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Posted June 14, 2013
Gothic series, The Book of Unwritten Tales, Panzer Elite, Painkiller, Aquanox 1 and 2, and more, 60% off!

This weekend we've prepared for you a promo featuring some very [url=http://www.gog.com/promo/nordic_games_weekend_promo_140613]Notable Nordic Games! Looking at the catalog of titles available on GOG.com via the publisher Nordic Games, one just cannot miss the fact how exeptional some of them are. Just look! There's one of the most notable RPG sagas. There's one of the FPS games most notable for its old-school gameplay. There's a war game notable for being one of the few tank simulation games. There's an adventure dilogy notable for brilliantly spoofing the fantasy genre as a whole. Everywhere you look--an exceptional game that deserves appreciation. Hence the promo title: Notable Nordic Games. Let's take a quick look at two of them, shall we?

The Book of Unwritten Tales references almost all imaginable popular fantasy worlds, that you visited in your books, movies, and games. It comes in the form of a classic point-and-click adventure with impressive and detailed visuals, quirky characters, and professional voice acting. Whether you're a Terry Pratchett reader, a WoW player, or a fan of Peter Jackson's vision of Lord of The Rings, you'll have a blast discovering all the references the game's creators are making here. On top of that, by the Great Rule Of Fantasy Sagas, so zealously followed by many writers, filmmakers, and game developers, there is a sequel!

The Book of Unwritten Tales: The Critter Chronicles could do just fine by only copying its predecessor. After all--that's what many successful sequels do. The creators, however, made damn sure to give you a plethora of fresh and funny ideas, a cast of new crazy characters, and plenty of previously unseen locations. Both games are available in English and German versions, for Windows and Mac, and the price is only $7.99 for each!

That's merely scratching the surface, of course! Head out to the promo page to browse the full list of games you can grab 60% off until Tuesday, June 18, at 3:59AM GMT.
Post edited June 14, 2013 by G-Doc
Posted June 14, 2013
Looks like a good promo with many games and with a good percent of sale price.

However, there are two games that interests me from this promo -- the two Spellforce 2 games. As they look interesting, I thought I try the demo first (Spellforce 2: Shadow Wars). I installed the demo, and what have I found? It's protected with StarForce (yes, the demo version), but it looks like it's driver is incompatible with Windows 7. Is there any solution for this problem? (I'm not sure that I'll like the game if I even have a chance of playing with the demo version, but I enjoyed the first Spellforce, which I already have from GOG.)
Posted June 14, 2013
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JMich: Missing hint? We had a video? I can't find a link (yet).
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Vitek: It's in e-mail newsletter.

Also, Rebecca Black is worth the lack of hint. :-)
Like a train wreck I had to go watch Rebecca Black's video, saw a parody first which helped a bit. Now I must clear my mind so conflicted, so cringe worthy, but so bad it is almost good for comedy value.
Posted June 14, 2013
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Fantastic: Is there any solution for this problem?
Torrents. Demo DRM is usually to prevent people from creating hacks by comparing the protected and the unprotected files.
Posted June 14, 2013
One of the best GOG promos ever!

Not LEGENDARY EPIC like the one you did with adventure games but still one of the best

Both "The Book of Unwritten Tales" + "The Book of Unwritten Tales: The Critter Chronicles" for a price less than I would pay for one on an ordinary day?

*runs away into the bloody sunset with both games held tight and laughs insanely*
Post edited June 14, 2013 by Romiras
Posted June 14, 2013
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Fantastic: Looks like a good promo with many games and with a good percent of sale price.

However, there are two games that interests me from this promo -- the two Spellforce 2 games. As they look interesting, I thought I try the demo first (Spellforce 2: Shadow Wars). I installed the demo, and what have I found? It's protected with StarForce (yes, the demo version), but it looks like it's driver is incompatible with Windows 7. Is there any solution for this problem? (I'm not sure that I'll like the game if I even have a chance of playing with the demo version, but I enjoyed the first Spellforce, which I already have from GOG.)
I've played both the Spellforce games on my laptop that has Windows 7. No problems at all. They are both incredibly good games as well. I think you'll enjoy them.

And yes, the demo would have StarForce on it as it's not from GOG. Nothing on GOG does, though, so you won't have that problem with the full game ::
Posted June 14, 2013
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RS1978: Nobody said it, but there is some probability.
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JinseiNGC224: So as in next week, are we saying any day next week, or next weekend being the summer sale? In terms of probability :)
Based on what I remember last year, GoG's significant sales were after Steam's summer sale and their other competitors were done with their heavy promos.
Post edited June 14, 2013 by Brainslide
Posted June 14, 2013
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JinseiNGC224: So as in next week, are we saying any day next week, or next weekend being the summer sale? In terms of probability :)
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Brainslide: Based on what I remember last year, GoG's significant sales were after Steam's summer sale and their other competitors were done with their heavy promos.
You recall wrong. Last year GOG had the "Battle of the games" where we voted which game we wanted to be discounted the next day. Steam also introduced the same thing after GOG, so Steam had its summer sale after GOG.
Not really sure about GG, GMG and the other retailers, I think they may have had it before GOG, or they may have had a "Graduation Sale".
Posted June 14, 2013
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Fantastic: Is there any solution for this problem?
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grviper: Torrents. Demo DRM is usually to prevent people from creating hacks by comparing the protected and the unprotected files.
Did you seriously just advise him, in the official sale thread on gog to pirate one of the games that's on sale?!?!

Don't even try to excuse it with "I just meant so he could try it out to see if he liked it".
Posted June 14, 2013
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grviper: Torrents. Demo DRM is usually to prevent people from creating hacks by comparing the protected and the unprotected files.
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graspee: Did you seriously just advise him, in the official sale thread on gog to pirate one of the games that's on sale?!?!

Don't even try to excuse it with "I just meant so he could try it out to see if he liked it".
Read his question again and provide a better answer.
And yes, I'd rather recommend hacks, than installation and prolonged use of starforce. May every publisher using it go under, and may their managers never find another job in the industry.
Posted June 14, 2013
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graspee: Did you seriously just advise him, in the official sale thread on gog to pirate one of the games that's on sale?!?!

Don't even try to excuse it with "I just meant so he could try it out to see if he liked it".
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grviper: Read his question again and provide a better answer.
And yes, I'd rather recommend hacks, than installation and prolonged use of starforce. May every publisher using it go under, and may their managers never find another job in the industry.
You're not recommending a hack though. No-one will make a crack for a demo, they would just crack the game or upload the game. Who would release a crack for a demo? You're obviously recommending that he torrent the game.
Posted June 14, 2013
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grviper: Read his question again and provide a better answer.
And yes, I'd rather recommend hacks, than installation and prolonged use of starforce. May every publisher using it go under, and may their managers never find another job in the industry.
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graspee: You're not recommending a hack though. No-one will make a crack for a demo, they would just crack the game or upload the game. Who would release a crack for a demo? You're obviously recommending that he torrent the game.
So? He said, he wanted to demo a $4 game. Got any alternative suggestions?
Posted June 14, 2013
Can anyone tell me how that Panzer Elite goes as far as difficulty? I understand it's a sim but sometimes that can be a bit much and I don't mind a touch of arcade mixed in. An example of bad for me would be the Silent Hunter games. They are fine games but WAY TOO MUCH work involved; you actually have to be qualified to operate a U-Boat to be any good at it.
Posted June 14, 2013
Cool, some nice games in this promo.
Nordic has a good lineup at GOG, and it's great to see they're on sale, giving more people an incentive to try them.
Posted June 14, 2013
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Fantastic: Is there any solution for this problem?
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grviper: Torrents. Demo DRM is usually to prevent people from creating hacks by comparing the protected and the unprotected files.
I really didn't want to use them, although I was thinking about it. Maybe I'll buy the game without trying the demo. I hope these games aren't too bad, and they're enjoyable enough.
And no, although you recommended the torrents as an answer, because it might be the only solution to give it a try, but I never thought about downloading a torrent instead of buying it on GOG at a sale price.

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Bloodygoodgames: I've played both the Spellforce games on my laptop that has Windows 7. No problems at all. They are both incredibly good games as well. I think you'll enjoy them.

And yes, the demo would have StarForce on it as it's not from GOG. Nothing on GOG does, though, so you won't have that problem with the full game ::
I know the GOG version doesn't have any kind of DRM or copy protection, I only asked about if there's a solution for playing the demo version without StarForce.
Thank you for recommending these game, I think I'll buy them soon.
Posted June 14, 2013
Nice promo. Some good games in it.
Also nice to see a promo I have all the games from. It's been a while.
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