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 - [@Aviandelight@mander.xyz](https://mander.xyz/u/Aviandelight) 
- Sniper Elite 4 - [@EpicStuff@lemmy.ca](https://lemmy.ca/u/EpicStuff) 
- Strange Horticulture - [@midimalist@lemdro.id](https://lemdro.id/u/midimalist) 
- Congrats to the lucky winners!!

No one entered for these games. I will make a new post in [!giftofgaming@lemmy.world](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: @M0115732@lemmy.world
  2. Final Fantasy I-VI Bundle (Pixel Remasters) | Qty 2 | Steam - Winner 1: @Apeman42@lemmy.world, Winner 2: TBD
  3. Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade | Qty 2 | Steam - Winner 1: @Xatolos@reddthat.com, Winner 2: TBD
  4. Hogwarts Legacy Deluxe Edition | Qty 2 | Steam - Winner 1: @Boxscape@lemmy.sdf.org , Winner 2: TBD
  5. NieR: Automata Game of the YoRHa Edition | Qty 1 | Steam - Winner: @Cossty@lemmy.world
  6. Octopath Traveler | Qty 1 | Steam - Winner: @tigeruppercut@lemmy.zip
  7. Tomb Raider Definitive Survivor Trilogy | Qty 2 | Steam - Winner 1: @jeffreyosborne@lemm.ee , Winner 2: TBD
  8. Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft | Qty 1 | Steam - Winner: @Kaiserschmarrn@feddit.org

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: @Aviandelight@mander.xyz
  5. Sniper Elite 4 - Deluxe | Steam - Winner: @EpicStuff@lemmy.ca
  6. Strange Horticulture | Steam - Winner: @midimalist@lemdro.id
  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 8:
The other games listed above did not have anyone enter for them. I will make a new post in [!giftofgaming@lemmy.world](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 !PCMasterRace@lemmy.world 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

  • meatwads_tooth@sh.itjust.works
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    Any idea when you might get around to the 2nd winners of the games that have 2? We know you’re a busy person and you’re great nonetheless. Was just curious :]

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      Yep, and sorry, I just got back in town two nights ago from a work trip. I’m going to start the next round of re-draws tomorrow morning my time!

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      @EpicStuff@lemmy.ca - Congratulations! Since you’re the only one who entered for Sniper Elite 4, you’re the winner! I’ve sent you a Direct Message containing the key! If you would like for transparency purposes, please reply to my comment here and let everyone know you successfully claimed it. Thanks for entering and happy you won!

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    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.

    &lt;you won't regret this &quot;NSFW&quot; meme, i guarantee&gt;

    I’m interested in Strange Horticulture because it is in my wishlist for awhile! :D

    Edit: Changed the game I picked and remove any mention of previous game. 👍

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      @midimalist@lemdro.id - Congratulations! Since you’re the only one who entered for Strange Horticulture, you’re the winner! I’ve sent you a Direct Message containing the key! If you would like for transparency purposes, please reply to my comment here and let everyone know you successfully claimed it. Thanks for entering and happy you won!

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        Hi, thank you very much! Sorry I’m using my alt account because it seems like lemdro.id’s instance is acting up.

        I’ve check the key I got in my DM for Strange Horticulture but it said that it can’t be redeemed from my country (Indonesia). Not sure why, considering the game is not blocked in my country. Is it possible the key can only be redeemed in certain countries?

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      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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    An entry for Octopath Traveller here 🙌

    Here’s a picture of my cat, the best thing that’s happened to me in a while.

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    Putting in for Final Fantasy I-VI Bundle (Pixel Remasters), please! My god, I had no idea this existed until just now!

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      @cybertaco@CyberTaco@lemmy.world - Congratulations! You’ve been selected as the winner of Final Fantasy I-VI Bundle (Pixel Remasters)! You will have 48 hours to acknowledge me before I send you the code. Please respond to my Direct Message. If you do not respond back to me in 48 hours, your entry will be forfeited and I will redraw for the another winner.

      If you do win and claim the game key, for transparency purposes please respond back to my comment letting everyone know you were successful - but only if you want to. Hope to hear back from you!

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    I’d like to request Pony Island. Honestly I’ll probably get this even if I don’t win because I love games that troll me.

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      Olay, this had me chuckle. It’s both a cute and dumb meme. I love this one!

      Best of luck to you!

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      @Aviandelight@mander.xyz - Congratulations! Since you’re the only one who entered for Pony Island, you’re the winner! I’ve sent you a Direct Message containing the key! If you would like for transparency purposes, please reply to my comment here and let everyone know you successfully claimed it. Thanks for entering and happy you won!

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    I wanna give Nier automata a try and I guess I will share something interesting.

    Slowly for the past month I have been trying to make a markdown notes app which is inspired by Google Keep and Obsidian, last week I finally decided to add it to github. The fun part is that it is written in dart/flutter, but I started learning flutter like 3 months ago cuz it was a cool language that can easily be compiled to all devices from Linux to Windows to iOS and Android. Regardless, this project has consumed all consious thought in my brain, but I still suck at it and not many libraries I can use that achieve what I need, a struggle for sure.

    Currently I am trying to figure out how to make it sync with Nextcloud first, then I plan to add other services like rsync, dropbox, gdrive, etc. Sorry if this sounds more like an advertisement for my app, I just never put my heart and soul into something so much before.

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    Welp I will once again try for Hogwarts Legacy.

    As for a meme, this isn’t mine and it’s kinda old but it really managed to stick in my head:

    Thank You very much for this giveaway and your work moderating this community!

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    Not entering, just wanna applaud you for doing this. I bought the TR I-III remaster in the summer sale and I will say I am pleased with it at the sale price. It plays pretty well on Steam Deck and scratches the nostalgia itch.

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    I’ve never actually played any Final Fantasy game yet. It’d be cool if Final Fantasy I-VI is still available for entry!

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      Hi there! Sorry, the contest is already over as of Aug 31st. I’m drawing winners now and just waiting to hear back from people as they trickle in their responses.

      Keep an eye on the next one: I’m aiming to do another one somewhere around the upcoming Winter holiday. Cheers!

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    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!

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      @Fuzzypyro@lemmy.world - Congratulations! You’ve been selected as the winner of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade! You will have 48 hours to acknowledge me before I send you the code. Please respond to my Direct Message. If you do not respond back to me in 48 hours, your entry will be forfeited and I will redraw for the another winner.

      If you do win and claim the game key, for transparency purposes please respond back to my comment letting everyone know you were successful - but only if you want to. Hope to hear back from you!

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      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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    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.

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      @Cossty@lemmy.world - Congratulations! You’ve been selected as the winner of NieR:Automata Game of the YoRHa Edition! You will have 48 hours to acknowledge me before I send you the code. Please respond to my Direct Message. If you do not respond back to me in 48 hours, your entry will be forfeited and I will redraw for the another winner.

      If you do win and claim the game key, for transparency purposes please respond back to my comment letting everyone know you were successful - but only if you want to. Hope to hear back from you!

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      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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        Worm is definetly worth it imo. One of the best fantasy stories I have experienced. Either on TV or in book. It’s everybody’s cup of tea, because it is a fantasy in present day, where people have super powers. If you are into that you will probably like. Some people might compare it to marvel or dc, but I would say the only similarities are the there are superheroes. Worm is really dark, especialy later. People acually have interesting powers, instead of just variations on super strength or speed. When people fight there is often some cool implementation of their power.

        I acually listened to audiobook. There is fan made one, with pretty good narrator. https://abaddonproductions.org/category/worm/ You can listen to it on podcast apps like anthenapod. Book is around 175 h long. I listened to it on 1.5 speed. It took me about 2 and half weeks. I can listen during my work, almost whole shift. I really take advantage of that. I go through 130+ books in a year.

        Now for the sequel Ward, that I started recently. I dropped it like 2 weeks ago. I was maybe 45% in. Didnt like what the author did with one of my favorite characters from Worm. Maybe I will finish it later idk yet, story is very interesting too. Definetly still recommend Worm, even if you would not plan to read the sequel. Worm works as a standalone book and the ending has great conclusion.

        Here is another recomendation for long series. Wandering Inn. Currently you can read it on author website. Or you can listen to audiobooks. That’s what I have been doing. Narrator is amazing imo. Some people say first book is rough. I really liked it either way. But author took the criticism and is making revised version of the first book. So maybe wait for that. Currently there is 13 books, each has around 1300 pages. The longest is second one. It has 1700 pages. Now, I’m waiting for the 14th. Start of the series is laid off, slice in life even. But later it turns into epic fantasy, with a ton of characters, politics, adventures etc. Author even started new spin off series with first book: Gravesong.

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    Hello! Very cool idea. I would like to enter for the Tomb raider survivor trilogy. A recent hobby I’ve discovered is repairing old bikes, which turns out to be really fun and actually useful as well!

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      @jeffreyosborne@lemm.ee - Congratulations! You’ve been selected as the winner of Tomb Raider Definitive Survivor Trilogy! You will have 48 hours to acknowledge me before I send you the code. Please respond to my Direct Message. If you do not respond back to me in 48 hours, your entry will be forfeited and I will redraw for the another winner.

      If you do win and claim the game key, for transparency purposes please respond back to my comment letting everyone know you were successful - but only if you want to. Hope to hear back from you!

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      Great thing to do for sure! I loved biking as a kid, perhaps I should take it up as an adult. I work on my car, and it’s good to just sort of zone out and do some manual work, but it is exhausting and makes you sore if you haven’t done it in a while. Working on a bike sounds less grueling and possibly more fun.

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        I would love working on cars, but where I live mechanical cars, as in not modern cars that have something to repair, are incredibly rare and would easily cost you tens of thousands just for the car, not including the tools. But second hand marketplaces have loads of free bikes with just minor things like flat tires. Just recently saw a 24 gear racing bike for free, with AFAIK just a flat tire.

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      @Googlyman64@lemmy.world - Congratulations! You’ve been selected as the winner of Tomb Raider Definitive Survivor Trilogy! You will have 48 hours to acknowledge me before I send you the code. Please respond to my Direct Message. If you do not respond back to me in 48 hours, your entry will be forfeited and I will redraw for the another winner.

      If you do win and claim the game key, for transparency purposes please respond back to my comment letting everyone know you were successful - but only if you want to. Hope to hear back from you!