Two places that PC gamers should know
PC is better than console. You can connect better with other players, you can mod your games and most importantly, there is a competitive market for your money. When you play on a console, you have limited options for your hardware and software. Games are expensive, and there is no competition to drive prices down.
On the flip side, console play has benefits. There is a simple interface, you buy everything ready to go and in-person multiplayer is much easier. The main console will cost less than a PC, especially if you build a custom PC with how the market is going. Personally, I loved going through “Overcooked 2” with my friends on my Xbox One. If you want to rage and hate your friends with cute and funny graphics, “Overcooked 2” is the game for you. Console-exclusive titles have a strong pull as well, such as “Uncharted” and “The Shadow of the Colossus.”
It all comes down to preference. The following two platforms are for PC gamers. I note that these are all for games and not for hardware. I have no knowledge on that subject. Also, if you are a traditional gamer that only plays “Fortnite” and “Call of Duty” (or similar games), these will most likely not benefit you.
Epic Games / Unreal Engine
If you have not heard about Epic Games, I would be surprised. This long standing game developer is known for creating “Gears of War” and more recently, “Fortnite.” What you need to know about is their digital storefront/platform. They have an exclusive promotion. Every week, they feature a game and put it on sale for 100% off. My list of games I have collected for free include: “A Plague Tale,” “ARK: Survival Evolved,” “Cities: Skylines,” “PC Building Simulator,” “FrostPunk” and one of my favorite indie games, “Sunless Sea,” among others. I have missed many weeks, but so far, I have collected 33 free games, most of which I have not had time to play.
Humble Bundle
I am surprised that more people do not know about Humble Bundle. This company is not just for gamers. The brand is also a digital storefront. They feature many sales, but the highlight of this brand is their pay-what-you-want bundles. Featuring different causes and nonprofits, Humble Bundle allows you to pay what you want and a percentage goes to the charity. These bundles include a wide variety of indie games and recognizable titles. I’ve gotten all of the Jackbox Games in a bundle, a nostalgic collection of many LEGO titles and a handful of fun indie RPGs. Humble Bundle also has bundles for software, including software for music, photography, programming, game design, etc. The final set of bundles are for books, which range from self-care to leadership, cookbooks to comics and self-taught instruction to novels.
By Annelise Jacobs