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December 28, 2024

Weekend PC Game Deals: Even more winter sales and daily freebies

The Epic Games Store is offering a free copy of Hot Wheels Unleashed, a racing game developed by Milestone, which features drifting mechanics and a customizable track builder. The giveaway ends at 8 AM PT on December 28. The Steam Winter Sale is ongoing, providing substantial discounts on thousands of titles. The GOG store is also running a winter sale, offering a free copy of The Dark Eye: Chains of Satinav along with other discounted games.

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December 21, 2024

Weekend PC Game Deals: Winter Sales 2024 Edition

Humble is offering the Silent Night Deadly Night Bundle, which includes seven DRM-free games. The first tier features Aragami, They Always Run, Kunai, and Sclash. For a higher price, players can unlock Aragami 2 and Furi, with Slave Zero X available at the final tier. The bundle provides DRM-free GOG keys. The Epic Games Store is hosting a holiday giveaway with daily free games. Today's game is Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles, a roguelike deckbuilder that uses dice. The final Steam sale of 2024 has started, featuring thousands of discounts on popular games without the need for coupons. The GOG store's winter sale includes over 6,000 DRM-free games, with a free game, Chicken Assassin: Reloaded, currently available. Availability and pricing may vary by region.

TrendTechie

December 18, 2024

Гейб умрёт, а ваши игры заберут: пришло время GOG

GOG is a digital platform that allows users to own their games without the constraints of DRM policies. Users can download game files directly to their hard drives, ensuring long-term access to their games. GOG promotes a DRM-free philosophy, allowing players to enjoy their games without restrictions. The platform celebrates gaming heritage by bridging the past and present, providing a safe space for gamers to maintain their collections.

AppWizard

December 14, 2024

Weekend PC Game Deals: Daily encore bundles, nominee discounts, and more

The Humble Store is offering encore events featuring popular bundles such as Sci-Fi Shooters, Disney Classics, Metroidvania Mania, and Deckbuilders for a limited time. The Epic Games Store has launched holiday promotions, including a free copy of The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, available until December 19. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is offering a week-long trial on Steam until December 20, focusing on multiplayer features. The GOG store's Winter Sale includes discounts on over 6,000 DRM-free titles and a giveaway for The Whispered World: Special Edition. Availability and pricing may vary by region.

AppWizard

December 14, 2024

GOG’s Winter Sale Is Now Live, Save On Over 6,500 PC Games

GOG has launched its annual Winter Sale, featuring discounts on over 6,500 games, running until January 3, 2025. Free games and downloadable content are available daily until December 31, with The Whispered World free until December 15. Classic games are available for under , including Dragon Age Origins and System Shock 2. Cyberpunk 2077 is discounted, and its expansion Phantom Liberty is also available at a reduced price. Other notable discounts include Batman: Arkham Knight’s Premium Edition, Hotline Miami, and Alien Isolation: The Collection. GOG offers DRM-free games and ensures older titles are compatible with modern systems.

AppWizard

December 14, 2024

Weekend PC Download Deals for Dec. 13: The Game Awards on Steam

The Game Awards have ended, but the Steam sale is ongoing, offering discounts on nominees and past winners, including 30% off the upcoming PC port of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. The Epic Holiday Sale features discounts on titles like Alan Wake 2 and Dragon Age: The Veilguard, while the GOG.com Winter Sale offers deals on thousands of DRM-free games. The Epic Games Store is giving away The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria for free until 12/19, and Prime Gaming has Destiny 2: The Final Shape for .99 (50% off). Gamers can use the coupon code DEC15 for a 15% discount on PC games at Green Man Gaming. Humble Choice subscribers can access a selection of games for .99 per month, including Bomb Rush Cyberfunk and Old World, and there are various pay-what-you-want offers for additional titles.

AppWizard

December 7, 2024

Weekend PC Game Deals: Fresh Humble Choices, daily bundles, Star Wars freebie, and more

Humble has launched its latest Choice bundle featuring nine games, including Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, Old World, and Atlas Fallen. The bundle is available for purchase, with the next refresh scheduled for January 6. The Epic Games Store is offering LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga and Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop for free until December 12. Humble has also introduced a wholesome games bundle and a Holiday Rebundle promotion with popular bundles from 2024. Free events this weekend include Rainbow Six Siege, The Crew Motorfest, Cities: Skylines II, and Synth Riders. Various publishers are offering discounts following the Black Friday and Autumn sales, with DRM-free specials available on the GOG store.

AppWizard

December 7, 2024

Weekend PC Download Deals for Dec. 6: Steam Autumn Sale aftermath

The Steam Autumn Sale has concluded, but games like Frostpunk 2, Palworld, and Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster are still available at discounted prices. Free weekends for Cities: Skylines 2 and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege are also offered. Humble Bundle features collections of cozy games and a new LEGO bundle. Blizzard, Epic Games Store, Fanatical, Gamebillet, Gamersgate, GamesPlanet, GOG.com, and Green Man Gaming provide various deals and game selections. Green Man Gaming offers a 15% discount with the code DEC15. Humble Choice subscription at .99 per month includes titles like Bomb Rush Cyberfunk and Old World, with additional savings on the Humble Store. LEGO game collections are available for a payment of or more. Ubisoft Store and Steam continue to offer competitive prices on games.

AppWizard

December 5, 2024

GOG’s Game Preservation Effort Will Include Delisted Titles

GOG has launched a "Good Old Games" preservation program featuring an initial selection of 100 titles, ensuring they are playable on modern PCs with the latest Windows versions and graphics drivers. The program includes ongoing support for bug fixes and a support service for players encountering issues. GOG will continue to support classic titles like Warcraft and Warcraft II, even after their removal from the store by Blizzard. The initiative aims to address the challenges of game preservation, including the complexities of digital ownership and securing rights from publishers. GOG employs open-source emulators for older DOS-based games and has undertaken quality assurance processes for the titles in the program. The company plans to expand the preservation program monthly and has invested in resolving persistent issues, such as a memory leak in Dragon Age: Origins.

AppWizard

November 30, 2024

Weekend PC Game Deals: Autumn and Black Friday specials take over

The Humble Store has launched the Rawcember bundle featuring indie games like Kingdom Two Crowns and Star Renegades, with different pricing tiers for additional games. The Disney Classics bundle includes 17 games related to Disney IPs for a low price. The Epic Games Store is offering Brotato for free until December 5, with upcoming free games including LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. Digital Extremes is giving away Dark Sector for free on Steam until November 30. Steam has initiated its seasonal sale with significant discounts on various titles, and the GOG store is offering discounted DRM-free games, including Oaken for free. Availability and pricing may vary by region.