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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 Gift-codes for these three games acquired in our recent giveaway are no longer valid.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
That's just sad :/
Posted December 31, 2013
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SirCabbage: It is most likely because interplay doesnt have the rights to sell them anymore, and bethesda has yet to sign the contracts with GOG. No doubt within a few months it will be back up.
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Kristian: Is there any reason to think Bethesda will sign such a deal?
Why not. They may even bring morrowind with em'
Posted December 31, 2013
So long Fallout 1 2 and Tactics. You've served us GOG users well. (Salute)
Post edited December 31, 2013 by WriterGamer101
Posted December 31, 2013
Goodbye. We will miss you and one day you will surely come back.
Posted December 31, 2013
I think you people are overreacting, they will get back with even more games. Why would they choose not to earn more money from that IP. I expect the arrival to coincide with the release of FO4 to cash in on the hype :D
Posted December 31, 2013
If you ever do get them back, gog, put them up uncensored this time, and allow us to download them if we already bought/got them in the giveaway.
Posted December 31, 2013
FWIW the fallout trilogy is still selling on steam listed under Interplay. I assume these will be pulled very shortly as well?. if so.... as someone said earlier could it be just changeover of the ownership and new contracts (hopefully in GOGs case as well)?
Posted December 31, 2013
Well, i have only one thing to say: F* you, Bethesda!
Posted December 31, 2013
I'm still happy about my Fallout 2 CD from before DRM :)
Posted December 31, 2013
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Kristian: Is there any reason to think Bethesda will sign such a deal?
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SirCabbage: Why not. They may even bring morrowind with em'
If I was in charge at Bethesda I would have signed up with GOG the moment it was founded. Obviously people who think differently than me are in charge of this situation... it is them you need convince. I agree with your "Why not" stance, they obviously don't.

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5killer: Everyone is completely overreacting over this. For one Bethesda didn't have them pulled Interplay did since they are no longer able to legally sell the game. Second people crying at Bethesda owning the rights forget that Interplay was going bankrupt and if Bethesda hadn't bought the rights it would have been an even deeper legal rights mess with some bank owning the Fallout IP. Finally this has happened before with Bethesda when Zenimax bought id. Activision owned the rights to publish id games until Zenimax bought id. Now Quake 4 is on Steam and every other id property is being sold by Bethesda with no problems. It will happen eventually.
"Everyone is completely overreacting over this. For one Bethesda didn't have them pulled Interplay did since they are no longer able to legally sell the game."

Ehm... you may want to re-think that claim. What company would have sued GOG if they kept selling the games despite the lack of a contract? Certainly not Interplay. A company that doesn't have the rights to some games(in this case Interplay and Fallout 1, 2 and Tactics) can't force GOG to stop selling those games. You can only stop GOG from selling games you have the right to. In this case Bethesda having the right to the Fallout games stopping GOG from selling them.
Post edited December 31, 2013 by Kristian
Posted December 31, 2013
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nijuu: FWIW the fallout trilogy is still selling on steam listed under Interplay. I assume these will be pulled very shortly as well?. if so.... as someone said earlier could it be just changeover of the ownership and new contracts (hopefully in GOGs case as well)?
There is something strange going on though... Take a look here. There is a Fallout discount effective for 44 more hours.
Post edited December 31, 2013 by Grargar
Posted December 31, 2013
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Solei: Hate to say it, and i might get some flak for it - but apart from the fallout games purchased legally on gog, the only good Zenimax/Bethesda games now, are the pirated ones.

Don't buy anything from them until they cave in, and make their games available outside steam.
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auberon2k: That's a bit of an overstatement of this situation. Bethesda hasn't forced GOG to removed these, it would have been Interplay that pulled it to prevent breach of contract. All three games mentioned have ALSO been pulled from Steam. I suspect we'll see them return when the pen a new deal with Bethesda this time.
If GOG would continue to sell the games despite lack of an agreement who would sue them? That party is obviously the party that forced them to stop selling the games, by an (atleast implicit) threat to sue them otherwise.
Posted December 31, 2013
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Kristian: Ehm... you may want to re-think that claim. What company would have sued GOG if they kept selling the games despite the lack of a contract? Certainly not Interplay. A company that doesn't have the rights to some games(in this case Interplay and Fallout 1, 2 and Tactics) can't force GOG to stop selling those games. You can only stop GOG from selling games you have the right to. In this case Bethesda having the right to the Fallout games stopping GOG from selling them.
That in itself doesn't mean they forced them to do anything. GOG works with contracts to sell stuff. They're not naive to the point that they sell stuff they have no contracts for. They know they're liable if they sell stuff they don't have the rights to sell. That doesn't by definition mean they were forced (or threatened) to do anything. But it does mean that, as long as there's no contract/agreement, GOG can't continue selling the game.
Post edited December 31, 2013 by Pheace
Posted December 31, 2013
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Kristian: Ehm... you may want to re-think that claim. What company would have sued GOG if they kept selling the games despite the lack of a contract? Certainly not Interplay. A company that doesn't have the rights to some games(in this case Interplay and Fallout 1, 2 and Tactics) can't force GOG to stop selling those games. You can only stop GOG from selling games you have the right to. In this case Bethesda having the right to the Fallout games stopping GOG from selling them.
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Pheace: That in itself doesn't mean they forced them to do anything. GOG works with contracts to sell stuff. They're not naive to the point that they sell stuff they have no contracts for. They know they're liable if they sell stuff they don't have the rights to sell. That doesn't by definition mean they were forced to do anything. But it does mean that, as long as there's no contract/agreement, GOG can't continue selling the game.
Right, GOG would thankfully never in a million years do what I suggested, otherwise they would loose trust in the industry and developers and publishers would flee in droves. But it remains the case that if they did it any way Bethesda would be suing them and Interplay wouldn't be suing them. Interplay are NOT the party forcing GOG to remove the Fallout titles.
Posted December 31, 2013
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nijuu: FWIW the fallout trilogy is still selling on steam listed under Interplay. I assume these will be pulled very shortly as well?. if so.... as someone said earlier could it be just changeover of the ownership and new contracts (hopefully in GOGs case as well)?
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Grargar: There is something strange going on though... Take a look here. There is a Fallout discount effective for 44 more hours.
must have missed that bit.strange they are doing it now.but that would take it past Jan 1st.....
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