For a limited time, Steam users have two free games that they can add to their digital libraries and keep forever. Steam giveaways may not be as predictable as the free games given away through the Epic Games Store, but users on Valve's platform still have multiple free games to claim each year. Those that have made sure to snag the free Steam games whenever they are available should have amassed a sizable collection by now.
There's a reason why Steam is easily the most popular digital distribution platform when it comes to PC games. Beyond the fact that Steam has been around for almost two decades at this point, it offers a variety of features and services that other platforms do not. Steam also features seasonal sales that heavily discount popular games. Combine all this with the free game giveaways, and it's really no surprise that Steam is the platform of choice for the vast majority of PC gamers.
From now until February 15, Steam users can claim Dead Island: Riptide on Steam completely free of charge. Plus, RPG Maker XP is free on Steam until February 19. As long as one claims the games before their free availability windows are up, they will have access to them indefinitely. Dead Island: Riptide typically retails for $19.99, while RPG Maker XP is usually $24.99, so Steam users are effectively getting $45 worth of free games if they claim them in time.
For those unfamiliar with the two games, Dead Island: Riptide is a spin-off of the Dead Island series, offering a smaller-scale adventure that builds heavily on the mechanics seen in the first Dead Island game. Its recent reviews have pegged it with a «Mixed» overall rating, though its overall reviews on Steam are «Mostly Positive.» RPG Maker XP, meanwhile, was first released in 2005, and it has earned «Overwhelmingly Positive» recent reviews and «Very Positive» overall reviews.
The Dead Island: Riptide freebie is purposefully timed to drum up more interest in the zombie-slaying franchise. It was recently announced that 2023's Dead Island 2 is finally coming to Steam after having previously been an Epic Games Store exclusive, with the game set to drop on April 22. Making Dead Island: Riptide free on Steam is part of the celebrations, though fans can also snag Dead Island: Definitive Edition for 85% for a limited time as well.
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From now until March 14, Steam users can claim Space Crew: Legendary Edition completely free of charge. Steam doesn't have free game giveaways on a regular or predictable basis, so it's always exciting whenever a game is made free on Valve's digital distribution platform.
Microsoft has yet to announce all its Xbox Game Pass plans for March 2024, but the Leaving Soon section in the app has potentially revealed three games that are being removed on March 15. Xbox Game Pass subscribers are treated to new games every month, but they also lose a handful of games every month as well. Minus some rare exceptions, Xbox Game Pass games are removed on the 15th and last day of every month.
A gamer has found what appears to be an incredibly rare Xbox 360 console sitting at their local GameStop. Microsoft has made all kinds of unique variations of its consoles over the years, including the Xbox 360. Sometimes these special consoles have been bundled with blockbuster game releases, but other times, they have been given away as a part of a promotional campaign.
Stardew Valley Update 1.6 is right around the corner, and now developer Eric «ConcernedApe» Barone has teased fans that there is a lot more to it than they think. Many fans thought that Update 1.5 would be the last major update for Stardew Valley, so the announcement of Update 1.6 came as a pleasant surprise.
According to the leading theory online, Pokemon Legends: Z-A's starter Pokemon will potentially be Servine, Torchic, and Piplup. There aren't many details for Pokemon Legends: Z-A yet, but fans can safely assume that it will be retaining some of the defining traits of its predecessor, the critically-acclaimed Pokemon Legends: Arceus.
One of the recent Palworld updates has made it possible for Xbox gamers to change their Pal's names, a feature that PC users have had since the title's early access launch. When Palworld hit early access on PC and Xbox, it was clear out of the gate that the PC version, specifically the one available on Steam, had some serious advantages over its Xbox counterpart.
The Epic Games Store free game for March 7 is Astro Duel 2, a rare day one giveaway for the launcher. Epic Games Store users are treated to freebies every week, with new giveaways rotating in every Thursday at 10:00am CT.
Sony has officially revealed the free PlayStation Plus games for March 2024. PlayStation Plus subscribers will be able to claim the new free games for their digital libraries beginning Tuesday, March 5, but in the meantime, there is still time to snag the free PS Plus games for February 2024.
A recent leak has revealed that Sifu will be one of the free PlayStation Plus games for March 2024. The free PlayStation Plus games for March 2024 will almost certainly be revealed in an official capacity on Wednesday, February 28. They will then be added to the subscription service on Tuesday, March 5, with subscribers having until April 2 to snag them for their collection.
The reviews are in for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, with the game finding itself as the fifth highest-rated Final Fantasy game to date. When Square Enix first announced its plans to remake Final Fantasy 7, many assumed that the game would be a simple redo of the original, but with upgraded graphics to meet modern standards. Instead, Square Enix went in a very different direction, greatly expanding on the original to the point that the story is being told over the course of three games.
Next Tuesday, March 5 should be a big day for Xbox Game Pass, as it's highly likely that will be the day Microsoft announces the Wave 1 games for March 2024. While there have been rare exceptions to the rule, Xbox Game Pass announcements usually come in two waves. The first wave is typically announced at the beginning of each month, while the second wave announcement tends to drop in the middle of the month.
An impressive infographic lists the 10 best-selling games on every major Nintendo system since the NES. Nintendo revolutionized the gaming industry with the Nintendo Entertainment System, establishing landmark franchises that still receive blockbuster new entries to this day.