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TechSpot Giveaway: Good Old Games
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Giveaway winners: Kastan, cyrusjumpjet, jtickner1, gamingmage, Tritton.
Congratulations! GOG has now issued the selected games to the TS members above.
We have another, much larger giveaway coming in the next few weeks. As a teaser here's some of the confirmed prizes so far: (1) Acer Aspire One netbook, (1) Asus Eee PC 10" netbook, (2) Aten KVM units - review soon, (1) Slingbox HD, and hopefully some extra software freebies.
For any further prize suggestions feel free to post in the comments.
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Last year we covered the launch of Good Old Games, a digital distribution service for PC games that specializes in classic titles that are at least a few years old – some of them dating back to the early 90s. The team behind GOG.com has built an interesting catalog of games that includes such classics like the original Fallout, MDK, Duke Nukem 3D, Earthworm Jim, Descent, and many others. Best of all, they are completely DRM free and available for direct download from the site.
The company recently signed a deal with Ubisoft to publish some of its best back-catalog titles and today they announced they have reached the 100 title milestone with the free point-and-click adventure game Teenagent. With other games ranging from $5.99 to $9.99 apiece, this service is definitely worth a look if not for the nostalgia factor alone.
And well, the kind folks at GOG.com have offered us a handful of titles for our readers. So what does it take to win? All you have to do is leave a comment saying you want to participate and we'll select five random winners by the end of the week. Each will receive two free games: one of the three Ubisoft titles that were recently added to the catalog (Beyond Good and Evil, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time and IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946) along with their choice from this week’s highest rated and best selling games.
Although you only need to comment to enter the drawing, to make the conversation a bit more interesting you could probably mention a title or two of the oldies that are most memorable to you. This top-rated list is probably a good start, I'd personally pick the original MDK.
Last year we covered the launch of Good Old Games, a digital distribution service for PC games that specializes in classic titles that are at least a few years old – some of them dating back to the early 90s. The team behind GOG.com has built an interesting catalog of games that includes such classics like the original Fallout, MDK, Duke Nukem 3D, Earthworm Jim, Descent, and many others. Best of all, they are completely DRM free and available for direct download from the site.
The company recently signed a deal with Ubisoft to publish some of its best back-catalog titles and today they announced they have reached the 100 title milestone with the free point-and-click adventure game Teenagent. With other games ranging from $5.99 to $9.99 apiece, this service is definitely worth a look if not for the nostalgia factor alone.
And well, the kind folks at GOG.com have offered us a handful of titles for our readers. So what does it take to win? All you have to do is leave a comment saying you want to participate and we'll select five random winners by the end of the week. Each will receive two free games: one of the three Ubisoft titles that were recently added to the catalog (Beyond Good and Evil, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time and IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946) along with their choice from this week’s highest rated and best selling games.
Although you only need to comment to enter the drawing, to make the conversation a bit more interesting you could probably mention a title or two of the oldies that are most memorable to you. This top-rated list is probably a good start, I'd personally pick the original MDK.
User Comments (105)
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ZiggyX on April 1, 2009 2:06 AM |
I'd like to participate :-) *sighs at memories of the good ol games* They just don't make them like they used to, Beyond Good and Evil was a great game! :-) I might buy that again, if I don't win! :P Oh, the Fallouts were great games as well! how could I forget! Go Techspot! 
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Kastan on April 1, 2009 2:11 AM |
Fallout series have been really great since when it came, there is nothing like it, or if it is i havent played it and it probably isnt as good as Fallout is. Id like to participate i have lost my fallout CD-s. |
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MMDominator88 on April 1, 2009 2:15 AM |
I would love to participate as well! Duke nukem series and Fallout series were probably the most fun for me |
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cyrusjumpjet on April 1, 2009 2:32 AM |
I'm in as well! I have memories of watching my friend play the original MDK on his computer. My very favorites, though, would have to be Freespace and Freespace 2. BEST space flight sims ever created. These games are just brilliant -- highly recommended. |
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burty117 on April 1, 2009 3:09 AM |
I'm in! Fallout 2 would is legend! haven't played it in a long time! |
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Aerendyl on April 1, 2009 3:24 AM |
I would like to participate! Fallout is a big game and i didn't play it for a long time. Also Toca rocks!  Also TechSpot rocks!
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supersmashbrada on April 1, 2009 4:07 AM |
I'd like to get in on this. I started with FO 3 and absolutely loved it. I originally heard about this site with the old games on G4TV about a month ago. I'm just thankful I'm an active member on TS or else I would have missed this opportunity. |
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Siman on April 1, 2009 4:32 AM |
I would like to participate too.As i already have Fallout 1,2 i would say Disciples 2 or Beyond Good and Evil |
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daumast on April 1, 2009 4:46 AM |
I'd like to participate too |
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jtickner1 on April 1, 2009 5:26 AM |
Count me in, I'd like to participate. Duke Nukem 3D, man I love that game. Brings back so many memories of me and my cousin playing co-op on the 64 version trying to finish it without a memory card. The 64 would always end up getting too hot and locking up around the same level :'( |
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BlackIrish on April 1, 2009 6:18 AM |
I would also like to participate! P.S. My favourite game would be Capitalism 2, I spend hours playing it! |
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Rage_3k_Moiz on April 1, 2009 6:25 AM |
I'd like to participate too. =) For me, it'd be Duke Nukem 3D and MDK2. Two of the finest games I have ever played and still remember to this day. |
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gamerguy53 on April 1, 2009 6:42 AM |
original warcraft? |
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Tekkaraiden on April 1, 2009 6:53 AM |
I've been trying to find a copy of Freespace 2 for the longest time. Looks like a pretty good deal to me. |
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isamuelson on April 1, 2009 6:56 AM |
Wow. I may actually have to go all the way back to my Apple ][ days for this. Wizardry and Ultima definitely stick out as two of the most excellent gaming franchises I can remember to date. On the PC, Doom and Duke Nukem. |
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ranger12 on April 1, 2009 6:58 AM |
count me in! Rollercoaster tycoon and simcity 2000 def. my favorites |
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coda22 on April 1, 2009 7:39 AM |
I would like to participate!! Definitely would LOVE to have the old Fallout games again! Lost my discs in a move years ago, I loved those games. Probably the first game that really got me into PC gaming, good memories there. Keeping my fingers crossed! |
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mdeguzis on April 1, 2009 7:50 AM |
My best memories prob. came from earthworm jim and descent. I first came upon Descent mannnny years ago and was fascinated by its first person sci-fi exploration /shooter nature. I can't tell you how many* times I got pissed when I ran out of time or got destroyed when close to the end of the level. And then came the time I got my Genesis console and earthworm jim. The comedic level and quirky action was just an amazing combo no one could put down. Def. two of my favorite titles , hands down. |
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carblue5757 on April 1, 2009 7:53 AM |
Im in! |
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josmol on April 1, 2009 7:54 AM |
How can a true gamer not go to gog.com and spend a ton of money on these classics. My problem is just going there and trying not to buy everything insight. So many great games, so many great stories, and of course the memories of playing a ton of them when they first came out. Heck, a BUNCH of those games when they did first come out I didn't have a computer with enough umph to play them. Funny how things change! The Fallout series (thanks to Fallout 3) is probably going to be my first purchase on that sight. Duke Nukem was a great romp as well. In fact my wife loved that game as well and she just doesn't get into the kind of games I play. Spellforce always seemed cool - never played it though. |
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RRayZz on April 1, 2009 8:19 AM |
I would like to participate!!!! UT and Fallout would be my favourites. Haven't played them in awhile, however it beings back very good memories. =) |
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njmarkham on April 1, 2009 8:22 AM |
Championship Manager, Grand Theft Auto, Indiana Jones and going way back, the original Leisure Suit Larry's. |
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drakath on April 1, 2009 8:29 AM |
I can recall an old star trek click adventure game, was quite interesting. Also gog has many free games that I'll download just to try. |
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JMMD on April 1, 2009 8:47 AM |
Fallout is my most memorable old game. I loved that game from the very first cinematic. |
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neill1973 on April 1, 2009 8:59 AM |
Lot of good titles there I will be picking some up for sure. |
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