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[frogbeastegg]

Good Old Games has signed Atari!

We're revealing another big publisher joining our DRM-free outlet. First games to be released throughout April.

GOG.com continues to build its unmatched catalogue of classic PC games with the announcement of the deal with the famous worldwide publisher - Atari. The hit games will be added to the GOG.com catalogue throughout April and will include such glorious gems of yesteryear as Outcast, Master of Orion and Master of Magic. Today, during CD Projekt Spring Conference where the agreement with Atari was announced, Marcin Iwinski, Co-Founder of CD Projekt and GOG.com, said "This deal is really just the first step in what we expect will be a long and fruitful relationship. Atari has a tremendous number of cult classics within their grasp, and we hope to sign these in a near future!".

I believe the operative word in this scenario is "Hurrah!"

[TinCow]

Good Old Games has signed Atari!

Ironic, since GOG is owned by CD Projekt, who made The Witcher... which was published by Atari.

Atari has some of the older D&D games in its catalog, including NWN, NWN2, and ToEE, A non-buggy version of ToEE would be nice...

[Martok]

Good Old Games has signed Atari!



I believe the operative word in this scenario is "Hurrah!"

Yep, I saw that as well. Sounds like we're going to see the first two MOO games plus MOM released in the not-too-distant future.

[frogbeastegg]

Good Old Games have added the legendary Betrayal at Krondor to their catalogue.

Going to be interesting to play this sometime. The not-really-a-sequel, Betrayal in Antara, was the first RPG I played; most people say it was terrible in comparison to Krondor but I remember having a great time with it back in ye day.

[pevergreen]

Good Old Games have added the legendary Betrayal at Krondor to their catalogue.

Going to be interesting to play this sometime. The not-really-a-sequel, Betrayal in Antara, was the first RPG I played; most people say it was terrible in comparison to Krondor but I remember having a great time with it back in ye day.

Wow, the old game...I watched a speedrun of it, but I havent really played anything that old to compare it to.

[Fragony]

Just click the video, new Metroid footage and it's looking *clears throat* AWESOME

http://www.gamert.nl/video/metroid_other_m.html

[pevergreen]

Paradox Announces Hearts of Iron 3: Semper Fi

NEW YORK – April 6th, 2010 – Paradox Interactive unveiled Hearts of Iron 3: Semper Fi, a downloadable expansion to its World War II grand strategy game. Semper Fi gives players more control over their country’s warfare and politics, while pleasing history buffs with a variety of new features and events. Hearts of Iron 3: Semper Fi is scheduled for release during Q2 2010.

“Our vision for Semper Fi is to transport the player into World War II in a way that previous installments have not been able to do,” said Henrik Fåhraeus, Associate Producer at Paradox Interactive. “For instance, negotiating and working with the allies was a huge part of WW2 and players are now able to experience that first hand. Also, our historical buffs have long been screaming for more historical accuracy in our games, and while the game still won’t follow history to the letter, these historical events will create a stronger experience by giving you historical references and feedback alongside gameplay.”

Semper Fi Features include:

* Player-determined hidden victory conditions that will keep opponents guessing
* Greater cooperation with allies, allowing players to request troops, convince their allies to attack a specific target and more
* Hundreds of new events added to immerse players in their own version of World War II, comparing the unfolding, alternate timeline to real history
* Vastly improved AI that will defend its territories valiantly, marshal large naval taskforces and launch multi-stage invasions

http://www.europa-universalis.com/fo...0#post10979170

[Secura]

Isn't it amazing what you can find on the X-Box Live Marketplace?

I wonder if we'll be seeing this on CNN anytime soon? xD