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Tech Tip of the Week: A List of PC Game Classics Available Free of Charge

Discussion in 'Articles and Reviews Comments' started by Julio Franco, Mar 10, 2010.

  1. Julio Franco TechSpot Editor

    Dozens of old school favorites like Doom and GTA can be had at no cost. We've compiled a brief list of popular titles from yesteryear that you can download absolutely free of charge -- and that's something to appreciate in an age of hidden fees and fine print.

    This week's tip:
    A List of PC Game Classics Available Free of Charge
    http://www.techspot.com/guides/258-free-pc-game-classics-list/

    Please leave your feedback here.
  2. jasonk1229 Newcomer, in training

    free is good!
  3. ToastOz Newcomer, in training

    That's some oooooldschool.
  4. JMMD TechSpot Chancellor

    Free is definitely good and boy does that bring back some memories.
  5. yorro Newcomer, in training

    The only way to acquire most old school games is either free or "free". Its up to the users how they get their free games, both involve intensive internet research.
  6. Neojt Newcomer, in training

    i remember a couple years back(2001 i think) you could get GTA & GTA2 (2D versions) for free at freeloader.com but you had to dowload 1 episode at the time . i.e you finish a setion of the game they gave you a code to dowload the next section

    i think we might intal a few that have multiplayer at work and have fun during lunch time !!
  7. Serag Newcomer, in training

    Awesome!, freebies are good :D
    I kind of know about most of them but putting them altogether in a topic + the wikipedia page is really useful, Thanks..
  8. vegasrez Newcomer, in training

    At least you know you're getting your monies worth
  9. Puiu TechSpot Enthusiast

    I remember playing many of these classic games when i was little. I wonder if i'll ever enjoy games as much as i did back then.
  10. Vrmithrax TechSpot Paladin

    Man, I'm gonna have to dust off Dosbox and play a few of those... Hmm, yet another reason to go ahead and order a Pandora! (Like I need more reasons)
  11. compdata TechSpot Paladin

    Thanks for the list :) I do really like what Good Old Games is doing with their updates/ports as well. I would gladly pay $5 for a bunch of old games if they worked correctly with the latest OS/video cards.
  12. rajmond Newcomer, in training

  13. Docnoq Newcomer, in training

    This brings back memories.. I remember playing Doom and the original C&C when I was about 4 years old on my mom's comp. I could barely spell but I knew how to launch those games from DOS nonetheless :p
  14. zaidpirwani Newcomer, in training

    I think that similar to games, other companies should also consider this strategy, I don't think it would hurt to give away older versions of the software for free, that way people can check out and work, if they want to and update to the newer version if it is worth it.....

    Like Microsoft giving away free all windows and office versions free which were prior to 2000......
  15. slh28 TechSpot Enthusiast

    What about SNES emulators? Or do they not count as "free"? Street Fighter II is one of the best ways of using your lunch break :)
  16. megrawab Newcomer, in training

    making it free is a good way to gain popularity for the game and the creator. nice!... is microsoft really giving away old versions!... good...
  17. Tizzlejack Newcomer, in training

    I've been meaning to try Battlefield Heroes. Anyone play that yet?
  18. natefalk Newcomer, in training

    Anyone ever play Outpost 1&2. That game was a classic.

    SNES emulators are great for games that will never get ported to the Wii... I wish Earthbound would get ported, but it won't b/c of copyright content. Earthbound is in my top 5 RPGs of all time, but the only way to play is to hookup the ol' Super Nin or with a Emulator.
  19. levar Newcomer, in training

    oh my gosh, C&C I love that game they've also got Red Alert! which is even better :D
    Thanks for sharing this! Its good to play a classic every once it a while.
  20. Richy2k9 Newcomer, in training

    hello ...

    i shall check the command & conquer series, i used to love these games.
    just dld the fallout for PC, i don't think it's good for file is less than 400K ;)

    thank you for the news ...

    cheers!