Bloody Hell! *Limbo* and *Inside* Are Vanishing From GOG – Grab 'Em While You Can!
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
*Limbo* and *Inside*, two puzzle platforming masterpieces, are being yanked from GOG on July 17th, likely due to licensing shenanigans – grab 'em quick if you want them there!
Right, listen up, puzzle platformer fans! It seems two stone-cold classics, Playdead's *Limbo* and *Inside*, are about to do a disappearing act from GOG (that's Good Old Games, for the uninitiated). They're scheduled to be delisted on July 17th, according to Game Rant, which is a bit of a downer, innit?
Now, I know what you're thinking: "Jeff, why should I care? I've got, like, a million games already!" And fair enough, mate. But these aren't just *any* games. We're talking about titles that redefined atmospheric puzzle platforming. *Limbo*, with its monochrome visuals and unsettling puzzles, practically invented the 'creepy indie game' genre. And *Inside*? Well, *Inside* is just... *Inside*. If you've played it, you know. If you haven't, just trust me: it’s an experience. No spoilers here, promise!
So, why are they legging it from GOG? Well, the official reason is shrouded in mystery. Game Rant reckons it's likely down to expiring licenses or publishing rights changing hands. It's a bit like when your favourite band suddenly disappears from Spotify - legal wrangling, usually. Bloody annoying, that's what it is.
The good news is that *Inside* is currently on sale on GOG for the princely sum of $1.99! That's practically highway robbery... in reverse! *Limbo*, however, is still at its regular price of $9.99. Still worth it, mind you, but maybe hold out for a sale if you're feeling frugal.
But what does this all mean? Well, firstly, if you've been meaning to grab these games on GOG, now's the time. Secondly, don't panic! They're still available on Steam, the Epic Games Store, and even the Mac App Store. This isn't some kind of gaming apocalypse, just a minor reshuffling of the digital shelves.
And finally, it's a reminder that digital ownership isn't always as permanent as we'd like to think. Remember when everyone was convinced that physical media was dead? Turns out, sometimes having a cartridge or disc isn't such a bad idea, eh? It's a bit like keeping a grimoire instead of just relying on a digital spellbook, isn't it? You never know when the cloud might go down.
Will they ever return to GOG? Historically, it's not unheard of. Some games get pulled and then reappear later, like a phoenix from the ashes (or a glitch in the Matrix, depending on your preferred metaphor). But for now, best not to count on it. Get 'em while they're hot!
Tags: Limbo, Inside, GOG, Puzzle Platformer, Delisting
Original article: Game Rant