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Gaming Freebies and Trades (trade steam, origin, etc. keys here)

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  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Help & Feedback Category Moderators Posts: 25,504 CMod ✭✭✭✭Spear


    Thanks as always for the tip Spear!

    Microsoft's ecosystem is a confusing place I've never been before.

    The Sim games listed seem to be free all the time, but if you click on the "Show more" link, there are literally hundreds of other free games there.

    In contrast, that last space game you listed is apparently usually $80(!!!!).

    I just stole a list from guru3d.com, it's not exactly a major effort on my part.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,861 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Rather annoyingly the games get installed automatically, doesn't seem to be a way to Add To Library as on Steam?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,551 ✭✭✭✭Skerries




  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Help & Feedback Category Moderators Posts: 25,504 CMod ✭✭✭✭Spear


    mrcheez wrote: »
    Rather annoyingly the games get installed automatically, doesn't seem to be a way to Add To Library as on Steam?

    The GET option should do the licence addition thing, though some seemed to prompt to install afterwards.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,861 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Spear wrote: »
    The GET option should do the licence addition thing, though some seemed to prompt to install afterwards.

    Mine just installed all automatically. Must be a setting somewhere.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,861 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,551 ✭✭✭✭Skerries


    Mortal Shell beta available to play


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    Skerries wrote: »
    Mortal Shell beta available to play

    Ohhhh, that looks good. Had not even heard of it.

    Edit : Nah. Another generic DS ripoff. Uninstalled !


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,226 ✭✭✭RobertFoster


    An early heads up for this freebie, but Ubisoft are doing their E3-like stream on Sunday evening. If you watch a certain part of the stream and are logged in with your Uplay account you'll get Watch Dogs 2 free to keep.

    More details: https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/watchdogs-2-pc-free-on-july-12th-3500385


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,503 ✭✭✭marcbrophy


    An early heads up for this freebie, but Ubisoft are doing their E3-like stream on Sunday evening. If you watch a certain part of the stream and are logged in with your Uplay account you'll get Watch Dogs 2 free to keep.

    More details: https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/watchdogs-2-pc-free-on-july-12th-3500385

    I already own this on Uplay, so I'm not eligible! :)
    But I'm a bit confused! How do you log into YouTube with your Uplay creds? :confused:


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,226 ✭✭✭RobertFoster


    marcbrophy wrote: »
    I already own this on Uplay, so I'm not eligible! :)
    But I'm a bit confused! How do you log into YouTube with your Uplay creds? :confused:
    It'll be streamed on https://www.ubisoft.com/forward (as well as YouTube, Twitch, and Mixer).


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 974 ✭✭✭Remouad


    marcbrophy wrote: »
    I already own this on Uplay, so I'm not eligible! :)
    But I'm a bit confused! How do you log into YouTube with your Uplay creds? :confused:

    Maybe I'm looking at it wrong but could it just be free during that part of the stream regardless of whether you're watching it?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,503 ✭✭✭marcbrophy


    It'll be streamed on https://www.ubisoft.com/forward (as well as YouTube, Twitch, and Mixer).

    Makes sense :)
    Remouad wrote: »
    Maybe I'm looking at it wrong but could it just be free during that part of the stream regardless of whether you're watching it?

    I'd say you've to be logged into the website Robert mentions above during the window, that I think is 20:00 - 20:45 on Sunday and if you were, Ubi will add it to your Uplay account :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,309 ✭✭✭✭wotzgoingon


    Just a heads up Watch Dogs 2 is a excellent game so well worth watching to get the game. I only just finished playing it a week or two ago.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,553 ✭✭✭lmimmfn


    Just on the Watch Dogs 2
    Join us during UBISOFT FORWARD, our first all-digital conference on 12 July 2020 starting from 19:00 UTC!

    Find out more about our upcoming games and take part in on-stream activities, including trivia questions and giveaways, to earn additional rewards.

    Remember to log in before tuning into the event to receive a FREE COPY of Watch Dogs 2!
    https://support.ubisoft.com/en-GB/faqs/55655

    So, login before 8 this evening then im sure will just be a link to claim it.

    as it shows Watch Dogs 2 pic here - https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/forward

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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,558 ✭✭✭quinnd6


    The Ubisoft store is inaccessible on Uplay because everyone is logging in to get Watch dogs 2.
    Uplay was always slow and laggy as f*ck anyway.
    Also can't login on the website which is also slow as hell.
    Their servers can't handle the load.
    Anyway my GPU is too crap to run Watch dogs 2.
    I have a 6670.
    It's a pity they wouldn't give it away free on Playstation.
    Why is everything always free on PC and on consoles we get sweet f all.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,503 ✭✭✭marcbrophy


    I've been logged in all day! Now this thing starts, I'm auto logged off and can't get back in again! :mad:


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,558 ✭✭✭quinnd6


    Their Uplay app is complete horse poo.
    Maybe try the website when the time comes.
    My faith in Ubi though fixing this especially over here is pretty low.
    The yanks always get top priority with everything.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,503 ✭✭✭marcbrophy




  • Registered Users Posts: 1,558 ✭✭✭quinnd6


    Oh right.
    Great job Ubi. :D


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,173 ✭✭✭D


    Managed to get logged in, I've been given the option to claim watchdogs 2 but the authentication for that keeps failing.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,091 ✭✭✭Sarn


    They’ve updated their page to say they’ll give out the rewards to all of us, even if you were unable to login successfully.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,283 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,553 ✭✭✭lmimmfn


    Ignoring idiots who comment "far right" because they don't even know what it means



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,551 ✭✭✭✭Skerries




  • Registered Users Posts: 11,611 ✭✭✭✭ERG89


    https://twitter.com/SUPERHOTTHEGAME/status/1283793747814363137?s=19

    This is free if you already owned Superhot before today.

    lmimmfn wrote: »

    Don't want to disrupt the thread but has anyone got this yet?
    I still haven't.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,696 ✭✭✭sniper_samurai


    ERG89 wrote: »

    Don't want to disrupt the thread but has anyone got this yet?
    I still haven't.

    I got it earlier today.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,000 ✭✭✭Mr Crispy


    Yeah, got it Tuesday morning.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,551 ✭✭✭✭Skerries


    I checked Tuesday and it was there

    I automatically got the Superhot expansion into my Steam account

    this is who is eligible

    Also available on PS4, XBONE, EGS, GOG

    Who is eligible for a free copy of SUPERHOT: MIND CONTROL DELETE?

    You’re eligible for a free copy of MCD if you purchased SUPERHOT before the 16th of July 2020 for Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, Epic Games Store, Origin, or GOG. This does not extend to major free giveaways like Twitch Prime, Games With Gold, and similar.

    Basically, if you purchased SUPERHOT for one of the supported platforms and paid money for it at any time before the 16th of July 2020, then you’re probably a fantastic human being and you’re eligible for a free copy of SUPERHOT: MIND CONTROL DELETE. How you acquire your free copy varies from platform to platform – see details here.

    After 16.07.2020 will new purchases of SUPERHOT include MCD for free?

    No, this is a one-time event. Purchasing SUPERHOT will only make you eligible for a free copy of MIND CONTROL DELETE until 16.07.2020. This means that 16.07.2020 (6PM CEST) will be the last day to qualify to receive a free SUPERHOT: MIND CONTROL DELETE by purchasing SUPERHOT.

    I have Superhot on Steam, so how do I get MCD?

    A free copy of MIND CONTROL DELETE will be added automatically to your Steam library immediately after the release, ready to download and enjoy. It won’t hurt to go and wishlist it while you wait though: link.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,861 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    I'm assuming Superhot VR is excluded from the deal


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,696 ✭✭✭sniper_samurai


    mrcheez wrote: »
    I'm assuming Superhot VR is excluded from the deal

    It is, base version only.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,283 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    I got both the new Superhot and Watch Dogs 2. Watch dogs 2 only appeared for me yesterday


  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Help & Feedback Category Moderators Posts: 25,504 CMod ✭✭✭✭Spear


    Warhammer: Rites of War, free on GOG:

    https://www.gog.com/game/warhammer_40000_rites_of_war


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,553 ✭✭✭lmimmfn


    Nice, i got superhot and MCD from the PCGamer giveaway

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,242 ✭✭✭Moon54




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  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Help & Feedback Category Moderators Posts: 25,504 CMod ✭✭✭✭Spear


    Theatre of War, free on Indiegala:

    https://freebies.indiegala.com/theatre-of-war/


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,861 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,551 ✭✭✭✭Skerries


    Valiant Hearts - The Great War

    to claim it you will need to log into your Uplay account and click the link on your mobile

    https://store.ubi.com/cn/game?pid=56c4948d88a7e300458b4890&dwvar_56c4948d88a7e300458b4890_Platform=pcdl&edition=%E6%A0%87%E5%87%86%E7%89%88&source=detail&ncid=2265-1367---1-aflt-38-58-STORE_GSA_Affiliate_Daisycon_General--4-7-7-0919-11----ID_80464
    &maltcode=ubisoftstore_acqst_aflt_notapplicable___STORE____&addinfo=222476


    CSC - Space MMO

    click the install button from Steamdb to claim it

    https://steamdb.info/app/895040/


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,861 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Skerries wrote: »
    Valiant Hearts - The Great War

    to claim it you will need to log into your Uplay account and click the link on your mobile

    I seem to have been able to claim it via my PC browser without the need for my phone

    It's all in Chinese, but I just clicked the highlighted buttons and success :pac:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,551 ✭✭✭✭Skerries


    some people were having issues and that worked for them


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,551 ✭✭✭✭Skerries


    just a heads up for this one

    Starting August 7 12PM est QuakeCon schedule link

    Bethesda member will receive the original Quake game on PC for free! In addition, if we hit the fundraising goal of $10,000, you will receive Quake II for free! Support here

    Where to watch? Here Stream Link


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,551 ✭✭✭✭Skerries


    Trackmania on UPlay


  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Help & Feedback Category Moderators Posts: 25,504 CMod ✭✭✭✭Spear


    For the few that don't have it, The Witcher free on GOG for the next few hours:

    https://www.gog.com/game/the_witcher


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,696 ✭✭✭sniper_samurai


    F1 2018 free when you subscribe to the Humble Bundle newsletter.

    https://www.humblebundle.com/store/f1-2018-free-game


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,861 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Skerries wrote: »
    just a heads up for this one

    Starting August 7 12PM est QuakeCon schedule link

    Bethesda member will receive the original Quake game on PC for free! In addition, if we hit the fundraising goal of $10,000, you will receive Quake II for free! Support here

    Where to watch? Here Stream Link

    Quake 2 and 3 will be free this week

    https://twitter.com/bethesda/status/1292875834462806017


  • Registered Users Posts: 11,611 ✭✭✭✭ERG89


    Today (August 13th) is the day that Total War Saga: Troy is free on the Epic Game Store for 24 hours but as of right now is not yet redeemable.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,503 ✭✭✭marcbrophy


    ERG89 wrote: »
    Today (August 13th) is the day that Total War Saga: Troy is free on the Epic Game Store for 24 hours but as of right now is not yet redeemable.

    Their offers start redemption at 4pm our time :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,551 ✭✭✭✭Skerries


    ERG89 wrote: »
    Today (August 13th) is the day that Total War Saga: Troy is free on the Epic Game Store for 24 hours but as of right now is not yet redeemable.

    In September 2020., for a limited time, Amazons DLC will be free for players who link their Total War Access and Epic accounts. Link for DLC: https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/product/a-total-war-saga-troy/amazons
    NOTE: To claim these offers, you’ll need to link your Total War Access and Epic Games Store accounts, and here is how:

    Log in to your Total War Access account here: https://access.totalwar.com/auth/control_panel/?source=troy

    Click on My Account in the upper navigation bar

    Click on the Epic Connect logo and log in with your Epic account credentials

    Grant permission to connect Access to your Epic account

    “Account Connected” will be displayed in My Account screen

    When Amazons DLC is available in September, follow instructions from the in-game menu to claim. You will need to collect your code from the Access dashboard and redeem the product -Amazon DLC- from the Epic Store’s web page or launcher here: https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/redeem

    More questions? Read FAQ here: https://www.totalwar.com/games/troy/troy-faq/


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,553 ✭✭✭lmimmfn


    ERG89 wrote: »
    Today (August 13th) is the day that Total War Saga: Troy is free on the Epic Game Store for 24 hours but as of right now is not yet redeemable.
    Available now

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,861 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    marcbrophy wrote: »
    Their offers start redemption at 4pm our time :)

    It's available now.. think it started @ 2pm


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