Does BLG work with games like Baldur's Gate 2, Planescape, Icewind Dale, etc.?

I haven't tried old versions of those games (BG2, PST, IWD) in forever. Can't speak for it. Probably worth giving it a short, though - if say you got full-screen problems on W10/11.

That's a sad thing. I wished Ubisoft saw GOG as a good selling channel, but sadly this is not the case yet.

Perhaps Sony recent releases in GOG could help them to change their minds.

Yeah, it's actually crazy that we're getting modern'ish Sony games on GOG, while Ubisoft is still doubling-down on DRM. They could throw us a bone in the form of Pandora Tomorrow or South Park: The Stick of Truth (both of these have non-uPlay builds), but noooo...

With Ubisoft's new statements, I fear that they will never return to GOG unless there is a huge upheaval in their leadership: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-new-ubisoft-and-getting-gamers-comfortable-with-not-owning-their-games

To quote Florence Jean Castleberry, Ubi can: "Kiss mah grits!"((--;))

Except they don't care about the old enough stuff. So we may have the chance to at least grab that old stuff before they pull it.

Your linked article has a quote: They KNOW people want their old games. So instead of putting their classics on GOG, they are advertising a sub. Like I mentioned in my new GOG begging thread, I already have these old games on Ubisoft Connect... Why on earth would I pay a sub? The only way they can get extra money from me for those same old games is by releasing them on GOG.
They can have their sub if they want, but they should release those old games here already.

The future is not a subscription method, or any other one thing. The future is the embrace of multiple commercial models that cater to a wide range of people with diverse preferences.

B/c Sony knows it's about making every single cent and dollar possible, as they spend $300m on developing games like Spider-Man 2.

Wonder why Sony is porting their hits on PS4, PS5, and then ALSO PC? Wonder why HZD, TLOU P1, Days Gone, Returnal, and others got PC ports on GOG, Steam, Epic, etc.? Yeah, they have to - b/c they are spending insane numbers making Spider-Man 2 type of $300m USD to develop these games.

This is it. I like Game Pass when there's a cheap sale on it (i.e. I get a Free Month from buying a PC if I need one) or it's like $1 or $5, when they got these things. This can be a GREAT trial to play new games ASAP and test 'em out. And if you got the time, you can run through games in a month - I've done it w/ Wasteland 3, Plague Tale Innocence and Requiem, The Outer Worlds, Wolfenstein 2, Wolf: Youngblood, and numerous others when they were on Game Pass (and so was I, when subbed).

And then, you know what happens? If I liked it - chances are, if it's in a Humble Bundle, Fanatical, GOG, or somewhere cheap at some point and I want to replay it (especially if I'm out and about & not home) - yup, I'm gonna get it to "own".

I know, I know - I use that "own" term loosely b/c of DRM and whatnot is so prevalent on other Non-GOG Stores - but I really like to "own" games on GOG, whenever the chance is around; especially when there's deep sales & especially on GOG.

Because of XBox Game Pass I tried out "Frostpunk", LOVED it and bought it on here instead. laughes

We have gone to their feedback channel to express our interest about their classic games been released here on GOG and that's what we got as a practical answer. I even think they misjudge us as low profile buyers, as their new "Classic" subscription is aimed to low budget customers.

I think we should start a new thread on their feedback forums putting in very clear words this is not what we wanted from them. Nothing aggressive, but which leave no doubt this new subscription will not achieve its goal if that is what they were trying to do.

Judging by this interview bad reception on social media, this may spark some doubt about the effectiveness of the new subscription.

If you decide to start a new thread there, you can count with me to join the discussion and advocate our cause.

The Thread is already new there.

Please see the update: The new thread incorporates the new statements by their executive and all that.

This is the transcript of the new thread's OP. The first two sentences are the same, but the rest is completely different.
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Dear Ubisoft,

Many people grew up with and love your games. They are iconic and part of our childhoods. It really saddens me whenever I read the news about the ever-increasing retirement of online services for old games, which often include uPlay / Ubisoft Connect reward authentication.

It also saddens me when I read the director of subscriptions tell PC gamers that they have to "get used to not owning games". I'm sorry, but gamers are diverse in all aspects and that includes payment and library preferences. I did not get comfortable with not owning CDs or DVDs. I still buy audio CDs and Blu-Ray movies. I still buy Switch Cartridges. On PC, I prefer to buy on GOG, as that is the closest we can get to having a physical-like sense of ownership on PC.

The future is not a subscription method, or any other one thing. The future is the embrace of multiple commercial models that cater to a wide range of people with diverse preferences (which includes the DRM-Free audience).

Some people will be absolutely fine with subscription alone. Some will continue to purchase games digitally. Others will continue to prefer buying games physically or DRM-Free. I am the latter and I will not change. There are no consistent offerings with subscription services. Games come and go. I already own many Ubisoft games on Ubisoft Connect, so there is no reason for me to subscribe to Ubisoft+. If I desire a new game, I will simply buy it, as I have been doing so far. The only way to extract additional money from people like me, is to sell your back catalogue on a DRM-Free platform such as GOG, where your classic games can be preserved with the respect that they deserve.

I completely understand the reservations you may have about DRM-Free releases, but games like Assassin's Creed 2 are over 14 years old. Does it really warrant maintaining DRM after all this time?

Your games continue to sell on GOG. "Heroes of Might and Magic 3: Complete" remains the #1 bestseller of all time on GOG. Please preserve more of your old games on GOG. Release your ~10 year old classics DRM-FREE on GOG. You will preserve the classics and earn some money from people like myself, who will gladly rebuy these games a second time. People with preferences, like my own, are not potential subscription customers, but we are holding our wallets ready for any new DRM-Free releases that you could spare.

Please consider diversifying your commercial offerings by releasing more games on GOG, thank you.
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I've updated my original post here to move the remake notification to the top, to make it more visible.

Yep. Already posted there and I strongly recommend any fellow here to do the same.

Thank you!

I stumbled in this news a few minutes ago. The guy is planning to organize a class-action lawsuit. I'm not very optimistic about his chances. May very well depend on how well the lawyers deal with the case.

Half-Life YouTuber plans lawsuit against Ubisoft for killing The Crew

I'm not saying we should participate in any way, but we may have similar goals here. A favorable decision in a case like this would open a precedent and force companies to rethink this no customer ownership policies.