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Can't imagine any self-respecting PC gamer doesn't have it already, but to celebrate its 25th anniversary Half Life 1 is free on Steam

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Half-Life on Steam

Named Game of the Year by over 50 publications, Valve's debut title blends action and adventure with award-winning technology to create a frighteningly realistic world where players must think to survive. Also includes an exciting multiplayer mode that allows you to play against friends and...
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SteveGrabowski said:
Can't imagine any self-respecting PC gamer doesn't have it already, but to celebrate its 25th anniversary Half Life 1 is free on Steam

store.steampowered.com

Half-Life on Steam

Named Game of the Year by over 50 publications, Valve's debut title blends action and adventure with award-winning technology to create a frighteningly realistic world where players must think to survive. Also includes an exciting multiplayer mode that allows you to play against friends and...
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I had the game at some point, but it was on CDs that were long lost...
 
balloonshark said:
Styx: Shards of Darkness is free from GOG.com for the next 71 hours. (Action - Adventure - Stealth)

Scroll down the page a bit until you see the giveaway banner.
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GOG.com

Download the best classic and new games on Windows, Mac & Linux. A vast selection of titles, DRM-free, with free goodies and 30-day money-back guarantee.
www.gog.com www.gog.com

More info on the game: https://www.gog.com/en/game/styx_shards_of_darkness
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Thanks. Apparently it is very popular but I eventually got through.
 
The Ramp is free from Fanatical.com for 7 days or until gone. (skatboarding) *You may need to link your steam account and/or subscribe to their newsletter to get the free game.


Steam link for reviews: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1506510/The_Ramp/


Deliver Us Mars is free from Epic games now - Nov. 30th at 11:00 AM. (Action, Adventure, Indie)

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* Coming soon: Jitsu Squad and Mighty Fight Federation will be free from Epic games Nov 30th - Dec. 7nd
 
SteveGrabowski said:
Can't imagine any self-respecting PC gamer doesn't have it already, but to celebrate its 25th anniversary Half Life 1 is free on Steam

store.steampowered.com

Half-Life on Steam

Named Game of the Year by over 50 publications, Valve's debut title blends action and adventure with award-winning technology to create a frighteningly realistic world where players must think to survive. Also includes an exciting multiplayer mode that allows you to play against friends and...
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Valve complete pack bundle for $13.62

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Valve Complete Pack on Steam

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Fanatical Meat said:
I was super excited for half life 2 however I played like 15 minutes of it and got bored. Never looked at it again.

Never loaded the other game (portal?) just didn’t appeal to me.
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In Half life 2, you need to interact with the environment more. Only then you will find it's different compared to a typical fps. I never could get into the original Half Life coz frankly, the graphics were/are crap and it starts out too slow. But HL2 seems to be well thought out in terms of story and level design. HL2:Ep1 and 2 are even better.

Never played Portal. However, I did get Portal 2 on PS3 and loved the lab portion of it. It was really fun solving the teleportation puzzles on my own. It was only when I got out of the lab that things became too difficult. I guess I have a certain mental impediment where I can't solve puzzles if the environment is too vast in scope.
 
igor_kavinski said:
In Half life 2, you need to interact with the environment more. Only then you will find it's different compared to a typical fps. I never could get into the original Half Life coz frankly, the graphics were/are crap and it starts out too slow. But HL2 seems to be well thought out in terms of story and level design. HL2:Ep1 and 2 are even better.

Never played Portal. However, I did get Portal 2 on PS3 and loved the lab portion of it. It was really fun solving the teleportation puzzles on my own. It was only when I got out of the lab that things became too difficult. I guess I have a certain mental impediment where I can't solve puzzles if the environment is too vast in scope.
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You are fully entitled to fun whatever way you see fit in games.
My mind was saying:
“Boring”
Reading your post.
 
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SteveGrabowski said:
Assassins Creed Syndicate free

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Assassin's Creed Syndicate | Ubisoft Store

London, 1868. Lead your underworld organization in the midst of the Industrial Revolution to break the corrupt stranglehold on the city in a visceral adventure filled with action, intrigue, and brutal combat.
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I'm not sure if you have to install the launcher or not to grab this game. I tried the website and it said it added to my account but I couldn't find my games online when using a browser so I had no way to verify. I downloaded their crappy launcher and I saw the game was already in my library. No idea if I got it free in the past or if it added to my account today.
 
Jitsu Squad is free from Epic games now - Dec. 7th at 11:00 AM.

Mighty Fight Federation is free from Epic games now - Dec. 7th at 11:00 AM.

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Get A Free Game Every Week | Epic Games Store

Download a free game or join a free-to-play game community today!
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Amazon Prime gaming December games. *Starts 12/7-12/28

Deathloop [Epic Games Store] starts December 7

Akka Arrh [Amazon Games App] starts December 14

Aground [Amazon Games App] starts December 14

SeaOrama: World of Shipping [Amazon Games App] starts December 14

Kombinera [Epic Games Store] starts December 21

A Tiny Sticker Tale [Amazon Games App] starts December 28

Asteroids: Recharged [Epic Games Store] starts December 28
 
igor_kavinski said:
In Half life 2, you need to interact with the environment more. Only then you will find it's different compared to a typical fps. I never could get into the original Half Life coz frankly, the graphics were/are crap and it starts out too slow. But HL2 seems to be well thought out in terms of story and level design. HL2:Ep1 and 2 are even better.

Never played Portal. However, I did get Portal 2 on PS3 and loved the lab portion of it. It was really fun solving the teleportation puzzles on my own. It was only when I got out of the lab that things became too difficult. I guess I have a certain mental impediment where I can't solve puzzles if the environment is too vast in scope.
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Agree, for its time, much less repetitive than the typical FPS. I also liked that it wasn't excessively dark or over-contrasted and saturated. Granted this was playing on the displays I had available at the time. Can't even remember if that would've been an LCD or CRT, but either way, much smaller than I have now, so my opinion playing today might change.
 
balloonshark said:
DESOLATE is free from Fanatical.com for 6 days and 20 hours or until gone. (Survival, Open World, Horror, Zombies, Action) *You may need to link your steam account and/or subscribe to their newsletter to get the free game.


Steam link for reviews: https://store.steampowered.com/app/671510/DESOLATE/

* Extra key up for grabs.: XJDNI-MV8G5-5Y3XF (This Key Expires On December 17, 2023 at 11:59 PM (UTC))
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Thanx I claimed it. Don't have fanatical and didn't want yet another client.
 
sdifox said:
didn't want yet another client.
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Not a client. It's just a Steam key reseller. They used to be called Bundle Stars. Their "Create your own bundle" promotions are pretty good. That way, you get cheap keys without having to buy a whole bundle of stuff you don't want coz there is one game in there you want and the whole bundle is cheaper than that game's price on Steam.
 
GigaBash is free from Epic games now - Dec. 13th at 11:00 AM.

Predecessor is free from Epic games now - Dec. 13th at 11:00 AM.

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Download a free game or join a free-to-play game community today!
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LEGO® Fortnite® is available for free on various platforms. (Epic, xbox, playstation and nintendo)



*** Heads up *** Epic has a Mystery Game Unlocking in 05:21:53: This could be the start of a game a day for two weeks holiday giveaway like they've done in the past. Hopefully they won't mostly be repeat giveaways. Keep an eye on this topic for updates.
 
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