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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 Gift-codes for these three games acquired in our recent giveaway are no longer valid.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!
maybe gog could enlist game "metalheart: replicants rampage" instead. its very similar to falout..
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CarrionCrow: Have never seen a customer who paid for a game say that it was removed from their account. It's a certainty that if a company pulled that with this service, the entire user base would go ballistic. However, just in case, it's definitely a good idea to keep backups. LOTS of backups. As in, "if my computer has to be reformatted", "if my discs get scratched", "if my external hard drive goes down", "if I don't have the internet anymore" and "if my house burns down" layers of backups.
The Mac version of a game I can unfortunately not recall was removed from shelves not so long ago.
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Kristian: What you are saying about abscence of DRM on older titles is inconsistent with what a bunch of people in this thread has said. In the case of Fallout 3 it is wrong since it uses GFWL. (Cracks being easily availble or the DRM being buggy/ineffective in the case of Fallout 3 doesn't render it non-DRM all of the sudden)
Fallout 3 used GFWL for achievements and DLC, not DRM. You can create an offline GFWL account and never have to connect to GFWL online. If you used the 4GB patch or FOSE, it disabled GFWL.
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Kristian: What you are saying about abscence of DRM on older titles is inconsistent with what a bunch of people in this thread has said. In the case of Fallout 3 it is wrong since it uses GFWL. (Cracks being easily availble or the DRM being buggy/ineffective in the case of Fallout 3 doesn't render it non-DRM all of the sudden)
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jimnms: Fallout 3 used GFWL for achievements and DLC, not DRM. You can create an offline GFWL account and never have to connect to GFWL online. If you used the 4GB patch or FOSE, it disabled GFWL.
Those would qualify as cracks.

Ability to play offline != Absence of DRM.
With Fallout 3 you can completely ignore GFWL (that is, when it isn't causing FO3 to crash or have other issues). There's no need to create any account offline or otherwise, no need to enter any keys, no need to go online etc.
"So, they're taking away the licence? We'll give them away before it happens!" I see what you did there, GoG! Well played... :)
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jimnms: Fallout 3 used GFWL for achievements and DLC, not DRM. You can create an offline GFWL account and never have to connect to GFWL online. If you used the 4GB patch or FOSE, it disabled GFWL.
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Kristian: Those would qualify as cracks.

Ability to play offline != Absence of DRM.
How is creating an offline GFWL account a crack?! You can do it through a local GFWL!

My retail boxed copy of Fallout 3 has never connected to the internet and I have not cracked it.
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jimnms: Fallout 3 used GFWL for achievements and DLC, not DRM. You can create an offline GFWL account and never have to connect to GFWL online. If you used the 4GB patch or FOSE, it disabled GFWL.
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Kristian: Those would qualify as cracks.

Ability to play offline != Absence of DRM.
No, it's GFWL built-in feature, something like Steam off-line mode.
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HypersomniacLive: The Mac version of a game I can unfortunately not recall was removed from shelves not so long ago.
Imperial Glory. Still have the dmg somewhere (I think).
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Kristian: Those would qualify as cracks.

Ability to play offline != Absence of DRM.
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triock: No, it's GFWL built-in feature, something like Steam off-line mode.
Except it actually works!
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Kristian: Betamax? Wtf? That was Sony's competitor to VHS IIRC....
I know, it's just a little portmanteau I came up with for Bethesda and Zenimax. ;)

That they're unavailable to buy on Steam store is definitely interesting. I guess this means it's a waiting game for everyone, users of GOG, Steam, Desura, and DotEmu alike, as to who gets their contracts renewed and who doesn't.

So, yet another reason for everyone to simmer down now until we know more!
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cannard: So, yet another reason for everyone to simmer down now until we know more!
I'd love to hear that GOG and Beth trolled us and all Fallout titles are heading our way in near future.
Yes I don't see how the Steam removal of the Fallout games can be anything other than good news for GOG. I am still not holding my breath on the games re-appearing here, but it is slightly more likely in light of that.
Very sorry to hear about this, hopefully something can be worked out soon.
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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).
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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 are my hero !