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General discussionGrab your copies of Syndicate Plus™, Syndicate Wars, and Ultima Underworld I & II(148 posts)(148 posts)
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Posted August 06, 2021
Today we have a HUGE surprise for all classic game fans! 4 outstanding titles return to GOG.COM, accompanied by a special message from their publisher:

„Syndicate and Ultima Underworld are back! It seems that twenty years on there’s still plenty of love for these titles so we’re pleased to confirm that effective immediately they’ll be available again on GOG, and we’ll be keeping them in the store for the foreseeable future. To celebrate this we’re offering these games as a free download for four weeks.”

That’s right! Until the 3rd of September 2021, 5 PM UTC, you can grab copies of Syndicate Plus™, Syndicate Wars, and Ultima Underworld I & II free of charge.

So, don’t hesitate any longer and dive into the captivating worlds of those classic gems!
Posted August 07, 2021
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GOG.com: Syndicate and Ultima Underworld are back! It seems that twenty years on there’s still plenty of love for these titles so we’re pleased to confirm that effective immediately they’ll be available again on GOG, and we’ll be keeping them in the store for the foreseeable future.
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ChrisG_: Shocking i know ! is it really that difficult for companies to understand that old games has a place even today and don't need to be buried 100 miles under the ground where the only option for some to get them is through piracy or other methods.

Old games when well made such as these classics can stand the test of time unlike many of your other games EA so there is no need to think of them as a badge of shame from the past as many large publishers seem to do.
Games such as stand the test of time from the player perspective. They are next to worthless to for profit companies as their revenue potential has largely been squeezed out of them. It's not a matter of shame, simply a recognition on their part these games no longer significantly contribute to their goal of profit maximization.

Essentially, their providing them for minimal to no cost is an act of charity as the money they bring in would be microscopic compared to any of their current offerings.
Posted August 07, 2021
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GOG.com: Today we have a HUGE surprise for all classic game fans! 4 outstanding titles return to GOG.COM, accompanied by a special message from their publisher:

„Syndicate and Ultima Underworld are back! It seems that twenty years on there’s still plenty of love for these titles so we’re pleased to confirm that effective immediately they’ll be available again on GOG, and we’ll be keeping them in the store for the foreseeable future. To celebrate this we’re offering these games as a free download for four weeks.”

That’s right! Until the 3rd of September 2021, 5 PM UTC, you can grab copies of Syndicate Plus™, Syndicate Wars, and Ultima Underworld I & II free of charge.

So, don’t hesitate any longer and dive into the captivating worlds of those classic gems!
Amazing! Thank you GOG and EA!

It'd be nice to have some NEW games from EA also! :D Beasts and Bumpkins, Dead Space 2, SimCity 1 (even as a freebie), Hi-Octane, the C&C games, Sims Complete Collection, Crysis 2, Mass Effect games, etc.
Post edited August 07, 2021 by tfishell
Posted August 07, 2021
Welcome back.
Posted August 07, 2021
please someone explain to me what's happening: last month i couldn't buy the games because i had to stay at home because of the pandemic, and they would be removed from the site because of ea's request

and now both gog and origin release the games for free
what's all this for? someone explain to me
Posted August 07, 2021
These were some of the first games I bought here but it's nice to see them return.
Posted August 07, 2021
Any chance of more EA games coming to GOG?
Posted August 07, 2021
Thank you GOG & EA :)
Posted August 07, 2021
I don't want to hear any excuses now. Come on, grab those games!
Posted August 07, 2021
I'm on a super slow computer right now, but if somebody wants to make a thread on Answers.EA thanking EA for this and asking to let them let GOG release more games ;), I'll post in it and offer up wishlist links for highly-requested EA games as usual.
Posted August 07, 2021
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ssling: Don't refund people, EA will conclude there is no more love for these titles after all and take them away again.
I find it bizarre that GOG even gives me the option to refund games I've bought 8+ years ago. o.O
Posted August 07, 2021
Thank tou EA for killing these franchises, thank yoy GoG guy for renogiating the licenses.
Posted August 07, 2021
Oh nice, thanks to GOG for letting us get the games for free!
Posted August 07, 2021
I never thought that I would say that but... thanks EA, that is a great comeback!
Posted August 07, 2021
I hope GOG can bring more classic EA games
Posted August 07, 2021
I bought UU 1 and 2 a long time ago and I have no regrets regarding the price. I would have bought them at the non-discounted price back then too, though I did get it at a discount.

Glad to see they are freebies now for those that don't own it. Classic games that were already at a good base price, so any discounts are a bonus. :)

Thanks for the freebies!
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Post edited August 07, 2021 by gog2002x
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