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Oddworld titles hitting PC classics Web site Good Old Games photo

If you haven't had a chance to check out Good Old Games (or GOG.com), maybe it's time you do. The Web site is home to digitally distributed DRM-free PC classics that can be picked up for a nice price. Games like Fallout 2, Arx Fatalis, and more are all currently available for under ten dollars. 

Today, GOG.com has announced that it will be bringing the classic Oddworld Inhabitants library to their service. Starting today, Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee is available for a mere $9.99. That comes with the game, and bonuses like the game's soundtrack, wallpapers, and more. Oddworld: Abe's Exodus is said to be available soon. 

We miss Oddworld games. Why? Because they're good. Great even. And at $9.99, there's little reason not to check them out. Go. Now.

Oddworld Inhabitants to Inhabit GOG.com

Gaming Visionaries Bring Visionary Games to the DRM-Free Classic Games Site

Warsaw, Poland – December 16, 2008. Today GOG.com (http://www.gog.com), the home of digitally distributed, DRM-free PC classics, and Oddworld Inhabitants announced that the world’s most famous Mudokon, Abe, will soon be sneaking his way into the GOG.com's games catalogue. In order to meet rising demand for games with epic storytelling, top-notch production values and emotionally engaging characters, the ever-so-awesome Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee and Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus will be made available at GOG.com… as always, 100% DRM-free, compatible with modern operating systems, stuffed with bonus materials and sold for just a few Spooce… errr… dollars.

“Oddworld Inhabitants created an unbelievable world and fascinating characters that remind us about the pure joys of gaming. It's amazing how the game holds up to today’s games and we're not surprised that many consider these some of the best platform games of all time,” said Adam Oldakowski, Managing Director of GOG.com. “That's why we’re beside ourselves with joy to add these games from the Oddworld universe to the ever-growing catalogue at Good Old Games.”

“We are happy to add the Oddworld series to the GOG.com catalogue. It's a great chance for anyone who’s already played the games to remember why they were so much fun, and also to introduce Abe and his fellow Mudokons to a new generation of gamers,” said Larry Shapiro, President of Oddworld Inhabitants. ”We believe that digital distribution is the future of gaming for both developers and gamers, making GOG.com an ideal fit for Oddworld.”

The Oddworld games will begin to appear in the GOG.com games catalogue with the release of Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee (http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/oddworld_abes_oddysee) on December 16... oh, that’s today, isn’t it? Uhh… well… Okay, we’re ready? Good news! Check out GOG.com as soon as you can. Stay tuned for the announcements of additional publishers and new site features in the coming weeks.

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ShadokatRegn's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/16/2008 14:52
ShadokatRegn
That's excellent. I'm just hoping this sort of thing means a new title soon, I've been itching for some new Oddworld for quite some time.

Also, Mushroom Men takes on an "influenced by Oddworld" persona, for the record.
grafkhun's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/16/2008 14:53
grafkhun
I'm going already, sheesh Nick stop being so pushy. *nabs Oddworld at GOG, loves GOG and Oddworld, is happy*
ArrestedDeveloper's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/16/2008 14:56
ArrestedDeveloper
I effing love Gog!
RonBurgandy2010's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/16/2008 15:08
RonBurgandy2010
All we need is the Tim Schafer collection and this site will be amazing.
RAB's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/16/2008 15:10
RAB
Oddworld was always one of my favotire series. Good to hear more people will get to play it.
Wexx's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/16/2008 15:13
Wexx
The Oddworld games are also on Steam, same price point. gogo online, drm free distribution!
Dexter345's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/16/2008 15:14
Dexter345
Perhaps now is a time for me to use this GOG that you speak of...
John B's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/16/2008 15:14
John B
Why the hell won't LucasArts release their classic games to this? Hell, yes, I'll buy the Monkey Island series again!
pendelton21's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/16/2008 16:11
pendelton21
Interesting: the week I found Oddyssey in a bargain bin for $10, it pops up on GoG.
Matthew Blake's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/16/2008 19:40
Matthew Blake
Now all they need to do is port Munch and Stranger over to the PC, and my life will be complete.
Poopface Morty's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/16/2008 20:11
Poopface Morty
Your GOG link just kicks me to D-Toid's frontpage.

The site looks promising...once that library expands (a functioning version of Mechwarrior 2 for XP users that don't have to use some bullshit DOS emulation software would be a great fucking start), I have a feeling that place is going to be a winner.
Rusty Ghia's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/16/2008 20:38
Rusty Ghia
I want to like the original Oddworld games, but they are just so damn frustrating. Which pisses me off because those games are just beautiful.
Coldbrand's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/16/2008 21:24
Coldbrand
What they need is motherfucking Theme Hospital. Or Lego Island. Or Krush Kill & Destroy.
Krow-Kupo's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/17/2008 00:52
Krow-Kupo
Ah, but this also comes with the soundtrack and other nice things!
RJG's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/17/2008 01:24
RJG
I saw this on there this morning when I bought Die by the Sword and the Descent Freespace games. Freespace is so awesome.

So awesome.
Cube's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/17/2008 07:11
Cube
Thank god the ps1 games look like low res trash.


Sold.
Psy-Phi's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/17/2008 14:50
Psy-Phi
Nice.

The PS1 games look great on PSP though :p. But to support GOG and OI, I'll buy these games for the third time (PS1, PC, now PC again).

I really hope that somehow, someway we can get Stranger's Wrath ported to PC still. And I can't wait to see what OI has in store for us with a CGI film or show (that was the direction I believe they were going). Though Iwould rather have a game...I'll take it in whatever medium I can.
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