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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 Gift-codes for these three games acquired in our recent giveaway are no longer valid.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 02, 2014
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SciFiCat: Well, looky here, another reason for me to despise Bethesda to the bone.
Angst at Bethesda over this is ridiculous.
The games are still available to those who already bought them, or took advantage of the promo. No one was cheated out of their money, and the games are still available for purchase on other online services, so its not like you can't buy them. Its your problem if you don't like using those services, not Bethesda's or GOG's. Tantrums aren't gonna magically restore GOG's ability to distribute them.
Post edited January 02, 2014 by zerodin
Posted January 02, 2014
I don't get why Bethesda is getting its knickers in a twist over the first Fallout games. They certainly didn't harm any of Bethesda's attempts, so why all of a sudden are these games being shut down?

What rankles me as well is the fact that Bethesda held one of the Star Trek licenses and they created Legacy and it was people like Chris Jones who actually fixed the game.

But back to Fallout. The Interplay games are practically a completely different genre than the Bethesda produced games. My 12 year old stepson has no interest in the Interplay games and I surmise that older gamers would obviously discern the difference.

This is my opinion and as I am not part of GOG, this should be read as my own take. Bethesda is acting out of pure corporate greed. Even if Bethesda was doing a reboot ala J.J. Abrams's Star Trek, the original games would not impact Fallout 4 any more than all of the Star Trek series and pre-Abrams movies impacted the reboot. The fact is, Bethesda owns Fallout and for some reason that no one seems to know, they have decided to pull the earlier games. It would have at least made a modicum of sense if Bethesda had done this before unveiling Fallout 3.
Posted January 02, 2014
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jackster79: I really really dislike when key information like this is only posted in the sub-forums. It should have been posted on the main page at the time of the give-away.
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Gaunathor: How was GOG supposed to do that? Disabling the gift-codes happened well after the giveaway ended. For more informations look here
I stand corrected - I did not know of that other thread. It explains a lot, and it is a crying shame. Bad apples like that should be backhanded until all their teeth are gone. It really raises my ire when, after finally finding an awesome site like GOG whose main philosophy is DRM-Free and they do give-aways, there just *have* to be those who would go ahead and f#ck it up for the rest of us.

Anyways, much obliged GOG if you could remove the codes since they are worthless now, but if not I will understand. I intended to save them for trades or special gifts down the road, but there went that idea.

Gaunathor - thank you for pointing me in the direction of that thread. I somehow missed it.
Posted January 02, 2014
We need to start a mass email fest to tell Zenimax how we really feel. Who's with me?
Posted January 02, 2014
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almabrds: If I can buy the same game in GOG, I don't think twice. Unfortunately, sometimes you really want to play a game, and your option is to buy in Steam, or never playing the game. Still, I only buy in promos, because there's no guarantee I won't lose my games (I can make backups of all my games in GOG).
Better to go without than harm ACTIVELY yourself and all your fellow gamers by endorsing a DRM ecosystem. There are LOTS of games to play without lowering yourself to buying a DRMed product; even new ones.
Posted January 02, 2014
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dragoshaw: We need to start a mass email fest to tell Zenimax how we really feel. Who's with me?
Well I guess a "Bring Back Fallout" petition with all our signatures would work too :P

On a side note, it's quite fortunate that a lot of us at least have secured our copies of the Fallout games. It was sure nice of GOG to do that freebie so more of us could get access to them, before their removal from the catalog. When you look at it that way, it could have been worse for us. But still, I agree that ZeniMax needs to see the error of their ways, and...well, you know.
Posted January 02, 2014
Zenimax just has completely ignorant execs who cling on to DRM. That's what it boils down to.
Posted January 02, 2014
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almabrds: If I can buy the same game in GOG, I don't think twice. Unfortunately, sometimes you really want to play a game, and your option is to buy in Steam, or never playing the game what you're saying?e. Still, I only buy in promos, because there's no guarantee I won't lose my games (I can make backups of all my games in GOG).
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mqstout: Better to go without than harm ACTIVELY yourself and all your fellow gamers by endorsing a DRM ecosystem. There are LOTS of games to play without lowering yourself to buying a DRMed product; even new ones.
You're a funny guy.
So if I want to play the game, what should I do? Download everything at Pirate Bay?
When I get the viruses, you'll help me?

Edit: And why you edited my message?
Post edited January 02, 2014 by almabrds
Posted January 02, 2014
Can you give us please more details? Like, we didn't come to an agreement with Bethesda, or these games were selling poorly, or Anonymous hacked them, or Alan Snowden, I don't know. It'sn't any Foreign Office secret, you can tell us something more than just "due to circumstances beyond our control".
Posted January 02, 2014
As much as I want to jump on the Betamax hatewagon I'm simply going to have to hold my judgment on this until further details come forward (though I highly doubt either GOG or Betamax will let us be privy as to what's happening). As others said, an old contract with Interplay expired, so no matter who the new owners are they're gonna have to be taken off anyway and new contracts and negotiations would have to be made, and those aren't things that you can pull off within just a couple days. If there's actual communication going between the two, that's what I'm curious to know, and if that's the case then that would be very promising to hear. If it's just Betamax outright saying "no, piss off, damn DRM-freeists!" like what many people here are immediately assuming, then, well, yeah, that would be pretty shitty. It's unfortunate that nobody from either side is able to come forward to clearly explain the matter at hand since I'm seeing a LOT of e-pitchforks being raised here, and if it's not as bad as we think I'd think it'd be important to at least let us know that much. At least a vaguely promising "We're thinking about it" from some Betamax rep? No? Grrrrr T_T
Posted January 02, 2014
Betamax? Wtf? That was Sony's competitor to VHS IIRC....
Posted January 02, 2014
You think maybe they want to put them for free on Fallout 4 like the Bard's Tale did?
Posted January 02, 2014
Well damn, glad I got these already though. But I really wonder why Steam gets to keep these games.
Posted January 02, 2014
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rrr8891: Because of the Jews.
Any chance this childish bet you have with your friend about keeping your rep low ending within this lifetime?
Posted January 02, 2014
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Stebsis: Well damn, glad I got these already though. But I really wonder why Steam gets to keep these games.
heh, if even THEY shouldn't be selling them, frankly your question is as good as mine. I'm actually wondering if they're even paying attention.
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