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{{++}} GOG Connect: Some games can be redeemed for free on [https://www.gog.com/connect GOG.com] by linking a Steam account. | {{++}} GOG Connect: Some games can be redeemed for free on [https://www.gog.com/connect GOG.com] by linking a Steam account. | ||
{{--}} Steam account can't be unlinked, and games can only be redeemed for a limited time, a process that requires the user to log in and take action. See [https://www.gog.com/connect#faq the FAQ page] for more details. | {{--}} Steam account can't be unlinked, and games can only be redeemed for a limited time, a process that requires the user to log in and take action. See [https://www.gog.com/connect#faq the FAQ page] for more details. | ||
| − | {{--}} Some games that are being sold, may be in not so recent version. Due to the developers treating it's consumers as second class citizens. These games are listed in [https://www.gog.com/mix/games_that_treat_gog_customers_as_second_class_citizens this] gogMix, changes and | + | {{--}} Some games that are being sold, may be in not so recent version. Due to the developers treating it's consumers as second class citizens. These games are listed in [https://www.gog.com/mix/games_that_treat_gog_customers_as_second_class_citizens this] gogMix, changes and information can be found in [https://www.gog.com/forum/general/suggestions_wanted_for_gog_mix_games_that_treat_gog_customers_as_second_class_citizens/ this] forum discussion. |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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===Bought game does not appear in the Account tab or hasn't been updated=== | ===Bought game does not appear in the Account tab or hasn't been updated=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Refresh your account with [https://www.gog.com/account/refresh this] page}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Refresh your account with [https://www.gog.com/account/refresh this] page|ref={{cn|date=February 2017}}}} |
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| − | ==Other | + | ==Other information== |
===Change a game's language (GOG Galaxy)=== | ===Change a game's language (GOG Galaxy)=== | ||
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# Press the arrow button which appears when highlighting an installed game. | # Press the arrow button which appears when highlighting an installed game. | ||
# Select '''Settings''' and from there, you can choose any available language you want for your current game. | # Select '''Settings''' and from there, you can choose any available language you want for your current game. | ||
| − | {{ii}}The '''Settings''' tab can be also found from the dropdown menu while pressing the '''More''' button in a game's hub. | + | |
| − | {{ii}}Language can be also chosen before installing the game. | + | '''Notes''' |
| + | {{ii}} The '''Settings''' tab can be also found from the dropdown menu while pressing the '''More''' button in a game's hub. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Language can be also chosen before installing the game. | ||
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# Go to More, Manage, Verify / Repair. | # Go to More, Manage, Verify / Repair. | ||
# Follow the steps to verify the integrity and download missing/broken files. | # Follow the steps to verify the integrity and download missing/broken files. | ||
| − | {{ii}}Update type can be also chosen before installing the game. | + | |
| + | '''Notes''' | ||
| + | {{ii}} Update type can be also chosen before installing the game. | ||
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{{++}} Allows you to install the previous version of the game in case if the recent one breaks it. | {{++}} Allows you to install the previous version of the game in case if the recent one breaks it. | ||
{{--}} If an update is available, you have to manually install it. | {{--}} If an update is available, you have to manually install it. | ||
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Change To Manual Update|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Change To Manual Update|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | ||
Revision as of 11:02, 24 February 2017
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Key points
- DRM: DRM-free Digital distribution platform with optional client and downloader. Some games require third-party accounts for online features.
- Refund policy: 30 days if not downloaded or for technical issues; see the 30 Day Money Back Guarantee page for details.[2][3]
- Two-factor authentication: via email
- Some games sold through third parties activate on GOG.com; see the Reclaim Your Games page for details.
- Permanent free access to select titles is available; see the Free GOG.com Games page for a list.
- As of 2012, the store is now branded as GOG.com, due to the decision of releasing newer games . It's former name was Good Old Games, but they still continue to publish old ones.
- GOG Connect: Some games can be redeemed for free on GOG.com by linking a Steam account.
- Steam account can't be unlinked, and games can only be redeemed for a limited time, a process that requires the user to log in and take action. See the FAQ page for more details.
- Some games that are being sold, may be in not so recent version. Due to the developers treating it's consumers as second class citizens. These games are listed in this gogMix, changes and information can be found in this forum discussion.
General information
- Official Store
- Official Support
- Official Forums
- Official Facebook
- Official Twitter
- Community Wiki
- PCGamingWiki Enhancement Project
Issues fixed
Bought game does not appear in the Account tab or hasn't been updated
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Can't extract BINs manually
- Newer multi-part Windows installers cannot be extracted with innounp or innoextract due to using password-protected RAR archives (
.BIN).[4] - Archive protection is due to be removed.[5]
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Other information
Change a game's language (GOG Galaxy)
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Verify & Repair (GOG Galaxy)
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Enable Rollback (GOG Galaxy)
- Allows you to install the previous version of the game in case if the recent one breaks it.
- If an update is available, you have to manually install it.
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Sales
- Most big sales, let you redeem a free game, depending on how many experience points you get by buying the game or doing objectives.
Sales in GOG.com happen in regular basis, the most recent one called Weekly Sale, which starts in each Monday at 11 AM GMT, additional games are added to it in each Friday at the same hour the sale starts. Big sales usually happen a week or two before Steam's happens and adds themed bundles on sale, along with single games in every day. This is a best moment to redeem Steam games to GOG via GOG Connect when the sale is coming to an end.
References
- ↑ GOG (Good Old Games) to offer classic PC DRM-free games for download
- ↑ State of Customer Experience ● GOG.com
- ↑ 30 Day Money Back Guarantee - FAQ - GOG.com
- ↑ On GNU/Linux, has anyone be able to extract the RAR InnoSetup installers?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com
- ↑ On GNU/Linux, has anyone be able to extract the RAR InnoSetup installers?, page 24 - Forum - GOG.com