SirPrimalform: I have also given up on GG for different reasons, but it's not actually that hard to back up your games. Of course, LA Noire isn't DRM-free so there's not so much point in backing it up anyway apart from saving redownloading, but:
1. Download the game's downloader from GG
2. Put the downloader where you want the files to download to
3. Run it and let the files download
*THIS IS THE IMPORTANT BIT* 4. When the game's installer starts, don't install the game yet! Just ignore or minimise the installer
5. Open up task manager and kill the GG downloader process (not the installer!)
6. Quit the installer
7. Now try running the installer (not the downloader!) to test your back up
You shouldn't need the GG downloader any more to access your backup.
DubConqueror: Another way to backup the installation files is this (step 1-4 are identical):
5. Instead of clicking install, go to the folder where the files are downloaded. It will have a folder with the name of the game and within it a folder with a number as a name.
6. Copy the contents of the numbered folder, and paste them in any location you want with a name of your own choosing. Installing can be done from the Setup.exe in this folder.
7. You now got the install files back-upped. If you've done it right, you can cancel the downloader and opt for removal of the temporary files.
Note that I don't have LA Noire, but this method works for all downloadable games from GG I own.
I've been doing this since day 1 on GG and I've never had any trouble installing games when I want without any need for internet connection (in most cases) after saving a copy of the install files.
realkman666: Unfortunately, people learning less and less about the world that surrounds them doesn't fill me with confidence.
Seriously, though an ironic response. Tablet PC's and consoles haven't helped at all in this regard.