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Update Sep 21:
All winners have claimed the games! Congrats again to all the winners, and thanks everyone for participating!

If you didn't win, look out for another giveaway I'll host in the future. Most likely in Winter 2024. I'll try to get us other games besides Action/RPGs lol. :D

Note:
The games donated by an anonymous Lemmy user are still available.
I will make a separate post in [[email protected]](/c/[email protected]).  I will do this next week so I can rest and recover from my cold.
Update Sep 20 - Part 2:
Only one last key remaining, pending a response from the winner:
- Tomb Raider Definitive Survivor Trilogy - 1 key remaining - Winner: Pending

Note: The remaining keys from the anonymous person that donated to me will be given away as a separate post in [[email protected]](/c/[email protected])
Update Sep 20:
Sorry folks, I got back from a work trip and am also getting over a cold. This is the first day that I feel well enough to use my computer, so I'll continue with redraws. So far, most of the keys have been claimed but others have not gotten back to me within the 48 hours.
New winners have been selected for the final three games:
- Final Fantasy I-VI Bundle (Pixel Remasters) - 1 key remaining
- Hogwarts Legacy: Deluxe Edition - 1 key remaining
- Tomb Raider Definitive Survivor Trilogy - 1 key remaining

Note that the remaining keys from the anonymous person that donated to me will be given away as a separate post in [[email protected]](/c/[email protected])
Update Sep 8:
I made a post here to announce I would start drawing today - https://lemmy.world/post/19534362
I'm a little delayed with giving these games away as my intention was to do it on Sep 1st. Unfortunately some personal things got in the way, but now we're good to go and I can starting handing them out!
- All winners have been notified. They have 48 hours to get back to me. See my comments below starting with: "Congratulations! You've been selected as the winner of..."
- I will update the list of games below when the game has been claimed by the winner.

These games have automatic winners since they were the only one who entered:
- Pony Island - [@[email protected]](https://mander.xyz/u/Aviandelight) 
- Sniper Elite 4 - [@[email protected]](https://lemmy.ca/u/EpicStuff) 
- Strange Horticulture - [@[email protected]](https://lemdro.id/u/midimalist) 
- Congrats to the lucky winners!!

No one entered for these games. I will make a new post in [[email protected]](https://lemmy.world/c/giftofgaming) and will give away the codes there:
- Agatha Knife
- Calico
- Cultures Bundle
- Stronghold Crusader HD
- Two Point Hospital (EU Region-Locked ONLY)
- Valhalla Hills Two-Horned Helmet Edition
Update Aug 18:
I added more games from a kind, anonymous Lemming. I extended the giveaway to August 31st. No more donations accepted - thank you!

Hey PC Master Race community! And hi anyone else that stumbles upon this post and is not a member of the PCMR community!

Summer is almost over, and it has been an interesting year for sure. I previously did a giveaway for last Winter Holiday 2023, and decided I should do another giveaway! Basically because we here in Lemmy are still alive and kicking, and I want to do something nice for a few lucky gamers.

Games I'm giving away:

Some of the games have multiple key codes, denoted by the quantity.

  1. ~~Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion | Quantity 1 | Steam Product Page~~ - Winner: @[email protected]
  2. ~~Final Fantasy I-VI Bundle (Pixel Remasters) | Qty 2 | Steam~~ - Winner 1: @[email protected], Winner 2: @[email protected]
  3. ~~Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade | Qty 2 | Steam~~ - Winner 1: @[email protected], Winner 2: @[email protected]
  4. ~~Hogwarts Legacy Deluxe Edition | Qty 2 | Steam~~ - Winner 1: @[email protected] , Winner 2: @[email protected]
  5. ~~NieR: Automata Game of the YoRHa Edition | Qty 1 | Steam~~ - Winner: @[email protected]
  6. ~~Octopath Traveler | Qty 1 | Steam~~ - Winner: @[email protected]
  7. ~~Tomb Raider Definitive Survivor Trilogy | Qty 2 | Steam~~ - Winner 1: @[email protected] , Winner 2: @[email protected]
  8. ~~Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft | Qty 1 | Steam~~ - Winner: @[email protected]

Additional Game Keys donated by an anonymous Lemming

These games come from Humble Bundle, Games Planet, and Fanatical. There is only one key for each of the nine listed below:

  1. Agatha Knife | Steam Product Page
  2. Calico | Steam
  3. Cultures Bundle (Cultures: Northland & Cultures: The Wonder of the World) | Humble Bundle Product Page
  4. ~~Pony Island | Steam~~ - Winner: @[email protected]
  5. ~~Sniper Elite 4 - Deluxe | Steam~~ - Winner: @[email protected]
  6. ~~Strange Horticulture | Steam~~ - Winner: @[email protected]
  7. Stronghold Crusader HD | Steam
  8. Valhalla Hills: Two-Horned Helmet Edition | Steam

EU Countries Only (will not activate in any other region):

  1. Two Point Hospital | Steam Product Page
Update Sep 21:
All the games above that aren't striked through are still available.
Will post these either next week or the week after, so I can rest and recover from my cold.
Post will be in [[email protected]](/c/[email protected])
Update Sep 8:
The other games listed above did not have anyone enter for them. I will make a new post in [[email protected]](https://lemmy.world/c/giftofgaming)  to giveaway those keys.  The list starts with "Agatha Knife".

How to Enter:

  • Comment on this post with the one game you are interested in.
  • Optional: Post or create a meme that made you laugh and is Safe For Work. NSFW stuff will be deleted.
  • Optional: Share something interesting, fun, and/or cool that happened to you this year. Or share a hobby you picked up, a show you recently watched, the latest game that blew you away, whatever! Just share something fun to read rather than the usual: "Entering for X game, thanks."

Restrictions

  • You can only enter once, and pick only one game.
  • Your Lemmy account must be at least 30 days old and have participated recently in Lemmy/Fediverse.
  • If your account appears to be a bot, troll, spam account, or just a creepy/gross/hateful person, you will not be selected.
  • Moderators of the [email protected] community are not eligible.

Winner Selection:

  • I will randomly select eligibile winners in this original post.
  • You will be notified via two ways: I will @ mention you and reply on your comment to this post. I will also send you a Private Message on Lemmy.
  • If you are selected, you will have 48 hours to respond to me to claim your eligibility.
  • For transparency, please also reply to my public-facing comment so that others know you received and claimed the game successfully.
  • If I do not get a response from you after 48 hours, you are forfeited and a new winner will be redrawn the next day until all game codes are exhausted.

Deadlines:

  • You must enter by end of day Saturday, August 31, 2024, local time.
  • I will make a new post and start drawing winners the following week.

Disclaimers:

  • This is not a sponsored post of any kind. I purchased these keys myself, with my hard-earned money, exclusively for the sole purpose of this giveaway.
  • The keys activate only on Steam as Retail OEM keys.
  • The keys come only from Green Man Gaming, a legitimate key resller. They do not come from sketchy places like G2A (NEVER, ever do business with companies like G2A or Kinguin).
  • There are other games, donated by a kind, anonymous Lemming that were sourced from other trusted resellers: Fanatical, Games Planet, and Humble Bundle. These codes all activate on Steam, but do note that Two Point Hospital is region-locked to EU countries only.
  • Steam Support: How to activate a Product Key - https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/2A12-9D79-C3D7-F870

Proof:

  1. https://postimg.cc/HrM63Swk
  2. https://postimg.cc/gwPN7vsq
  3. https://postimg.cc/kVKXJdxP

Best of luck! Continue to be kind to each other, and most importantly, be kind to yourself.

Regards,

CatZoomies | PCMR Moderator, on behalf of the moderation team

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago

LMAO, this is dumb but I like it

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago

Sorry but #2 pls!

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago (2 children)

My girlfriend has been watching her friends dog while they are out of town and she sent me this recently. I can’t exactly remember the pups name right offhand which is sad because I went to his birthday party.. they had cake, a portrait on the wall and they actually made stickers of the dog for everyone.

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade would be rad, the og was the first rpg I played and finished.

Thanks for putting this on!

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago

Well that’s a cute pup and I always love a derpy face! I’ll admit a dog birthday party is different, but I’ve never been invited to something like that before. I just give special treats to my pets for their birthdays

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I started watching the Nier Automata anime last night and it got me intrigued about the game. I was planning to get the Yorha edition once it gets on sale again.

Thank you for these kind of posts, more power to you and the gatos!

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I had NO knowledge of an anime.

I really need to play this darn game, I’ve heard so many good things and I already own it too. Good luck if you win it!

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago

I happened to stumble upon it too, the reviews are praising the adaptation, so I had to watch it. It's available on crunchyroll. 2nd season have just started and is ongoing.

So far, so good.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

First of all, excellent username. Second, I would love a chance to win the Tomb Raider I - III remaster just for the nostalgia. Third, the cool new thing I've done this year is take part in WeeklyBeats, a year-long challenge to create and post a new music track every week of 2024. So far so good! Fourth, I don't have a decent meme to share but here (if I can get photos to work) is a photo of my void.A black cat working it hard for some belly rubs

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Hell yeah I’ll always take cute cat pics! Thanks for sharing, you love to see a good void.

I haven’t heard of weekly beats, but that’s a pretty dope thing to do. I can’t imagine getting inspired to try to come up with a new song each week, so it sounds like a really cool creative outlet and a lot of fun - provided of course it doesn’t get stressful.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

It has been surprisingly un-stressful so far, probably due to the ridiculously supportive community there. The best part is that everyone's submissions go live at the same time every week, so there's a whole new playlist of brand new music to enjoy!

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago

Well, even though your username says you're a refrigerator, I'll take you word for it.

Really appreciate the introduction to this! I added a reminder for myself to check this out tomorrow - pretty cool you get a whole playlist of songs to listen to each day!

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

As much as I love Final Fantasy (I have all the originals on Steam, even the PC ports of 7 & 8), Harry Potter would be for my kid. She loves that universe

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago

Who cares what your kid wants? Just get Final Fantasy for yourself. Go on, do it!

just kidding! My spouse and I are in talks for having kids, and this is one of the biggest things I'm looking forward to is getting a little one that will be into gaming as much as me.

I love the HP universe, I just hate the author. Hogwarts Legacy was a great game! Best of luck to you and your kid if you win!

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago

I would like to enter for Crisis Core.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I'd be interested in the FF7 remake.

Nothing interesting to say really, just been a long week and glad to be able to finally relax.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

It's been five days since you commented!

ARE YOU STILL RELAXING???!!

Best of luck if you win!

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I'm interested in Crisis Core!

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago

Heck yeah, me too! I never had a PSP and never really heard of this game. But I loved FF7 having played it when I was little, and probably a replay of it when I was a young teen. I loved Final Fantasy Advent Children.

Crisis Core is definitely on my backlog to play. My plan is that in 2031 when Sony eventually releases the conclusion to the FF Remake on PC, I will play all four games back to back.

God I hope it's sooner than 2031!

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago

I’m interested in FF7 remake! Thanks for the contest!

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

Thanks for the giveaway! I'd love octopath traveller.

Something interesting this year... My workplace agreed to adopt an automatic inflation adjustment and transparent pay scale, and my wife is going back to university to get out of the restaurant business.

Good year so far, hopefully shit doesn't hit the fan following the US elections.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago

Hey, congrats for your wife! I'm sure she's very much looking forward to that! Definitely do your best to help support her during that time. When my spouse went back to university a few years back, I made sure to give them space and try to do little things like bringing a drink, or a treat when they were studying, etc. It goes a long way, and I wish you both best of luck with that new path and hopefully she lands into a career she'll love.

2024 overall has been a decent year. As a US citizen who is progressive, living in a Red State, I have my own fears about things. I really hope that enough people will vote and we'll make sure to keep fascism at bay. Part of why I love things like giveaways, because I think it's a small treat and a really nice thing to do for others. I got a few game keys over my years at Reddit, and I'd love to see cool stuff like that here if Lemmy grows into a great alternative one day (it's good, but certainly not great. The engagement is quite low and the comments are not stimulating for niche communities).

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

Interested in Final Fantasy I-VI bundle

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Gosh dude me too. I played one of them way back in the day when I was a kid, and I don't remember it at all. I think it was FF3 on SNES.

A part of me wants to keep that game key LOL, but alas, with my huge backlog of games, it would be better to give to someone else to make their day!

Best of luck to you if you win!

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I dont need these games. Just curious as to why you are doing this. The giveaways which happened last year was to drive up engagement on lemmy but I don't think that is an issue now. If this is just philanthropy, I think it is very kind of you.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

So it's several reasons really. I'll provide only one reason, as the others I don't think I'm ready to share publically.

Right now I'm fortunate to be able to do something like this, and it's entirely philanthropic.

The longer answer:

I just think there is so much anger in the world right now, and perhaps it's because we're all always online. Social Media has caused a lot of problems, and it's very easy for propoganda, mass manipulation, and social engineering to be conducted on grand scales through social media and the predatory algorithms. Thanks to certain people that have used these platforms to amplify their voices and reach, division and normally taboo topics have become more tolerated and accepted. With all that crap going on, and some personal things with relationships I have with some people in my life, I'm just disappointed that the world is so much angrier now. I did some soul-searching and learned to accept what I can control, and do what I could for the people close to me in my life and in my somewhat near community. So for one of my favorite hobbies, gaming, it just made sense to do things like this and offer a giveaway on occasion. It's just a little nice gesture for others so that they can get the opportunity to play some games. I also won several keys in giveaways in Reddit and figure we could do something cool like that here.

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago (3 children)

Hi, really love your positive vibes <3

Something cool that happened to me this year? I would say meeting my LDR partner after not seeing him for almost a full year!!! The best thing is, the LDR part was so painless because I just fully trust him and his commitment to the relationship.

I have some hydrohomies and/or dad jokes memes saved but this one just absolutely got me.

<you won't regret this "NSFW" meme, i guarantee>

I'm interested in Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade just because I never had the opportunity to fully experience FFVII as a kid because I was not the rich cool kid with PS1. I want to judge by meself who is the best girl haha

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

LMAO now this is a stupid meme right here! I absolutely giggled at this one. Thank you so much for this meme! I'm work from home, but if I was in office I'd really want to try this on someone!

Congrats on meeting your LDR partner!! That's wonderful and I wish you the best of luck and success in that relationship!

I've intentionally avoided FF7 remake spoilers, having played that game as a kid. I was fortunate because while I had a struggling parent and certainly couldn't afford one, we were able to get our hands on one at a flea market I think when the PS2 launched. The seller wasn't sure what they had, so we got it at a really good price.

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

This is super cool of you!

I would absolutely love the Final Fantasy I-VI Bundle, both for my own nostalgia and to introduce my wife to them. She's only played X and XIV.

To accompany my entry, have a homemade FF4 meme:

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago

You seem to be a nice guy. Do you know who is not a nice guy? J.K. Rowling. She is scum. So buying Hogwarts Legacy would be a big no no for me. Piracy or as a gift it's fine. So if I am one of the lucky few, I would be happy to get a copy.

Fitting image follows:

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago (3 children)

NieR:Automata

Just yestarday I started a book which is 9000 pages long. Ward by J.C. McCrae, it is sequel to Worm which has 7000 pages.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

Good god. And I thought The Lord of the Rings was long!

I have never heard of this and gleaned some info about it on Wikipedia. What are your thoughts? Was it worth dedicating your time to reading all that? it sounds like a huge commitment but if it's good I'll give it a go.

I read lots of fiction and bits of non-fiction. I guess the longest fiction series that I read would be the Percy Jackson and the Olympians universe from Rick Riordan. He's got so many different spin-offs and I've read almost all of them, so I'd consider that to be like 10k pages, maybe.

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Hogwarts for me. As for memes, this one never gets old

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago

Best of luck for Phogwarts Legacy!

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I'd like to put my name in for octopath traveler!

Fun things that happened this year. I made candied jalapeños that were very good, and also the strawberry honey butter. Once fall comes around, I'll make more apple butter!

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Why have I never heard of candied jalapenos? I love jalapenos! Sounds delicious and something I'd want to try at least once!

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago

FF7 Remake if I win, please. :)

Not creative enough for the optional pieces right now.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

Over the last year I’ve been dating a potterhead and I never read/watched the whole series (due to generally disliking fictional books and not really watching movies). However, I love video games and feel like playing Hogwarts Legacy would allow me to know the universe of HP a little better while also being more connected with my boyfriend’s interests - we could also play it together!

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Now that's a good plan! Best of luck with you, as I enjoyed the game since it did connect with that universe. The game design and locations are very similar to how it's presented in the movies and heavily considers the books. They did a wonderful job being as true to the universe as they could, and it was a delight to fly around on a broom and see Hogwarts.

Fun story to share - my spouse was also a big potterhead, but what they never told me was that they didn't finish the books (and I thought they did).

I won't reveal spoilers, so I'll be very generic. But there's a certain book later in the series where a major plot twist occurs that really surprised me. My spouse and I were dating at the time, and I let it slip what that spoiler was, and they pretended they knew about it and never told me. Years later after we were married, they revealed the truth to me. I. Was. Devastated.

But, grateful that they said Yes and married me anyway LOL.

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Definitely would love the FF I-VI pixel remaster bundle.

My daughter has been growing so much this year, she is truly a joy to behold. I can't wait to start sharing some of my favorite games with her as she grows up. She has a giant stuffed pikachu that is her favorite toy to crawl to. Her mom.and I take her on walks and play Pokémon Go every day while we stroll her around. Every day we talk about how excited we are for the day she can play alongside us.

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I'd like to try out Hogwarts Legacy if you could wave that magic wand my way. Here's a pic of my dogs for your troubles.

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Awesome initiative! I wouldn't mind entering for a copy of Hogwarts Legacy myself.

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago

Thanks for doing this! FFVII was my first RPG ever. I remember playing it day in and out. We would have family over for holidays, it didn't matter. I was glued to the TV. Aerith's death made me cry as a young boy. I was devastated. They killed a main character, a love interest. It blew my mind.

Been obsessed with FFVII and the final fantasy series ever since. Nobody Uematsu is an amazing musician. So much depth added.

The story is great, character development is fun.. I just haven't gotten around to picking this up and playing it because life gets in the way and my home constantly needs repairs.. would be nice to pick up and relive things in 2024.

Anyways, I'm hoping to be picked for Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade.

Here's a meme!

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago

The Tomb Raider remasters seem interesting, and as for a meme... Drawing by Grickle

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

I'll give it a go, didn't see the previous give always. ~~The Invincible would be sweet to play in full. I tried the demo and the story had me intrigued and the art style is really cool. Similar in vibe to Red Matter and other "everyone's vanished" mysteries.~~ I'm dumb and can't read. Out of the options there I'd love to relieve some old Tomb Raider nostalgia!

On another note, I recently cleaned up a pretty gnarly PC case. When my friend was in need to a PC I threw together some old parts for him. The last couple of years got pretty dark for him, and his flat was turned into more or less a drug den. But he's recently kicked everyone out and reclaimed it. I was in need of a case to build a server in and he asked if I wanted the old one back as he was able to buy a new computer for himself.

All in all it took a bit over 1 litre of isopropyl alcohol, some elbow grease, and a water hose :P

Here are some pics: https://imgur.com/a/tGLus1O

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

Octopath traveler looks fun

Also have a meme

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

Octopath Traveler would be great, ty for doing this giveaway! :)

I started watching The Boys again last night, jumping in at the beginning of S3. Watched a whole 6 episodes, good stuff!

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