You can snag this add-on bundle for the game Albion Online, which is packed full of a total of $55 worth of goodies. (You must have the base game to make use of these items, however.) This bundle includes:
- Rogue Adventurer Vanity Bundle
- Hell Mare Mount Skin
- 350 Community Tokens
- 500 Learning Points
- 10 Adept's Focus Restoration Potions
- and 10 Adept's Tomes of Insight
This 8-game bundle includes critical hits like RoboCop: Rogue City, Old, World, and Citizen Sleeper — you'd pay $104 more for these games sold separately elsewhere right now. Buy Now at Green Man Gaming
- RoboCop: Rogue City
- Old World
- Citizen Sleeper
- Knights in Tight Spaces
- Battle Shapers
- Border Pioneer
- Moonscars
- Model Builder: Complete Edition
Prime members can claim a whole slew of free games, to redeem at GOG, the Epic Games Store, and the Amazon Games App. Highlights include:
- Tomb Raider Legend (GOG)
- Borderlands 2 (EGS)
- Kerbal Space Program (GOG)
- Greedfall Gold Edition (GOG)
- LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures (Amazon Games)
- LEGO The Hobbit (GOG)
- Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel (EGS)
- Tales from the Borderlands (EGS)
You'd have to pay at least $3 elsewhere to snag this indie turn-based strategy game in which humans must control giant mechs to defeat an alien invasion. Shop Now at Amazon
You'd have to pay at least $6 to snag this wild top-down co-op racing adventure game elsewhere today. Shop Now at Epic Games Store
The Steam Summer Sale has this rarely-discounted game (which has won just about every conceivable video game award over the past year) for $12 off. Buy Now at Steam
Not only can you grab this game for free today, but you'll also get 5,000 ARCoins to use in-game when you download it. Shop Now at Epic Games Store
Pay off your father's debts or lose yourself to the mob; see yourself succeed as a gangster yourself or fall prey to others — what will it be? Find out when you snag this remastered game for $6 less than you'd pay anywhere else today. Shop Now at Amazon
Snag this game for free to keep today, whereas you'd have to pay at least $15 to snag it anywhere else. Shop Now at Steam
Check out heavy discounts on these critically-acclaimed indie games, with prices starting at around $2 after savings. Or, alternatively, you can snag the Hits You Missed MegaBundle, which gets you 11 indie titles at a whopping 74% off in total ($64.24 after the discounts). Shop Now at Steam
Snag the first chapter of this point & click adventure game for free to try out! Shop Now at Steam
You'd have to pay around a buck more to snag this game from the Humble Store today. Shop Now at Amazon
Subscribe to Fanatical's email newsletter to snag this game for free as a way to kick off Lunar New Year! Plus, they're also giving a 5% off future purchase voucher to those to claim this freebie. (Of note, the game would cost you at least $5 elsewhere today.) Shop Now at Fanatical
Prime members have access to several free PC games for Prime Gaming, Amazon Luna, GOG.com, Epic Games, and more. We've pictured The Outer Worlds for Windows (GOG), which would cost around $10 at GOG.com. Shop Now at Amazon
You'd have to pay a huge difference of $42 to snag this game — which covers all 9 Skywalker saga films in game form — elsewhere today. Shop Now at Epic Games Store
You'd pay the full list price of $20 to snag this card game shop simulator anywhere else today. Shop Now at Epic Games Store
Snag this comic book based game for around $8 less than you could elsewhere today. Of note, this game is rated M for Mature and recommended for ages 17 and up. Shop Now at Epic Games Store
Prime members can log in and bag this title for free today through September 30. Shop Now at Amazon
PC Games: The Basics
Do you prefer a mouse and keyboard to a controller? Then you’ve found the right category. The resident experts here at DealNews have scoured the internet to bring you the best deals on computer games — new releases and classics alike. Below, you’ll find buying advice and resources, so you can take a deep dive into your game’s story instead of spending hours doing research.
Why Choose PC Over Consoles?
Consoles are often what first comes to mind when thinking of gaming, but PC games come with four key benefits:
Gaming PCs boast better performance. Gaming PCs usually include hardware that can outperform a console. That means PC games can deliver higher graphics levels and frame rates , leading to smoother, more visually appealing gameplay.
PC games have downloadable mods. If your gameplay is getting a bit stale, or if you’d just like to customize your experience, then you’re probably better off with a PC. Select PC games have thriving online communities where other players have changed any and all aspects of the game, including custom skins and whole new storylines.
Playing games on PC can be more comfortable. Gamer’s Thumb is a real issue! A keyboard and mouse is more comfortable for some players than a controller, especially for longer gaming sessions. Even if you find yourself missing your joystick, many PC games support controller use.
PC games see better discounts. Online digital retailers such as Steam, Epic Games, and more offer near constant sales to compete with each other. Snagging a discount on PC titles has never been easier.
Check Out These Categories, Too
The right peripherals will enhance your PC gaming experience. Look no further than these category pages, wherein our content team has sussed out the best deals to keep you playing.
PC Gaming By The Numbers
- By 2021, the PC gaming market is expected to be worth over $45 billion.
- As of February 2019, The Sims 3 is the best selling PC game of all time worldwide.
- Surveys from the 2019 Game Developers Conference showed that 66% of developers were working on games for PC release, as opposed to console or mobile.
- Steam ranks Counter-Strike: Global Offensive as its top-played game by both current and peak daily player counts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy a gaming laptop or a desktop computer?
There are many factors to consider when deciding what setup suits you best.
- How much space do you have? Do you need portability?
Whether you’re toting your gear to a LAN party, making a daily commute into an office, or simply moving to a more comfortable seat in your own living space, the ability to carry a laptop with you is beneficial.
Even the smallest of desktop PCs will require a monitor and other peripherals — those are not travel-friendly. If you have the room for a dedicated office or gaming space, a desktop setup might suit your needs better.
- What is your budget?
Building your own gaming desktop not only allows you to completely customize every aspect of your rig , but the price can also be significantly below that of pre-built systems. Whether factory-built or cobbled together, a desktop PC is often cheaper than a gaming laptop… at first. Your desktop may ultimately require additional accessories, such as a monitor or speakers, which can drive up the final price.
- Do you want to upgrade components in the future?
A gaming PC with all the bells and whistles can be a hefty investment. Having the ability to customize and upgrade your machine over time can save you time and money down the line. And desktops absolutely win out over laptops in terms of replaceable components.
For example, many laptops feature an integrated graphics card , meaning a GPU built into the processor; that’s not replaceable. If you’re settled on a laptop, keep an eye out for a discrete graphics card in the specs — this means the GPU is its own separate entity and could therefore be exchanged.
How can I tell if my PC will run a certain game?
The site where you purchased your game should list the recommended minimum system requirements needed for the game to run. If you need more information, sites like Can You Run It? and PC Game Benchmark are handy resources for checking your setup against specific games.
Brittany has been working at DealNews since 2013; she started out on the coupons team, and now navigates the waters of deal writing. As a member of the Content team, she spends most of her time sussing out whether stores are actually offering a good sale, as well as being a stickler for all things grammar and formatting. She spends most of her free time at home entertaining her small shih tzu puppy, testing new recipes, and traveling other worlds via video games and novels.