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1M+ Claim Free NSFW Games in GOG’s FreedomToBuy Event

GOG’s FreedomToBuy event has sparked massive interest, with over one million gamers claiming free NSFW titles in just 24 hours. The platform’s bold initiative challenges growing censorship trends in the gaming industry, offering 13 uncensored games as part of a limited-time protest bundle. With the promotion ending soon, players have only hours left to secure these controversial titles before they disappear from the giveaway.

The response overwhelmed GOG’s expectations, forcing the team to extend the claim window and scramble to maintain server stability. “The incredible support proves gamers care deeply about preserving access to all legal content,” a spokesperson noted. While the current selection focuses on adult-oriented games, the broader movement targets arbitrary restrictions that could threaten any genre in the future.

Developers facing payment processor restrictions or platform bans have rallied behind the campaign. GOG invites others to contribute games to future bundles, signaling this may be the start of a sustained effort. Unlike storefronts that revoke access, GOG guarantees permanent ownership of downloaded DRM-free titles, a key selling point for supporters wary of disappearing libraries.

The controversy highlights a widening divide in digital entertainment. As platforms increasingly bow to pressure groups, events like FreedomToBuy test whether consumers will push back against curated marketplaces. Whether this marks a turning point or a fleeting protest remains unclear, but the staggering participation confirms many gamers resent having their choices dictated by third parties.

Time-sensitive and politically charged, the giveaway has already made waves. For those still on the fence, the clock is ticking, once midnight EST passes, this batch of uncensored games vanishes for good.

(Source: pcgamer)

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