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NO MONEY, NO PROBLEM | The best free-to-play games to try in 2024
Here are some good games for you to play without the need to splash the cash.
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WORD YOU BELIEVE IT | Terrible news, Wordlers, you might end up seeing Wordle repeats soon, unless the NYT wants to start swearing at you
Oh, [censored]. The proverbial [censored] [censored] [definitely very censored] could hit the fan for word lovers in the near future.
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A WHALE OF A TIME? | Gotta spend it all? Why Pokemon Go's monetization is making me re-evaluate my playtime
To spend, or not to spend, that is the question.
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LAYOFFS, AND A SALE | SEGA to reportedly lay off 240 staff, as Company of Heroes developer Relic announces plans to go independent
Creative Assembly, Sega Europe, and Hardlight will be affected by the cuts, according to reports.
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READY YOUR HAM BATS! | One of the best roguelike survival games, Don't Starve, is getting its own tabletop adaptation
Can you survive the table?
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SATURN'S RIMS | No Man's Sky Orbital update drops today, will let you customise your ship and explore revamped space stations
Finally, intergalactic Pimp My Ride is a thing, and can be found in suitably swanky surroundings.
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BRICK DADDY | Bioshock creator's new game Judas reportedly feels a lot like, er, Bioshock
The upcoming game from Ken Levine-led Ghost Story Games also involves that famous “Narrative LEGO”.
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GEAR UP, FLAMEBORN | Enshrouded's first major update, Hollow Halls, delivers colossal dungeons, fresh threats, and some welcome fixes
The first of many updates coming to the game.
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WARBOUND | Bellwright is a mix of Rimworld and Mount & Blade, and a true rebellion game at heart
The team at Donkey Crew have to win folks over after Lost Oasis, and Bellwright might just be the trick.
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WAHEY | Bethesda cheekily confirms early builds of The Elder Scrolls 6 are already being played by devs, and they sound pretty fun
Also, the series has now been around long enough to really make you feel old.
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MAYO MADNESS | Yes, Stardew Valley mayonnaise drinking speedruns are now a thing, and already sub 20 minutes
Hey, at least they’re not racing to get intimate with a bear like the Baldur's Gate 3 lot…yet.
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DINO-ISEKAI | ARK: The Animated Series is apparently a thing and has just surprised-dropped six episodes onto Paramount Plus
Vin Diesel included.
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SIMLISH TIME | Following Barbie, Margot Robbie is producing the live-action The Sims movie you've been hearing about forever
Whippna choba dog!
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PLAY ON, PARTNER | Red Dead Redemption 2 surprise update fixes glitches, enhances stability, unveils HDR10+ Gaming support, and more
Saddle up for a smoother ride.
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A NEW PEAK | Stardew Valley's concurrent players skyrocket following collaborative 1.6 update with popular mod maker
Stardew Valley Expanded mod is also compatible with the new update.
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FARM-TO-PC | Stardew Valley update 1.6 is live with a treasure trove of content such as new pets, festivals, mystery boxes, and more farm-fresh delights
Plus a new fish, mystic seeds, a big chest, waterfalls, and up to eight players on PC.
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NAISE IT AIN'T SO | Stardew Valley's next update will let you drink mayonnaise, and I do not like that
Do you think God stays in heaven because he too lives in fear of what he has created?
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GIVE 'EM SOME SPACE | Star Citizen is finally pushing towards its 1.0 release, but you'll still probably have to wait a bit longer
At least it's coming... at some point.
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ENDURANCE PREMIUM | Pacific Drive isn’t just a good driving game - it’s the antidote to your daily commute
All it takes to put an end to our automotive alienation is a nice station wagon and a ride down apocalypse avenue.
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GET PASS GO SHOPPING | Minecraft Marketplace goes monthly: Unlock endless skins, maps, and more with a subscription to Marketplace Pass
Browse and download all sorts of user-created content.
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PACKY BIRTHDAY | EA Sports FC 24 gets Ultimate Birthday cards to celebrate 15 years of massively OTT Messi pack pull reactions
(Stares at screen silently as thing pops up) YYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!!!!
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SABER OUR SOULS | Saber is actually rescuing more studios from Embracer than was announced - and that includes Metro dev 4A
Ah yes, a big corporate announcement detailing how a divorce is being handled - the good stuff.
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IN VERNAL ARMS | Monster Hunter Now’s latest update proves that, in 2024, it’s still one of the best mobile games out there
New weapons, new monsters, more rewards – oh, and a Deviljho; it doesn’t get much better than this.
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THEY'RE BACK, BABY | EA's freaky red and blue non-humans are back for EA Sports FC 24's Spring Update, illustrating more changes
I thought we might not see them again until next Christmas, so this is a turn up for the books.
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FRIENDLY RIVALRY | PS5 owners seem very keen to buy Xbox console exclusives - Rare hit topping the pre-order chart
The times really are changing.
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UPDATE AHOY | Sea of Thieves' next update brings in anti-cheat, solo-play Safer Seas changes, and plenty more
You should hopefully soon see a lot less cheaters on your journeys.
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CAPTAIN MY CAPTAIN | Catch Captain Pikachu in Pokemon Go before it's too late!
To celebrate the release of Pokemon Horizons, Pikachu is sailing into port for a limited time.
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F.I.N.A.L.L.Y. | Acclaimed Stalker trilogy gets surprise release on PlayStation and Xbox ahead of Stalker 2's arrival in September
Play the original trilogy before you head into the Heart of Chornobyl.
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STAY FROSTY | Frostpunk 2 lands on Steam and PC Game Pass in July, Deluxe Edition pre-orders grant access to seven-day beta in April
Don't get left in the cold.
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WHAT IF? | The Alters, from Frostpunk dev 11 bit Studios, finally shows off new gameplay - and it's coming to Game Pass
The Alters, the next big game from 11 bit, has reemerged to deliver some big news, and a proper look at its gameplay.
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LUNAR POWERED | The Sims 4 Crystal Creations: How to charge crystals, and all crystal effects
Are your Sims pretty sure they're connected to the moon? Well, now they can prove it by donning some stylish jewellery infused with moonlight powers.
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SING YOUR HEART OUT | Break out the peaches, Jack Black will be singing in the Minecraft movie
Music to my ears.
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STEVE SAVED | Good news, EA FC 24's latest update finally stops your beloved 'Steve from the chippy' from being erased
All of your hard work no longer has to go to waste with every new squad update.
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TEMPLE OF VROOM | Expeditions: A MudRunner Game review – Raiders of the Lost 'Arrgh, I’ve rolled it again'
Saber Interactive is back with another off-roading sim that’ll force you to face the consequences of your own stupidity.
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NIER ENOUGH | Sure, we’d all love a Nier sequel, but what I really want is the return of another Yoko Taro classic
I'd say there's a non-zero chance of it happening.
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Sons of the Forest ending explained, and how to reach all endings
If you're thinking 'What just happened?' as you conclude Sons of the Forest, you're not alone.
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Sons of the Forest Artifact Locations
This strange device made up of multiple Artifact pieces can prove rather useful in Sons of the Forest’s postgame.
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POKE DAY NEWS GALORE | Pokemon Day brought a flurry of news, including details on Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket, Pokemon Unite, and more
More Pokemon updates than you can shake a Sudowoodo at!
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BACK TO WORK FARMERS | Stardew Valley's long-awaited 1.6 update sprouts in March, bringing fresh content to your farm
This should make the game's over 30 million players happy.
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POKEDEX 935-937 | Pokemon Go to celebrate the release of Pokemon Horizons: The Series with a new event in March
Trainers are also getting a new Pokemon from the Paldea region.
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Sons of the Forest 1.0 Mutants: How to beat Legsy and Holey
Some creepy new mutants have appeared on the Sons of the Forest island… Here’s how to beat them.
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Sons of the Forest Creative Mode explained
If you’re hoping to get creative across the island in Sons of the Forest, here’s how.
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DISC-USTING | What's the best game that shipped on multiple discs? The Best Games Ever Podcast
Most games shipped on multiple discs, if you think about it...
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YEAH, MORE LAYOFFS | Until Dawn and The Quarry developer Supermassive Games reportedly plans to lay off 90 staff
The horror-centric studio seems like the latest to join 2024’s long string of companies cutting jobs.