Midway has released for free Area 51, allowing you to enjoy the PC version of this sci-fi FPS developed by Inevitable Entertainment. Area 51 features the voice talent of David Duchovny as Specialist Ethan Cole of the Hazardous Materials Division, Powers Boothe as Major Bridges, and recording artist Marilyn Manson as Edgar, the gray alien. As Cole, players,will delve into massive levels within the confines of Area 51, discovering a deadly mutagenic side effect of the virus that controls the minds of those infected, as well as an ancient alien colony buried beneath the facility. With a multitude of human and alien weapons, players must explore chilling conspiracies such as the extraterrestrial crash at Roswell and the faked lunar landing, in order to solve the enigma of Area 51 before the viral mutagen is released and irrevocably mutates all life on Earth.
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Deus Ex now free
Deus Ex is now free over at Gametap
Enter a world where the future is always uncertain...a world where the key to survival is held by a chosen few, and where terrorism is fueled by intense desperation. As operative JC Denton, you have a difficult decision to make: do you complete your mission and ensure the safety of the rich and powerful, or do you rebel for the sake of the millions who would be doomed without you?
Some other great first-person shooter games that are free are:
Making your Christmas wish list -- Video Cards
There are lots of great options if you want to improve your life in 3D nowadays. Prices seem to be dropping in anticipation of the holidays, and I decided to write this so you'd be ready for any deals that might come a long.
nVidia 8600GTS
I normally hate to say a gaming bargain is something that comes with a rebate. I hate rebates myself, and have never gotten one back. From what others have told me though, Newegg is better at this process, and helps you get your money back. Right now, they have a 8600GTS at Newegg.com for $129.99 after rebate. This is a good price for a card that is about 20% faster than a 8600GT which cost around $110. It won't be enough to see Crysis in all of it's glory on full settings, but you get decent graphics at a decent price.
Sapphire Radeon 2900 GT
This is a new card out from ATI that was released without much fanfare. In fact, very few benchmarks exist for this card. From those I have seen, it does better than the 8600GTS, and I've heard it compared to the 8800GT which runs about $220. Right now, this card is at Newegg.com for $169.99. Another good price for this DirectX 10 upgrade.
If your looking to upgrade from that 6600GT or even 7600GT, then these two mid-range cards will probably do you well.
Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 4000 on sale
Wow, forget waiting for Christmas, GoGamer.com has the Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 4000 on sale for only $19.99. The regular price runs between $40-$60. This includes a wireless keyboard and a wireless mouse.
This is a part of their 48-hour madness sale, which includes Tabula Rasa at only $29.99 and Heroes of Might & Magic V: Tribes of the East for only $19.99.
Hitman : Codename 47 now free
Hitman : Codename 47 is now a free download over at GameTap.com. This game was released in 2000 and got so-so reviews. Average rating out of 30 review sites is 74% according to GameRankings.com. They actually have several games that are a free download over at GameTap. The most notables are probably Sam & Max™ Season One: Episode 4: Abe Lincoln Must Die!, Myst Online: Uru Live, BloodRayne, and Lara Croft Tomb Raider : Legend.
