free games thread

[DoPo]

Spoiler: Largely irrelevant stuff

If you don't know there is a Humble THQ bundle out there. The offer ends in little more than a day from now. I finally bought it yesterday, mainly for Titan's Quest, but also Metro 2033 sounded curious and I heard some praise for Company of Heroes. About an hour later, I got an email saying they've added Dawn of War to that list "Great" I thought "But I already have it". So, rather than have it go to waste, I'll give it away. I also encourage others to give away spare games. Or heck, go and give them money, if you wish, and spread some games here. Or trade them or something.

I'm also taking suggestions on whether I want Saints Row: the Third or should I also give it away. I've heard some talk about the Saints Row series, so what I know is they are sort of like GTA. Keep in mind, I've played only the first three GTA games, of which I prefer the first two (GTA 3 made me stop care about the rest - it was fun but not in the GTA 2 way).

Finally, I also have a code for Red Faction: Armageddon Path to War DLC - I don't particularly care about Red Faction but I couldn't not activate it (the Steam key was bundled with all the other games). The key for the DLC was separate, though.

I should also point out Metro 2033 is absolutely free on Facebook [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/9.395881-Metro-2033-free-on-Facebook].

Notice: Threads have been merged. New thread purpose: same as before, I'm just putting it on top

"so, in honour of the holidays i have decided to make a thread where all we do is give games away, guest passes and beta keys are also up."

OK, so in summary:
- THQ bundle is out there, you can buy it, if you wish, or if you have, post spare games here. THQ bundle ended. Still post spares.
- I'm giving away Dawn of War GOTY Gone to BreakfastMan
- Also Red Faction: Armageddon Path to War DLC gone to tendaji
- and possibly Saints Row: the Third unless you convince me I should keep it Gone to KefkaCultist
- Metro 2033 is absolutely free on Facebook [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/9.395881-Metro-2033-free-on-Facebook]

UPDATE: GOG are giving Duke Nukem 3D as a gift [http://www.gog.com/gamecard/duke_nukem_3d_atomic_edition] for the next 48 hours (for the record, that would make it till around 14:00 GMT on Friday). The game runs on Windows and OS X, too.

 

[BreakfastMan]

Gimme some o' dat sweet, sweet Dawn of War GOTY, plz.

Also, keep SR3. It is pretty good, from what I have played. Not as good as 2, but still damn fun.

 

[KefkaCultist]

Well, I've never played SR3, so I'm not one to talk about it, but if you decided to give it away then I'd gladly accept it.

I have DoW already and have no interest in Red Faction.

 

[Andy Shandy]

Well, I'll take Dawn Of War off your rather gracious hands, if nobody else wants it. A few friends go on about the series, may as well try it out if it's free =P

 

[Atrytes]

I agree SR3 is pretty fun, worth trying out. But if you do decide to give it away... I will take it.

 

[Kopikatsu]

I'm also taking suggestions on whether I want Saints Row: the Third or should I also give it away. I've heard some talk about the Saints Row series, so what I know is they are sort of like GTA.

In it's early years, GTA focused on humor and insanity to the point where it was basically a self-parody. In the last few iterations however, they've been focusing on making it 'real' and gritty. Saint's Row is basically what GTA would have been had it not gone down the path of 'realism'.

 

[DoPo]

Gimme some o' dat sweet, sweet Dawn of War GOTY, plz.

Sorry, gave it to Andy Shandy

Well, I've never played SR3, so I'm not one to talk about it, but if you decided to give it away then I'd gladly accept it.

Yeah, I figured it would be fun, but I also have my hands full. When, and if, I feel like it, I can just buy it, I don't need to hoard it for now. I'll send you the code.

I agree SR3 is pretty fun, worth trying out. But if you do decide to give it away... I will take it.

Beaten by 4 minutes, man, sorry. Let's hope somebody else comes along with a spare copy

 

[Andy Shandy]

Gimme some o' dat sweet, sweet Dawn of War GOTY, plz.

Also, keep SR3. It is pretty good, from what I have played. Not as good as 2, but still damn fun.

Sorry, gave it to Andy Shandy

I've not used it yet, if BreakfastMan still wants it, rules out the risk of it not working on my laptop, and he seems to want it more than me anyway =P

 

[DoPo]

Gimme some o' dat sweet, sweet Dawn of War GOTY, plz.

Actually, Andy felt sorry for you , you get it.

 

[BreakfastMan]

Gimme some o' dat sweet, sweet Dawn of War GOTY, plz.

Actually, Andy felt sorry for you , you get it.

Well, this was all very confusing... I am not sure what to feel. D: I suggest giving it to Andy. He seems like he wanted it more than me.

 

[DoPo]

Gimme some o' dat sweet, sweet Dawn of War GOTY, plz.

Actually, Andy felt sorry for you , you get it.

Well, this was all very confusing... I am not sure what to feel. D: I suggest giving it to Andy. He seems like he wanted it more than me.

Gimme some o' dat sweet, sweet Dawn of War GOTY, plz.

Also, keep SR3. It is pretty good, from what I have played. Not as good as 2, but still damn fun.

Sorry, gave it to Andy Shandy

I've not used it yet, if BreakfastMan still wants it, rules out the risk of it not working on my laptop, and he seems to want it more than me anyway =P

You two should fight to the death now. Or something. I dunno. You both have the key, I'm not responsible any more. Well, maybe you can play, like, poker or something, too.

 

[BreakfastMan]

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There is only one solution... Sexy mud wrestling, refereed by DoPo, streamed live for the entire escapist community.

 

[crimson sickle2]

Keep SR3, the only reason I haven't played through it yet is because I'm currently away from my main consoles. It's just made to be fun, I doubt you'll find any meaningful life-lessons in it, but it's a game and it's so wacky it's fun.

 

[DoPo]

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There is only one solution... Sexy mud wrestling, refereed by DoPo, streamed live for the entire escapist community.

I approve. Do that. Also, add in bears. Everything is better with bears.

 

[Andy Shandy]

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There is only one solution... Sexy mud wrestling, refereed by DoPo, streamed live for the entire escapist community.

If it's avatars, then fine.

Mine's already has experience in oil.

Spoiler: Yes, I did just use this as an excuse to post this gif

If it's the actual me involved, I think you remove all thoughts of sex about the event and instead charge people for sick bags XD

[sub] Just take the damn code =P[/sub]

 

[KefkaCultist]

Well, I've never played SR3, so I'm not one to talk about it, but if you decided to give it away then I'd gladly accept it.

Yeah, I figured it would be fun, but I also have my hands full. When, and if, I feel like it, I can just buy it, I don't need to hoard it for now. I'll send you the code.

Well thank you sir! Please, accept this song of my people as a token of my gratitude!

Spoiler

 

[Soviet Heavy]

I've got every Dawn of War except for Soulstorm. I need mah Boreale! Have you got it?

 

[BreakfastMan]

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There is only one solution... Sexy mud wrestling, refereed by DoPo, streamed live for the entire escapist community.

I approve. Do that. Also, add in bears. Everything is better with bears.

Well, of course. Every thing is better (and more sexy) with bears. ;D

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There is only one solution... Sexy mud wrestling, refereed by DoPo, streamed live for the entire escapist community.

If it's avatars, then fine.

Mine's already has experience in oil.

Spoiler: Yes, I did just use this as an excuse to post this gif

If it's the actual me involved, I think you remove all thoughts of sex about the event and instead charge people for sick bags XD

[sub] Just take the damn code =P[/sub]

That will only add to teh sexiness.

[sub]Oh all right, if you insist.[/sub]

 

[DoPo]

I've got every Dawn of War except for Soulstorm. I need mah Boreale! Have you got it?

No, unfortunately. And if I'm not mistaking, the GOTY edition in that humble bundle is just the GOTY edition - it doesn't include Dark Crusade, Soulstorm, or Winter Assault.

EDIT: But I do have it on Steam, if that's what you're asking. Just haven't played it yet.

 

[Soviet Heavy]

I've got every Dawn of War except for Soulstorm. I need mah Boreale! Have you got it?

No, unfortunately. And if I'm not mistaking, the GOTY edition in that humble bundle is just the GOTY edition - it doesn't include Dark Crusade, Soulstorm, or Winter Assault.

EDIT: But I do have it on Steam, if that's what you're asking. Just haven't played it yet.

The GOTY Edition has DOW1 and Winter Assault. Platinum has DOW1, Winter Assault and Dark Crusade, and the Collection has all of 'em.

As for Soulstorm, be prepared for horrible horrible voice acting and some major engine issues in the Campaign. The Skirmish mod is still a blast however. I mainly want to get Soulstorm for Purgation of Kaurava and Firestorm over Kaurava. Firestorm over Kronus was a fantastic mod for Dark Crusade.