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{{Infobox game/row/developer|GamersGate AB}}
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|developer     = [[Wikipedia:GamersGate AB|GamersGate AB]]
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|2006}}
|release dates = November 20, 2006
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|wikipedia    = GamersGate
 
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{{:Digital Distribution}}
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{{Stores}}
  
GamersGate is the leading digital distribution platform for PC and Mac games creating easily accessible gaming experiences for gamers worldwide – anytime, anywhere. Offering a “client-free” experience that eliminates the need for a bulky client interface, gamers anywhere can now access their games without any third party involvement.
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'''Key points'''
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{{ii}} [[DRM]]: [[Digital rights management (DRM)#SecuROM|Sony SecuROM]] and/or GamersGate Downloader (for games that are not sold as keys) by default.<ref>"[https://www.gamersgate.com/info/publisher Publisher / Developer]". ''GamersGate''. [https://web.archive.org/web/20120730235653/http://www.gamersgate.com/info/publisher Archived] from the original on 30 July 2012. Retrieved 24 September 2019. Quote:<br />
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'''d. ''What options is there concerning DRM?'''''<br />You have 3 options:
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# Sell the game DRM Free
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# GamersGate can add DRM, if so Sony SecuROM will be the provider.
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# If the game is already wraped with DRM then GamersGate can sell that version.</ref> 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>
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{{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>
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{{++}} Have many DRM-free games
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{{--}} Multiple Games are region locked for purchase in Latin America
  
 
'''Official Links'''
 
'''Official Links'''
 
{{mm}} [http://www.gamersgate.com/ Official Store]
 
{{mm}} [http://www.gamersgate.com/ Official Store]
{{mm}} [https://twitter.com/#!/GamersGate Official Twitter Account]
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{{mm}} [https://twitter.com/GamersGate Official Twitter Account]
  
'''About GamersGate'''
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==Issues fixed==
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===Install without internet access===
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{{--}} Game installation requires internet access even for games sold as DRM-free.<ref name="offline installation"/>
  
* Download Client Required: No
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{{Fixbox|description=Bypass setup removal|ref=<ref name="offline installation"/>|fix=
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# Run the downloader and download the game normally. A <code>GamersGate temporary files</code> folder will be made in the same folder as the downloader.
* Supported OS Platforms: Windows and Mac
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# Wait for the installer to start.
 
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# With the installer open, make a copy of <code>GamersGate temporary files</code>.
* PayPal Accepted: Yes
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# Close the installer and the downloader (choose to delete the downloaded files).
 
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# The copied installation folder contains {{file|setup.exe}} or {{file|install.exe}} (or similar) which will run without internet access.
* Other Payment methods:
 
  
:* Skrill Digital Wallet (also via EPS/Maestro via Skrill)
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'''Notes'''
:* Paysafecard
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{{ii}} This installer will work offline for games sold as DRM-free; games sold with DRM may still require online activation.
:* Visa/Mastercard
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:* Blue Coins
 
:* V Pay
 
  
* Gifting Availability: Yes
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{{References}}
  
[[Category:Digital Distribution]]
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[[Category:Stores]]

Revision as of 02:30, 18 November 2022

GamersGate
GamersGate cover
Developers
GamersGate AB
Release dates
Windows 2006
GamersGate at Wikipedia
Stores
Amazon
Battle.net
Bethesda.net
Discord
Epic Games Store
FireFlower Games
GamersGate
Games for Windows - LIVE
Gamesplanet
GOG.com
Green Man Gaming
Humble Store
Itch.io
Kartridge
Mac App Store
Meta Store
Microsoft Store
Origin
Rockstar Games Launcher
Steam
Ubisoft Connect
Viveport
ZOOM Platform

Key points

DRM: Sony SecuROM and/or GamersGate Downloader (for games that are not sold as keys) by default.[1] Game installation requires internet access[2] even for games sold as DRM-free (see Install without internet access).[3]
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.[4]
Have many DRM-free games
Multiple Games are region locked for purchase in Latin America

Official Links

Official Store
Official Twitter Account

Issues fixed

Install without internet access

Game installation requires internet access even for games sold as DRM-free.[3]
Bypass setup removal[3]
  1. Run the downloader and download the game normally. A GamersGate temporary files folder will be made in the same folder as the downloader.
  2. Wait for the installer to start.
  3. With the installer open, make a copy of GamersGate temporary files.
  4. Close the installer and the downloader (choose to delete the downloaded files).
  5. The copied installation folder contains setup.exe or install.exe (or similar) which will run without internet access.

Notes

This installer will work offline for games sold as DRM-free; games sold with DRM may still require online activation.


References

  1. "Publisher / Developer". GamersGate. Archived from the original on 30 July 2012. Retrieved 24 September 2019. Quote:
    d. What options is there concerning DRM?
    You have 3 options:
    1. Sell the game DRM Free
    2. GamersGate can add DRM, if so Sony SecuROM will be the provider.
    3. If the game is already wraped with DRM then GamersGate can sell that version.
  2. GamersGate
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 WARNING: GamersGate's DRM Free games are NOT REALLY DRM FREE!!!, page 14 - Forum - GOG.com
  4. GamersGate, WTF is going on?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com