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GOG’s new preservation program intends to keep classic games playable ‘forever’ (www.theverge.com)

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[–] thingsiplay 37 points 6 days ago (19 children)

https://www.gog.com/en/gog-preservation-program direct link to GOG, because the link provided in the The Verge article is goskimresource that is blocked by my browser extension uMatrix. From the original articles FAQ at GOG:

What about macOS and Linux?

The GOG Preservation Program is currently Windows-only. Our priority is to preserve as many games as possible under the Program, before expanding to other operating systems.

Sad. How about supporting Linux? This would be the right direction to preserve games, as they are no longer tied to the Windows operating system. That's why I use Steam and do not buy on GOG.

[–] princessnorah@lemmy.blahaj.zone 20 points 6 days ago (5 children)

That's why I use Steam and do not buy on GOG.

Wait, why Steam? GOG only sells DRM-free games. Any Windows game that works through Steam on Linux, works downloading it from GOG with standalone WINE. Or via things like Heroic Launcher, Lutris or Bottles.

[–] Vodulas 9 points 6 days ago (2 children)

Or even playing it via Steam using Proton.

[–] princessnorah@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 6 days ago

Yea, that as well for sure.

[–] Petter1@lemm.ee 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I play all my games via steam, was the easiest way to set up proton for me. 😂 now I have my productive windows app in the steam library as well 🤷🏻

[–] Vodulas 3 points 6 days ago

Same, run the install file via proton even. Works great

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