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April 5, 2025

Weekend PC Game Deals: New choices, fresh indie bundles, cat freebie, and more

Humble has released its April Choice bundle featuring eight games: Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered, Dredge, Aliens Dark Descent, 1000XResist, Nova Lands, Diplomacy is Not an Option, Distant Worlds 2, and Nomad Survival, available until May 6. The Epic Games Store is offering Cat Quest II for free until April 10, after which River City Girls will be available. Humble also has standard bundles from indie publishers, including the Fellow Traveler collection and the Armor Games bundle. This weekend features sales on the Devil May Cry franchise and Red Dead Redemption titles, along with various offers on UK-developed games. The GOG store has resumed regular discounts following spring sales.

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March 29, 2025

Weekend PC Game Deals: City builder fests, RPG bundles, cat freebies, and more

Humble has launched five new bundles, including the Dice and Destiny bundle featuring Disco Elysium, Pillars of Eternity - Definitive Edition, and Roadwarden at the starting tier price. For a higher tier price, players can access Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire Obsidian Edition and Citizen Sleeper, while the final tier includes Broken Roads. The fourth edition of the Boomer Shooters bundle offers seven titles for a single tier price, including Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem and Turbo Overkill. The Epic Games Store is running a Spring Sale mystery giveaway with free games Cat Quest and Neko Ghost, Jump available until April 3. The Steam City Building and Colony Sim Festival features significant discounts, along with various deals from major publishers and indie developers. The GOG store is also holding a spring sale with various highlights. Availability and pricing may vary by region.

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March 29, 2025

It still makes me uneasy that my hundreds of Steam games can’t be passed on when I die, at least not without violating the EULA

Shoot Many Robots was delisted from Steam at the request of its publisher, but it remains in the owner's Steam library. Steam's terms of service classify bequeathing an account as account sharing, limiting legitimate access for others. The gaming industry is experiencing volatility with frequent shutdowns of live service games, leading to calls for prioritizing game preservation, exemplified by the 'Stop Killing Games' campaign. GOG offers DRM-free titles and allows users to bequeath their libraries to heirs with proof of death, but acknowledges the lack of legal guidance on video game preservation. There is a growing demand for more robust frameworks governing game ownership and sustainable digital alternatives for future generations.

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March 22, 2025

Weekend PC Game Deals: City building to try, dinosaurs to manage, and heroines to bundle

Humble has launched two gaming bundles: the Humble Heroines Bundle, featuring titles like Pseudoregalia, Thief of Thieves, and Kill the Crows, and a second tier including Control Ultimate Edition, Beyond: Two Souls, Darksiders III, and Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous - Enhanced Edition. Additionally, the Earth Defense Force Collection bundle offers three games and various DLC across three pricing tiers. The Epic Games Store is giving away Jurassic World Evolution 2 for free until March 27, alongside two mystery giveaways. This weekend features a free event for Cities: Skylines, which is available to play for free on Steam. The GOG store has launched a DRM-free spring sale with various highlights. Availability and pricing for these deals may vary by region.

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March 15, 2025

Weekend PC Downlod Deals for Mar. 14: The Steam Spring Sale

The Steam Spring Sale has launched, offering numerous discounts on popular games. Other platforms, including Fanatical, Epic Games Store, Gamebillet, Gamersgate, GamesPlanet, GOG.com, Green Man Gaming, Humble Bundle, and Ubisoft, are also providing various deals. Fanatical has an early discount on Monster Hunter Wilds, while Green Man Gaming offers a coupon code for 15% off PC games. Humble Bundle features a subscription option with monthly selections of games.

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March 15, 2025

Weekend PC Game Deals: Retro-inspired bundle, action freebie, and a big spring sale

The Humble Store has launched the Fulqrum Publishing Bundle, featuring seven games across three tiers. The first tier includes "Through the Woods" and "Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones." The second tier adds "Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark," "Dread Templar," and "WRATH: Aeon of Ruin." The third tier includes "Forgive Me Father" and "Viscerafest." This bundle will be available for three weeks. Additionally, the Epic Games Store is offering a free copy of "Mortal Shell" until March 20, coinciding with the launch of free copies of "Jurassic World Evolution 2." Valve is also running a store-wide promotion on Steam for spring sales. The GOG store is having regular sales with various discounts. Availability and pricing may vary by region.

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March 8, 2025

Weekend PC Game Deals: Strategies to try, fighters to claim, Choices to make

The Humble Store has launched its March Choice bundle featuring eight games, including Pacific Drive, Homeworld 3, Wild Hearts, Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, Gravity Circuit, Sir Whoopass: Immortal Death, Racine, and Cavern of Dreams. Wild Hearts and Tales of Kenzera are available as EA Play keys, while the others can be claimed on Steam. Subscribers have until April 1 to choose. The Epic Games Store is offering Them's Fightin' Herds for free until March 13, after which Mortal Shell will be available. This weekend, Steam is hosting a free event for Company of Heroes 3, and Ubisoft Connect is offering a free event for Rainbow Six Siege until March 10. Current promotions include sales from Plaion, Paradox, and a visual novel festival, along with significant deals on titles like Sekiro and RoboCop. The GOG store is also running a Plaion publisher promotion with various DRM-free games. Availability and pricing may vary by region.

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March 1, 2025

Weekend PC Game Deals: Ubisoft specials, a massive charity bundle, and more

The Epic Games Store is offering a free copy of Mages of Mystralia until March 6, after which Them's Fightin' Herds will be the next free title. Itch.io has launched the California Fire Relief Bundle, featuring over 400 games for wildfire relief, including notable titles like Tunic and Octodad: Dadliest Catch. The Humble Store is promoting the Indie Allies 2025 bundle, which includes ten games for a minimum price. Split Gate 2 is currently in an open alpha test, and Expeditions: A MudRunner Game supports cooperative play for up to four players. The GOG store is running DRM-free sales with discounts on Disney publisher titles and stealth games. Availability and pricing may vary by region.

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February 24, 2025

Top 5 Websites to Download PC Games for Free in 2024

Steam is the most extensive digital distribution platform for PC games, offering robust security measures like Steam Guard protection and two-factor authentication. The Epic Games Store is known for exclusive titles and strong security protocols. GOG specializes in DRM-free gaming experiences, appealing to retro and indie game enthusiasts. Origin is EA's platform featuring a catalog of EA games and secure transaction systems. Humble Bundle allows gamers to purchase game bundles while supporting charitable causes. For safe game downloads, gamers should enable two-factor authentication, maintain updated antivirus software, examine user reviews, and stick to official platforms with established reputations.

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February 22, 2025

Weekend PC Download Deals for Feb. 21: Sonic franchise sale on Steam

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is now streaming on Paramount+. The Sonic franchise is on sale on Steam, featuring Sonic X Shadow Generations. The Epic Winter Sale is ongoing, with discounts available on various titles. Ubisoft is offering reduced prices on top titles. The Humble Store has discounts on beloved Capcom games. Blizzard has deals on popular titles. The Epic Games Store has a selection of discounted games. Fanatical, Gamebillet, Gamersgate, GamesPlanet, GOG.com, and Green Man Gaming are also offering various sales and promotions. Green Man Gaming has a coupon code FEB15 for a 15% discount on PC games. Humble Choice is available for .99 per month, offering titles like Immortals of Aveum and Total War: Pharaoh Dynasties, along with additional savings for members.