GOG commits to ‘preserving’ 100 classic PC games, forever
Good Old Games (GOG) is committing to making sure you can run 100 (or more) classic PC games by testing and modifying them to ensure they run on modern systems.
GOG’s new preservation program intends to keep classic games playable ‘forever’
PC game platform GOG has launched a new preservation program dedicated to keeping beloved older games playable, “now and in the future.” “If a game is part of the Preservation Program, it means that we commit our own resources to maintaining its compatibility with modern and future systems,” the announcement blog reads.
GOG Launches Game Preservation Program To Keep Classic Titles Alive
Digital game distribution platform GOG has unveiled an admirable initiative to preserve past classics forever–online and offline.
GOG.com Preservation Program Aims to Keep Old PC Games Playable
The program, announced as GOG.com celebrates its 16th anniversary, is launching for 100 games, including favorites such as System Shock 2, the original Diablo game, and Myst.
GOG.com Amps Up Its Video Game Preservation Effort
The popular digital distribution platform has announced support for an initial list of 100 PC games from the DOS and Windows 95/98 eras and even some newer titles.
GOG’s Preservation Program is the DRM-free store refocusing on the classics
A firm literally named for “Good Old Games” is returning to that idea, spending its own resources to keep classic games running well on modern systems.
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