Posted June 02, 2024

SargonAelther
Pls add Offline Installers for My Rewards!
Registered: Dec 2013
From Other

dnovraD
2023-08-14: Remember the Spaces!
Registered: Jul 2012
From United States

Syphon72
Being postive is bad on GOG
Registered: Sep 2011
From United States
Posted June 02, 2024
high rated

Dose steam automate builds?
It sounds like they do not want to waste time working on the GOG version. I'm still confused about how it would be so much work to keep the GOG version updated. Steam and GOG are just storefronts for PCs. They act like it's porting a game to another OS.
Post edited June 02, 2024 by Syphon72

g2222
Totally verified ✅
Registered: Jul 2013
From Germany
Posted June 02, 2024
high rated

Dev doesn't like the platform -> puts in no effort (missing features, lack of updates, no advertising) -> potential customers ignore the game -> poor sales -> dev's negative opinion gets affirmed ("it's not worth it" / "the audience isn't there")
A lose-lose situation for all parties.
Post edited June 02, 2024 by g2222

kultpcgames
Stolzer Träger des 8. Dan in Gamewondo
Registered: Aug 2012
From Germany
Posted June 02, 2024
high rated
Yes, it's a shame, but I've developed a thick skin and put on my good mood glasses.
Every EA, Ubi, Capcom, Bandai, Konami, MS, etc. game that doesn't appear here allows other developers to make money from me.
So now I'm going to have a nice game, because the weather isn't that great today.
Every EA, Ubi, Capcom, Bandai, Konami, MS, etc. game that doesn't appear here allows other developers to make money from me.
So now I'm going to have a nice game, because the weather isn't that great today.

BreOl72
GOG is spiralling down
Registered: Sep 2010
From Germany
Posted June 02, 2024
Good (and true) point!

Catventurer
Savior of Cats
Registered: Mar 2021
From United States
Posted June 03, 2024
high rated


Dev doesn't like the platform -> puts in no effort (missing features, lack of updates, no advertising) -> potential customers ignore the game -> poor sales -> dev's negative opinion gets affirmed ("it's not worth it" / "the audience isn't there")
A lose-lose situation for all parties.

dnovraD
2023-08-14: Remember the Spaces!
Registered: Jul 2012
From United States
Posted June 03, 2024

Dose steam automate builds?
It sounds like they do not want to waste time working on the GOG version. I'm still confused about how it would be so much work to keep the GOG version updated. Steam and GOG are just storefronts for PCs. They act like it's porting a game to another OS.
For example, manual invoicing has been cited as a pain before.
Others seem to drop off their updates like clockwork and you can tell it's Friday again because Caves of Qud has updated again. So not only is there a consistancy issue, but GOG clearly has treated others differently, as they have often done so.

Syphon72
Being postive is bad on GOG
Registered: Sep 2011
From United States
Posted June 03, 2024
high rated

Dose steam automate builds?
It sounds like they do not want to waste time working on the GOG version. I'm still confused about how it would be so much work to keep the GOG version updated. Steam and GOG are just storefronts for PCs. They act like it's porting a game to another OS.

For example, manual invoicing has been cited as a pain before.
Others seem to drop off their updates like clockwork and you can tell it's Friday again because Caves of Qud has updated again. So not only is there a consistancy issue, but GOG clearly has treated others differently, as they have often done so.
When I see a single developer updating the GOG and Steam versions at the same time, It makes me not believe some developers 100%. Either way, GOG should always be finding more ways to improve the process.
Edit: One guy on reddit mentioned updates started going down hill once workshop was integrated. Like to also point out, the Dev said the player base was so low that work supporting the game was not worth it. This could be said about any storefront that is not steam. People seem to forget the game is on Xbox/MS store, and the Dev said only steam is getting the DLC right now.
Post edited June 03, 2024 by Syphon72

mqstout
Pittsburgh cis-gay-male
Registered: Jun 2010
From United States
Posted June 03, 2024
high rated

When I see a single developer updating the GOG and Steam versions at the same time, It makes me not believe some developers 100%. Either way, GOG should always be finding more ways to improve the process.
I can definitely believe "harder once we did Workshop". That's a lot more "optional" code to have to compile for conditionally. That's the whole point of Workshop -- to get more Steam lock-in.
Post edited June 03, 2024 by mqstout

mk47at
There's only one Phil Taylor…
Registered: Jan 2011
From Germany

Alexim
Dark Lord of the Sith
Registered: Mar 2015
From Italy
Posted June 04, 2024
high rated
For those interested, these 3 games may be at risk:
Someday You'll Return - Replaced by Director's Cut on Steam
Braid - Replaced by Anniversary Edition on Steam
Planet Nomads - Removed from Steam long ago: https://steamcommunity.com/app/504050/discussions/0/4211496988417143380/
Someday You'll Return - Replaced by Director's Cut on Steam
Braid - Replaced by Anniversary Edition on Steam
Planet Nomads - Removed from Steam long ago: https://steamcommunity.com/app/504050/discussions/0/4211496988417143380/
Post edited June 04, 2024 by Alexim

action_fan
Registered: Nov 2018
From Other
Posted June 13, 2024
high rated
Old World: Complete will be removed from GOG June 14th, 4 PM UTC. All of the components included in this bundle will remain available, but separately.

SargonAelther
Pls add Offline Installers for My Rewards!
Registered: Dec 2013
From Other
Posted June 19, 2024
high rated
Beyond Good and Evil is at risk of being delisted.
It has already been removed from Steam.
Hopefully it'll go on sale in 3 hours.
It has already been removed from Steam.
Hopefully it'll go on sale in 3 hours.

NuffCatnip
New User
Registered: Apr 2015
From Germany
Posted June 19, 2024

It has already been removed from Steam.
Hopefully it'll go on sale in 3 hours.