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{{ii}} [[DRM]]: GamersGate Downloader (for games that are not sold as keys). Game installation requires internet access<ref>[http://www.gamersgate.com/info/faq GamersGate]</ref> even for games sold as DRM-free (see [[#Install without internet access|Install without internet access]]).<ref name="offline installation">[https://www.gog.com/forum/general/warning_gamersgates_drm_free_games_are_not_really_drm_free/page14 WARNING: GamersGate's DRM Free games are NOT REALLY DRM FREE!!!, page 14 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref> | {{ii}} [[DRM]]: GamersGate Downloader (for games that are not sold as keys). Game installation requires internet access<ref>[http://www.gamersgate.com/info/faq GamersGate]</ref> even for games sold as DRM-free (see [[#Install without internet access|Install without internet access]]).<ref name="offline installation">[https://www.gog.com/forum/general/warning_gamersgates_drm_free_games_are_not_really_drm_free/page14 WARNING: GamersGate's DRM Free games are NOT REALLY DRM FREE!!!, page 14 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref> | ||
− | {{ii}} Acquisition methods for a game can be changed by its publisher after the user has already purchased the game. This has happened when some downloads were replaced with [[Steam]] keys.<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/general_archive/gamersgate_wtf_is_going_on/page1 GamersGate, WTF is going on?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com | + | {{ii}} Acquisition methods for a game can be changed by its publisher after the user has already purchased the game. This has happened when some downloads were replaced with [[Steam]] keys.<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/general_archive/gamersgate_wtf_is_going_on/page1 GamersGate, WTF is going on?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref> |
{{--}} Mixed reputation,<ref>[https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/www.gamersgate.co.uk GamersGate..co.uk Reviews | Read Customer Service Reviews of www.gamersgate.com]</ref><ref>[https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/www.gamersgate.com GamersGate.com Reviews | Read Customer Service Reviews of www.gamersgate.com]</ref><ref>[https://resellerratings.com/store/Gamersgate_com Gamersgate.com Gamersgate.com Reviews | 2 Reviews of Gamersgate.com | ResellerRatings]</ref> as such this storefront only warrants placement if it is the only website selling a particular title. | {{--}} Mixed reputation,<ref>[https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/www.gamersgate.co.uk GamersGate..co.uk Reviews | Read Customer Service Reviews of www.gamersgate.com]</ref><ref>[https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/www.gamersgate.com GamersGate.com Reviews | Read Customer Service Reviews of www.gamersgate.com]</ref><ref>[https://resellerratings.com/store/Gamersgate_com Gamersgate.com Gamersgate.com Reviews | 2 Reviews of Gamersgate.com | ResellerRatings]</ref> as such this storefront only warrants placement if it is the only website selling a particular title. | ||
Revision as of 21:57, 22 September 2018
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GamersGate AB | |
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Windows | 2006 |
Key points
- DRM: GamersGate Downloader (for games that are not sold as keys). Game installation requires internet access[1] even for games sold as DRM-free (see Install without internet access).[2]
- Acquisition methods for a game can be changed by its publisher after the user has already purchased the game. This has happened when some downloads were replaced with Steam keys.[3]
- Mixed reputation,[4][5][6] as such this storefront only warrants placement if it is the only website selling a particular title.
Official Links
Issues fixed
Install without internet access
- Game installation requires internet access even for games sold as DRM-free.[2]
Bypass setup removal[2] |
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Notes
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References
- ↑ GamersGate
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 WARNING: GamersGate's DRM Free games are NOT REALLY DRM FREE!!!, page 14 - Forum - GOG.com
- ↑ GamersGate, WTF is going on?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com
- ↑ GamersGate..co.uk Reviews | Read Customer Service Reviews of www.gamersgate.com
- ↑ GamersGate.com Reviews | Read Customer Service Reviews of www.gamersgate.com
- ↑ Gamersgate.com Gamersgate.com Reviews | 2 Reviews of Gamersgate.com | ResellerRatings