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Xbox Game Pass has just dropped news of eight new games coming to the service that you can download (or stream) and keep with an active subscription. When it comes to fantastic deals in the video game industry, it doesn't get much better than Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service. By subscribing...

Fans of The Legend of Zelda and a good cozy game in general should check out this upcoming fantasy adventure game guaranteed to give you the best of both worlds. Set to release on 21 August, Mika and The Witch's Mountain developed by Chibig tells the story of an aspiring witch who delivers...

There's perhaps no better escape than being immersed in our favourite video games, whether it be a gripping story, vibrant open world or something high-octane. However, our beloved hobby can also be quite expensive to maintain. Thankfully, there are fantastic free-to-play video games - such as...

If you've been wanting to give the Switch Online service another shot, but don't necessarily want to fork out the monthly sub for it, Nintendo is now offering Switch users a free 7-day trial. This allows you to "retry the benefits" of this membership service, even if you've tried it out in the...

Who doesn't love a freebie? Steam is currently offering you the chance to play a variety of bangers at no additional cost. So without further delay let's jump into some of the latest Steam demos you can play right now, a full list of which you can find on the official store page. The first one...

Combining the best of both worlds from The Legend of Zelda and Valheim, this upcoming survival game is guaranteed to have you sinking hundreds of hours into it. Set to release during Q3 of 2024, Aloft is an upcoming co-op sandbox survival game set across a world of floating islands. Developed...

RPGs are such wonderful ways to escape from our humdrum lives and immerse ourselves in massive new worlds. Arguably, this is why such a popular RPG being free to play right now on Xbox is such glorious news. We appreciate that a lot of your time is likely being invested in Bandai Namco's Elden...

The weekend is fast approaching and those wanting to hide from the sun can check out these free downloads available from Xbox. It is no secret that Xbox regularly adds games at no extra cost for its Xbox Game Pass subscribers. However, if you are not a subscriber, why shouldn't you get free...

If you like to customise your Nintendo Switch profile, then you're in the right place if you want some glorious free downloads to claim right now. The next couple of years is going to be huge for Nintendo. With the Nintendo Switch launching in 2017, it's nearly time for its highly anticipated...

It's that time again, folks. Like the sands passing through an hourglass, we're once again back with another PlayStation Plus drop. June's selection of 14 free games had a few duds, but, for the most part, PlayStation Plus subscribers were happy with the turnout. The same can't be said for...

Those heading back to the Wastelands with Fallout 4 should check out this Resident Evil-style horror expansion which is guaranteed to send shivers up your spine. There is no denying that Fallout 4 can be a bit horror-esque at times but combining the atmosphere of Resident Evil is just outright...

Fans of The Witcher and Dark Souls who also happen to own an Xbox console should not miss out on this free download guaranteed to keep you busy for quite a while. Combining elements of The Witcher's medieval settings with the brutal combat of Dark Souls, The Inquisitor is a "story-driven, dark...

You can't deny the rhythm of the beat nor your heart, as this Steam sequel stylishly reminds us. It's been nine years since Crypt of the NecroDancer launched, its "hardcore roguelike" rhythmic battles making it an iconic experience. Undoubtedly, it influenced newer titles like Beat Slayer, and...

When it comes to popular video game franchises, few are more popular than Pokémon which also branches out to animation, movies, plushies and of course, card games too. In 2016, Pokémon branched out further with the hit mobile game Pokémon GO, developed and published by Niantic, which has proven...

We all assumed that nothing could quite match up to the deluge of absolute bangers that was 2023, but 2024 has already been filled with GOTY contenders. From Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Dragon's Dogma II to Animal Well and Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree, the hits have kept on coming. In...

An ex-Halo Infinite developer has created a brand-new Halo game with Unreal Engine 5, and you'll be able to play it for free soon. Rumours have said the next Halo game will be made using Unreal Engine 5, meaning this project could be our first glimpse as to what that could look like...

If Secrets of Grindea has passed you by, I'm about to rectify that. This delightful indie old-school RPG was a whopping 13 years in the making and ever since it finally launched back in February, I've practically raved about it to anyone who will listen. Developed and published by Pixel...

A few years ago I was lucky enough to visit Austria - more specifically its capital Vienna and nearby city Salzburg. It was the latter place I fell in love with, as visiting Fortress Hohensalzburg that towers over the city like a stone sentry, I was able to get my first glimpse of the Austrian...

Steam is the largest online store for PC gaming and it features thousands of games large and small. Among the many titles, there are often some gems waiting and some of these will be free games that simply require a download before you can get started. The popularity of these free games changes...

Those subscribed to Nintendo Switch Online can get their hands on a free download of one brutal RPG they may have missed the first time around. First released on the Nintendo Switch in 2018, Darkest Dungeon is a "challenging gothic roguelike turn-based RPG about the psychological stresses of...