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I did not realize they were trying to compete in the first place.

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[–] Hiphophorrah@lemmy.world 30 points 1 month ago (3 children)

The only launcher I use the same amount if not more is gog.com. Give me those good old games.

[–] Nalivai@lemmy.world 13 points 1 month ago (1 children)

GoG is just the best. They don't have all the nice things Steam has, like workshop for example, but they compensate for it by actually selling you a game, not just renting it out with drm.

[–] stardust@lemmy.ca 4 points 4 weeks ago

GOG providing installers is absolutely amazing.

[–] AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Maybe it's nice on windows, but on other systems, got still relies on steam.

[–] WhiskyTangoFoxtrot@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] Klear@lemmy.world 1 points 4 weeks ago

I use gog, but fuck the launcher. Fuck all launchers. An icon on desktop is all I want.

Thankfully it's easy to get no matter the storefront.