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GOG's Preservation Program Is the DRM-Free Store Refocusing on the Classics

A firm literally named for “Good Old Games” is returning to that idea, spending its own resources to keep classic games running well on modern systems.

Small games that aren't currently selling get abandoned, and compatibility issues arise as technology moves forward or as one-off development ideas age like milk. "We think we can significantly impact the classics industry by focusing our resources on it and creating superior products," writes Arthur Dejardin, head of sales and marketing at GOG. Kevin is a senior technology reporter at Ars Technica, covering open-source software, PC gaming, home automation, repairability, e-bikes, and tech history.

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