Free Games Thread

[Ruru]

No. Quake2RTX will run on Radeon & Arc cards as well. The RayTracing performance will be lower.

Runs with GeForce 10 & 16 series as well, remember testing that with 1080 Ti

 

[freeagent]

I get like 40-50fps with it lol.

 

[lexluthermiester]

Runs with GeForce 10 & 16 series as well, remember testing that with 1080 Ti

Wait really? How? I'm gonna have to try that.

 

[AusWolf]

Wait really? How? I'm gonna have to try that.

Software RT through the shader cores combined with the GTX 16's simultaneous FP16/32 execution (at least I think it's that). Not very efficient, but it works.

 

[lexluthermiester]

Software RT through the shader cores combined with the GTX 16's simultaneous FP16/32 execution (at least I think it's that). Not very efficient, but it works.

Ah right, forgot about that. Only tried it once, the result was a slide show.

 

[KLiKzg]

MLB Rivals on Steam

Take your rivalries to the next level in MLB RIVALS!

store.steampowered.com

 

[GoldenTiger]

Not necessarily, but they are kind of pointless if you think about it (unless there are technical limitations of running the original on a modern OS or display).

Graphics are part of the enjoyment for many in video games.

 

[AusWolf]

Graphics are part of the enjoyment for many in video games.

They are to me as well, but not an absolutely necessary part.

I mean, I love what the creators did with Black Mesa, but that doesn't prevent me from enjoying the original Half-Life, for example.

 

[Scattergrunt]

They are to me as well, but not an absolutely necessary part.

I mean, I love what the creators did with Black Mesa, but that doesn't prevent me from enjoying the original Half-Life, for example.

And it really shouldn't. A good remake shouldn't replace the original unless the original was not good in the first place imo. I think the Resident Evil remakes, at least the 2nd, and 4th one, are a perfect example of Remakes imo.

 

[Count von Schwalbe]

And it really shouldn't. A good remake shouldn't replace the original unless the original was not good in the first place imo. I think the Resident Evil remakes, at least the 2nd, and 4th one, are a perfect example of Remakes imo.

Or, conversely, it should replicate the experience exactly while upgrading the graphics. Make the same experience just a little more enjoyable.

We stray from the topic though.

 

[pigulici]

The Whispered World: Special Edition free on GOG​

The Whispered World: Special Edition

When the fate of a world hangs in the balance, an unusual hero arises! The visually impr

www.gog.com

 

[ne6togadno]

https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/the-lord-of-the-rings-return-to-moria-f01344

 

[Space Lynx]

 

[AusWolf]

https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/the-lord-of-the-rings-return-to-moria-f01344

It's free now? I paid a few quid for it on a discount. Dang, I want my money back!

 

[Space Lynx]

Just an fyi, GoG is having a giveaway every single day until end of the year. Scroll to middle page of this link to find them all: link

edit: its not a daily game, some days will be games, others just digital gifts, like wallpapers. heh my bad

It's free now? I paid a few quid for it on a discount. Dang, I want my money back!

yeah, I rarely buy games anymore, between humble bundle, epic, and gog giveaways, I basically have been getting everything I want. So, I just let my wishlist grow and have learned to buy nothing. lol

Heroic Launcher for Epic Games and Amazon Games means I don't have to use their junk software on my PC either, so yeah no issues at all. Free is free.

 

[KLiKzg]

RIOT - Civil Unrest | PC Steam Game | Fanatical

Play as the police or the angry horde as RIOT – Civil Unrest...

www.fanatical.com

HELLDIVERS™ 2 - TR-117 Alpha Commander Armor Set on Steam

For warriors who are so strong and confident that they don't need any reassurance whatsoever.

store.steampowered.com

Starborn Phoenix Ship on Steam

The Starborn Phoenix is an exclusive reforged starship, commemorating a time when Travellers old and new joined together to voyage across the stars. This unusual ship is optimised for effortless gliding during flight, while a localised vector field allows the craft to hover above solid planes.

store.steampowered.com

 

[Ruru]

yeah, I rarely buy games anymore, between humble bundle, epic, and gog giveaways, I basically have been getting everything I want. So, I just let my wishlist grow and have learned to buy nothing. lol

Same here, one reason for that is simply the lazy optimization of new titles. Feels like my RTX 3080 has became obsolete way quicker than any of the high-end cards before just because devs are so damn lazy (looking at you 1080 Ti, you were totally some fine wine). Games like Doom 2016 are a great example how to make a good-looking game without needing to use scaling and other crap to compensate the lazyness.

Luckily I have a HUGE amount of games on my to-do list, so no need for a GPU upgrade in a while.

 

[wNotyarD]

Just an fyi, GoG is having a giveaway every single day until end of the year. Scroll to middle page of this link to find them all: link

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edit: its not a daily game, some days will be games, others just digital gifts, like wallpapers. heh my bad

Turns out there will be days that not even wallpapers are given. Today's a voucher for 20% discount on Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged.

Bummer.

 

[lexluthermiester]

This is free currently.

The Chronicles Of Myrtana: Archolos

To play this game you will also need Gothic 2 Gold Edition The Chronicles Of Myrtana: Ar

www.gog.com

You need Gothic 2 Gold;

Gothic 2 Gold Edition

Gothic II: Gold Edition brings together the excitement of Gothic II and the add-on Night

www.gog.com

Only $2.49 if you don't already own it.

 

[Mac the Geek]

This is free currently.

The Chronicles Of Myrtana: Archolos

To play this game you will also need Gothic 2 Gold Edition The Chronicles Of Myrtana: Ar

www.gog.com

You need Gothic 2 Gold;

Gothic 2 Gold Edition

Gothic II: Gold Edition brings together the excitement of Gothic II and the add-on Night

www.gog.com

Only $2.49 if you don't already own it.

I have Gothic 2 Gold on Steam, and I just learned that Chronicles of Myrtana is also available as a free mod there.

 

[KLiKzg]

Foundation Demo on Steam

Foundation is a grid-less, laidback medieval city-building game with a focus on organic development, monument construction and resource management.

store.steampowered.com

Glitched Out: Chapter 1 on Steam

Trapped in the depths of a top secret alien research facility, Lex must team up with A.I companion 'Chip' and hack her way to freedom. Along the way, she discovers the sinister secrets of the facility and meets the many monstrous creatures contained within.

store.steampowered.com

https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/the-lord-of-the-rings-return-to-moria-f01344

Do not forger also a FREE DLC:

https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/the-lord-of-the-rings-return-to-moria-the-lord-of-the-rings-return-to-moria-dlc-2-holiday-pack-10c8d8

& another game:

https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/path-of-exile--winter-dragon-footprints

& another:

https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/asphalt-8-car-racing-game-8740cf

with FREE DLC for Christmas:

https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/asphalt-8-car-racing-game-car-bundle-435-0d98c1

& another DLC:

https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/asphalt-8-car-racing-game-fast-lanestarter-bundle-1-e540b8

 

[AusWolf]

What's with the GOG giveaway? I thought they were supposed to offer a free game each day up to the end of the month, but I can't see any indication of it on the website anymore.

 

[de.das.dude]

What's with the GOG giveaway? I thought they were supposed to offer a free game each day up to the end of the month, but I can't see any indication of it on the website anymore.

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[wNotyarD]

What's with the GOG giveaway? I thought they were supposed to offer a free game each day up to the end of the month, but I can't see any indication of it on the website anymore.

You can find the advent calendar on the Winter Sale page. Today's (15) gift isn't enabled yet.

 

[AusWolf]

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That's from days ago. I didn't see their offer on the 13th, yesterday, or today.

You can find the advent calendar on the Winter Sale page. Today's (15) gift isn't enabled yet.

Ah I see! So it's not necessarily a game each day, that's why it's not on the main page. Interesting.

Clicking on the icon for the 13th downloaded a wallpaper pack, and the 14th is a 20% discount code for Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - Reforged.