The best gaming platforms for PC

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Although consoles have capitalized on much of the success of video games in recent years, millions of people around the world enjoy hours of fun playing on the computer. One thing does not exclude another. The option to play in the cloud actually refers to this, thanks to the gaming platforms that can be run on a PC.

The great advantage that these platforms offer is that they allow us to get all the performance out of the different games without having to spend money to have the best console or the best computer at home.

Making a somewhat cursory comparison, it can be said that these platforms are the equivalent in the world of video games to the popular platforms Spotify as for music or Netflix when it comes to movies and series. They are our digital game providers.

What is its operation? Instead of downloading and installing a game directly on the computer, we simply use the content hosted on the platform's servers. Obviously, to access them you have to make a specific payment on time or a subscription.

The advantages of this system are obvious:
In this way, it should be noted that gaming platforms serve to avoid spending so much money on console games that are much more expensive and also allow greater variety when running a title, being all much more updated and in a certain way , near you.

Here are the main advantages of gaming platforms to install on a PC:

  • Despite paying a subscription, it is about a much cheaper alternative than spending money buying the new special game titles for consoles.
  • They allow us to modify the game components according to our preferences.
  • We always enjoy high quality graphics. That is, a better gaming experience.
  • Generally, they put at our disposal plenty of bonus content.

In short, we must discard the idea that playing on a computer through these platforms is worse than playing on a console. In reality, it is the opposite: the experience is better and, in addition, the player has a much more variety of games. This is our selection of the best gaming platforms:

Battle.net (Blizzard)

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The Blizzard Gaming Platform: Battle.net

Battle.net is the name of the platform owned by the producer Blizzard. For this reason this is the best option available that we are going to have to enjoy games like Overwatch (in the image), Call of Duty o World Of Warcraft. For this reason alone it is justified to include it in the list.

In addition to the ease of accessing all its games, Battle.net (Blizzard) has a large and very active community of users.

Link: Battle.net

Epic Games

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Best PC Gaming Platforms: Epic Games

Relatively recently Epic Games set out to find his piece of cake on PC gaming platforms. However, thanks to games like Fortnite, he very soon managed to carve out an important niche.

Its interface is not the best and there have been some doubts about the guarantee of privacy of its players, but even with those inconveniences the Epic Games Store has many loyal fans. It offers exclusive titles and a considerable number of high-quality free games that are constantly growing. It's not likely to compete with Steam anytime soon (it may never get to do so), but it is a good alternative for gamers on a budget.

Link: Epic Games

fanatical

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In Fanatical you can find great bargains

In its beginnings, when its name was Bundle Stars, fanatical It offered great collections of games at incredible prices. The formula turned out to be successful, and although today it has lost some of its original strength, it is still possible to find deeply discounted game packs. Sometimes up to 99% of its original price.

In addition to games, Fanatical also sells e-books and educational materials.

Link: fanatical

GameJolt

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GameJolt, among the best platforms to play on computer

An independent platform but one that is highly recognized by players. GameJolt is a hosting service for commercial video games and freeware. It contains numerous games well organized by categories, with a pleasant interface and very easy to use.

It is not only a useful option for gamers, as GameJolt also offers interesting advantages to developers. They can easily upload their own game and adjust the final price that will be offered to users of the platform.

Link: GameJolt

GoG

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Best PC Gaming Platforms: GoG

Good Old Games. That is the meaning of the acronyms GoG, one of the most popular gaming platforms around the world, though especially in English-speaking countries. However, the owner of GoG is a Polish company called CD Projekt.

GoG works somewhat differently from the rest of the options that appear in this list. The big difference is that its users can play without having an internet connection. But that does not mean that you have to give up the games offered by other platforms, quite the opposite. In fact, it offers them to us at much cheaper prices.

Link: GoG

Google Stadia

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Google Stadia

Google also gives us its own proposal in terms of gaming platforms: Google Stadia offers paid streaming video games. It is a service only available in Europe and its price is 9,99 euros per month. Its most notable aspect is the ability to connect the television (or computer screen) to broadcast the game.

It has an extensive catalog of games, executable in different resolutions: 4K and 60 fps.

Link: Google Stadia

Humble Bundle

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In Humble Bundle part of the profits go to solidarity causes

Humble bunde offers regular collections of games called bundles They follow an established theme and are generally available at a great discount. Doesn't that sound attractive? With this idea was born this platform in which art of the money from sales goes to charity. That is another merit to add.

The games are shown in a traditional showcase (the Humble Store). In this "humble shop" you can buy any package available, which in addition to games can include e-books, royalty-free music and various software.

Link: Humble Bundle

Itch.io

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A different gaming platform: Itch.io

Here is a good alternative for those looking for rare, new and unknown games. Indie games. An ideal option for those with the soul of explorers, so to speak. In Itch.io there are thousands of games available, many of which are completely free.

Link: Itch.io

Origin

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Origin: with permission from Steam, the best gaming platform

Without a doubt, this is one of the best alternatives to Steam that we have on the market to run games on any computer. Not in vain its users around the world are legion. In fact, Origin It is only surpassed in number of users by Steam, the platform that we talk about below.

The handling mode (purchase, loading and unloading of games, etc.) is very similar to that of Steam. To make a brief summary, suffice it to say that it is an online payment platform in which, when subscribing, you get a unique password to access whenever you want. All the titles that Origin contains are from Electronic Arts and it stands out for having on its list renowned titles such as the popular FIFA.

Link: Origin

Steam

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For many, Steam is the queen of gaming platforms for PC

Probably the big star on this list. Steam It is the largest computer video game platform, both for PC and Mac. As of today, it offers its users about 7.500 games, so it is almost impossible not to find that specific title you were looking for. There is no excuse to get bored with Steam

Steam is also a recommended option for those players who just want to have fun with free games. There is a specific section for them called "FreeToPlay".

More than 13 million players around the world are the best proof of what Steam stands for. Part of this unquestionable success lies in its commercial policy: prices are quite competitive and it also launches attractive offers throughout the year.

Link: Steam

Uplay

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Uplay is Ubisoft's PC gaming platform

Almost all major companies aspire to have their own digital store. Ubisoft could not be an exception. Uplay It is a kind of meeting point and games showcase. There, its users can receive rewards for purchasing certain games or completing certain challenges.

Regular Ubisoft game players already have a Uplay account. And those who are not yet, maybe they should consider the convenience of getting one, because there they will find discounts that are not available in other stores and even (although not always) periods of free play for the most popular titles. This is a great advantage, as it gives players the opportunity to test the game before deciding to buy it.

Link: Uplay


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