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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.
 
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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{{ii}} Acquisition methods for a game can be changed after purchase by its publisher.<ref>[http://www.gog.com/forum/general/gamersgate_wtf_is_going_on/page1 GamersGate, WTF is going on?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref><ref>[http://www.gamersgate.com/gametutor?issue=251998 Downloads are replaced with Steam-keys - GamersGate - The website - GameTutor - GamersGate]</ref>
  
 
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* Gifting Availability: Yes
 
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{{ii}} Some previously DRM-free games have had the DRM-free download option removed and replaced with a Steam key.<ref>[http://www.gog.com/forum/general/gamersgate_wtf_is_going_on/page1 GamersGate, WTF is going on?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref> This is deliberate and has been done at the request of the developer or publisher.<ref>[http://www.gamersgate.com/gametutor?issue=251998 Downloads are replaced with Steam-keys - GamersGate - The website - GameTutor - GamersGate]</ref>
 
  
 
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November 20, 2006
GamersGate
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Digital Distribution

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.

Key points

Acquisition methods for a game can be changed after purchase by its publisher.[1][2]

Official Links

Official Store
Official Twitter Account

About GamersGate

  • Download Client Required: No
  • Supported OS Platforms: Windows and Mac
  • PayPal Accepted: Yes
  • Other Payment methods:
  • Skrill Digital Wallet (also via EPS/Maestro via Skrill)
  • Paysafecard
  • Visa/Mastercard
  • Blue Coins
  • V Pay
  • Gifting Availability: Yes


References