Phrase used in the
computer software industry. To say that a
project has "Gone Gold" means the
code is complete and the
software has been sent for
duplication. The
product usually appears within a
week in the stores.
The day I see Daikatana go gold I just might have a heart attack. I would also appreciate it if Team Fortress 2 and any Blizzard Entertainment to go gold earlier. I hate waiting for good games.