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The Epic Games Store Has Another Free Game Ready for Your Library
The Epic Games Store is continuing its ongoing promotion of offering free games to users. This initiative allows players to add titles to their library without purchase.
Get Prop Sumo for Free
The Epic Games Store is offering Prop Sumo for free as part of its ongoing game giveaways. This promotion provides a 100% discount, allowing players to add the fighting game to their library without purchase.
Thick As Thieves launches May 20
The stealth action heist game Thick As Thieves is set to launch for PC on May 20, available on Steam and the Epic Games Store. The game focuses on cooperative gameplay where players plan and execute elaborate heists.
Samson Released
Samson, an action-adventure game set in an open world, is now available on PC via the Epic Games Store and Steam. The game features driving and combat mechanics.
Samson’s Crime Story Helps It Stand Out From GTA, But Jank Is A Problem
Samson: A Tyndalston Story offers a dark crime narrative and open-world gameplay, but is hampered by frustrating jank and repetitive tasks. While its desperation-driven gameplay loop and serious tone differentiate it from Grand Theft Auto, issues with clunky melee combat, irritating bugs, and a story soft-lock mar the experience. The game is available on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Apr. 3: Epic Games Store Spring Sale
The Epic Games Store has launched its annual Spring Sale, offering deals on a variety of titles. This sale aims to fill the gap left by other seasonal sales events.
Subscription service for indie games gets a rough reception
A new subscription service called Indie Pass has launched, offering a curated catalog of indie games for $6.99 per month. The service has faced criticism regarding its revenue model, which compensates developers based on playtime, and concerns about not owning the games. While some see potential for discoverability, many express skepticism about adding another recurring charge and launcher.
The Epic Games Store's Weekly Free Games Are Live Now
The Epic Games Store has made its latest selection of free games available. Players can now add a double dose of titles to their libraries at no cost.
Farmer's Dynasty 2 Early Access
Farmer's Dynasty 2 has launched into Early Access on PC, available on the Epic Games Store, GOG.com, and Steam. Players can purchase the farming simulation with a 20% launch discount.
Get Clone Drone in the Danger Zone and TOMAK for Free
The Epic Games Store is offering Clone Drone in the Danger Zone and TOMAK: Save the... for free as part of its weekly giveaways. These PC titles are available for users to claim now.
The Epic Games Store is Ready top Add Two More Free Games to Your Library
The Epic Games Store is preparing to offer two additional free games to users. This announcement indicates a continuation of their strategy to provide free titles to expand their user base.
James Marsden Spills X-Men Secrets, and Servers Go Flyi... | TAG
This gaming news roundup covers several topics including a discount on a Tomtoc Nintendo Switch 2 carrying case, Crimson Desert potentially coming to Switch 2 with some compromises, and Sonya Walger cast as Freya in Amazon's God of War series. It also touches on James Marsden's X-Men line, a server rack tossing competition, rumored 2026 game releases, an unofficial browser port of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, free mobile games from Epic Games Store, a Silent Hill F DLC for Fatal Frame 2 Remake, Dispatch coming to Xbox, and Saros being made easier than Returnal based on player feedback. Finally, it notes Netflix's recent price increase.
This week's Epic Games Store freebies are two games you probably haven't heard of, but will instantly want to try
The Epic Games Store is offering two games, Havendock and Hyper Echelon, for free this week. Players can claim these titles as part of the platform's ongoing tradition of providing free games to its users.
Steam Community Buzz: When Gamers Say ‘Literally This’
A recent post on the Steam subreddit highlighted a common gamer sentiment, encapsulated by the phrase 'literally this,' which resonates with the experience of engaging in heated online discussions. This phenomenon reflects how gaming platforms like Steam have evolved into social networks where community interactions, debates, and shared experiences are integral to the overall gaming culture.
Epic Explains Its Blend Of Blockbusters And Smaller Games For Weekly Freebies
The Epic Games Store utilizes a mix of blockbuster titles and smaller indie games for its weekly free giveaways, aiming to highlight overlooked games and help studios gain visibility. Participating titles have seen significant increases in player counts on other platforms, and the program has a 16% conversion rate for players who claim a free game and then make a purchase. Epic is also planning to offer free themed cosmetics for Fortnite based on popular games.
The Epic Games Store Has Some More Freebies for your Library
The Epic Games Store is offering a free game and additional DLC to users. This promotion provides players with a significant title at no cost.
This week's shocking Epic Games Store freebie could teach you some real-life skills
The Epic Games Store is offering Electrician Simulator and a World of Warships anniversary pack for free this week. This promotion allows players to download these titles without purchase.
PC DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH Released
The PC version of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has been released on the Epic Games Store and Steam. This marks the action-adventure sequel's availability on PC, in addition to its previously announced PlayStation 5 release.
Get Electrician Simulator and World of Warships Pack for Free
The Epic Games Store is offering Electrician Simulator and the World of Warships — Epic Anniversary Tachibana Pack for free as part of its weekly giveaways. Players can claim these titles now.
Fortnite's Next Gaming Crossover Is Super Meat Boy
Fortnite is set to feature a crossover with Super Meat Boy, as announced by the Epic Games Store Twitter account. While the exact nature of the collaboration is unclear, it is likely tied to Epic's initiative to bundle Fortnite cosmetics with purchases from its storefront, specifically for the upcoming Super Meat Boy 3D, slated for release in 2026.
