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Game Give Aways

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Hello MSFC! I thought it would be a good idea to start a thread where we could let each other know about any game giveaways. These could be via Steam, Origin, or even any promotions from vendors (IE: I got a free copy of Hitman from buying an AMD processor). This way, we can all be informed and keep an eye open for any games we may be interested in.

Currently on Origin:
Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault free download.
 

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Sounds like a good idea. Your thread has been stickied.:thumbsup:
 

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Great idea! I'll keep an eye out for such things. :thumbsup:
 

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Now free on Origin:
Nox (isometric RPG, 2000, Westwood Studios)
Battlefield Hardline expansion Getaway
 

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PlayStation Plus free games for June 2016

PS3
Echochrome
Siren: Blood Curse (all episodes)

PS4
NBA 2K16
Gone Home

PSP
God of War: Chains of Olympus

PS Vita
God of War: Chains of Olympus
Little Deviants

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Xbox Games with Gold for June 2016

Xbox 360
Super Meat Boy (June 1 - 15)
XCOM Enemy Unknown (June 16 - 30)

Xbox One
Goat Simulator (all month)
The Crew (June 16 - July 15)
 

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Battlefield 4: Second Assault expansion is currently on the house on Origin.
 

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You can claim then and not install them that's what I do and install what I want to play.
 

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Xbox Games with Gold for July 2016

Xbox 360
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 (July 1 - 16)
Tron: Evolution (July 17 - 31)

Xbox One
The Banner Saga 2 (all month)
Tumblestone (July 16 - August 15)
 

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Playstation Plus free games for July 2016

PS3
Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood

PS4
Furi
Saints Row: Gat out of Hell

Vita
Fat Princess
Oreshika: Tainted Bloodlines
Prince of Persia: Revelations (called Warrior Within on Xbox and PS2)

Additionally, PS+ members get free access to the beta for Paragon, a MOBA debuting later this year.
 

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I am afraid I am a Steam whore... I do have a PS3 that is just used as a Bluray player

But this is still a good idea :)
 

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We post non-PS+ things, too. For instance...

Steam and GOG currently have a free demo for an upcoming System Shock remake. While the demo is free, the game is being funded with Kickstarter and the devs would probably appreciate a donation.

Steam page

GOG page

Kickstarter page
 

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Currently on the house at Origin
Battlefield Hardline expansion Betrayal

These free expansion things seem to last just a few days instead of a few months, so if you want it, you should get it quick.
 

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Free on Steam or www.frontierstore.net until July 11, 2016
Elite Dangerous: Arena (PvP only standalone expansion)

Ubisoft is also giving away a free game each month for a year via Uplay.
Currently available:
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
Starting July 13:
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell

Lastly, Evolve, a game where multiple players hunt monsters, is now free-to-play and free-to-download on Steam. The current branding on the Steam store is Evolve Stage 2.
 

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I have downloaded Evolve to check out. Would be interested in playing with anyone here.
 

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A few games are getting HD rereleases later this year and if you have the original game on Steam, then you will get the HD version for free on release. These games are:
Skyrim: Special Edition (requires Skyrim with Dawnguard, Hearthfire, and Dragonborn) - October 28
Bioshock - September 13 (North America), September 15 (Australia), September 16 (everywhere else)
Bioshock 2 - September 13 (North America), September 15 (Australia), September 16 (everywhere else)
 

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The Battlefield 4 expansion Naval Strike is now available On The House on Origin.
 

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The first episode of Life Is Strange is currently free on Steam. I have seen some play through of this game on youtube and find it interesting. I have downloaded it to check it out.
 

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The first episode of Life Is Strange is currently free on Steam. I have seen some play through of this game on youtube and find it interesting. I have downloaded it to check it out.
Episode 1 just sets up the premise, really. Episode 3 is when the plot really picks up, and it suddenly kicks into high gear in 4.

EDIT: And whatever you do, do not look at spoilers.
 

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Episode 1 just sets up the premise, really. Episode 3 is when the plot really picks up, and it suddenly kicks into high gear in 4.

EDIT: And whatever you do, do not look at spoilers.
The only videos I seen were of Ep1 and a part of Ep2. It looked very interesting and is a departure from all the action games I have been playing lately.
 

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The only videos I seen were of Ep1 and a part of Ep2. It looked very interesting and is a departure from all the action games I have been playing lately.
It's kind of like an old point-and-click adventure game, but heavily modernized and with a strong focus on conversation. The time-travel stuff is interesting, too.

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Currently free on Origin
Battlefield Hardline expansion Criminal Activity
Nox is also still there, if you're interested
 

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Xbox Games with Gold for August

Xbox One:
WARRIORS OROCHI 3 Ultimate - Available: 08/01 – 08/31
WWE 2K16 - Available: 08/16 – 09/15
Tumblestone - Available: 07/16 – 08/15

Xbox 360:
Spelunky - Available: 08/01 – 08/15
Beyond Good & Evil HD - Available: 08/16 – 08/31
 

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Apparently, people with the original PC disks for Bioshock and Bioshock 2 can get the Remastered versions free on Steam by using your CD keys. Directions at the 2K site here. Original article here.
 

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Currently free on Uplay:
The Crew

On The House at Origin:
Battlefield 4 Expansions
Dragon's Teeth
Final Stand
Naval Strike
Second Assault
China Rising​
Nox (For the fourth month. I kind of assume that if you haven't grabbed it by now, you probably don't care, but I'm trying to keep you updated.)

Also, if you have Bioshock or Bioshock 2 on Steam, check your library. The remastered versions should appear in the next day or so, if they haven't already. In addition to looking better, they seem to perform a bit better, too, which I'm quite thrilled about. It probably has something to do with the switch to 64-bit. Gameplay and map layouts are identical, though, since they really just updated the engine and some graphics. Redditors and Steam reviewers are pissed since they were erroneously expecting a complete remake. Seriously, don't go to the Bioshock subreddit, it's horrible there.
 

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Currently, with the purchase of a participating Nvidia GTX 1070 or 1080 graphics card, you will recieve a free copy of Gears of War 4 for PC.
 

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Looks like Beyond Good & Evil will be free on October 12 on UPlay
 
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