GOG's Digital Necromancy: Resident Evil HD Remaster Leads 18 Classics Back From the Bit-Graveyard!
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
GOG's preservation program just got a massive upgrade, adding 18 classic titles including the Resident Evil HD Remaster and Resident Evil 0, alongside iconic games like Splinter Cell and Tomb Raider, ensuring these digital gems remain playable for future generations.
Alright, mates, gather 'round! Old man GOG (Good Old Games, for the uninitiated or those who just emerged from a time warp) has been at it again, proving that digital archaeology is a far more thrilling pursuit than digging up dusty pots. They've just dropped a fresh batch of 18 classic titles into their preservation program, and honestly, it’s a proper digital necromancy ritual if I ever saw one.
The big headliners? None other than the **Resident Evil HD Remaster** and **Resident Evil 0**. Reckon they've been tidied up nicely and chucked straight into GOG's classic Resi bundle. We're talking stability checks, Windows 10 and 11 compatibility – because who wants their zombie-slaying interrupted by a blue screen of death, eh? – and cloud save support. Plus, if you fancy a bit of classic survival horror, you can nab 'em both for a bonkers 75% off (around a fiver, give or take, until November 13th). That's a fair dinkum bargain if you ask me!
Now, GOG has been pretty upfront about how tough this whole preservation gig is – apparently, it's 'harder than originally envisioned.' Well, no surprise there, mate. Trying to wrangle ancient code and convince rights holders to play ball probably feels a bit like herding digital cats through a portal to the nether realm. But hey, hats off to 'em for sticking with it! Good things usually take a bit of elbow grease, don't they? (Except maybe finding a spare biscuit with your cuppa, that's just pure serendipity.)
These two zombie-blasters aren't riding solo though. They've got a whole entourage of 16 other games that quietly slipped into the program earlier this week. My wizard's eye immediately spotted **Tomb Raider GOTY**, **Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell**, and **Hitman: Codename 47** amongst the more prominent ones. A bit of stealth, a bit of globe-trotting archaeology, and a bald assassin – a solid spread, wouldn't you say?
But wait, there's more! If those don't tickle your nostalgic fancy, GOG’s got something for everyone. From the creative chaos of **SPORE Collection** (remember that gem?) to the spooky vibes of **Clive Barker's Undying**, and even the wonderfully obscure **Superhero League of Hoboken** and **Titus The Fox: To Marrakech and Back**. It's a proper grab-bag of gaming history, spanning everything from fantasy horrors like **Elvira: Mistress of the Dark** to strategy with **Battle Chess 4000**. Seriously, it’s like GOG opened a dusty digital tome and just started flicking through the forgotten spells.
With these additions, GOG's preservation program now boasts a whopping 250 games. They're inching closer to their goal of 300-350 by the end of 2025. Honestly, I'd love a public tracker for "number of private investigators hired to track down long-lost IPs." Imagine the stories! But I s'pose some mysteries are best left to the digital wizards behind the curtain.
So, what does this all mean for us, the discerning gamers? It means more access to classic experiences, lovingly restored for modern systems. It's a nod to gaming's rich past, ensured a future, which, in the ever-shifting sands of digital rights and ephemeral online storefronts, is pretty bloody important. Kudos to GOG for keeping the flame alive.
*Original article by Mark Warren for Rock Paper Shotgun, found
Tags: GOG, Game Preservation, Resident Evil, Classic Games, PC Gaming
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun