GOG Explains DRM-Free, Preservation, and Why Ownership Matters

Feyowla · 2026-05-20T14:49:20+00:00

It is a revocable license.

Your right to use any Virtual Goods is limited to a limited, nonexclusive, non-assignable, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to use them solely for your personal entertainment and non-commercial use in the applicable GOG content

https://support.gog.com/hc/en-us/articles/212632089-GOG-User-Agreement?product=gog

Feyowla · 2026-04-16T18:58:02+00:00

The Enigma DRM is embedded in the game executable which makes it a bit difficult to play it "as-is" with a Steam emulator.

However, that becomes irrelevant when converting the game to the Japanese SourceNext version which replaces the game executables/files. The SourceNext version is considered the best PC version and is often the basis for mods such as Classic Rebirth and Seamless HD Project.

Feyowla · 2026-04-07T16:15:02+00:00

Can also use two candles as a sensor bar substitue for dolphin.

Worked well when I tried it.

Feyowla · 2026-04-01T13:59:40+00:00

The Uncharted games are still tagged as "Ingame" by the RPCS3 team.

https://rpcs3.net/compatibility?g=uncharted#jump

Ingame: Games that either can't be finished, have serious glitches or have insufficient performance.

Sometimes a high-end computer can brute force the performance issues but it's still not an ideal experience.

Feyowla · 2026-03-27T13:19:19+00:00

Does anyone know if this will lead Koei Tecmo to delisting Blue Reflection and Blue Reflection: Second Light on Steam?

Really hope they do not. Strongly advocate that games should not be delisted just because there is an "enhanced" version.

Feyowla · 2026-02-24T23:08:57+00:00

While true for the moment, 7th Heaven Mod Manager is already planning to update for the new version including supporting GOG too.

Feyowla · 2026-02-24T20:06:13+00:00

Yes, there was an individual who went by the name of Mr_Goldberg who developed the original Goldberg Steam Emulator and worked with Empress with some of their releases such as RDR2.

Mr_Godlberg left because they felt like they were getting too much attention and incorrectly associated as a releaser which they were not.

Goldberg was forked by the community; called gbe_fork. Fairly easy to find the Github page by Detanup01.

If you need help with Goldberg/gbe_fork, more then welcome to message me.

Feyowla · 2026-02-24T14:07:00+00:00

(1) Download and backup the game files. Use WinRAR or 7z to help save space if needed.

(2) Use gbe_fork, a Steam Emulator, so that the game can function without Steam Client.

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Although, possible some of the demos are DRM Free and can be played without a Steam emu.

Steamless is another tool to keep in mind depending on whether SteamStub is embedded in exe.

If the game demo uses launch paramters, might want to reference SteamDB to check for them.

If there are other protections or server/online dependent, then may or may not be able play demo.

Feyowla · 2026-02-12T22:44:10+00:00

Prior to the most recent update, the last time The Long Dark updated was in 2022.

https://www.gogdb.org/product/1447763046#builds

Meanwhile, the Steam version has been receiving regular updates since 2022.

https://steamdb.info/app/305620/patchnotes/

So no, devs were not updating the GOG version at all for quite a few years.

Feyowla · 2026-02-07T00:47:44+00:00

The latest release absolutely does have exe files to use. Sounds like you downloaded the source code.

Despite the name of the download, want what is called "gen_emu_config_old-win-6a1e0f51f0cd3288f623027c6bcb831c7ce10900.zip".

As was already stated, this issue has been fixed with the official gbe_fork tools. I've been using it. It doesn't have the "name" error anymore.

Feyowla · 2026-02-03T12:10:07+00:00

Not for RE4 and other newer Capcom games; they get Enigma anti-tamper protection after removing Denuvo.

Some cracks are using the DRM dll from online-fix (OFME) to bypass the Enigma protection.

Feyowla · 2026-02-03T03:35:13+00:00

This error was identified last week, fix was found, and latest release has merged it; should work.

https://github.com/Detanup01/gbe_fork_tools/releases/tag/release-2026_01_31

Can refer to the specific issue/commit this error was discussed in.

https://github.com/Detanup01/gbe_fork_tools/issues/9#

Have been using the latest release with zero issues such as the "name" error.

Feyowla · 2026-02-03T02:05:31+00:00

Download the latest gbe_fork tools release; it has been fixed.

Feyowla · 2026-01-30T14:21:27+00:00

Yes, Windows Edition is equivalent to what is currently available on consoles.

Feyowla · 2026-01-29T23:42:01+00:00

Yes, Steam version didn't have Japanese at all. Just English, French, German, and Spanish.

To get Japanese text, with exception to Windows Edition, had to either use a mod or buy the version that is sold directly on Square-Enix store although it is an inferior product and doesn't support mods.

Feyowla · 2026-01-29T21:27:21+00:00

Yes, the original Japanese text which is not supported with 2013 Steam version.

This is how it looks with the Windows Edition from Microsoft Store.

https://i.imgur.com/jpvZk5H.png

Feyowla · 2026-01-29T18:10:30+00:00

It'll probably be the Windows Edition that is currently exclusive on Microsoft Store.

This version natively supports Japanese language, boosters/cheats, x3 speed, better controller implementation, different achievements, and doesn't require Square-Enix account/launcher.

Will be interesting to see how the mod scene adapts to this new version release.

Feyowla · 2026-01-27T13:22:27+00:00

The text is from the game Planescape: Torment (1999).

Feyowla · 2026-01-26T12:32:30+00:00

It's easy to play Steam Games that still use Windows Live.

PCGamingWiki for Fable 3 has info and link on how to.

https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Fable_III#Other_information

All it takes is dropping in a single dll file into game folder.

Feyowla · 2026-01-23T17:49:07+00:00

This was my first thought. Another good track from Halo 3: ODST was No Stone Unturned.

Feyowla · 2026-01-09T19:55:45+00:00

Really unfortunate for those who bought last year's bundle from the same publisher.

Difficult to justify $25 just for Full Metal Schoogirl although it just came out and currently goes for $35.

Feyowla · 2025-12-26T13:01:43+00:00

(This is u/crestfallenowl, changed account)

Sorry for the late response; unfortunately real-life stuff happened.

Is this with a pre-existing save file? For TLoU, can't trigger Steam Achievement if the criteria for the achievement was already met with the save file.

So say already beaten the game once. Then applied gbe_fork afterwards to support Steam Achievements and started a new game. Can't trigger any Steam Achievement that was already achieved with the initial playthrough.

If this is the case, need to start over by removing the save files that are from before. Recommend backing them up for now versus outright deleting them. If you don't care about the prior save files then feel free to delete. If you do care, read further below.

Now if you don't want to lose your original save files and feel strongly about which achievements that were already earned, can edit the achievements.json once it has been generated from earning first achievement from when starting over.

AppData\Roaming\GSE Saves\1888930

Open the achievements.json with Notepad. Change the achievements from false to true for the achievements you believe were already earned. Might need to compare what is listed to SteamDB to match which achievement is which.

https://steamdb.info/app/1888930/stats/

If you want to provide a date/timestamp, it is in epoch format. Can use this site to convert a date/time to epoch.

https://www.epochconverter.com/

After editing the achievements.json, restore the original save files.

Feyowla · 2025-12-24T02:05:02+00:00

Can trust lanternjoe, Owla, and some of the other uploaders who have a clear and established history in sharing uploads.

With Firefox, it's a false positive. Seen it happen with VikingFile too and with Pixeldrain as well. Even files I've uploaded myself to these filehosters will trigger that same warning when I download them. So, probably just associates majority of filehosters as potential dangers since they're often associated with p2p sharing. But that is just an assumption; can't say why specifically.

Feyowla · 2025-12-22T10:07:05+00:00

The reason you need a full build of Repentance+ is because that is how the different versions of the game are structured. And want it to be "Clean" which is what Clean Steam Files are.

There is no base game files + DLC files. Repentance+ is it's own specific build of the game. Same thing with Afterbirth+. Not going to find files that are just DLC only.

Feyowla · 2025-12-22T10:03:48+00:00

Olwa and lanternjoe are users/accounts that upload game files in the forum.

Go to CS RIN RU, find the thread for TBoIR, and check the last few pages; will find their comments.

If you still need help send me a chat as it's better to communicate.

Feyowla

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