“GOG Stands for Freedom, Independence, and Genuine Control,” Says Michał Kiciński, the GOG Co-Founder Who Just Acquired the Digital Store from CD Projekt RED

David Carcasole / wccftech - Co-founder of CD Projekt RED and of Good Old Games (GOG), Michał Kiciński, has just acquired the digital storefront from CD Projekt RED. Kiciński, CDPR, and GOG announced the news today in a blog post on the official GOG Blog, as Kiciński promises to keep…

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Ownership Transition

GOG is Leaving CD PROJEKT

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GOG co-founder buys retro gaming storefront from CD Projekt Red

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CD Projekt Co-Founder Buys Steam Rival GOG

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CD Projekt Co-Founder Reacquires GOG for $25.2 Million - WebProNews

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GOG and CD Projekt Founder Acquires 100% Ownership of GOG

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GOG’s Steam-alternative PC game store is leaving CD Projekt, staying DRM-free

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Co-founder of CD Projekt Michał Kiciński has acquired GOG, the company's game storefront

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GOG is getting acquired by its original co-founder: What it means for you

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Philosophy & Preservation

GOG acquired by co-founder, reiterates philosophy of ‘freedom, independence, and genuine control’ — CD Projekt sells platform to focus on creating games

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CDPR Sells GOG to Co-Founder: "DRM-free More Important Than Ever"

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“GOG Stands for Freedom, Independence, and Genuine Control,” Says Michał Kiciński, the GOG Co-Founder Who Just Acquired the Digital Store from CD Projekt RED

2 months / wccftech / David Carcasole


All Other Stories

GOG acquired by co-founder Michał Kiciński, reiterates philosophy of ‘freedom, independence, and genuine control’ — CD Projekt sells platform to focus on creating games | GOG will continue releasing DRM-free games for gamers to enjoy forever.

2 months / reddit / /u/ControlCAD

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CD Projekt Co-Founder Buys Steam Rival GOG https://gizmodo.com/cd-projekt-co-founder-buys-steam-rival-gog-2000704077

2 months / bsky / @gizmodo.com / gizmodo.com

GOG’s PC game store is leaving CD Projekt and staying DRM-free. The co-founder of GOG and CD Projekt is buying all of the preservation-focused game marketplace www.theverge.com/news/850832/...

2 months / bsky / @tomwarren.co.uk / tomwarren.co.uk

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