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GamersGate is a digital distribution platform for PC and Mac games. Offering a “client-free” experience that eliminates the need for a client interface, gamers anywhere can access their games without any third party involvement.
 
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'''In a nutshell''': GamersGate does not require a client to be downloaded. It supports Windows and OS X platforms.
 
  
 
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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 download links were replaced with redeemable [[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><ref>[http://www.gamersgate.com/gametutor?issue=251998 Downloads are replaced with Steam-keys - GamersGate - The website - GameTutor - GamersGate]</ref>
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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>
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{{--}} Game installation requires internet access 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><ref>[http://www.gamersgate.com/gametutor?issue=251998 Downloads are replaced with Steam-keys - GamersGate - The website - GameTutor - GamersGate]</ref>
  
 
'''Official Links'''
 
'''Official Links'''

Revision as of 10:25, 2 September 2016

November 20, 2006
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Release dates

Digital Distribution

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][4]

Official Links

Official Store
Official Twitter Account

Payment methods

  • PayPal
  • Skrill Digital Wallet (also via EPS/Maestro via Skrill)
  • Paysafecard
  • Visa/Mastercard
  • Blue Coins
  • V Pay

Gifting is possible using this platform.

Issues fixed

Install without internet access

Game installation requires internet access even for games sold as DRM-free.[2]
Instructions


References