Free Gaming options for Laptops and Computers
In light of current events many people may find themselves stuck home with nothing to do and limited funds to use for recreational activities. Thankfully there are many free and enjoyable options when it comes to gaming online.
Many MMOs (Massively Multiplayer Online) are free to play, and can offer hours of content and enjoyment. Some of the most popular within this genre are World of Warcraft, which allows players to play for free up until they hit level 20 in game, and Neverwinter, a dungeons and dragons based online adventure game. These may require computers with slightly more power to play, but for those who do not own a computer capable of running some the higher end MMOs, there is always Runescape. Runescape is a point and click MMO created in 2001 that doesn't require much in the way of processing power or RAM usage. It also offers hours of content to keep you pre-occupied. They also have released a version compatible with most smart phones so that you can also play on the go.
Steam is an application used to buy and play games online, but they also offer many free games as well. There is a selection of "Free to Play" games located on the left side of the main page, which is updated frequently with new games. Not every game is going to be amazing, but they do offer some high quality games for free such as Destiny 2, a futuristic first-person shooter. Occasionally Steam will also have offers for other high end games to go on sale for free for a short period of time. So look out for any offers as they pop up on the Steam page every day.
For those who enjoy games with a competitive aspect to them, MOBA games (Multiplayer online battle arena) may be for you. The most popular MOBA games are; League of Legends, Dota 2, and Smite. League of Legends requires you to download their own personal launcher, while Dota 2 and Smite are both free to download on Steam.
If you are the type that enjoys competitive card games, but can't find a group to play or make it to a card shop, I recommend trying out Magic: The Gathering Arena. MTG Arena brings the game to your screen where you can play against thousands of people online for free. All you need to do is download the application online to play. Another option is to play Hearthstone, a free to play card game online, based around the characters of the World of Warcraft universe. It is available through the Blizzard special game launcher.
There are so many free options available for a variety of interests, and this list only truly scratches the surface. Take a look around and see what options interest you the most.