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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 Gift-codes for these three games acquired in our recent giveaway are no longer valid.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 January 01, 2014
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rrr8891: Because of the Jews.
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sauvignon1:
ZOG shill.
Posted January 01, 2014
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Kabus: Well, Zenimax owes an apology to GOG community. No worries, we're humble people. Bring Elder Scrolls and Quake here then we all OK :)
No, they don't "owe" us anything.
Posted January 01, 2014
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Novotnus: This one? :)
That was awesome. Leaving that as my wallpaper for a bit. XD
Post edited January 01, 2014 by zaine-h
Posted January 01, 2014
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Kabus: Well, Zenimax owes an apology to GOG community. No worries, we're humble people. Bring Elder Scrolls and Quake here then we all OK :)
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zerodin: No, they don't "owe" us anything.
They might not "owe" us anything, but I would really like to see them bring these games back in the future along with more of their games - they have a pretty crazy good back- and current catalog of games that could really use the GOG.com "touch".
Posted January 01, 2014
Was there any warning for this to the people out there that wanted to buy it from GOG? I hope there was (I missed it if there was one)
Posted January 01, 2014
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trusteft: Was there any warning for this to the people out there that wanted to buy it from GOG? I hope there was (I missed it if there was one)
They did warn people of that when they offered the games for free. Here, take a look: Fallout Promo
Posted January 01, 2014
According to Bethesda VP Pete Hines, they should be available anywhere, not even Steam:
https://twitter.com/DCDeacon/status/418411348851040256

I wonder what this means for the old Fallout games. What exactly needs to be "fixed" due to the change in publisher?
Posted January 01, 2014
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trusteft: Was there any warning for this to the people out there that wanted to buy it from GOG? I hope there was (I missed it if there was one)
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Grargar: They did warn people of that when they offered the games for free. Here, take a look: Fallout Promo
The update mentioning the distribution rights kerfluffle wasn't there when I spotted the promo (though I didn't check back for it, so I'll call that on me as opposed to them).

Though I suspect that GOG was well aware of the end date for their original distribution agreement and the unwillingness of Bethesda to even release Elder Scrolls 1 (which I think is explicitly free for download directly from Bethesda) on GOG is a sign that they aren't too interested in doing business with GOG.

From a hindsight perspective, I'm thinking GOG decided to try to get as many people able to play it as possible before they lost the rights.
Posted January 01, 2014
I didn't realize the amount of hilarious drama I'd been missing out by skipping this post. Seemed pretty cut and dry at first glance...

I'll add to the long list of people who said they were glad they picked up their copies years ago, because they still get played far more regularly than any other game on my PC, between them and everything else I've gotten on here, Steam and wherever else.
Posted January 01, 2014
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TheBitterness: I doubt I'm the only one that would be surprised by this sort of move given the way that id Software has received very, very little support from them (look at id's back-catalogue and tell me that Rage isn't an aberration) and the way the Fallout and Elder Scrolls games have been allowed to look very pretty but be otherwise buggy as hell. Quality isn't anywhere a part of the Zeni-Max code of conduct.
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Neobr10: Well, Fallout 2 was very buggy as well when it was first released. Fallout 3 and New Vegas were not the only Fallout games to be a mess at launch.
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...nevermind what I was going to say.
Post edited January 01, 2014 by TheBitterness
Posted January 01, 2014
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jimnms: I wonder what this means for the old Fallout games. What exactly needs to be "fixed" due to the change in publisher?
They'll make them into FPS with RPG elements and pretend they were always like this :)
On a serious note, maybe freeware release, like they did with old Elder Scrolls?
Posted January 01, 2014
Speaking of the giveaway, you know it wouldn't really be a big deal if GOG just disabled gifts with giveaways. If you want friends to have it, then send them an email and let them know about it. Not having it unredeemed in your account for later isn't that much of a loss, really.

I would rather see GOG do that then stop giveaways altogether, assuming that it ever came to that point.
Posted January 02, 2014
What this situation has me worried more about is ever seeing another Fallout game ... New Vegas almost never made it for the same reasons GOG has to pull the Fallout franchise.

This also has me worried about The Elder Scrolls franchise ... does not look good. If the cost of the franchise is too great from now on, no developer house will ever pay it to make a new game ... corporate sharks now own the rights.
Posted January 02, 2014
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malevesque: What this situation has me worried more about is ever seeing another Fallout game ... New Vegas almost never made it for the same reasons GOG has to pull the Fallout franchise.

This also has me worried about The Elder Scrolls franchise ... does not look good. If the cost of the franchise is too great from now on, no developer house will ever pay it to make a new game ... corporate sharks now own the rights.
Fallout 4 is already in the making so....
Posted January 02, 2014
Should have bought the damn games when I still had a chance! crap!!!
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