Ciris: We've
updated the "Herzlich Wilkommen" post with information about the locked games.
Update text:
"Two games from our catalog had to be made unavailable in Germany: Commandos Ammo Pack and Commandos 2+3. Offering or promoting these games is considered a serious criminal offence according to German law, and we have to abide by this law to avoid the risk of serious legal action taken against GOG.com and GOG.com employees. Rest assured that if you've already bought a game - nothing will retroactively disappear from your shelves."
htown1980: Can you confirm whether gog has actually sought legal advice on the issue of selling banned games to Germans or RC games to Australians? If so is gog willing to publish it?
I ask this question because even an Australian law student would be able to do half an hour of research before coming to the conclusion that it is not illegal for gog to sell RC media to Australian residents. Why is gog making these decisions without first seeking legal advice?
GOG knows best about the website, the client, game delays, regional pricing transparency, announcements and how to design sales events, so what makes you think they need to ask for advice on anything?