Blizzard’s pulling of Warcraft I & II tests GOG’s new Preservation Program

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Blizzard's push of remasters has GOG committing to its DRM-free offerings.

So GOG is putting the Warcraft I & II Bundle on sale (discount code "MakeWarcraftLiveForever" for $2 off) and is letting folks know that if they buy it before December 13, they will keep access to it after the delisting, complete with offline installers.

Does this seem to stop game studios from committing this unforced public relations error? Absolutely not.

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Author / Journalist: Kevin Purdy

Category: Technology

Markets: United States

Topics: DRM Warcraft II Warcraft Gog DRM-free Warcraft 3 Blizzard Video game preservation Warcraft III Warcraft 3 reforged Gaming Game preservation

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Published On: 2024-12-02 @ 18:25:47 (2 days ago)

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