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They say there's no such thing as a free lunch, but whoever said that obviously doesn't play PC games. While you can't eat them, games often go free for a limited time on Steam. Case in point: this weekend you can grab the real-time strategy game Company of Heroes 2 for free. It's yours to keep and play forever, no strings attached.

Company of Heroes 2 is a WWII-set RTS that first launched in 2013 (its fifth anniversary is the reason for the giveaway). The single-player campaign puts you in the boots of a Soviet commander in the Red Army tasked with pushing back against German invaders. Enemy forces aren't all you have to worry about, as inclement weather can kill off your troops just as easily as a mortar team. The game also features meaty multiplayer modes that pit you against either AI or real opponents online.

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In our Company of Heroes 2 review, Kevin VanOrd awarded the game 7.5/10, writing, "This is not a real-time strategy revolution, but a fun revival of enduring mechanics that pulls you into the trenches of the eastern front... Its barrage of online and offline skirmishes doesn't always hit its mark. But when it finds its target, Company of Heroes 2 delivers a loud and mighty payload."

If you try it and enjoy it, you can also pick up three of the DLC mission packs for 75% off, bringing them down to just a few bucks each. Company of Heroes 2 goes back up to regular price on December 10, so make sure to grab your free game by then.

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What a shitty company, i hate Sega, in this cause they are far worse then Electronic Arts. I bought this game for like 40euros or something back then shortly after realise, was playing a bit. So at the beggining of 2018. i went back to finish campaings at highest difficult, then i saw another Campaing - Ardens Assault. Litterally i have to buy every single DLC on STEAM for Company of Heroes to play the game full, that i bought for almost full price. So now i have to pay another 30euros to play another campaing.

God damn it Cocaine became cheaper compared to gaming.

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@Assimilat0r: That dlc was 19,99 at release and currently at 4,99. The other dlc was 12,99. So wasn't 30 euros for another campaign. Also I can't remember the last time I paid 40 euros for a pc game. You do use keysites like Kinguin etc for cheap pc games that you redeem on steam?
I usually pay around 30-35 euros for games that cost 60 on steam. A 40 euro game usually goes for 20-25 on those sites.

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Holly crap man, thanks. I just saw it!!!

Buy Company of Heroes 2 - Ardennes Assault

WEEKEND DEAL! Offer ends in 18:25:00

-75%19,99€4,99€

And before, when i was on steam store page, it was only popping out some crap like bunch of DLCs together. Now i can seperatly buy it. Thank you man!

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They say it's "free" but who is paying for the electricity to power my computer? What a ripoff!

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You can also play the beta of Insurgency Sandstorm for free. Is a great balance of call of duty accesibility and ARMA tactical combat, when it goes urban that is.

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Hard pass for now. Maybe bargain bin purchase sometime next year.

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@attirex: i got ithe joke lol. Good one

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@attirex: Why would you pass on something thats free and pay for it later?

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@hybrydcobra: He's trying to be sarcastic and funny at the same time without trying to be.

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I wish I would have gotten it free. It's not as good as the first game.

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@Wraith3: I knew somehow somebody would find a way to put a negative spin on this.

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Kevin VanOrd*

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