I wonder if they're preparing for a single-player-only GOG release?

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This should make the players happy. The original approach was more historically accurate but I imagine not as satisfying from a game-playing perspective. I wonder if they will leave players the choice of which approach they wish to use?

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This latest DLC ...

"Wildlife Experts will be called upon to rescue, heal, raise, and re-wild an incredible variety of creatures; ..."

Isn't that more of a zoo thing than a museum thing? Given the choice of title, clearly the devs must realize this inconsistency.

I would have expected a section like the museum in my hometown maintained, with beautiful displays of animal models, in a recreation of their natural environment, put together by taxidermists. Although, I imagine taxidermy might be offensive to modern-day animal rights activists. They could replace the taxidermy models with really detailed, painted statues, I suppose...

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@CatKiller

If you need your glasses to read a phone or a book then you'll also need your glasses for the Deck.

I need them for my 15.6" laptop screen too!

@Eike

they've got "reading helpers" (cheap glasses) in the drugstores

Yep. That's what I use.

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For those of you that are gatekeeping as to whether it is acceptable a for-profit business to ask for donations, I will respectfully remind you that this discussion has been repeated over and over again. Go and read the comments under this post:

GamingOnLinux: GOG Now Ask For Donations When You Buy Games

Personally, I see nothing wrong with a business asking for financial support on worthy side-projects. Under the Game Preservation Program, GOG will essentially be providing aftermarket support for games they did not make themselves -- presumably forever. The measly profit they have to share with the rights owner on retail sales is hardly going to support such an effort. From GOG's FAQ:

How is this different from just buying more games on GOG?

Buying games on GOG is always a great way to support both us and the publishers who bring their titles to the platform. GOG Patrons is a little different, as your monthly support goes directly to us, without being shared. It's a simple way to help us move faster, while your regular purchases continue to support the wider gaming ecosystem.

Also taken from their FAQ:

GOG Patrons isn't a lifeline. It's a way to go further, faster. Preservation takes time, resources, and people. And while we've always found a way, we know we can do even more: with your support.

For those of you taking the stance that businesses shouldn't be asking for donations, keep in mind that this is just your opinion and does not make it in any way mandatory for the world at large. Donations are optional. Choose to donate or not. That's your personal choice.

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GOG asking for more donations from gamers with the new GOG Patrons program

I wouldn't say they are asking for more donations. I would say that they are offering options for how you can donate. Some people prefer one-off donations that they can make whenever they choose to do so. Others are more than happy to provide regular periodic donations by subscription. As I see it, GOG is now offering two ways to donate to the Game Preservation Program (I don't count purchases, as that goes to their retail revenue stream).

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@Purple Library Guy

Many older people have this problem worse than I do, plus not great sight in other ways; a Deck just isn't going to be that usable for them--not because anybody's done anything wrong, just because that form factor isn't going to work for them.

That explains it quite nicely. It's not just the size of the text but all that fine detail in such a small image. It strains the eyes. You start to feel it more as you get older.

I have noticed that when I'm looking at a fine print label, and I bring it closer to try to read it, I lose focus just before it gets close enough. That didn't happen when I was younger

Yep, that's how it manifested for me. Eventually, that led to occasional use of reading glasses. Now, the glasses are necessary for all my reading.

My worry is that all this strain on the eyes of younger folk will cause them to need reading glasses even earlier than I did.

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@Cybolic

I've actually started using XR glasses more and more with the Deck

Fascinating idea. Glad it works for you, but ... the price! It costs the same if not more than the Steam Deck itself!

How are these glasses for people who are prone to vertigo/motion-sickness though?

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The only thing that puts me off is the small screen. My eyes aren't getting any younger.

I still wish Valve would adapt the Deck technology to a laptop form-factor. A 14" or 15" screen would be great. Economically priced like the Deck, of course.

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FPS games aren't my thing but the premise of searching for your kidnapped dog supported by a rat companion kinda tickles my fancy.

Blimey, 18 GB install.

:shock:

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