Video Game Deals Catch-All

Think they had the director's cut up as a mistake since now they are offering just the base game for free. I was able to get that after a few attempts..

Ah yep I clicked on store page and got it just a min ago but didn't notice they flipped it back to original

Oh well. Now the free games section isn't even listed on my storefront.

I just tried from the website and it worked for me, for free.

Death Stranding freebie is working for me now.

It looks like the regular edition not the directors cut. I own the regular edition and was hoping to upgrade but it says,”you already own this sh*t…Female Doggo.”

Oh well.

bobbywatson wrote:

Today's Epic Freebie: Death Stranding Director's Cut.

Awesome, just added it to my overflowing game library.

Just regular Death Stranding for me. I do need to give this another shot. The hour plus of cut scene put me to sleep the first time.

They will let you upgrade to the Director's Cut for $6.00.

Rezzy wrote:

They will let you upgrade to the Director's Cut for $6.00.

BAIT AND SWITCH!!

Rezzy wrote:

They will let you upgrade to the Director's Cut for $6.00.

Cool thanks for the tip!

F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch free on Epic.

Stele wrote:

F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch free on Epic.

A game I'll actually play as opposed to Death Stranding which I missed because I gave up after 30+ minutes of clicking on the 'buy' button to have it do nothing yesterday. Glad I got the game I'm interested in and not just going after it because it's got a big name attached to it.

Per a reliable leak, Severed Steel is tomorrow's game, and then Mortal Shell on Dec. 28.

Dec. 29 is the last giveaway, and it's apparently a big one - perhaps even a trilogy or a collection of some kind.

Stele wrote:

F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch free on Epic.

Sweet, thanks! That's been on my wishlist for a while. I'm traveling so I had to remote desktop in from the UK to claim that one!

mrtomaytohead wrote:
Stele wrote:

F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch free on Epic.

A game I'll actually play as opposed to Death Stranding which I missed because I gave up after 30+ minutes of clicking on the 'buy' button to have it do nothing yesterday. Glad I got the game I'm interested in and not just going after it because it's got a big name attached to it.

I don't know if you have Gamepass, but it's also on Gamepass.

Tasty Pudding wrote:

Per a reliable leak, Severed Steel is tomorrow's game

Confirmed.

If folks do Xbox digital gaming and are a Costco member, you can get $100 worth of gift cards for $80.

I like discounting my Xbox games 20%!

Of course, I also have hundreds of games in my Full Library (includes GamePass).

Sigh.

Today's epic freebie: Mortal Shell

Already had it from PS+ but nice to have a keeper if I ever drop sub.

Also, it looks like Amazon Prime Gaming has updated their monthly gifts since Dec 1, I guess for Christmas week?

Dishonored 2 is free for a GoG copy!

Plus a few other classics:
The Last Blade
The King of Fighters 2003
Twinkle Star Sprites
Metal Slug X
Real Bout Fatal Fury 2: The Newcomeres
Metal Slug

OMG Twinkle Star Sprites is the best!

Could someone sell or unsell me on Forza Horizon 5?

I haven’t played a lot of racing games but for a reference point, I loved Burnout Paradise. Plus, driving around a virtual Mexico sounds really appealing when the world outside my windows is buried in snow.

Dishonored Definitive Edition on Epic today.

I think I had the original on Steam and never picked up the DLC. Nice.

EDIT: My store didn't refresh fully. It looks like Eximus: Seize the Frontline is also free. Online 5x5 shooter. Probably won't play but hey, free.

Looks like the daily games are done as well. These 2 are free until Jan 5 and then 2 more free then, including Kerbal Space Program for those few who haven't got it yet.

misplacedbravado wrote:

Could someone sell or unsell me on Forza Horizon 5?

I haven’t played a lot of racing games but for a reference point, I loved Burnout Paradise. Plus, driving around a virtual Mexico sounds really appealing when the world outside my windows is buried in snow.

You just sold yourself.

Free on GamePass!

misplacedbravado wrote:

Could someone sell or unsell me on Forza Horizon 5?

I haven’t played a lot of racing games but for a reference point, I loved Burnout Paradise. Plus, driving around a virtual Mexico sounds really appealing when the world outside my windows is buried in snow.

It's a really good game. If I had to find complaints they would be:

1. Annoying voice over. Too much and too often.
2. The very long initial load time on start up.

misplacedbravado wrote:

Could someone sell or unsell me on Forza Horizon 5?

I haven’t played a lot of racing games but for a reference point, I loved Burnout Paradise. Plus, driving around a virtual Mexico sounds really appealing when the world outside my windows is buried in snow.

I am from MEXICO so I can assure that the landscapes of the game are very true representations of all the regions, and you get to travel only to the best parts of those, without leaving your comfort gaming space with snow outside. Get a big cup of coffee and enjoy. Its a favolous game, my 2021 community game of the year:
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Top_Shelf wrote:
misplacedbravado wrote:

Could someone sell or unsell me on Forza Horizon 5?

I haven’t played a lot of racing games but for a reference point, I loved Burnout Paradise. Plus, driving around a virtual Mexico sounds really appealing when the world outside my windows is buried in snow.

You just sold yourself.

Free on GamePass!

Burnout Paradise was a much better experience for me.

Do you love constant dude-bro cheerleaders in your ear talking about how you are the best thing ever? Do you like a ton of things to do but nothings all that deep? Do you like arcade-y racing with a bit of rubber banding? Do you like AI controlled racers with your friends names placed on them? Do you like more icons on a map than you could possibly hope to process? Do you like being required to use a variety of different vehicles to unlock all the content? This is the game for you.

So the Prime Gaming games this month have a few games with a couple similarities. Cops and chickens. Each features in 2 games, with one of those games having both. On the chicken side, you've got Breathedge (immortal chicken companion?), Chicken Police - Paint it RED! is obviously the double feature, and on the far end you've got Beat Cop. The only thing I can say for certain is I will never play any of those games, and likely nothing from this month will get added as the only other recognizable name is Lawn Mowing Simulator which I don't have anything good to say about.

Don't forget Dishonored 2 is also on Prime Gaming until the end of January, but it was added late last month.

Not a major discount, but following the Steam Christmas sale, Midnight Suns just went on sale at -33% on Steam. Legendary edition, while pricey at ~$67 after the discount, does include the Season Pass. The game and the Season Pass separately with no discount is about $120. So not bad.

On sale at GMG too, cheaper at $35.

Wish they had Steam version for preorder but alas I'm stuck with Epic. Nice they have it now.

I was tempted but considering how frequently Xcom games are discounted and the critical reception of the game I am going to wait.