• Guildo@feddit.de
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    10 months ago

    Is there any platform or medium where I can buy locally stored and DRM-free software? Even if I buy a game on disc I am fucked, cause most games need updates. I can only name GOG.

    • ∟⊔⊤∦∣≶@lemmy.nz
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      10 months ago

      Given the recent controversy, it calls into question the definition of the word ‘buy.’

      GOG is the only one that I know of too.

      • erwan@lemmy.ml
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        10 months ago

        It’s hard to find quality games in the sea of single dev weekend projects on itch io…

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          10 months ago

          If you see potential in one and their game is open source then consider contributing in some way (not as in money but honest feedback helps).

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          10 months ago

          Yes, most games are better with patches. Most games do not need patches. And most games come out just fine, the big AAAs that push consoles often have a patch that is worth caring about.

          I played through the most recent yakuza game without a patch recently. Was great.

          • Guildo@feddit.de
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            10 months ago

            Ok, if you think most games don’t need them, then I hope that you’re enjoying bugs. 10/20 years ago games were unfinished, too - but you were able to download and SAVE an update. This is nearly impossible, now.

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              10 months ago

              I literally gave you an example of a game I played recently, without patches and zero bugs. Please read the whole thing before leaving a comment.

              The quality of comments on lemmy has really gone downhill the past few months, it’s about reddit quality now and getting worse