GOG brings back "big box" PC games, one printable template at a time
Preservation "goodies" also includes downloadable 3D models for desktop perusal.
GOG, a PC gaming platform, is reviving nostalgic feelings for players who remember the big box packaging of games before Steam's era. To achieve this, GOG has introduced a collection of downloadable 3D models and printable, foldable high-resolution packaging scans for five PC games: Armikrog, Descent, Hitman: Codename 47, Myst, and Star Trek: 25th Anniversary.
The 3D boxes are now displayed alongside the games' usual "Goodies" in the GOG store. These downloads include an animated 3D object file in GLB format and a flat printable template in PDF, SVG, and Adobe Illustrator formats, enabling players to create their own papercraft projects reminiscent of the days when PC game boxes adorned shelves.
GOG explains that physical media does not survive as software does, with boxes often getting lost, damaged, or discarded. By scanning and allowing users to print their own copies, GOG aims to preserve the experience associated with those classic game boxes while ensuring the games themselves run smoothly on modern PCs.
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