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General discussionRemoved from catalog: Fallout 1, 2, & Tactics(1041 posts)(1041 posts)
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Posted December 31, 2013
Today, we bid farewell to the legendary post-apocalyptic 2D classics.

Due to circumstances beyond our control, we needed to pull the three classic Fallout games, that is Fallout, Fallout 2, and Fallout Tactics, from sale and remove them from our DRM-free catalog. These classic titles have been with us since day one, that is for over 5 years now, and they were always one of the highlights of the selection of games that we offer. There are very few titles in the history of computer role-playing games, that have had so much impact on the gaming landscape, players' expectations, and even the popular culture. The iconic setting, the memorable quotes, and unparalleled amount of fun and challenge these games provide--it's all burned in the memory of a whole generation of gamers. Probably even more than just one generation. It was an honor to have you here, Fallout. Take good care of yourself out there, try not to mistake a gecko for G.E.C.K. (not even remotely the same thing!), and remember to take your Rad-X pills!

<img src="http://www.gog.com/upload/images/2013/12/0100650e79ca7799caa0064b2e2611a62396ed6f.png">

All those who acquired Fallout, Fallout 2, or Fallout Tactics on GOG.com prior to the date of removal (that is before Tuesday, December 31st 2013, at 3:59PM GMT), will still be able to download the games' install files (as well as the bonus content) via the "My Games" section of their user accounts. Gift-codes for these three games acquired in our recent giveaway are no longer valid. However, if you own a gift-code for any or all of them that was purchased outside of the said giveaway, you'll still be able to redeem it in the foreseeable future.

We sincerely apologize for all the inconvenience this situation may have caused you. We invite you to browse through 671 other fantastic titles offered in our DRM-free catalog of the best games in history, and we wish you a Happy New Year of gaming!
Posted December 31, 2013
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tailsy64: I even used EDuke32 with Duke 3D at times, and I bought that here.
EDuke is superb, I used it on Duke 3D also. I just wish GOG's Duke 3D version included the expansions like the Megaton version has.
Posted December 31, 2013
Outrageous. Thank the Maker I grabbed 'em while I could.

Next time before buying anything on Steam I will think not two, but at least four times.

BTW. I wonder what goes next. My bet is on Assassin's Creed.
Post edited December 31, 2013 by mgomulkiewicz
Posted December 31, 2013
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NovaRain: Is there any plan for GOG.com to negotiate a new deal with Bethesda/ZeniMax about selling Fallout 1, 2, and Tactics?
Those guys will NEVER sell anything DRM free. They actually even limit the availability of their games to eastern european players, because apparently it is a den for pirates.
Posted December 31, 2013
One of the reasons i first came to gog beta was to get these games again working on modern pc. Sad to see them removed they certainly are some of the best games made for an rpg.

Was hoping for an 11th hour deal with Bethesda but i think they are too happy with steam to let go.
Posted December 31, 2013
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tfishell: EDuke is superb, I used it on Duke 3D also. I just wish GOG's Duke 3D version included the expansions like the Megaton version has.
Definitely, I ended up getting Megaton just for those expansions.
Posted December 31, 2013
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synfresh: They own the license, they can do whatever they want. It's ironic that this attitude comes from here of all places, where gamers pride themselves of owning the game license, therefore doing what you want (installs, trade, etc). Beth is simply doing the same thing, on a grander scale. They can choose with who they distribute with, it's their money.
Thanks for explaining this, I've been trying to wrap my mind around it for a long time until you explained it so well.

Let's try again: neither Bethesda as a company, nor any of its employees, had any creative input into the Fallout games that were taken down. Whether they own the rights is irrelevant. Anyone who appreciates the Fallout games must be appalled at them owning the rights to begin with, given their track record of making derivative, dumbed down pieces of shit that are the antithesis of Fallout. To say nothing of this sad turn of events on GOG.

Beth is simply doing the same thing, on a grander scale.
While it has nothing to do with the issue, I'll just point out that this is one of the more content-less statements I've read today...

Corporate donations to political campaigns are simply the same as individual donations, only on a grander scale.
Factory farming is simply the same as family farming, only on a grander scale.
War is simply running around the neighborhood having snowball fights, only only on a larger scale.
Post edited December 31, 2013 by dgn
Posted December 31, 2013
Pouring out a Nuka-Cola in their honour.
Posted December 31, 2013
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NovaRain: Is there any plan for GOG.com to negotiate a new deal with Bethesda/ZeniMax about selling Fallout 1, 2, and Tactics?
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Tsugirai: Those guys will NEVER sell anything DRM free. They actually even limit the availability of their games to eastern european players, because apparently it is a den for pirates.
That is no longer the case as Skyrim,Rage,Dishonored +DLC etc games that weren,t already available on steam ,have been available to eastern european players like myself from early 2013,and on time too(taking about recent releases).
Post edited December 31, 2013 by timbog
Posted December 31, 2013
Fucking Bethesda. Now i wont buy any game from them.
Posted December 31, 2013
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TomNook: Pouring out a Nuka-Cola in their honour.
Remember to save the bottlecap!
Posted December 31, 2013
Interplay was no Saint in this mess either. Look at what Interplay has turned into now, with InXile and Fargo still at the helm. They have shady business practices themselves. It may be extreme, but it looks like Beth is just protecting their IP they now own. They may not want to have to go through a future issue, similar to what InXile is now doing with the Wasteland and Torment franchise. Personally, I think InXile burned a lot of high dollar backers on Kickstarter wellfare, but that is up for future debate.
Posted December 31, 2013
Wanderer beware, the atomic horrors of the post-apocalypse will seem benign compared to spending eternity in the DRM wasteland that is Steam distribution. Godspeed down that lonely road.
Posted December 31, 2013
This was one of my first purchases since i signed up with GOG 5 years ago, splendid game that made me remind my youth.
I hope they come back soon, so many other players can enjoy it.
Post edited December 31, 2013 by sharktejo
Posted December 31, 2013
Hey, that's strange, Desura still has all three of them.
Blasted Fossils at Zenimax, DRM-free is the future.
People still like their (acquired) games, so piracy will rise again on those titles since there is no longer a way to acquire it through an acceptable way. Oh, well, not my problem.
A friend of mine received one of the gift codes from the giveaway.
Luckily he has already redeemed it.
Post edited December 31, 2013 by jorlin
Posted December 31, 2013
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Retrostage: WTF? Who can I blame for this ridiculous descision?
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JMich: Interplay.

Interplay made a contract with Bethesda about Fallout, which (long story short) ends with the Fallout rights going to Bethesda from January 1st 2014. Since Interplay no longer has the rights to Fallout, GOG's contract with Interplay no longer allows them to sell Fallout.
GOG is currently trying to sign Bethesda, and when they do sign them, Fallout should return to GOG under a new publisher. If Bethesda comes to GOG but Fallout doesn't return, you can start blaming Bethesda.
So technically, Bethesda is to blame for pulling the titles (they are still on Steam).

Hopefully, it is about something other than the DRM (maybe a disagreement on GOG's cut from each sale), because the game has been DRM-free for 5 years now...

Short of rescinding the game from people's account and hunting them personally down for their backups, they aren't getting exclusive control back on the copies.
Post edited December 31, 2013 by Magnitus
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