Free Play Weekend: MLB The Show 25, Polterguys: Possession Party, RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Complete Edition, and Blasphemous

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So, it’s summer, right? Like the heat’s cranked up, and Xbox is throwing us this Free Play Days thing. RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Complete Edition is one of those gems. I remember playing the original and making the world’s worst coaster, but I digress. Starting Thursday, July 10, you can hop on if you’re an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate member. It’s good till July 13. So, yeah, super tight window, but hey, free is free.

And then there’s MLB The Show 25 and Polterguys: Possession Party. You don’t even need the fancy Xbox membership for these, which is nice. No hoops to jump through, just some weekend gaming fun. Blasphemous is also on the menu with a wee little 2-hour trial. Enough to wet your whistle, but not enough to satiate, you know?

Okay, but how do you dive in? Well, it’s not rocket science, but you do need to mozy on over to Xbox.com. Find your game, clickety-click, and head to the Microsoft Store. You have to be signed in, so, small catch. On your console, just use the Subscriptions tab and look for the Free Play Days collection. Found it? Go crazy!

But wait—I’m getting sidetracked again—if you like what you play, there’s discounts. No, seriously. Buy the game, keep your precious Gamerscore, and rub it in your friends’ faces. Although, discounts might differ depending on where you’re at. Regional chaos, am I right?

Now, backtracking a bit, here are the highlights during Free Play Days for those with Xbox Game Pass. RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 lets you create dream amusement parks or torturous coasters—choose your own adventure, if you will. It’s optimized for Xbox Series X|S, making your creations look spiffy. Plus, there’s a 25% discount swirling around, if you decide it’s a vibe.

And oh man, Polterguys: Possession Party. Imagine sneaky ghost action with friends. Madness, right? Possess stuff, derail your friends’ plans, and outwit a monster. Pure chaotic fun. The visuals are top-notch with spooky aesthetics.

Last stop, MLB The Show 25. Baseball dreams start here—from high school diamonds to Hall of Fame glory. The Road to the Show mode is like a personalized baseball odyssey. Build your character, meet some iconic players, and see where it takes you.

And then there’s Blasphemous, which is its own bag of tricks. Very dark, very gritty. You know, challenge awaits in Cvstodia, if you’re the type to enjoy torturous trials. The game just claws at you with rich lore and intense battles.

Anyway, that’s the scoop. Play, explore, get lost in a digital realm, or two. Who knows, you might find your next favorite game. Peace out and game on!

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