Video games have been around for nearly 80 years. In people’s terms, that’s three generations growing up with analog beeps and digital “It’sa Me, Mario!” Money, on the other hand, has been around a lot longer. As games grow in presentation and complexity it becomes harder to hold on to cash while enjoying a good game. With summer peeking around the corner, here are a few options to help you keep gaming and leave some of that paper in your wallet. Flex that clicking finger and enjoy these games for the low, low cost of go get ‘em!
Fallout: New Vegas, Ultimate Edition
Obsidian Entertainment & Bethesda Softworks (2010)
Considered by many to be the best Fallout game, Fallout: New Vegas has risen from its origins to become one of the most mod-friendly releases in modern PC gaming history. Align with one faction or find a way to rule them all! Fallout: New Vegas, Ultimate Edition will be available for free on Epic Game Store from May 25th to June 1st, 2023.
Side Note: The Epic Game Store is having a sale, and adding Fallout: New Vegas, Ultimate Edition to your library earns a 25% Epic Games coupon for any purchase over $14.99.
Alpha Mission II
SNK (1991)
A shoot-em-up classic from the days of arcades. Critically acclaimed for its variety of attack styles, Alpha Mission II is accessible for new players but tough to master. Alpha Mission II is free for Prime Members through Amazon Prime Gaming starting on May 25th 2023.
Kardboard Kings
Henry’s House, Akupara Games, (2022)
Sometimes you just need to find that chill vibe found only by running a trading card shop by the beach. Fans of trading card games will enjoy Kardboard Kings laidback shop-keeping management simulation. Kardboard Kings is available for free from Amazon Prime Gaming starting on May 25th, 2023.
It’s getting warmer, so chill out and hide from that midday sun with some cool gameplay. Be sure to check back here next week for another load of free games. Epic Games mystery vault will reveal its secrets and we’ll be there to tell you all about it!
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