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If you are a player – or only occasionally visit the Cheapskate sites – you probably know that Epic games gives away one or more free games every week. This week, Epic really outdid itself. The giveaway is Sid Meiers Civilization VI, the latest game in the long-running series (Sid Meiers Civilization debuted in 1991).
This is a persistent franchise thanks to strong gameplay and a dedicated fan base. Civ 6 was released in 2016 and is still a fan favorite GameSpots rating the gameScott Butterworth, reviewer, said: “Civ 6 has a few rough edges, but they are pushed to the periphery by spectacular strategic depth and intricate interlocking nuances. All the frustrations I experienced were immediately obscured by my desire to continue playing. Just one more turn, every lap, forever. “It got a solid 9 on a 10-point scale. And while the game is still routinely selling for $ 60, you can get it Sid Meiers Civilization VI for free anytime until next Thursday, May 28th, when it is replaced with a new free game.
There is a lot of gameplay in Civ 6, both as a single player and as a multiplayer game. It’s a deep, comprehensive strategy game with multiple ways to develop your empire, be it through culture, religion, science, or conquest. And this game is being expanded; You can grab extensions like that Maya & Gran Columbia Pack, for example, for $ 9 At the same time you pick up (or update later) your free core game.
Oh, one more thing: Epic appears to require that your account have two-factor authentication enabled to get these free games. If your account is not set up with 2FA, Epic will prompt you before you can download Civilization VI. It’s a good idea anyway and only takes a few minutes.
Bonus game: Chex Quest HD is here
If you’re a 90s kid, you might remember the marketing campaign that was so crazy that it was awesome: Chex Quest was a nonviolent video game that was priced in cereal boxes. For some kids, it was an introduction to the first person shooter genre of video games before they even played Doom, the game it was based on.
This week, General Mills released Chex Quest HD, an update to the venerable title that improves graphics and adds a local multiplayer split-screen mode. You can Get Chex Quest HD for free on Steam.
After receiving the game, you can unlock playable Chex Mix characters by accessing codes on the Chex Mix Instagram account, on specially labeled bags with Chex Mix, and at ChexQuest.com.
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