Good Old Games is dead

[Monk]

That was fast, RPS weighs in calling it "The most ill-advised hoax imaginable." They also have a full feature on the upcoming changes as well as a number of editorial comments in regards to the wisdom of this PR move.

Another GoG official statement, given to PCGamer.com has slightly different text.

Amazing contrast. The PC gamer comments equate to "Yay its back." RPS comments are largely based on how bad this idea was to start with.