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Subject: Free 112 Operator game for macOS and Windows on Steam!
From: Ant
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Subject: Free 112 Operator game for macOS and Windows on Steam!
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https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/112-operator from https://gg.deals/freebie/free-112-operator-steam-key-on-fanatical-available-for-a-limited-time-only/

Its free offer ends in four days. Also, you have to get an account and subscribe on Fantical as a catch.
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Subject: Re: Free 112 Operator game for macOS and Windows on Steam!
From: Mike S.
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On Wed, 29 Jan 2025 18:24:51 +0000, ant@zimage.comANT (Ant) wrote:

>https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/112-operator from https://gg.deals/freebie/free-112-operator-steam-key-on-fanatical-available-for-a-limited-time-only/
>
>Its free offer ends in four days. Also, you have to get an account and subscribe on Fantical as a catch.

I have gotten numerous free codes from them over the years. I also
purchased one or two games from them as they were the cheapest at the
time so I think having an account with them is worth it.

Anyway, I took this game, so thank you, but I don't think I am ever
going to play it. :-P

Subject: Re: Free 112 Operator game for macOS and Windows on Steam!
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On 2025-01-29 21:08:36 +0000, Mike S. said:
> On Wed, 29 Jan 2025 18:24:51 +0000, ant@zimage.comANT (Ant) wrote:
>>
>> https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/112-operator from
>> https://gg.deals/freebie/free-112-operator-steam-key-on-fanatical-available-for-a-limited-time-only/
>>
>>
>> Its free offer ends in four days. Also, you have to get an account and
>> subscribe on Fantical as a catch.
>
> I have gotten numerous free codes from them over the years. I also
> purchased one or two games from them as they were the cheapest at the
> time so I think having an account with them is worth it.
>
> Anyway, I took this game, so thank you, but I don't think I am ever
> going to play it. :-P

That free game isn't even mentioned in their latest junk email
newsletter. I'm not interested in that particular game, but it makes
you wonder what else they don't bother to tell people about. :-\

Subject: Re: Free 112 Operator game for macOS and Windows on Steam!
From: Ant
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In comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action Mike S. <Mike_S@nowhere.com> wrote:
> On Wed, 29 Jan 2025 18:24:51 +0000, ant@zimage.comANT (Ant) wrote:

> >https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/112-operator from https://gg.deals/freebie/free-112-operator-steam-key-on-fanatical-available-for-a-limited-time-only/
> >
> >Its free offer ends in four days. Also, you have to get an account and subscribe on Fantical as a catch.

> I have gotten numerous free codes from them over the years. I also
> purchased one or two games from them as they were the cheapest at the
> time so I think having an account with them is worth it.

> Anyway, I took this game, so thank you, but I don't think I am ever
> going to play it. :-P

Ha, you're me! ;)
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Subject: Re: Free 112 Operator game for macOS and Windows on Steam!
From: Ant
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In comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action Your Name <YourName@yourisp.com> wrote:
> On 2025-01-29 21:08:36 +0000, Mike S. said:
> > On Wed, 29 Jan 2025 18:24:51 +0000, ant@zimage.comANT (Ant) wrote:
> >>
> >> https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/112-operator from
> >> https://gg.deals/freebie/free-112-operator-steam-key-on-fanatical-available-for-a-limited-time-only/
> >>
> >>
> >> Its free offer ends in four days. Also, you have to get an account and
> >> subscribe on Fantical as a catch.
> >
> > I have gotten numerous free codes from them over the years. I also
> > purchased one or two games from them as they were the cheapest at the
> > time so I think having an account with them is worth it.
> >
> > Anyway, I took this game, so thank you, but I don't think I am ever
> > going to play it. :-P

> That free game isn't even mentioned in their latest junk email
> newsletter. I'm not interested in that particular game, but it makes
> you wonder what else they don't bother to tell people about. :-\

Yeah, I didn't get it too. I saw it on https://gg.deals/freebie/free-112-operator-steam-key-on-fanatical-available-for-a-limited-time-only/.
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Subject: Re: Free 112 Operator game for macOS and Windows on Steam!
From: Spalls Hurgenson
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On Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:08:36 -0500, Mike S. <Mike_S@nowhere.com>
wrote:

>On Wed, 29 Jan 2025 18:24:51 +0000, ant@zimage.comANT (Ant) wrote:
>
>>https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/112-operator from https://gg.deals/freebie/free-112-operator-steam-key-on-fanatical-available-for-a-limited-time-only/
>>
>>Its free offer ends in four days. Also, you have to get an account and subscribe on Fantical as a catch.
>
>I have gotten numerous free codes from them over the years. I also
>purchased one or two games from them as they were the cheapest at the
>time so I think having an account with them is worth it.
>
>Anyway, I took this game, so thank you, but I don't think I am ever
>going to play it. :-P

The 911-/112-Operator games have been offered as freebies so often I'm
surprised everyone here doesn't already have a copy. I think I have
the game on Epic, Steam and Amazon (or maybe Twitch, back when they
still gave away games)? I know I've tossed out a few codes for these
games over the years during our Holiday Extravaganzas.

The games are... fine. I like the aesthetics (it reminds me of
"Uplink", anyone remember that game?) with its white-and-blue visuals.
But I remember it as a game that couldn't hold my attention for long.
The mechanics just aren't that exciting, and the underlying narrative
and setting aren't really that notable. It's not a bad game, but it
feels designed to scratch the itch of a small niche of players. A
niche of which I'm not part.

BOFH excuse #442: Trojan horse ran out of hay

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Free 112 Operator game for macOS and Windows on Steam!	Ant
Re: Free 112 Operator game for macOS and Windows on Steam!	Mike S.
Re: Free 112 Operator game for macOS and Windows on Steam!	Your Name
Re: Free 112 Operator game for macOS and Windows on Steam!	Ant
Re: Free 112 Operator game for macOS and Windows on Steam!	Ant
Re: Free 112 Operator game for macOS and Windows on Steam!	Spalls Hurgenson