September, 2020 - Softonic English

The Best Free-to-Play Games on Steam, GOG and Epic

Everyone needs a break from the daily grind, work-related pressures, and this year, the stress of COVID-19. However, with the looming threat of new outbreaks and getting infected or stuck in confinement again, not everyone is willing to take the risk of traveling. But that doesn’t mean your lockdown has to be boring! There are literally hundreds of video games waiting for you, so you can have exciting adventures without leaving the house. Do you find that hard to believe?

Today there are a number of digital platforms where you can buy and download a variety of video games without having to go to a specialty store. What many people don’t realize is that some parts of the video game catalogs on pages like Steam, GOG or the more recent Epic Store are completely free. That means you can have a blast this summer playing games non-stop without spending a dime!

To make your search easier, in today’s article, we’ll share a roundup of the best free-to-play games on the most popular platforms for video game downloads. Let’s have a look!

The best free-to-play games on Steam

Steam, the Valve-owned platform for digital game downloads, is inarguably the most comprehensive platform and the favorite of the gaming community. This comes as no surprise: it was a pioneer in sector, and today it has an enviable catalog that no other platform can beat. Its selection ranges from the latest triple-A games to the best indie games in the sector, and obviously a wide variety of free-to-play games.

But before anything else, make sure you have installed or updated the Steam client and have the latest version. You can find the link below.

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And now, without further ado, here are some of our favorite games.

Brawlhalla

Brawlhalla is a fun multiplayer fighting game for a total of eight players. Similar to the classic Super Smash Bros, it features epic battles in an arena with platforms that only the most agile players with the quickest reflexes can win. Victory depends on the player obtaining the best arsenal and knowing how to use it. Aside from being highly addictive and free, Brawlhalla has characters that change each season. For example, right now its guest characters include the protagonists of the Ben 10 cartoon series. Want to try it?

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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

CS: GO may not be the newest title in the Steam catalog (in fact, it has been there since 2012), but that doesn’t mean it’s not one of the most entertaining. This title is perfect for fans of multiplayer FPS games, delivering the same experience as the classic Counter-Strike without costing a dime. It’s a great choice if you’ve always wanted to have a blast with your friends playing a military shooter that has stood the test of time.

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Dota 2

Fans of MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) games can’t miss the chance to play Dota 2. One of the most familiar and popular titles in the genre, it features battles between two groups of five players. Despite being free, Dota 2 has no reason to envy paid MOBAs; in fact, it has generous content and a wide range of heroes to make every game a real challenge. It’s a must if you’re an eSports aficionado.

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Paladins

Paladins has become a real classic among the top free-to-play games in the Steam catalog. This shooter is the perfect mix of Overwatch and Team Fortress 2, providing the best of both worlds to offer a title that is as vibrant as it is fun. With more than 36 characters to choose from and diverse, colorful battle arenas, Paladins is a multiplayer shooter that promises hours and hours of fun. It’s ideal if you’ve always wanted to play Overwatch but have been dissuaded by its price.

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Want more free-to-play games on Steam? You’re in luck! The below article has a complete list of free games you can play on Steam.

The best free Steam games 2020

The best free-to-play games on GOG

GOG, or Good Old Games, is a platform for digital video game downloads created by the Polish team at CD Projekt (The Witcher 3). Unlike Steam, its catalog is made up almost entirely of old games and gems from video-game history that unfortunately no longer work on today’s operating systems. Thanks to GOG downloads, many gamers have recovered their catalog of classics and have been able to play them without a problem on computers with Windows 10. In short, it’s a little paradise for those who love the video games of yesteryear.

As with Steam, before we look at the free video games that you can download from GOG, we recommend installing its GOG Galaxy client (although this step is not necessary). You can download it easily and safely below.

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Here are our favorite free-to-play games in the GOG catalog.

Beneath a Steel Sky

After the recent release of Beyond a Steel Sky… why not play the first part? Beneath a Steel Sky is an excellent graphical adventure from the company Revolution, which once again showed us the magic of its Virtual Theater system. In it we’ll have a dystopian futuristic adventure where Robert Foster must escape from a city that is both advanced and cruel to its inhabitants. With designs by David Gibbons (Watchmen) and an unforgettable story, this is a point-and-click adventure you simply must play.

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Shadow Warrior

Shadow Warrior is a controversial FPS from the creators of the famous Duke Nukem 3D. In it we’ll play the role of Lo Wang, a ninja warrior who must fight hordes of demons summoned by Zilla Industries, the protagonist’s former bosses. Raw, violent and highly entertaining, Shadow Warrior is a classic shooter that has inspired countless sequels.

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Lure of the Temptress

Like Beneath a Steel Sky, Lure of the Temptress is another Revolution title you can’t miss. In fact, this was the game that invented the Virtual Theater system, where all the characters in the adventure live their own lives, so you never find them in the same place. Unlike Beneath a Steel Sky, Lure of the Temptress is a medieval-themed, point-and-click title where young Diermot must face Selena, The Temptress. It’s perfect if you like adventure games with a fantasy theme and a good dose of humor.

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Worlds of Ultima (The Savage Empire and Martian Dreams)

Worlds of Ultima is a spinoff of Richard Garriott’s legendary video-game series divided into two titles, The Savage Empire and Martian Dreams. In them, the Avatar will be transported to worlds quite unlike the Britannia we know and love. In The Savage Empire, the Avatar is immersed in a wild world similar to the classic Lost World from Doyle’s novel, while in Martian Dreams, we’ll travel to Mars like some characters in a Jules Verne novel. In fact, Martian Dreams is such an original title that you’ll play alongside the likes of Nikola Tesla, Rasputin, and George Washington. It’s ideal if you like the Ultima saga.

Worlds of Ultima: The Savage Empire

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Worlds of Ultima: Martian Dreams

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Interested in more free-to-play games on GOG? Click here to access its full catalog of free video games.

The best free-to-play games on Epic Games Store

One of the latest video-game download platforms to arrive on the scene has been Epic Games Store. It has a good catalog of exclusive games, such as the popular Fortnite, which has made it a favorite among gamers around the world in a very short time.

As with Steam, in order to download and play the titles from the Epic Games Store, you need to have its client installed. You can download it quickly and easily below.

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Fortnite

Fortnite is inarguably the top free game on Epic Games Store. And few video games have caused such a furor as this fun, colorful battle royale. If you like shooters and want to find out why Fortnite has been one of the most popular games in recent years, don’t miss the opportunity to try it out. It’s free!

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Unlike other platforms, Epic Games Store offers free games every week, available to users for a limited time. To ensure that these games are always free-to-play in your account, just add them to your library during the time they are free. To discover which games are free right now at Epic Games Store, click here.

Thirsty for more? Don’t worry, we have you covered! Below you’ll find an in-depth article with a roundup of the best websites for downloading free games. We promise you’ll have enough fun to last your whole vacation.

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We hope you found our selection of free-to-play games helpful. What’s your favorite video game? Tell us about it in the comments section!

The Best Netflix Movies to Watch with your Family This Weekend

Although we’re right in the middle of vacation season, there’s a good chance that you had to stay home this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Coronavirus has meant a radical change in pace for us and for our kids, so it’s normal if you feel frustrated and are not really sure what to do these days.

Fortunately, there are incredible entertainment platforms like Netflix, which has an endless selection of fun movies to make these days of confinement easier. Why not watch a few with your kids?

We know how huge the Netflix catalog is, so in today’s article, we’re going to share our roundup of the best family movies on the platform. We’re sure that all of them will give you and your loved ones a reason to smile. Let’s have a look!

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Jumanji (1995)

Jumanji is a classic family movie that your kids will love if they haven’t seen it yet. The young Alan Parrish gets sucked into a haunted board game that, years later, falls into the hands of siblings Pete (Bradley Pierce) and Nora (Kirsten Dunst). When they start a new Jumanji game, all kinds of calamities are released from the board, including Alan, who is now an adult (Robin Williams). You’ll have a blast following the adventures of this trio as they try to finish the board game and put everything that came out of it back into the magic box.

WATCH JUMANJI ON NETFLIX

Matilda (1996)

Matilda is a timeless family movie from the 1990s. The film is based on a story by Roald Dahl in which a young genius named Matilda Wormwood (Mara Wilson) lives a sad life and is ignored by her neglectful family. But one day Matilda develops psychokinetic abilities and uses them to teach a lesson to anyone who is up to no good. Fun, sweet and charming, Matilda is a film that kids and adults will love without exception.

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Ghostbusters (1984)

If you want to spend an afternoon laughing non-stop, Ghostbusters is the perfect film to watch with your kids. Follow the adventures of a group of eccentric parapsychologists made up of Peter Venkman (Bill Murray), Ray Stantz (Dan Aykroyd), Egon Spengler (Harold Ramis), and Winston Zeddemore (Ernie Hudson) who start a ghost-hunting business in New York City. While most of their cases are easy and even funny (who doesn’t smile at the memory of Slimer?), the protagonists are in for a surprise when they discover that the apartment of Dana Barrett (Sigourney Weaver) is the gateway for Gozer, a demigod from another dimension. He has been waiting a long time to enter our world and take it over… In situations like these, who you gonna call?

WATCH GHOSTBUSTERS ON NETFLIX

Jurassic Park

Your kids probably know all the lines from Jurassic World by heart and have the stuffed animal version of the cute velociraptor Blue at home, but… have they seen the movie that started it all? Jurassic Park begins when John Hammond (Richard Attenborough) and his team of experts discover a method to bring dinosaurs back to life using DNA from mosquitoes fossilized in amber. He builds a dinosaur zoo on Isla Nublar and invites paleontologists Alan Grant (Sam Neill) and Ellie Satler (Laura Dern), along with Dr. Ian Malcolm (Jeff Golblum) and his grandchildren, Tim (Joseph Mazzello) and Lex (Ariana Richards), to check it out. Everything is going well until a greedy computer programmer at the park (Wayne Knight) turns off the fences to steal some dinosaur embryos. After the power failure, the dinosaurs escape from their enclosure, and adventure ensues. The scene where the T-Rex takes off Dr. Grant’s hat is legendary.

WATCH JURASSIC PARK ON NETFLIX

The Harry Potter film series

Few books for children and teens have created as much of a stir in recent years as the Harry Potter series. In it, J.K Rowling introduced us to a world of magic and imagination where wizards coexist with oblivious humans. Follow the adventures of Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe), The Boy Who Lived, from his beginnings as a wizard at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to his final confrontation with He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named, Lord Voldemort. The Harry Potter film series is perfect for children, teens and adults who need a little magic in their lives… and there are seven movies to watch! Perfect to last you all summer.

School of Rock

Do you live with teens who love music? School of Rock is a fun comedy in which Jack Black plays Dewey Finn, an amateur musician who’s going through some hard times. His band has replaced him with a guitarist named Spider, he doesn’t have enough money to pay his rent, and of course, he has no job. But by a twist of fate, Finn is able to pass for a substitute teacher at a school, where he encourages his students to start a band. His objective is clear: to win first prize in the prestigious Battle of the Bands competition. Will he manage to turn some kids into rock stars during school without anyone finding out?

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The Neverending Story

Based on the classic fantasy novel by Michael Ende, The Neverending Story is one of those timeless films that all kids should watch once in their lives. It follows the adventures of Bastian Baltasar Bux (Barret Oliver), a child whose mother recently died and who is being bullied at school. To escape from reality, Bastian devours fantasy books, much to his father’s disapproval. One day, while being chased by bullies on his way home from school, Bastian finds in a bookstore a book called The Neverending Story and decides to “borrow” it so he can read it. The book tells the tale of Atreyu (Noah Hathaway), a young hero who must travel through the kingdom of Fantastica to defeat The Nothing. As Bastian reads the book and connects with Atreyu, fiction seems to slowly turn into reality… Want to find out how this neverending story ends? It’s the perfect film to watch with your family.

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The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water

Even after all these years, SpongeBob continues to be a favorite among kids’ cartoon series. Its irreverent humor and hilarious situations are sure to raise a smile whether you’re a kid or an adult. Why not watch it with your kids? This time, SpongeBob must leave Bikini Bottom to recover the Krabby Patty secret sauce recipe, which has been stolen by a pirate. As usual, he will be joined by Patrick, Squidward, Mr. Krabs, Sandy Cheeks and the annoying Plankton. Want to watch it?

WATCH THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE OUT OF WATER ON NETFLIX

The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie

If you’re itching to watch more movies about the sponge who lives in a pineapple under the sea, check out The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie. In it, Bob and his troupe of irreverent friends must recover King Neptune’s crown. Will they succeed?

WATCH THE SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS MOVIE ON NETFLIX

Trolls

After the recent premiere of Trolls 2, why not watch the first film with your kids? This animated movie is based on the cute dolls that were all the rage in the ’80s. We’ll meet Princess Poppy (Anna Kendrick), a funny troll who spends her day singing, dancing and living happily-ever-after with her friends. However, on the day of the Trollstice, the evil and hungry Bergens capture a large number of subjects from Poppy’s kingdom, spurring the young woman to embark on a dangerous quest to rescue them. Fun, optimistic and full of color and good music, Trolls is a film that will delight kids and adults alike.

WATCH TROLLS ON NETFLIX

We hope you liked our roundup of movies to watch with your family. What’s your favorite family movie? Tell us about it in the comments section!

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The Longest New 2020 Video Games To Play Now

This has been an atypical and rather chaotic summer due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Under normal circumstances, we would be packing our suitcases and enjoying some well-deserved days of rest and relaxation all over the world. However, due to new outbreaks and fears about infection, most of us have decided to stay home with limited opportunities to go out and have a good time. You may not be able to travel, but that doesn’t mean your “staycation” has to be boring. Fortunately, there are always video games to keep you entertained!

The first half of 2020 didn’t bring as many new releases as we would have liked (there were many delays and postponements), but it did see the launch of a nice selection of video games that are perfect for your “virtual vacation.” While some are only good for a few hours of entertainment, others are so juicy that you could lose yourself in them for days on end. So why not make it your goal to finish them and enjoy a fun-filled vacation?

In today’s article, we have a roundup of the longest video games to be released in the first half of 2020. We hope you find it helpful!

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Animal Crossing: New Horizons couldn’t have arrived at a better time. This new release from Nintendo’s well-known franchise hit the stores just as confinement was announced, and for many, it has been the only escape during some challenging months. If you haven’t played it yet, what are you waiting for?

Instead of a house, in this new Animal Crossing edition for Nintendo Switch, you’ll become the owner of a beautiful desert island. Of course, you’ll receive it courtesy of the ultimate video-game cheapskate, Tom Nook, so as you can imagine, you’ll be up to your eyeballs in debt to the charismatic raccoon. Unlike in the other editions, you’ll be able to shape the island environment to your liking, creating a true paradise made to measure.

As you improve the island, new shops and locals will become your neighbors and, as usual, friends from all over the world can visit you in multiplayer mode. Animal Crossing: New Horizons could be described as an endless game, so it’s a great choice if you want a sun-and-beach vacation (albeit a virtual one).

50,92€

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

From: Amazon

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Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town

If you like farm simulators, you’re probably well-acquainted with the popular Harvest Moon franchise. After Marvelous Entertainment’s separation from Natsume, Harvest Moon changed its name to Story of Seasons, and following several releases for Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Switch, it has become a favorite of fans of the genre. The latest edition, Friends of Mineral Town, is a gift to all franchise devotees, as it revives the emblematic Game Boy Advance title.

Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town is a remake of the classic Friends of Mineral Town with new graphics, new characters, and many improvements. And of course, it maintains all the classic’s charm and playability. In it you’ll become a farmer who has just arrived in Mineral Town with the dream of restoring your farm to its former glory. To do so, you’ll have to care for your crops and animals and befriend the friendly inhabitants of the town.

Like any good farm and life simulator, Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town can be considered an endless game. You can do whatever you want, from planting a pineapple orchard and letting your pink cows graze in the pasture to taking a walk with your best friend, getting married and having children. We highly recommend it to anyone who’s looking for a quiet game that, unlike Animal Crossing, is not linked to the console’s internal clock.

39,90€

Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town

From: Amazon

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Death Stranding

Although it has been on PS4 since last November, Hideo Kojima’s controversial title reached PC in mid-2020, and it’s definitely one of the longest games you should play this summer. In it you’ll become Sam Porter Bridges, a delivery man in a world on the brink of extinction. His mission will take him from coast to coast of the United States as he attempts to prevent the human race from disappearing.

If you know the game and followed its release, you may wonder if Death Stranding is really worth it. The answer is a categorical yes. This title has a superb storyline, stunning graphics, and gameplay that’s both relaxing and challenging. The characters and complex plot will hook you in a heartbeat, and we promise it won’t ever disappoint you. But keep in mind that although it’s a Kojima game, it’s not another Metal Gear.

Dealing with profound issues such as family, death, fatherhood, and the destructiveness of social media, Death Stranding is a title whose story and gameplay leave nobody indifferent. You’ll either love it or hate it. We love it! Do you?

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Nioh 2

Team Ninja is back with the sequel (or should we call it a prequel?) to its acclaimed role-playing action title Nioh. In it you’ll play Hide, a warrior whose Yokai blood gives him the ability to absorb the powers of Japanese spirits. Set during the Sengoku period, Nioh 2 serves as the starting point for the first game, showing us the events that occurred before we meet Edward for the first time in jail.

As fun and challenging as the first game, Nioh 2 has interesting improvements that will dazzle the most demanding gamers. First of all, you can create your own character and thus choose the aspect you like the most. In addition, due to his Yokai blood, Hide can absorb the powers of other spirits thanks to their soul cores. That’s why gameplay is much more challenging than in the first title, because knowing how to absorb the skills of certain Yokai and master them will be key to finishing your adventure.

Already a long game (about 100-120 hours for veterans of the first Nioh and about 150 if you’re new to the franchise), Nioh 2 has a new mode that makes it exponentially harder and changes the location of all its enemies. If you like very difficult games set in feudal Japan, don’t miss your chance to get your hands on it.

-15,30€

Nioh 2

From: Amazon

29,90€ ~~45,20€~~

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Ghost of Tsushima

The studio behind the Infamous series, Sucker Punch, presents Ghost of Tsushima, an epic open-world adventure set in feudal Japan. In Ghost of Tsushima, you’ll play Sakai Jin, a samurai who loses all his companions while trying to protect his native island from an attack by the Mongols. During a fierce battle, Jin is taken for dead and his uncle becomes a prisoner of the Mongol leader Khotun Khan. It is then that the samurai decides to travel around the island in search of help and rescue his family from a certain death.

Beautiful, fun and highly varied, Ghost of Tsushima will delight fans of Japanese culture and gamers alike. This title features large, vibrant, colorful settings to explore, hundreds of side quests, and a story that hooks you from the get-go. To top it all off, its katana combat system is challenging and beautiful, even earning the seal of approval of samurai historians across Japan.

If you’re looking for a good open-world adventure title loaded with action, missions, and a vast map to explore, we recommend checking out this game. You can finish it in about 60 hours (with secondary missions included), although if you like challenges, you have the option of playing in the classic New Game + mode. Don’t miss it, it’s worth your while!

70,78€

Ghost of Tsushima

From: Amazon

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Persona 5 Royal

Our final pick is the updated and extended version of one of the most acclaimed JRPGs of recent times, Persona 5. Whether you have played the original or have yet to try this little gem, Persona 5 Royal is truly worth your while. In it you’ll play Joker, a young student who, by a twist of fate, discovers that he is capable of entering parallel worlds created by the human mind called Palacios. From them, he has the power to change people’s minds, which he uses to catch criminals and solve injustices and dangerous situations. Together with his group of friends, the Phantom Thieves, Joker and company will begin their adventures with the aim of saving their compatriots from danger.

As we mentioned, Persona 5 Royal is the extended and improved version of this already lengthy game. You’ll have new activities, three new characters (including a new member of the Phantom Thieves), a new Palace to explore, a new semester full of adventures, and even the possibility of seeing Morgana transformed into a human.

If you like JRPGs and are looking for the perfect game from the technical and plot perspective, don’t hesitate to give Persona 5 Royal a try. We promise you’ll love it!

58,60€

Persona 5 Royal

From: Amazon

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We hope you have enjoyed our roundup of the best games for hours of fun this summer. What are you playing these days? Tell us about it in the comments section!

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Driver Booster 8 Now Helps Offline Computers

Just like any machine, computers need maintenance. More specifically, the drivers that power your computer’s hardware and game components have to be kept up-to-date or you could experience sound and display glitches, slow downs, crashes, or even the complete disabling of certain components such as your mouse or monitor. Yet, keeping up with the dozens and dozens of drivers your PC needs to function correctly is a practically impossible task for a human. Fortunately, IObit – leaders in PC health solutions – have just released a new version of its Drive Booster software to get the job done for you.

Driver Booster 8

Now in its eighth release, Driver Booster continues to improve the way in which it keeps PCs humming along with the right driver updates as soon as they are released.

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For this version of the software, IObit has once again upped Driver Booster’s database. It now monitors over a whopping 4.5 million drivers and game components. Once updates are identified, they can be installed quickly and safely, thanks to the fact that all updates come from the official manufacturer’s website, and have passed both IOBit testing as well as Microsoft’s Windows Hardware Quality Lab (WHQL) tests, which gives the stamp of approval to drivers made by companies other than Microsoft.

The updates can fix problems with a simple click that might otherwise take hours of searching and experimenting to solve.

“According to TechRadar ’s article: Windows 10 has killed off driver updates via Device Manager“ said Bing Wang, Product Director at IObit, “So now it could be harder for common users to get the latest device drivers. Driver Booster 8 is a great choice for all PC users, as it includes fresh but safe drivers in its database, is easy to use, and it can help users solve common driver issues like no sound and network failure problems.”

Offline Update Now Included

Keeping your drivers up-to-date is hard enough when you are connected to the internet, but what happens when the drivers that get you online (like your wireless adapter) fail and your computer has no way to connect? Driver Booster 8 now has a solution.

Thanks to its Offline Driver Update, the software can get your unconnected computer back online in a few short steps. You simply download the drivers to a computer that can connect and transfer them over to the non-functioning machine. The software walks you through every step of the process and fills in a vital gap that was missing in the driver-update landscape.

Driver Booster 8 is now available on IObit and Softonic. It can fully support Windows 10, 8/8.1, 7, XP and Vista.

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The Best Browser Games for Two (or More) People

It’s been an atypical summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic: you may not have been able to travel freely, take that relaxing vacation you look forward to every year, or even meet up safely with your family and friends. However, not being able to see your friends in person doesn’t mean you can’t have fun with them. Fortunately there is video conferencing, and for entertainment, there are lots of great multiplayer games you can play on your browser. But… do you know where to find them?

In today’s article, we’re going to share our roundup of the top websites for playing video games with your besties. All of them offer titles that are playable on your browser, so you can forget the hassle of downloading and installing big files. We hope you like them!

Before you start playing, update your browser!

Whether you use Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Opera, Brave or any other browser, it’s extremely important to update your browser before you start playing video games on it. That way you’ll make sure your online games run smoothly, your data is protected, and there are no security holes.

Updating your browser couldn’t be easier. Some browsers update automatically, so no further steps are necessary. Others can be updated manually by clicking on the “About” menu to find out which version you’re using.

If you’re not sure if your browser is updated, you can always download the latest version directly from our website. You can do it quickly and safely below.

Google Chome

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Mozilla Firefox

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Microsoft Edge

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Opera

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Action games for two or more players

Let’s start with action games. This category includes a number of first-person shooter, battle royale and war games that you can play against your friends without having to download anything on your computer. Let’s have a look!

Bullet Force

Bullet Force is an impressive first-person shooter that closely resembles the classic Counter Strike. With its amazing high-definition graphics, it never seems like you’re playing a browser game. To start playing, just create a game and select the maximum number of players. Next, invite your friends or wait for some strangers to join your game. Let the fun begin! Want to try it?

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DarkOrbit Reloaded

If you love MMOs and want to play space wars with your friends, check out DarkOrbit Reloaded. In this sci-fi title, you’ll embody a space trader or pirate. Explore the universe in your very own spaceship, and invite your friends to join your adventures as you fight to become the best in the galaxy.

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Helmet Royale

Do you like battle royale games? Are you a fan of 16-bit graphics? Then you’ll love Helmet Royale! This original browser title will immerse you in a fierce battle against your friends and other players with fun retro graphics. Gameplay is easy: just create your character, arm yourself to the teeth, and head to the battlefield to fight your friends. Be sure to check it out!

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Tanki Online

Tanki Online is a perfect choice for tank-battle fans who are looking for alternatives to the classic World of Tanks. This browser game differs from others in that its battles put realism aside to offer tons of action and tough challenges. Tanki Online lets you personalize your tank and arm it to the teeth to defeat your friends. If anything, this game stands out for offering an extraordinary arsenal to annihilate your rivals.

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Role-playing games (RPGs) and adventure games for two or more players

If you’re a fan of adventure or role-playing games, you’ll be pleased to know you can play many of these titles with your friends right on your browser. Due to their popularity, most of the games you’ll find are MMORPG, so start polishing your sword and inviting friends to join you for an adventure!

Bit Heroes

Bit Heroes is an MMORPG inspired by the classic 8 and 16-bit role-playing games, so it’s perfect for anyone who’s nostalgic for retro games. Create your own hero and join as many friends as you wish for all kinds of missions. If you like playing Bit Heroes on your browser, you’ll be pleased to know this game also has versions for Steam and for Android and iOS phones.

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You can download the versions for PC and Android below:

Bit Heroes for PC

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Bit Heroes for Android

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Drakensang Online

If you like MMORPGs, you’re probably well-acquainted with Drakensang Online. This game has been dazzling fans of the genre for years with its gameplay and stunning graphics. Clearly inspired by the classic Diablo, Drakensang Online lets you create your own character and explore dungeons in the company of friends. Play it on your browser or download it directly to your hard drive.

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RuneScape

RuneScape is easily the world’s most famous and popular free MMORPG. You’ll be transported to the magical world of Gielinor, where you can have as many adventures as you wish alone or with a group of friends. Since it’s fully playable on your browser, RuneScape is probably the most interesting choice for fantasy fans. Feel like playing it this summer?

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You can download the version for PC below.

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Strategy games for two or more players

Strategy games have always been a fun activity for groups. There are all kinds of options, ranging from games where you build cities and gradually usurp territory from your rivals to titles where you have to come up with the best strategies to defeat the enemy.

Freeciv

Freeciv is the free version of Civilization, Sid Meier’s long-standing and critically acclaimed strategy series. In it, you’ll build your own civilization from scratch and lead it to glory. You’ll have to establish cities, make cultural advances, create an army, and gradually conquer more territory. Freeciv’s browser version works perfectly and lets you play with your friends in real time or with the interesting option of taking one turn per day.

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You also have the option of downloading this game below.

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Forge of Empires

Forge of Empires is another great strategy game to enjoy on your browser. In it, you’ll build your very own civilization and make it advance from 5000 BC until present day. You’ll need to obtain resources, expand your cities, make improvements, and of course, destroy your adversaries. While Forge of Empires is a bit simpler and more conquest-oriented than Freeciv, it’s an entertaining title you can play with friends around the world.

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Little Wargame

Little Wargame is an ideal title for fans of real-time strategy games and especially the classic Warcraft. This title has nice retro graphics and simple yet challenging gameplay. Playing Little Wargame with a friend is as easy as going to the website and creating a multiplayer room. Once they join, the fun can begin!

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Board games for two or more players

Last but not least, there are lots of board games you can play on your browser. Since they don’t need powerful graphics, there’s a wide variety, which makes them perfect if you’re looking for quick online games to play with your friends.

CardzMania

CardzMania is not a game, but a portal where you’ll find all kinds of card games to play on your browser. Canasta, Texas Holdem, Hearts and many more fun options await you. Best of all, you don’t need to register to start playing!

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LICHESS

Lichess is the perfect website for chess fans. Here, you can not only play this sport for brainiacs on your browser, but also join a big community of chess players and chat about your moves.

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Catan Universe

Catan is a classic board game that will never go out of style. As you might have guessed, Catan Universe is a convenient website where you can enjoy sessions of this fun game with friends all over the world.

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Pinturillo 2

Remember Pictionary? In this fun game, players would guess a phrase written on a card based on their teammate’s drawings. Pinturillo 2, the browser version of this hilarious game, lets you chat, draw, and laugh with your friends even if they can’t visit you at home.

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Trivial Online

Our final pick is Trivial Online, which, as you might have guessed, is a browser version of the fun game of Trivial Pursuit. It’s perfect if you’re looking for a fun after-dinner game to play while chatting with your friends.

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We hope you liked our roundup of multiplayer games to play on your browser. What’s your favorite game? Tell us about it in the comments section!

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The Best Tabletop Simulator Mods

If you’re looking to have some fun with family or friends, is there anything better than a board game? The options are endless, ranging from the simplest games, where the first player who meets the goal wins, to the most complicated ones that only the best strategists can win. However, our lives are so chaotic, especially with the unexpected arrival of COVID-19, that it can be hard to get enough people together in the same place to play a board game. For these situations, fortunately, there is Tabletop Simulator, a board game creator that lets you recreate your favorite titles or invent a whole new board game from scratch. And you can play it online with anyone you want!

While Tabletop Simulator is a fantastic tool for playing board games online, you need a lot of free time and creativity to invent your own original games. But fortunately, there are plenty of mods! Using these modifications, you can start playing any board game right away without having to spend a second creating it. Doesn’t that sound nice?

Since there are hundreds of mods for Tabletop Simulator, in today’s article, we’re going to share a roundup of our favorite ones. That way you can spend less time searching for them and more time having fun with your friends. We hope you like them!

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How to install Tabletop Simulator mods

Installing a mod on Tabletop Simulator couldn’t be easier. There are two ways, depending on whether you’re going to download the mod file or get it from Steam Workshop. Read below for an explanation of both methods.

From Steam Workshop

To install a Tabletop Simulator mod from Steam Workshop, first click on the mod file. Once it opens, click the green “+Suscribe” button at the bottom of the screen.

Then open Tabletop Simulator and host a game. Next select the “workshop” option and click the mod you want to use for your game. It’s so easy!

From the game file

Installing a mod for Tabletop Simulator from a downloaded file is a cinch as well. First save the mod file on your hard drive, and once it has downloaded, move it to “Documents\My Games\Tabletop Simulator\Saves.” When you open Tabletop Simulator, click on your downloaded mod. That’s all there is to it! Now you’re ready to have some fun.

The best Tabletop Simulator mods

UNO

UNO is probably the easiest and most entertaining card game on the market. From time immemorial, UNO has been a relaxing after-dinner game, a source of hours of fun in the schoolyard, or a pastime during get-togethers with friends. Want to play UNO through Tabletop Simulator? To download this mod from Steam Workshop, just click the link below.

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The Settlers of Catan

The Settlers of Catan is a version of the well-known board game Catan. In each game, which lasts an average of 90 minutes, you’ll become settlers of an island where you must obtain and trade resources and gradually build your own settlements. If you’re familiar with the original, you’ll be exploring your own island and amassing your fortune in no time… but watch out for the robber! One of the strong points of The Settlers of Catan is the expanded gameplay compared to the classic, as it allows games with up to six players. Also, you can create custom game boards, or, if you wish, random ones. We highly recommend it.

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The Game of Life

If you grew up in the ’90s, we’re positive you know The Game of Life like the back of your hand. It let you create a whole new life where you could have a new career, get married, and even have children. The most ambitious players could become multi-millionaires, while others were content to settle down with a big family. The possibilities for fun were endless, and now you can relive that experience while playing with friends all over the world. Every session of The Game of Life needs two to six players and lasts approximately 60 minutes. Feel like playing this title again?

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Clue

Clue is one of those games that never go out of style. Maybe it’s because everyone loves a good mystery story, but it’s always fun to become Jessica Fletcher for a day. In Clue, each player is a guest at a fancy dinner party where the host is murdered. The goal of the game is to investigate the crime, or, if you are the murderer, throw the other players off the scent so you can get away with it. So what do you think? Was the murder committed by Miss Scarlet with the candelabra in the library, or by Colonel Mustard in the living room with the derringer? Find out the next time you play this classic online.

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Cards Against Humanity

Cards Against Humanity is one of the funnest and also most outrageous card games out there. The rules are simple: one player asks a question, and the other players have to answer it using one of their cards. The person who comes up with the funniest and most irreverent response is the winner. The Tabletop Simulator version offers the same gaming experience as the physical title, the only difference being that you can play with friends all over the world. What’s more, this version comes with expansions 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the game and promises to be updated with even more packs. It’s perfect if you love a good belly laugh and are curious to find out how twisted your friends can be.

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Risk – The Game of Global Domination

Risk is another classic that deserves a spot on any ranking of Tabletop Simulator mods. It offers a nearly identical gaming experience to the board game, but advantages such as, for example, a much bigger map, and the fact that you’ll soon be able to play with up to six people. It’s perfect for strategy fans who often have a hard time finding enough players to join them for a game of Risk.

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Gloomhaven

Gloomhaven is one of the best fantasy board games on the market. A mix of a roleplaying, strategy and cooperation game, it’s one of the best Tabletop Simulator mod titles. It includes both the original game campaign and its expansion, Forgotten Circles. As if that were not enough, the detailed graphics enhance every session of this incredible game.

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Betrayal at House on the Hill

Betrayal at House on the Hill is an incredibly fun board game for fans of B horror movies. We’ll embody a group of friends investigating a mysterious house full of dangers: monsters, ghosts, murderous plants, and dozens of horrible enemies are lurking around every corner. But watch out! The real danger is inside your group, because there’s a traitor. As players investigate the house, they’ll find objects that will slowly reveal the traitor’s identity, but… will you survive until you find out? It’s an excellent game to play in the wee hours of the morning with your friends.

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Dead of Winter

Dead of Winter will immerse you a zombie pandemic. In this popular semi-cooperative title, you’ll collaborate with friends to obtain resources and weapons, and of course, to survive the zombies. Each player will have a hidden objective to meet. The fact that it’s a secret is key to making this game as fun as possible. Although some objectives are as simple as collecting items and ensuring the group’s survival, others imply betraying your team, putting them in danger, or even murdering them when they least expect it. Fun!

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Arkham Horror: The Card Game

Fans of Lovecraft stories will be happy to know that Tabletop Simulator has a mod for the popular board game Arkham Horror. You and your friends will play a group of detectives investigating a mystery surrounding the legends of the Cthulhu. But it won’t be an easy case to crack, because you’ll face enemies and demons who will try to block your way. Like in any good cooperative game, it’s fundamental to communicate with the other players in order to win the game. Besides being a fun game, the Tabletop Simulator version has several expansions of the card game, making it even more entertaining.

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We hope you liked our selection of Tabletop Simulator mods. What’s your favorite board game? Tell us about it in the comments section!

The Best Multiplayer Games on Steam

Video games can be an endless source of fun and a great way to forget about the problems of everyday life. In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s a good chance you’ve spent more time playing video games than usual. Because even though you can’t travel like you used to, or meet up with your friends under normal circumstances, you can always enjoy multiplayer games without the risk of catching that damned coronavirus.

If you’re a Steam fan, you probably know that Valve’s platform has an enviable selection of multiplayer games you can play online with your friends. And a lot of them are completely free! So why not download a few? To make things easier for you, in today’s article, we’re going to share our roundup of the best multiplayer titles you can download on Steam. We hope you find them helpful!

First of all, make sure to install or update the Steam client

To play any of the titles below in multiplayer mode, you’ll need to have the Steam client installed and updated. Just open the Steam client and click on the “Steam” option, which you’ll see in the upper right corner of the screen. Once the dropdown menu opens, just click the “Check for Steam client updates” option.

If you don’t have Steam installed on your computer, don’t worry. You can download the latest version quickly and safely below.

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Tabletop Simulator

You may be the kind of person who loves board games but never has anyone to play them with because your friends live too far away. If so, you’ll love Tabletop Simulator. With this fantastic, acclaimed Steam title, thousands of board games are just a few clicks away and can be played with friends all over the world. The best thing about Tabletop Simulator is that you can not only create your own version of your favorite board game but also play endless games thanks to mods and downloads from the Steam Workshop. You can download Tabletop Simulator below.

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If you already have Tabletop Simulator on your computer but want more games, don’t miss our selection of mods.

The Best Tabletop Simulator Mods

Terraria

Minecraft fans will have a blast with Terraria. This impressive game immerses you in a huge world of colorful 2D graphics where you can explore, dig, build, and of course, fight for your survival. Get lost in the various ecosystems of Terraria and collect resources to create buildings and tools, slowly turning this inhospitable world into your home. The more you explore Terraria, the more inhabitants will move to your world. What’s more, you can use multiplayer mode to explore and create your map with a friend! Interested in trying this sandbox? You can download Terraria quickly and safely below.

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SpyParty

SpyParty is an incredibly fun title for two players where one plays a spy and the other plays a sniper. During a fancy cocktail party attended by the jet-set, the spy mingles with the guests while accomplishing a series of secret missions. Meanwhile, the sniper searches the party for the spy and tries to kill him with a single bullet. Fun and original, SpyParty is a multiplayer game that will keep you glued to the screen for hours. You can download SpyParty quickly and safely below.

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Deep Rock Galactic

Deep Rock Galactic is a fun cooperative shooter game in which up to four players immerse themselves simultaneously in a sci-fi world. Players will embody a group of sidereal dwarves as they liberate caves full of alien monsters. Deep Rock Galactic has four different kinds of dwarves: Gunner, Scout, Driller, and Engineer. Each one has its own characteristics, and choosing the correct dwarf will be vital to make it to the end of the game alive. One of the strengths of Deep Rock Galactic is that each level has completely destructible environments, leading to hours of crazy fun that never lets up. It’s ideal for shooter fans who are looking for a fun cooperative game. You can download Deep Rock Galactic below.

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Left 4 Dead 1 y 2

Left 4 Dead is a classic among zombie-themed cooperative shooter games. Both parts 1 and 2 are ideal for horror movie fans, who will have a blast trying to survive attacks from hoards of the undead. Both Left 4 Dead versions offer a similar game system, giving us four survivors with very different skills and play styles. Each group of friends must assign itself a role and cooperate with everyone else to get ahead. To beat each level, there needs to be a strong rapport between all the players, who must communicate constantly. If you’re interested, you can download both Left 4 Dead below.

Left 4 Dead 1

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Left 4 Dead 2

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Warframe

For many, Warframe is the closest game to Destiny that you can play for free. This online cooperative action game will transport you to an amazing sci-fi world where you’ll experience the most exciting battles in 18 worlds full of enemies. Each Warframe game lets you play simultaneously with a total of four players. Choose your warframe, arm your character, and explore the gigantic levels as you fight alongside your friends to survive. And it’s free! Do you dare to try it? You can download Warframe quickly and safely below.

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Unreal Tournament 2004

It’s been many (many!) years since Unreal Tournament 2004 was released, but it’s still one of the most entertaining games to play online. Anything goes in this multiplayer FPS for a total of 32 players. Simply create your character, choose the type of map and the objective of the game, and may the best man win. Don’t expect breathtaking graphics or a highly complex plot, because in Unreal Tournament the only thing that matters is making your rival explode and having a good time. In a nutshell, Unreal Tournament 2004 is pure fun. You can download the title by clicking the link below.

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Age of Empires II HD Edition

Continuing with the classics, we also recommend Age of Empires II HD Edition, a remastering of Microsoft’s classic RTS (Real Time Strategy). Together with our friends, you can recreate epic battles to take control of 18 civilizations. Get resources, create barricades, train your troops and destroy your enemy… all in real time! What’s more, Age of Empires II HD Edition includes two expansions of the game (The Age of Kings and The Conquerors), doubling the fun in an already excellent game. You can download Age of Empires II HD Edition below.

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Drawful 2

Few multiplayer games are as original and as fun as Drawful 2. To play this game, you need a minimum of three players or a total of eight… but ultimately, thousands of people around the world will be part of your game. In Drawful 2, the players draw pictures, Pictionary style, and the rest write down what they think it is. Once they’re finished, everyone who is watching your game online will vote for the answer they think is correct, choosing the winner. Exceptionally fun, Drawful 2 can be played remotely from your phone or tablet (this way it’s much easier to draw), making it the perfect game for a few laughs on the sofa at home. We highly recommend it! You can download Drawful 2 quickly and safely below.

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Monster Hunter World

Monster Hunter World is a huge cooperative game where your only mission will be to explore and hunt monsters of unimaginable size. With top-level graphics and highly addictive gameplay, Monster Hunter World is a perfect way for groups of up to three players to have an incredible adventure in a world of excitement and surprises. Create your character and discover the many ecosystems of this stunning game, all while you improve your team and face down its extraordinary monsters. Want to try it? Click below to download Monster Hunter World.

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We hope you liked our selection of Steam multiplayer games to download this summer. What kinds of video games do you like playing with your friends? Tell us about them in the comments section!

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The Best Date Night Movies on Netflix

Amid the COVID-19 crisis, instead of going on that romantic summer vacation you had planned with your sweetie, you are probably spending some long days stuck at home. What’s more, if movie theaters are closed in your area, a fun date night watching a movie on the big screen with some popcorn is out of the question. Fortunately, you still have Netflix, a digital platform where you can find thousands of series and movies to enjoy and help you forget about the hard situation that’s afflicting the planet, if only for a little while.

While Netflix is fantastic for spending hours watching movies or series with your significant other, you might have a hard time finding something to watch due to the sheer size of its catalog. Are you sick of searching and searching while your honey nods off beside you? Don’t worry! In today’s article, we’re going to share our roundup of the best date night movies on Netflix. We hope you like them!

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Ghost

Ghost is one of those romantic movies that never goes out of style. Is there anything more beautiful than a love so strong that it transcends death? It tells the story of Sam Wheat (Patrick Swayze) and Molly Jensen (Demi Moore), a couple who is living happily in New York City until one day, they cross paths with a crook named Willy López. After a struggle, López shoots and kills Sam, but his ghost is unable to cross over to the “other side.” From that moment, Sam will protect Molly and communicate with her through a medium (Whoopi Goldberg). This classic film will have you sighing when you hear its “Unchained Melody.”

WATCH GHOST ON NETFLIX

Dirty Dancing

From a ’90s classic, we’ll jump to one from the ’80s… also starring Patrick Swayze! Dirty Dancing takes us back to the 1960s, telling the beautiful and brave love story between a seductive dance instructor (Swayze) and a 17-year old ingénue (Jennifer Grey). They’ll meet one summer at a holiday resort, and although social differences will prevent them from consummating their love, music and especially dance will unite them in a way that makes them inseparable. The classic scene with the famous lift to the tune of “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” is unforgettable.

WATCH DIRTY DANCING ON NETFLIX

Silver Linings Playbook

Silver Linings Playbook is the perfect romantic comedy-drama to watch with your partner. Pat (Bradley Cooper) is a young man who, after spending several months in a psychiatric hospital for attacking his (now ex-) wife’s lover, moves back in with his parents. Pat is determined to win back his lost love, but gradually, his feelings change after he meets Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence), a troubled and emotionally unstable girl. Although they don’t exactly connect at first, they slowly develop a beautiful friendship based on dance and finding inner peace by seeking silver linings. Will it lead to romance?

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Love Story

After those romantic comedies, why not watch a tearjerker? Love Story is a romantic movie that left its mark on film history, and even people who haven’t seen it will recognize the famous line “love means never having to say you’re sorry.” It follows Oliver Barret IV (Ryan O’Neal), a young man from an upper-class family who falls head-over-heels in love with Jenny Cavalleri, a student. They marry against the wishes of Oliver’s family, getting by on little money and only the strength of their love. Unfortunately, there are forces in life that not even love can conquer. Make sure to get your Kleenex ready!

WATCH LOVE STORY ON NETFLIX

Our Souls at Night

Our Souls at Night is a sweet movie that proves that love is ageless. You’ll meet Addie Moore (Jane Fonda), a widow who lost her husband years ago. All alone, with her children living far away from Colorado, Addie feels like she has lost a big part of her life and tries desperately to repair her relationship with them. However, her loneliness will end when she receives a surprise visit from Louis Waters (Robert Redford), who has been her neighbor for decades but whom she hardly knows. An endearing and beautiful film, Our Souls at Night is a fantastic love story that’s perfect to watch with your partner.

WATCH OUR SOULS AT NIGHT ON NETFLIX

Perfect Strangers

Is your sweetie always looking at their phone, to the point where you suspect they might be keeping secrets from you? Seize the opportunity this summer and get them to watch Perfect Strangers with you! This Álex de la Iglesia film is a fun-filled, ticking time bomb that starts with some friends having a simple, laid-back dinner party. The problem begins when, as a seemingly innocent party game, all the guests have to put their phones on the table and read aloud the texts they receive. Surprising and fun with lots of plot twists, Perfect Strangers is a film that you can’t miss. That said, if your honey breaks into a sweat and tries to hide his or her phone while watching it, you might have a reason to suspect something.

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Spanish Affair

In 2014, Spanish Affair was a real boost for Spanish comedy. It shattered box office records and was one of the most watched and acclaimed movies of the year. In it, we meet Amaia (Clara Lago), a young Basque woman who moves to Seville to forget about her fiance after breaking up with him. There, she meets Rafa (Dani Rovira), a stand-up comedian who uses all kinds of stereotypes about Basque people to get laughs. Obviously this doesn’t sit well with Amaia, and after several clashes and angry encounters with Rafa, they end up feeling strongly attracted to one another. However, when Amaia decides to go home to the Basque Country without telling Rafa, the young man follows her there and attempts to impersonate a full-blooded Basque to win her father’s approval. That said, the only thing Rafa knows about the region are stereotypes, so lots of comedy ensues.

WATCH SPANISH AFFAIR ON NETFLIX

Spanish Affair 2

If you liked Spanish Affair, don’t miss the sequel, Spanish Affair 2. In it, Dani Rovira and Clara Lago are back, but this time, Amaia has traded Rafa for Pau (Berto Romero), a young Catalonian man she is going to marry. Obviously her father (Karra Elejalde) isn’t pleased about this, and he goes to Seville to find the stand-up comedian. Regretting his decision to break up with Amaia, Rafa travels to Catalonia to stop Amaia and Pau’s wedding. More laughter and stereotypes ensue, but this time, the focus is on Catalonians instead of Basques.

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The Notebook

If you had to name the ultimate romantic movie of modern cinema, The Notebook is probably the first film that would come to mind. This beautiful film, based on the novel of the same name by Nicholas Sparks, uses flashbacks to tell the love story of Noah Calhoun (Ryan Gosling) and Allie Hamilton (Rachel McAdams). It deals with many topics, such as the classist society of the ’40s, the arrival of the war, how love conquers all, and the terrible effects of Alzheimer’s on the minds of our loved ones. If you haven’t seen it yet, take it from us: you’ll need lots of tissues! Get ready to cry… a lot.

WATCH THE NOTEBOOK ON NETFLIX

Dear John

To finish our roundup of date night movies, our final pick is Dear John, a sweet romantic movie that shows that distance doesn’t matter in love. The film follows John Tyree (Channing Tatum), a young soldier who goes home on leave and falls in love with Savannah Curtis (Amanda Seyfried). A passionate love story ensues, but a few weeks later, John has to return to the front and Savannah has to go back to college, so they part ways. However, the young couple promises to stay in touch by writing each other letters, keeping their love alive despite the distance. It’s the perfect movie to watch if you liked The Notebook.

WATCH DEAR JOHN ON NETFLIX

We hope you liked our roundup of date night movies on Netflix. What’s your favorite romantic movie? Tell us about it in the comments section!

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How to: Break your Social Media Habit

Summer is a time for disconnecting from your work and routines and for enjoying life and especially your hobbies. But in today’s information-driven world, it can be hard to break the habits you maintain during the year. You’re probably used to checking Facebook every morning at breakfast or posting constant tweets while watching your favorite TV show. Maybe you spend more time uploading photos to Instagram than actually enjoying the great outdoors. Like it or not, social media platforms have become a regular (and sometimes unhealthy) part of our everyday lives.

Remember those summer days that seemed endless, when you used to spend long hours relaxing and having fun without even thinking about technology? You can still have that! But you’ll have to reduce your phone and social media use. Not sure how to do that? Don’t worry, in today’s article, we’re going to share some foolproof tips on how to break your internet habit. We hope you find them helpful.

How does social media affect your health?

We spend more than 30% the day on our social media habit. That might not sound like much, but keep in mind that you spend 33% of the day sleeping. That means you spend only 37% of your life offline, fully enjoying your free time. Since mobile phones have come into our lives, it’s not unusual to see a group of friends sitting together in silence, with each person looking at social media. Do you know how much social media has affected our lives? Here are some examples:

It affects your sleep- If you spend hours staring at a screen, especially before bed, you’ll take longer to fall asleep, and in the long run, you may develop chronic sleep deficiency and insomnia. According to recent studies, excessive phone use can even cause serious health problems like cancer. If you’re spending 30% of your day checking social media, breaking that addiction for a time will improve your quality of life.
It affects your mental health- For some time, psychology experts have identified social media as an important contributor to feelings of loneliness, social anxiety, and depression. Studies carried out by the University of Houston have found that it can cause mood disorders due to people’s tendency to compare their lives with those portrayed on social media.
It causes FOMO- One of the new technology-generated mental illnesses is FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out), or the exaggerated fear of missing something important on social media and being excluded from one’s friend group. FOMO also causes an excessive need to know what everyone else is doing and to compare one’s lifestyle to theirs, generating narcissism and the need for approval due to low self esteem.

As you can see, not everything about social media is wonderful, and although these networks can be used for wonderful things, such as maintaining contact with distant friends and relatives, they can be dangerous. Does this mean you should delete your Facebook and Instagram accounts? Of course not! But you should certainly take a break from them, especially during your much-deserved summer vacation.

How to take a necessary break from social media

Restrict your technology use to certain times of day

Our first tip to break your social media habit this summer is really easy. Plan technology-free hours throughout the day. During these times, you’ll be absolutely prohibited from looking at your phone or checking social media. We recommend planning some of your phone and screen-free hours before you go to bed, so you can sleep longer and better.

Limit the time you spend on social media

This is closely linked to the point above. Aside from spending time on activities not related to technology, we recommend limiting your activity on social media for the remainder of the day. Enjoy a good movie or TV show with your friends, or if you prefer, have fun playing your favorite video game. Being in front of a screen doesn’t mean you always need to have Facebook, Twitter or Instagram open.

Turn off the notifications on your phone

The classic excuse for being social media addicts is the fact that we receive notifications whenever someone interacts with us. To get away and disconnect from social media once and for all, you have to turn off the notifications on your phone. That way, you won’t know what’s happening online or need to constantly look at your phone. Not sure how to turn off the notifications on your phone? Don’t worry! Keep reading for a step-by-step explanation.

How to turn off notifications on your iPhone

Turning off notifications on your iPhone is easy. Just tap the “Settings” option (the gear-shaped icon) and then the “Notifications” icon. Next find the social media platforms you wish to mute and tap the option to turn them off.

How to turn off notifications on your Android phone

To turn off notifications on your Android phone, find the app for the social media platform on your home screen. Tap and hold the icon, and when the pop-up menu appears, select “App info.” Then scroll down to “Notifications” and disable the “Show notifications” option.

You’re on vacation, prioritize your hobbies!

We’re willing to bet that during the year, you never have enough time to read that book you got for your birthday, go back to your dance classes, learn a new language, or practice your favorite hobby. But when you’re on vacation, all you ever do is look at your phone, take selfies, and show off that hot bod of yours on Instagram. Do yourself a favor and recover your beloved hobbies now that you have the time to spend on them. Social media will still be there when vacation is over, and believe us, you’ll feel much better if you spend your time on other things.

Delete the apps from your phone

Even if you follow the above tips, you might still struggle to limit your time on social media. In this case, we recommend deleting the apps. Removing the apps from your phone doesn’t mean deleting your account, but it will help you (a lot!) to disconnect from social media over vacation. That way, you’ll only be able to access Facebook, Twitter or Instagram on your desktop. Then you can enjoy your time to the fullest, hanging out with friends, going for walks, or taking off for a few days.

Take a vacation

Although this tip could be hard to follow due to the COVID-19 pandemic, if you want to disconnect from social media, a change of scenery is an excellent idea. Keep in mind that a big reason for social media addiction is monotony, doing the same things every day. For example, if you’re used to looking at Facebook at breakfast, you’ll probably keep it up if you’re on a “staycation.” If possible, pack your bags and go somewhere, even if it’s just for two weeks, to enjoy life away from your phone. But forget about going to your second residence, because there you’ll probably maintain the same routine you have at home. Look for a cheap trip (click here to find the best trip-planning websites) and spend some time being a tourist and discovering new things. We promise that after spending two weeks away from social media, you’ll feel like a completely new person.

If all else fails, delete your accounts

If none of our tips are working, or you don’t feel strong enough to follow through with them, you may have a social media addiction. First of all, don’t feel bad, it’s a very common problem nowadays. However, we recommend seeking help to overcome it. A radical yet effective option is to delete your social media accounts. Then you’ll start to see that there’s more to life than the screen of your computer or phone. Good luck!

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We hope that our tips have helped you to get away (even a little!) from social media this summer. Do you have any other ideas that might work? Feel free to share them in the comments section!

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