[-] smeg@feddit.uk 2 points 4 days ago

I was keeping in mind that they put that much money in, surely all that money has made something playable that would make some money, whereas throwing it all away makes nothing at all, right?

[-] smeg@feddit.uk 10 points 4 days ago

"Certain aspects of Concord were exceptional," Hulst continued, "but others did not land with enough players, and as a result we took the game offline. We have spent considerable time these past few months exploring all our options [and] after much thought, we have determined the best path forward is to permanently sunset the game and close the studio."

But why? Did they actually think it was going to cost more money to keep the servers running than it would bring in? What's the opposite of the sunk cost fallacy?

[-] smeg@feddit.uk 3 points 4 days ago

The speedruns for Luigi's Mansion were pretty cool, one of the few games with active max% and min% categories!

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[Prime/GOG] INDUSTRIA (gaming.amazon.com)
submitted 5 days ago by smeg@feddit.uk to c/freegames@feddit.uk

Surreal FPS adventure for Windows, free on GOG for Amazon Prime subscribers until 27th November

Embark on a gripping journey in INDUSTRIA, an atmospheric FPS set in Cold War-era East Berlin. Unravel the secrets of a mysterious parallel dimension while searching for a missing colleague. Explore a haunting reality where the truth awaits. Discover the dark past that lies beyond.

On the evening of the fall of the Berlin wall, a young woman plunges headlong into a parallel dimension to find her missing work colleague who has disappeared under mysterious circumstances. While the checkpoints in East Berlin are still being overrun by crowds of people, Nora escapes from this world, into unknown layers of time and into an unknown fate.

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submitted 5 days ago by smeg@feddit.uk to c/freegames@feddit.uk

Hard to tell if this is a real game or a joke

Fuzishe spends his time on a toilet reflecting on his past mistakes and his life in general. Why is he thinking about colous black? Smooth surfaces? Why are some people telling lies of this Earth? He's got used to thes soft toilet seat and the warmed floor under his feet.

It is now November, and Fuzishe unconciously invites you to think with him.

In Poopy Philosophy you will expirience a life of a man that sits on his toilet for a month straight. Help the protagonist finish all his stinky business and think upon such questions as...?

[-] smeg@feddit.uk 23 points 5 days ago

This is the most !nottheonion@lemmy.world headline I've ever read

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[Prime] Ynglet (gaming.amazon.com)
submitted 5 days ago by smeg@feddit.uk to c/freegames@feddit.uk

Hand-drawn musical platformer for Windows, free for Amazon Prime subscribers until 27th November

In Ynglet you jump between bubbles that float in the sky like you're a space dolphin, as you melt into a highly reactive and dynamic soundtrack created by Ynglet's custom (and needlessly complicated) music software!

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submitted 1 week ago by smeg@feddit.uk to c/freegames@feddit.uk

Spooky object-finding mystery for Windows, free for Amazon Prime subscribers until 27th November

When a patient at the Manchester Asylum draws a huge crown covering the walls of her cell, you're sent to learn what, if anything, it has to do with your past. But when the inmates escape, there's only one way for you to regain control - find the Black Crown before they do. You'll need to gather your wits and use all your abilities to learn the identity of "Jane Doe" and solve the mystery of the Black Crown in the 20th chapter of this classic hidden-object puzzle adventure game series!

[-] smeg@feddit.uk 2 points 1 week ago

Given how used I am to every statement by a politician or business being this slick, polished, carefully re-drafted beige speech it's a real contrast to see someone like Torvalds just blasting out their thoughts

[-] smeg@feddit.uk 1 points 1 week ago

Very spooky (except for the last one, that just looks relaxing)

[-] smeg@feddit.uk 4 points 1 week ago

Yeah I'd had my eye on this for a bit, it seems disappointingly bare-bones in terms of features which is a shame. Guess I'll be sticking with the increasingly-broken neo/omega launcher for a while!

[-] smeg@feddit.uk 3 points 1 week ago

Here's a rough size comparison

[-] smeg@feddit.uk 1 points 1 week ago

I've watched the demo video and this looks impossible, but I guess if you're a big FPS player then it might be a good aiming challenge!

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submitted 1 week ago by smeg@feddit.uk to c/freegames@feddit.uk

First-person reactions game for Windows, pay-what-you-want on Itch.io until 30th October

Are you ready to test your aim? In Falling Houses, you'll have to move your mouse quickly and precisely to hover over falling objects and earn points. These objects, known as houses, will fall very fast creating an intense and exciting experience.

Gain experience points by earning high scores and use them to rank up. Falling Houses is a fast-paced game that will keep you on your toes and sharpen your reflexes. It's perfect for anyone who loves a challenge and wants to improve their aim and accuracy.

[-] smeg@feddit.uk 2 points 1 week ago
[-] smeg@feddit.uk 1 points 1 week ago

Looks like this is free-to-play rather than a giveaway, could you add [Forever-Free Friday] to the start of the title please

[-] smeg@feddit.uk 1 points 1 week ago

It's ideal for someone who really doesn't understand computers (so can't be relied on to install updates etc) if you don't want to have to be tech support as much as for a "proper" OS

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[Prime/GOG] Arcade Paradise (gaming.amazon.com)
submitted 1 week ago by smeg@feddit.uk to c/freegames@feddit.uk

RPG and arcade simulator for Windows, free on GOG for Amazon Prime subscribers until 27th November

Welcome to Arcade Paradise, the 90's management sim / retro arcade game combo! From cleaning toilets to picking up gum to doing the laundry, the road to Arcade Paradise isn't easy, but the reward and coin will be worth the grind.

Return to the 90's with a story of rags to riches, literally. Featuring a soundtrack by ex-The Prodigy touring member, Kieron Pepper. Take on the role of Ashley, managing the day-to-day tasks of running the family laundromat. Rebel from pants and tube socks as you set out to create something that gives the sleepy town of Grindstone something to get excited about... the ultimate Arcade Paradise!

Featuring 35 fully playable games to unlock and order, the more you install, the more players will spend. But you don't have time to just stand and set the highest scores, the toilet won't clean itself and there's trash to take out!

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submitted 1 week ago by smeg@feddit.uk to c/freegames@feddit.uk

No idea what this is going to be like, "story based" and "for Windows and Android" is all the page is giving me. Creator also has "winter games PC" with even less detail! Pay-what-you-want on Itch.io until 31st October.

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submitted 1 week ago by smeg@feddit.uk to c/freegames@feddit.uk

Musical puzzle adventure (with local co-op) for Windows, free for Amazon Prime subscribers until 20th November

Figment 2: Creed Valley is an action-adventure game set in the human mind. Nightmares are spreading chaos and have overrun once-peaceful lands. Join Dusty, The Mind's courage, as you make your way through puzzles, musical boss fights and unique environments. Face your fears head-on.

Nightmares have shattered the Moral Compass, making The Mind unable to function properly. Dusty and his ever-optimistic sidekick, Piper, must travel to Creed Valley, where The Mind's ideals are formed to restore peace. A journey filled with musical showdowns and mind-bending puzzles awaits.

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[Microsoft] Romopolis (www.microsoft.com)
submitted 1 week ago by smeg@feddit.uk to c/freegames@feddit.uk

Classic city builder for Windows, free on the Microsoft Store until 28th October

Build ancient Roman cities. Earn money, fame and honor in this casual simulation game.

Construct an idyllic ancient Roman city with plenty of houses and keep your residents happy by providing all the services they need. You'll be rewarded with money, fame and honor. It's up to you how to play - you can work your way to the top in the comprehensive campaign mode or you can create and play your own custom scenarios. Build dozens of Roman-styled houses, structures and other buildings. Trophies and awards available for the meticulous gamer!.

Enjoy this classic and simple time management simulation game from the popular Townopolis-Romopolis-Megapolis series. Achieve various goals by building ancient Roman cities on a limited area with limited resources and in a limited time. But don't worry - you can pause the game at any time, or play casually without the time limit if you prefer.

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[Itch.io] Brazier for the Sky (covenesque.itch.io)
submitted 1 week ago by smeg@feddit.uk to c/freegames@feddit.uk

Indie roguelike platformer for Windows, pay-what-you-want on Itch.io until 31st October

A storm rages as the sky becomes progressively darker. As water rises a lone mechanical brazier tries to climb to higher ground. Against all odds, it tries to protect its fire in an attempt to reignite the sun.

Brazier for the Sky is a 2D roguelite platformer. No two runs are the same as you experience randomized platforms in your attempt to climb higher and reignite the sun.

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It started with Yochanan (Hebrew) -> Ioannis (Greek) -> Johannes (Mediaeval Latin) -> Jon (Middle English), but now every language seems to have a version, e.g.

  • Hans
  • Joanna
  • Hanna
  • Jan
  • Ivan/Ivanka
  • Vanja
  • Jens
  • Sean/Shaun/Shawn/Shane
  • Joan/Jane/Jean/Janis
  • Evan/Ewan
  • Jock/Jack
  • Ian/Iain/Ianto
  • Juan
  • Yiannis/Gianna
  • Gianni/Giovanni/Vanni/Giovanna
  • Jonas
  • Ivo/Iva
  • Eoin/Owen
  • Seonaid/Siubhan

and those are just the ones I've heard used, there are hundreds more!

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[Itch.io] Extracted (warlines.itch.io)
submitted 1 week ago by smeg@feddit.uk to c/freegames@feddit.uk

Warzone survival indie for Windows, pay-what-you-want on itch.io until 31st October

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