. 3. To download, right-click the relevant link and select “Save link as…” from your browser's menu. Occasionally, Microsoft Edge may flag the download as insecure. In such cases, consider utilizing alternative browsers such as Google Chrome or Firefox to successfully complete the download. Microsoft PC Manager is a completely free tool optimized exclusively for use on Windows 10 (19042.0 and above) and Windows 11. Download: Microsoft PC Manager 3.21.6.0 | from Microsoft Store View: Microsoft PC Manager Home Page | Screenshot Get alerted to all of our Software updates on Twitter at @NeowinSoftware

  • Recent Achievements

    • Mentor
      grik went up a rank
      Mentor
    • Dedicated
      JKR earned a badge
      Dedicated
    • One Year In
      CHUNWEI earned a badge
      One Year In
    • Conversation Starter
      FBSPL earned a badge
      Conversation Starter
    • Week One Done
      I2D earned a badge
      Week One Done

  • Popular Contributors

    1. 1
      +primortal
      486
    2. 2
      PsYcHoKiLLa
      273
    3. 3
      Skyfrog
      78
    4. 4
      Steven P.
      67
    5. 5
      +Edouard
      61
    Show More

  • Tell a friend

    Love Neowin? Tell a friend!