Free Games: January 2023


When it comes to games, I can't get enough... and just admit it, some of you can't either. So why not get your hands on a slew of free games while the getting is... oh so good? Are your fingers twitching and moving into the controller holding position, yet? Good, check out the titles below and... game on!



Mature 17+

  • STORY OF REDEMPTION. Sebastian must descend into the nightmare to win back his life and family.
  • DISCOVER HORRIFYING DOMAINS. Explore as far or quickly as you dare through a world where nothing is quite what it seems, though be sure to prepare wisely.
  • CHOOSE HOW TO SURVIVE. Attack from the shadows with the crossbow, run like hell, or go in guns blazing with very limited ammo.
  • FACE DISTRUBING ENEMIES. Survive encounters with sadistic enemies and meet characters who may lead – or mislead – you on your path to redemption.
  • VISCERAL HORROR AND SUSPENSE. Enter a twisted world filled with anxiety-inducing thrills and disturbing horrors around every corner.



Mature 17+

New York, more like a beast than a city. Explore it’s darkest corners and uncover its secrets as Jack Kelly, a former detective who has been framed for a murder. Degraded and forgotten by old pals, it’s your last chance to find the truth behind this whole terrible mess. The thing is, your new boss treats you like shit, your wife is a money sucking spawn from hell and the local mafia wants your head on a plate. I guess you could say, that things are complicated down here, in the middle of Brooklyn. Oh, and don't forget about writing tickets, reprimanding pedestrians & such.

You're a beat cop after all.

  • Nonlinear story with multiple endings - Someone framed you and no one gives a rat’s ass about this but you. Turn every stone in this city and find out who did that. The further you investigate the more missing puzzles you’ll find, but be careful. Some things should never be brought to daylight.
  • The essence of 80’s cop shows - Have you ever dreamed of being one of the heroes of cop movies? Of course you did, like we all. Now you have a chance. Be sexier than Sonny Crocket and tougher than Dirty Harry. And if witty comebacks won’t work, you can always do some old school ass kicking. It’s 80’s after all!
  • The humour that your mom wouldn’t approve - Be sarcastic. Be gloom. Be whatever you want. There are thousands of things in this world you can laugh at, and even more you shouldn’t, but who cares. It’s jungle out there baby, and sometimes you just need something to release the stress.
Mature 17+

  • Chicken police
  • A thrilling, rich storyline with a classic film-noir twist
  • Professional voiceover with more than 8 hours of spoken dialogue!
  • A carefully crafted, unique and "colorful" world
  • A complex interrogation system

(Likely) E for Everyone.

Experience the beauty and detail of mowing the Great British countryside in Lawn Mowing Simulator, the only simulator that allows you to ride an authentic and expansive roster of real-world licensed lawn mowers from prestigious manufacturers; Toro, SCAG, and STIGA as you manage your mowing business.

Build your own lawn care business from the ground up. Purchase and upgrade your headquarters, hire employees, purchase advertising and balance the books as you grow and expand your business.



T for Teen

Breathedge is an ironic outer space survival adventure game. Take on the role of a simple guy called the Man who is just carrying his grandpa's ashes to a galactic funeral and suddenly finds himself in the middle of a universal conspiracy.

Welcome to Space


A massive space hearse suffers a wreck in the deep space, leaving the area filled with debris, coffins, dead passengers and yourself. Survive in this interstellar dump, uncover a global conspiracy, save the princess and don’t break your fingers while tapping the keyboard as you travel around the world (keeping your display on for full immersion is advised).

Try to stay alive




Space isn’t a joke (despite us trying to prove otherwise) and not dying is a challenge. Lose your progress in spectacular ways, including but not limited to suffocation, freezing, incineration, electrocution, depression, blunt trauma, and more.

Litter space with garbage you created




It took a long time for our ancestors to develop because they had no electrical tape. You have it and you know how to use it. With this magical artifact, you can create a vast variety of useless objects and throw them out of the airlock! There are also many useful items to be created, but be careful as this may result in completing the game.

Fix and Decorate




When all your neighbors just hover around in vacuum doing nothing but playing dead, various tools and gears will help you become the worst noisy neighbor ever. Create a unique space station, provide it with oxygen and electricity, install all kinds of equipment from solar panels to a hamster farm, and turn it into a real bachelor pad by stuffing it with furniture mixed with all kinds of junk.

Honk! Honk!




Yes, you heard that right, it’s your own private car horn! Besides that, you can assemble a small rocket, ride the dead or build a large space shuttle. Transportation helps you move faster, evade obstacles and see the death screen after a head-on collision.


(Likely) E for Everyone

Escape all new temples in Faraway 2: Jungle Escape that are full of new challenges and mysterious puzzles. This room escape game will surely challenge your puzzle escaping ability. Sequel to one of the best escape games ever with over a million players! A room escape puzzle game that will completely challenge your mind, captivate you & offer hours of entertainment. 


Mature 17+

Explore the world by fighting your way through the city streets or sneak across the rooftops, choosing which enemies to eliminate or spare.


E for Everyone

Let's find the game console Mom hid! Is it inside the chest or on the shelf? Could it be under the sofa, too? Where is it!? Find the 'game' in each level using various items! An easy-going and funny escape game awaits!




            

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Gaming vs Social Media in 2022


As we continue to move forward in gaming, there are a number of people that have found themselves shifting over to social media for their free time. We know this based on all the conversations we've had in 2022, and here is some of the data. This is "some of the data" because it didn't turn into a thing until it because a cool idea to turn it into a thing.


So there were a small number of people who said they game at least 5 hours or more in a day, but with work and life it might make you assume that that's why the number is so low... until you look at the social media usage. I'm going to hold off on the reason why some give, and it's something I've mentioned years ago, but that's a crap load of time to spend on social media... so it's not just about someone being too busy to game.

Does this mean that gamers are just walking away from the controller, keyboard + mouse, cellphones, and VR headsets? No, nearly 40% of gamers we spoke to logged between 2 to 4 hours of gaming. Single-player games got 30% of that quality time, while multiplayer games got 70% of that quality time. This is time usually logged before bed, and some would even log 5+ hours if they lose track of time on their day off, but... it wasn't consistent enough to log.

Gamers who logged the least amount of time were at 11% for about 30 minutes to 1 hour. This is to enjoy something in between a tight schedule and also to let off steam. This was also a suggestion from us to those busy professionals that barely have time to breathe. Not necessarily to play the games that require a deeper dive, but... the games that give you a full experience in a shorter amount of time like... Rocket League.

21% of these gamers gave about an equal amount of time to gaming and social media, which wasn't specific to doing both enough to take up a large amount of time in the day, or... to barely crack 30 minutes to an hour. They just couldn't give a figure and said it's probably 50/50 because of the times they're on social media and the time they have to game are about the same.

Now on to 5+ hours of social media, in which the women beat out the men a little more here, but not by much. I think it was about 20 more women than men who spend more time on social media at 5+ hours. It even surprised some of the people who didn't realize that they were on social media as much, and we didn't include the people who work as social media managers.

Interaction is the main reason why social media was the biggest draw of time, and I feel the same about multiplayer games. There are some awesome single-player experiences out there that get a lot of love, but... multiplayer games give people the interaction they crave in addition to gaming. It's like going to a playground as a kid, you don't go to a playground just to enjoy some solo gameplay, there are other kids there trying to fun it up before the streetlights come on or before their parents tell them it's time to wrap it up. 


One of the reasons why the Steam Deck (and even the Nintendo Switch) was suggested is because you can get out and go... while also getting your game on. I highly doubt Nintendo would implement known social media platforms, but... I assume Valve would (and should). I think that's the closest you can get to having the best of both worlds without gaming on mobile. Speaking of mobile, that's the reason why some gamers we spoke to... actually game on mobile more because they can just flip between them. Another conversation came about with quite a few people about how social media takes the edge off of being at a stressful job also... and I can understand that.







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Project Switch: Customize Your Nintendo

There are a number of people with stickers on the back of their Nintendo Switch consoles... which I have no issue with (do your thing), but you can take it to a higher level to make it your own.


I do have something that I wouldn't recommend when tricking out your Nintendo Switch. Yes, I did say do your thing (it's your system), but don't put stickers on your Nintendo Switch. The sticky film can get into the crevices, the stickers fade, and... you can risk scratching your Switch trying to take them off. Think of the replay value when it comes to a cruddy Nintendo Switch with scratches on it.

Another thing I don't recommend is getting stickers (at all) or cases that have a specific game installment, show season, or movie installment on it. It dates the case... and what will that mean for resell if you want to sell the case with it? I wouldn't get a case with Super Mario Odyssey written on it, I'd get a case with the 2D Mario art (i.e. when he jumped into the walls in the game).

That said, when tricking out your Switch... you can also protect it at the same time with protective cases like these. They don't stick to the case like a sticker, and... the party doesn't stop here when you're able to show the thumbs, buttons, and even the cradle some love. I'm going to speak on the cradle more down below. All cases you see like the one above and the rest below have art from front to back.









This image shows the back part of this... magical case to give you an idea, but... there are just so many options for the standard Switch + the Switch OLED. All aren't created equal, so check out the various options, but the good thing is... you can easily swap out cases (compared to stickers). Not just swap them out to fill up a bin... get a refund and try another.


To continue the fun, I can't overlook the Switch Dock... cover, which... is also a cool thing to customize if you want to give it a cool look. This literally just... sits there... so even if these dock covers have anti-scratch options (unless you're tossing it around) it should remain in great condition. These aren't just great options to customize your system... if you have a child or children who want to have their system stand out apart from their siblings... there ya go.



Lastly, to keep with the shark theme... I'd even recommend a dust cover because it keeps dust from getting into the crevices and all that good stuff. You can wipe off a dust cover a whole heck of a lot easier than you can a Switch Dock's cradle. Not only do the dust covers prevent dust... they look awesome.



This is a pretty cool option for some, while others may want to create their own look or simply display their Switch while protecting it from dust, so... try a clear dust cover option (or go sticker crazy). Don't worry... all the necessary ports have access to run cables and corded controllers.





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