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GOG Joins European Federation of Game Archives, Museums & Preservation Projects (gamingonlinux.com)

246 points by LorenDB · 566 days ago · 38 comments on HN

Article summary

GOG has joined the European Federation of Game Archives, Museums and Preservation Projects, reinforcing its commitment to preserving gaming heritage. The company's Managing Director, Maciej Gołębiewski, stated that GOG was created with video game preservation in mind and has honed its expertise in this area over the past decade. GOG's role in preservation extends beyond its platform, and the company aims to expand institutional collaboration with museums and organizations worldwide. This move is seen as a positive step towards preserving classic games for future generations.

Main themes

  • Game Preservation
  • GOG and EFGAMP
  • Linux Gaming
  • DRM-free gaming
  • Game Distribution

What commenters say

  • GOG's commitment to game preservation and DRM-free gaming is appreciated by many users, who value the company's principles and customer service.
  • Some users find it difficult to get non-native GOG games working on Linux, and wish the company would provide better support for the operating system.
  • Others argue that GOG's lack of native Linux support is not a major issue, as third-party launchers like Heroic and Lutris can provide a similar experience to Steam.
  • There is a perceived need for better communication and transparency from game developers and distributors about the functionality and limitations of their games on different platforms, including GOG and Linux.
  • Some commenters believe that Valve's Proton and SteamOS have improved the gaming experience on Linux, and that GOG could learn from their approach.
  • The importance of game preservation and the need for companies like GOG to support and promote it is a widely shared opinion among commenters.
  • The use of containers and sandboxing, such as Flatpak, is suggested as a potential solution to the issue of game compatibility and portability on Linux.
  • There is a call for GOG to improve its support for Linux users, including fixing bugs and providing better functionality, such as daily challenges in certain games.