GOG is weird when it comes to games that require internet connection of some sort. Their stand is simply no digital rights control mechanism should be in place, meaning NO-DRM which is fine. But the way it is implemented varies wildly. Both Doom 3 (Classic), Quake 4 and Unreal Tournament 2004 do require CD key to be played. Yet, Doom 3 and Quake 4's CD Key requirement can be bypassed by firewalling those game or temporarily disconnecting the system from Internet.

- Doom 3 (Classic) and Quake 4 are shipped with LegacyKey type CD Key on Steam similar to retail releases.
- Doom 3 (Classic) isn't featured on GOG; Quake 4 was released without multiplayer on GOG to bypass CD Key requirement.

- Unreal Tournament 2004 is shipped with LegacyKey type CD Key on Steam similar to retail releases.
- Unreal Tournament 2004 is shipped with CD Key on GOG similar to retail releases.

- Doom 3: BFG Edition is shipped with Steam API on Steam to provide multiplayer support.
- Doom 3: BFG Edition is shipped without Steam API on GOG that resulted lack of multiplayer.

I kinda understand releasing D3BFG without multiplayer on GOG as Steam API functions as DRM at this scenario. But Q4's CD Key is quite similar to UT2k4, yet earlier was released without multiplayer, latter was released with multiplayer on GOG. To GOG's credit, UT2k4 checks CD Key when the player attempts to play online multiplayer whereas Q4 checks CD key when the game is launched (which is why aforementioned firewall is required to bypass it). It still feels odd to see GOG asked Bethesda to strip entire portion of Q4 instead of moving online CD Key check from game launch to multiplayer part.

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Quoting: slaapliedjeSeriously? That is an awesome game that deserves a re-release, hard to find now.

https://www.thegamer.com/no-one-lives-forever-the-operative-legal-issues-explained/ [External Link]
https://www.thegamer.com/no-one-lives-forever-nightdive-update-interview/ [External Link]
https://www.kotaku.com.au/2021/04/the-sad-story-behind-a-dead-pc-game-that-cant-come-back/ [External Link]

Not a fan of linking Kotaku at all but afaik latter is the original article.

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Quoting: rustybroomhandleAmusing comment from Nightdive studios on the topic:

https://twitter.com/pripyatbeast/status/1433925671995068418 [External Link]

You do this to a game @NightdiveStudio is working on and you get offered a job.

Shame that Night Dive cannot release enhance edition of No One Lives Forever due to Warner and Activision's block despite already obtained its source code.

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This game has such great music from Alexander Brandon!

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Sweet!

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Linux build of RealRTCW is available for Steam via Luxtorpeda.

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Heh, I got the first game twice, the Windows onlu original release and the native Redux release, then get the native Redux release of the second game. It would lovely to get another native release. Hence, I wish to win a copy. :whistle:

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All right, another scammer company to boycott.

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Quoting: SuppenAlthough I do not understand why they insist on just 32 bit for Linux. 64 bit has been around for ages

That is the reason why the standalone expansion is not going to be released on Mac and consoles; they demand 64 bit builds whereas Linux and Windows are just fine with 32 bit. So, they won't need to invest the game engine upgrade for 64 bit, instead focus on game development with existing 32 bit engine.

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Quoting: HoriIt'd be nice if we could use it straight from Steam as a compatibility layer (like Proton).
I think OpenMW can be used this way for Morrowind, IF i'm not mistaken (which I might be)

https://www.reddit.com/r/linux_gaming/comments/ljw5br/gta_iii_gta_vice_city_and_bloods_native_linux/ [External Link]

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