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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!

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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 Gift-codes for these three games acquired in our recent giveaway are no longer valid.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!
Yeah America!
F**k Bethesda and keep up the good work GOG.
Post edited December 31, 2013 by EPurpl3
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adambiser: "Gift-codes for these three games acquired in our recent giveaway are no longer valid."
Hrm, the text reads like they are no longer valid after midnight.
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GOG.com: Gift-codes for these three games acquired in our recent giveaway are no longer valid.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.
Thinking of the effort hoarders must have put into sending themselves gift keys makes me feel petty. Gleefully, happily petty.
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adambiser: "Gift-codes for these three games acquired in our recent giveaway are no longer valid."
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jamotide: Hrm, the text reads like they are no longer valid after midnight.
I don't see anything in the original post that mentions midnight. They were removed at 3:59PM GMT. If you purchased a gift code for them, "you'll still be able to redeem it in the foreseeable future." However, "Gift-codes for these three games acquired in our recent giveaway are no longer valid." Those codes not been valid since shortly after the giveaway ended.

EDIT 3:59PM GMT will be almost midnight somewhere, but that's not really relevant.
Post edited December 31, 2013 by adambiser
This is a damn shame. One positive is that GOG version (best one imho) will live on in the libraries of all of us who grabbed it prior to this sad event. I guess even people who didn't get these awesome games in time will still be able to snatch them in a less then legal manner.

I would ask GOG employees if there is any chance for some sort of a deal with Bethesda in the future or have they already snubbed any such overture?
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OldGamesRBest: I just joined GOG yesterday with the intention of buying Fallout 2, but didn't have the time to buy & download, so I put the game on my favourites list and thought I'd get it today... Now THAT is bad luck!

Does this normally happen on GOG?
No it does not, as the article says, the original Fallout games have been here for 5 years! It is just really bad luck for everybody who loves Fallout...
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So let me get this straight...

The games already were here, ready, tested, running and people were buying them

So instead of just coming to GOG and making money off the fallout games sold here, they pull them instead?

BETHESDA, YOU SUCK!
DAMN! I did not logged in my profile in time, to get them as gifts! And i had been planning to buy them sometime around now! Boo, shame Bethesda!

FAQ DRM, FAQ Bethesda! Boycott all legal thieves of consumers' rights and rightfully purchased property! Booooo!!!
.....anyone else get the feeling that GOG gave them away for free at the start of the sale was because they knew they were gonna lose them come the end of the month and wanted to stick it to Bethesda/Interplay/whoever?

If so, I may just have fallen in love with gog.com :)
Post edited December 31, 2013 by Pseudospawn
Unfortunate to see them go
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Solei: Hate to say it, and i might get some flak for it - but apart from the fallout games purchased legally on gog, the only good Zenimax/Bethesda games now, are the pirated ones.

Don't buy anything from them until they cave in, and make their games available outside steam.
That's a bit of an overstatement of this situation. Bethesda hasn't forced GOG to removed these, it would have been Interplay that pulled it to prevent breach of contract. All three games mentioned have ALSO been pulled from Steam. I suspect we'll see them return when the pen a new deal with Bethesda this time.
Phew, I'm so glad that I've found this offer in time! (thanks to Dodger on Polaris).
Better to download all 3 titles, just to be 100% sure.

Ok, now Bethesda return these games plus the Elder Scrolls and many others, thanks.
Welp. I liked Bethesda, until now. It's a damn shame, but after this I'm not going to be buying any of their games.
There is still a chance they could come back. The are being pulled because currently they are being sold by Interplay and Interplay's rights to sell those games expire today. It is still very well possible that Bethesda could look at the sales figures and decide to sell them here again.