Game news 3 video games are free this weekend, including this FPS and this hit rated 91%: take advantage!
This week, three video games are free, no less. And that’s not all, since a bunch of others are playable via a subscription or on sale: in short, there’s plenty to enjoy. So enjoy yourself!
Summary
- Free games this weekend
- Free game on the Epic Games Store (PC)
- Free game on Steam
- Free games with subscription
- PlayStation Plus Essential, Extra & Premium
- PlayStation Plus Extra & Premium
- Xbox Game Pass for PC, Xbox and Cloud
- Promotions, cheap games: the best offers
- Best deals on (PC)
- The best PS5 and PS4 game deals
- The best game deals on Nintendo Switch
- Pre-orders and reservations: offers on upcoming hits
- PlayStation / Xbox
- Nintendo Switch
- PC (Steam via GamesPlanet)
Free games this weekend
Free game on the Epic Games Store (PC)
- Football Manager 2024 : what a nice gift this is! Coming from a saga as long as the arm, Football Manager 2024 is a must-have in terms of management and strategy. Manage your own football club with crazy precision and authenticity and for free at this address instead of the usual price of €59.99.
- Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts : here too, a very nice gift allowed by Epic Games. This FPS puts you in the shoes of a sniper who must carry out contracts during risky missions: it’s precise, enjoyable and rather intelligent in addition to not costing a kopeck since it is to be recovered right there.
Free game on Steam
- Weapon of Choice DX : this 2D action game, very old school and very brutal, is not very well known, but it convinces players with an average of 77% on Steam. Good news, it is free until September 22, so think about getting it hereit doesn’t cost anything.
Free games with subscription
Here are the September games “given” to all subscribers for the month of September. It’s only been available since last Tuesday and the first game has just been released, so enjoy!
For more information, we advise you to refer to our news by clicking here.
Subscribe to PlayStation Plus for 12 months
Here are the latest games to join the PlayStation Plus catalog. This time, we find a bit of everything:
If you’re a PlayStation Premium subscriber, here are the three retro and PSVR2 games joining the catalog:
For more information, we advise you to refer to our news by clicking here.
Xbox Game Pass for PC, Xbox and Cloud
This week, three games arrived in the Game Pass. Note that Age of Mythology Retold is a brand new release, available day one in the catalog!
Subscribe to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for 3 months
Best deals on (PC)
- Star Wars Outlaws : Freshly released, the brand new Star Wars game from the developers of The Division is a good one. Adventure, action, stealth and a big open world for 62.99€ instead of €69.99, i.e. -10%!
- Age of Mythology: Retold : this revamp of the cult strategy game has just been released. It’s more beautiful, more playable and there’s still just as much content, even online! Its price is 26.99€ instead of €29.99 on Steam, via GamesPlanet.
- Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown : that’s it, the famous Test Drive license has finally made its big comeback. If you like beautiful bodywork, luxury and Hong Kong Island, let yourself be tempted by this racing game that comes out today for the reduced sum of 44.99€ instead of €49.99.
- Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions : we dreamed of it a little and it’s now done. Here is a pure (modern) Quidditch video game and of course, it will make people happy! It was released this week and can be found on Steam at 35.99€ in its Deluxe Edition instead of €39.99, which is still very reasonable.
- No Man’s Sky : the Aquarius update has just been released and it allows you to tackle fishing with an ultra-advanced system. Without that, the game simply offers you the greatest space exploration ever offered in a video game: it’s completely crazy and ultra-advanced, in addition to being available at 19.99€or -66%.
The best PS5 and PS4 game deals
- Astro Bot : Coming out today and rated 18/20 by us, Astro Bot is a simply incredible PS5 exclusive that you absolutely must play. You’ll be charmed, especially since it can be found at 53.49€ instead of €69.99 at E.Leclerc. Go for it!
- Star Wars Outlaws : This action-adventure game puts you in the shoes of a criminal determined to rob the entire galaxy. And it’s pretty cool. While it was released last week, it can be found at 42.86€ at Fnac, or €52.85 with shipping costs, which remains the cheapest price on the market. It normally costs €69.99.
- Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions – Deluxe Edition : released this week, this video game is the one that offers the most accomplished Quidditch ever made. There is single player, multiplayer and lots of possibilities: the Deluxe Edition in box on PS5 is only 39.99€ at Fnac, shipping costs included.
- Final Fantasy XVI : this very big PS5 exclusive from last year sees its price plummet and it is definitely the moment to take advantage of it. Its price? Only 24.99€ instead of €59.99 at Fnac!
- Elden Ring : if you haven’t already, FromSoftware’s mega-hit is finally seeing its price drop for good. For example, at this Fnac retailer, you can find it 25.20€ : it is undeniably a good deal.
The best game deals on Nintendo Switch
- NieR Automata: The End of YoRHa Edition : an exemplary port for a cult game that has left its mark on millions of people. So, yes, it is an absolute must-do and that’s good since it’s at 18.99€ only.
- Nintendo Switch Sports : this party game will put you in a good mood. Here, the version with the leg strap (which allows you to play Penalty Shootout mode) is at 36.79€ on Amazon.
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons : you still don’t have it? This mega-hit from Nintendo is addictive and a real comfort in everyday life. Amazon sells it at 44.16€ : very good value for money, especially since you’re going to spend time there. Like, really.
- Assassin’s Creed: The Rebel Collection : this compilation includes Assassin’s Creed III Remastered, Black Flag and Rogue. And it’s the only way to play Assassin’s Creed on Switch. Good news, Amazon is offering the boxed version 14.99€ instead of €19.99.
- LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga : this game offers you to revisit ALL the Star Wars films with a very “good vibes” angle and you can even play it in co-op. So, it’s cool and it’s even cooler at the price of 15.99€ instead of 69€.
Pre-orders and reservations: offers on upcoming hits
On the pre-order side, some highly anticipated titles are listed at lower prices on certain platforms.
PlayStation / Xbox
- Sonic X Shadow Generations : the next Sonic game will definitely have its audience and maybe you are one of them. It arrives on October 25 and can be pre-ordered on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series and Switch on 49.99€.
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 : a good big action game that follows the first episode, which was already a good big action game. And we like it! Scheduled for release on September 9 and on PS5, Carrefour is offering it at 47.99€ instead of €69.99; on Xbox Series, it’s also at 47.99€ at the same dealer.
- EA Sports FC 25 : the post-FIFA continues with EA Sports FC from Electronic Arts. The new version, that of the year 2025, arrives on September 27 and you can pre-order the PlayStation 5 version at 60.36€ instead of €79.99. A nice reduction, you will agree.
- Silent Hill 2 : one of the most anticipated games at the turn of history, without a doubt. It is scheduled for October 8 only on PS5 (there will also be a PC version) on the home console side and Carrefour is offering it at the exceptional price of 49.99€ instead of €69.99.
- DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO : if you liked Budokai Tenkachi, here is the brand new opus and it promises to be exceptional with an absolutely crazy cast. This new game will be released on October 11 and can be reserved on Amazon on PS5 at 62.99€ instead of €79.99.
- Doom Anthology : this ultimate compilation includes all the games of the saga in a steelbook that reeks of class, forgive us the expression. It is scheduled for October 22, 2024 and can be pre-ordered at 79.99€but it is a truly beautiful object.
- Life is Strange: Double Exposure : Max’s return will be on October 29 for this fourth episode of the Square Enix saga. 49.99€this is the best price you can find on PS5 and it’s happening at E.Leclerc.
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 : the Black Ops saga is back in force with this already highly anticipated game. Hollywood single-player campaign, explosive multiplayer, bloody Zombie mode, smoother gameplay… The formula is likely to be further improved and we will be able to taste it shamelessly on October 25. In the meantime, you can pre-order the PS5 version at 58.90€ at E.Leclerc.
- Assassin’s Creed Shadows : the real return of the Assassin’s Creed saga is scheduled for November 15 with an immersive dive into feudal Japan, with even two playable characters with different gameplay. E.Leclerc offers the pre-order of the PS5 version at 59.90€.
Nintendo Switch
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom : the new Zelda will make you play… Zelda. Yes, finally! It is scheduled for September 7 and can be pre-ordered at 44.49€ instead of €59.99 at Carrefour.
- Super Mario Party Jamboree : a ton of mini-games to share with several people, quite simply. It will arrive on October 17 and once again, it is Carrefour that offers it at the most affordable price, namely 44.49€.
- Super Mario Party Jamboree : a ton of mini-games to share with several people, quite simply. It will arrive on October 17 and once again, it is Carrefour that offers it at the most affordable price, namely 44.49€.
- Donkey Kong Country Returns HD : This HD port of the excellent platform game is scheduled for January 16, 2025. It can be pre-ordered at 44.49€ instead of €59.99 at Carrefour.
PC (Steam via GamesPlanet)
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 : a fast-paced, enjoyable game, playable in co-op and which is really eye-catching. Scheduled for September 9, you can pre-order it at 53.99€ instead of €59.99.
- DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO : the brand new episode of the legendary Dragon Ball Budokai Tenkaichi saga is highly anticipated. It will be released on October 11, will offer crazy modes, the possibility of merging with other characters and so on: its pre-order price is 62.99€ instead of 69.99 on Steam.
- Assassin’s Creed Shadows : the brand new Assassin’s Creed will be released on November 15th… and it promises to be a big one. Heading to Japan and for the occasion, you can pre-order the Steam version at 62.99€ instead of €69.99.
- Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster : it’s actually more of a remake than a remaster (and that’s pretty cool): Frank West will be back on November 19th. Capcom’s game is at 44.99€ instead of €49.99.
Have a good weekend everyone… and above all, have a good game!
This page contains affiliate links to some products that JV has selected for you. Each purchase you make by clicking on one of these links will not cost you more, but the e-retailer will pay us a commission. The prices indicated in the article are those offered by the merchant sites at the time of publication of the article and these prices are likely to vary at the sole discretion of the merchant site without JV being informed.
Learn more.