I challenge all the "repeat" moaners and "no good games" whingers to contact your game software company of choice and get them to offer something on here.

Why complain about someone else not doing what you want, when you will not do it yourself...

I really really wanted this game for my young grandson, however it crashed when double clicked the .exe file.

Shame because this is the only time I've ever had a game that wouldn't work.

Now i thought.. It was a real car.. haha LOL..

This game (new to me !) installed without problems, without administrator or other install tricks on Vista HP.
Even today I am happily ploughing the landscape ... :)
graylox aka notblocklox

Ah well, "Cest la Vie"

That's strange. I decided to try my copy of Tiny Cars after reading all the comments that said they were having problems and find it now no longer works. It definitely worked when I installed it, but have not tried it since, until this morning. I just keep getting

"Tiny Cars.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close -------"

Doesn't work. Crashes right away on start up. Tried on two Win XP machines.

Normally, I don't comment regarding the games or software give-a-away but I must agree we do have so stop whining about what is free; even if they are repeats. Even though the games/software is free if you don't like/don't use -then so be it. For those of us that like it and use then comment on the technical problems with game-which will help the developer.

For me personally, the games are an extra bonus as I download it for a group of kids who look forward to the free full versions of the games. They don't mind that they are full of extreme graphics,music, etc. they just happy they don't have to pay full price. The price of any of cheapest PC game is around 9.99 at Staples, Office Depot, etc. Maybe sometimes Big Lot's will have games for 6.99. Game console games start at $19.99 for close-outs and $49.99 for New Release. Free, always beats not having to pay any money.
Plus, some of the games are easy for them to learn and teach some skills. As for me the software that I like download the others I leave.
Either way, this site is a win-win especially in these difficult times. With the economy being so bad; I'm happy and my group of kids are happy that this site has existed so long.

#69. Thanks for the feedback Whiterabbit. Really appreciate your links for free games. I did try updating the drivers for the built-in graphics card on the Toshiba laptop a week or two ago. I tried installing the complete package which included the Catalyst Control Center. I could not access the Control Center after install. I also tried to install only the drivers which was a mistake; I got a completely blank (black) display. I booted up in safe mode to restore the computer. I bought this computer used last month. According to the individual I purchased it from, it was purchaed new less than a year ago.

#2, I'm seeing the same thing. With only two instead of seven a week, this really amounts to very few a month. Sadly, the really good ones like Alien Shooter aren't repeated often. When Mad Cars was offered again, there was an installation trick for Vista users that I didn't know about, so I basically got a trial version after the long wait. I will say that if there is an installation 'trick' such as having to run it as admin, including that info somewhere, maybe the 'readme' would be helpful to some of the general users who aren't computer experts. Again, it's hard to evaluate something you can't use, and that defeats the whole purpose of the site.

Won't run for me either. top end video card and other bells and whistles. "It has ran into a problem and will close now."

Hi jmv,

It could be your graphics drivers? See if you have the latest drivers, or just download and install the latest ones. They are readily available from the ATI website. Just follow the link below; choose which operating system you’re using and then follow the on screen prompts:

http://ati.amd.com/support/driver.html

Hopefully installing the latest drivers will sort out the glitches. If not, try defragging your hard drive. Sometimes if a program is badly fragmented, it can cause all sorts of unusual things to happen, including graphical glitches.

As usual, i notice a bunch of people griping about repeats! What they forget is that 1)there are people who havent seen this site before, 2)if you get a new machine you cannot transfer games from one pc to another like the "old days" 3) They are FREE!!!!! I was very glad they repeated jet 'n' Guns as i had to reformat the drive it was held on! Some people are just plain ungrateful! GGOTD needs to give a broad spectrum of games, some need to be "easy" for kids, some harder for adults. I haven't downloaded one for 3 months, but I dont waste my time griping about the offering that day. If you dont like GGOTD just go elsewhere (eBay, Amazon etc) and buy a game! Keep up the good work GGOTD!

Follow-up to #64: Installed on a Toshiba laptop running Windows Vista SP1 with an integrated ATI graphics card. Was able to run the program, though the topmost part of the screen was flashing. At the bottom, the bottommost left side, the start menu icon was also flashing; don't think it's supposed to be showing.

For everyone the game crashes immediately for (it did for me also), Whiterabbit gave two alternative sites with the supposed same game with a different name available for free at all times. So check out his first post, which is #4. And thanks, #16 Renegade, for the reminder about Trackmania Nations Forever... a truly GREAT free racing game.

For those whove had problems getting this game to work, try the alternatives that I've posted links to in the Wheeled games thread over in the games discussion forums. You can get the link from my first post above. I may have been mistaken about this game being available over at gametop. I'm sure it used to be, but they seem to have removed some games, and I think this is amongst those removed. However, there are some very similar games available.

Intense Racing 2: (same as real racing I think)

http://www.freegamepick.com/en/screenshots_intenseracing2.html

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Mad Race:

http://www.gametop.com/download-free-games/mad-race/

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City Racing:

http://www.gametop.com/download-free-games/city-racing/

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KGB Hunter:

http://www.gametop.com/download-free-games/car-kgb-hunter/

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Extreme Racers:

http://www.gametop.com/download-free-games/extreme-racers/

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Real Racing:

http://www.gametop.com/download-free-games/racing/

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Mad Truckers:

http://www.gametop.com/download-free-games/driver-truckers/

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I've tested all the above for viri and other malware and all are clean. However, please remember that with these games your browser is opened when you close the game down. (and when you install the game). Once you've closed the browser page down there's no come back whatsoever, making these the best alternative free commercial game as opposed to the add supported variety.

Did not run on my computer. XP Pro SP3, Nvidia graphics card, 1680x1050 display.

Installed fine on XP, but crashes when launched. TinyCars.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. The embedded error message:
AppName: tinycars.exe AppVer: 0.0.0.0 ModName: tinycars.exe
ModVer: 0.0.0.0 Offset: 0000a2fe

I'm running a current XP SP3 gamer machine and have never had a problem like this. Any start-up settings that might address this?

Monday's free games have been posted over in the forums. They are two word puzzle games, Babble Deluxe and Crossword Writer:

http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/4421

regards

Whiterabbit

VISTA: Run as administrator.

It crashes right out when I double-click tinycars.exe so what is going with game any body know???????

Same as 56 and 58, get as far as the REALORE Logo and then just a white screen, only way out is to turn off the computer (3 times!)Sigh......

Same as #56. Crashes on opening program.

Thank God for repeats! This is a favorite game for several of my young friends. Now they can get it installed on their own pcs.

Well, I really wanted to try this game. It crashes on my gaming rig with XP. 100% updated windows/java/flash/drivers etc. I'm going to try to run it on my Acer laptop and see what happens.

Same problem on my laptop.

It crashes right out when I double-click tinycars.exe

Some of the people who post their comments on here sound like spoiled children that don't get what they want. You whine and complain. Alot. I teach 1st grade, so I know what I'm talking about. Just be glad that you're getting any games for free. I certainly appreciate this site, whether it's a game I like or not.

PS,
The game is excellent, with many levels, and varying difficulties. The graphics are weak, yet a game does not have to be top notch in graphics to be a good game.
I highly suggest you to try it,
7/10
-Webmaster
Thanks Realore!

Boy - the game play on this is really poor. I am playing it on Vista Ultimate with a dual core 2.8 GHz and 4 GB of RAM and the interface is dog slow.

About to uninstall.

THANKS FOR THE GAME, I JUST WANT TO SAY THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE FOR EVERBODY THAT IS A PART OF THESE GIVEAWAYS!
THERE IS ALOT OF WORK INVOLED IN THIS!
HOPE YOU ARE TIP TOP SOON WHITE RABBIT...THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO AS WELL! YOUR REVIEWS AND FREE SITES ARE A WELCOME SITE!
MAY YOU ENJOY YOUR DAY TO FULLESS!
GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
SuZuDu

This game was last given away in December of 2006 so it's been 2 years since we have seen this one. Tiny Cars II was given away in February 2007 and January 2008. I would expect we'll see Tiny Cars II again soon.

The thing I have noticed is that I don't see the same member names (with a couple of exeptions) I used to see when I first came here. Why? Because most of the people that have been here for a long time don't come here much because there is nothing new for them here. They have seen all these games before so they have moved on. Some of them can still be found over in the forums but not here. That should tell GOTD something.. that they are losing people by not having new games to offer that are worth downloading.

Members in the forums are providing games on a daily basis, most notably Whiterabbit and now Wizzard of Oz (Thanks guys!! :) ) with the rest of us helping out where we can. So if you want games you should check out the forums. Some of the games may be to large for those on dial-up but they may be worth the trouble in the long run.

Pass, got this one the last time and played it once. :(
Thanks anyway, can't complain about free stuff!

looks like a fun game, but I can't get it to work with they joystick (it implies under options the joystick is available) - but its virtually useless using the keyboard to "drive"

I got the 1st opportunity to try this game, I am luky it is repeated.
Runs excellently on XPSP2. No bugs yet.
Good game for children 5-12 years.
Good nostalgy for ex-1980s gamers (exactly the same difficulty to drive by keyboard, the same graphics - it is the same feeling).
NFS gamers - THIS IS NOT YOUR NICHE GAME, no realistic driving, no crashes and blood. What is not bad.
Thanks GGOTD and Realore.

Forgot to mention, while we're sharing our opinions, that I'm perfectly content with the site as it is. I sometimes miss something good on first or even second offering, so I'm grateful if it pops up again.

To those bothered by repeats: if you really want to send the site owner a message, there's no better way than to stop coming here. A declining number of visitors in the logs speaks louder than words. If you want to send a message but don't want to miss out on new games, just subscribe to the RSS feed and only come when there's something worth grabbing. Taking that even further, subscribe via a service like Google Reader rather than directly, as no matter how many G.R. subscribers there really are it will only count as one subscriber in feed access logs.

reminds me of Hot Wheels Micro Racers, but with less cars.

BE WELL WHITERABBIT!

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When all is said and done we as individuals make the choice to download.

I paid the price yesterday with a computer laid waste. ( See my post on yesterdays game comments). I made the choice to download it. It wasn't my fault what it did to me but nonetheless, if I didn't make the choice it would not have happened.

People need to realize you aren't going to get Photoshop here or Call to Duty games. This place is for developing companies to try out their wares. GOTD gives them the opportunity to offer it here. GOTD it is appreciated what you do.We choose to be the guinea pigs for them by choosing to download. It is what it is. What happened to me yesterday is the worst case scenario. To be honest, still a complete mystery, as what happened, couldn't happen, but it did.

So download with care.

Whiterabbit glad to read you are feeling refreshed after your rest. No wonder you are proud of your son, I too am proud of all the young soldiers who serve our country. My son in law leaves in January for Cyprus and may well too be in Afghanistan thereafter.
Best wishes

1st of all, Get better soon White Rabbit, your input and work is greatly appreciated. 2ndly, While I understand the complaints, as a fairly new member here I for one am glad of the "repeats", because to me they are brand new. And being on disability income I could never afford any of these games, no matter the cost. So free to me is always a good deal. Thanks GGAOTD for what you are attempting to do, and for what you are doing.

Also not mentioned - two (new to me) different games TWO DAYS IN A ROW!

So, THANK YOU GGOTD! (and White Rabbit, too, and get better soon!)

I just installed vista not to long ago so do you think I should even try this download?

Fluffy Bunny #20. OK, maybe this is a commercial venture in some respect, but since it costs you nothing, you should offer suggestions, not complaints.
I am sick to death of the f#$%ing constant whining about "it's a repeat"!

I played this game as a trial years ago...and wanted the full thing badly. Imagine my surprise, seeing it given away here!
Of course, the reason I didn't buy it was because, it just wasn't that good that I had to pay 15 dollars.

I just had fun with what I had, and used the trial. Goodbye trial!
-Webmaster

Folks - just a quick note here. One - WhiteRabbit - feel better soon.

Two - not all people who come here are seeing these games as repeats. For many folks today may be the very first day of thier visit. :-)

I don't come often - I'm going to pass on this game, but I've yet to see a repeat. ;-)

It's a catch 22. They won't get new game companies online until they raise the standard above what it is now. And it doesn't matter how big of an apologist anyone is for the site, you'll have to admit that the game given away here are often little more than the kind of fare you'd find coming out of high school programming classes. How many of the giveaways here (including the daily app/util stuff) could actually be bought at BestBuy or Office Depot? Virtually none of them.

They'll never get EA, Activision, Atari, etc., to give stuff away here. It's too rinky-dinky of a site. If they could ever get a few big name, legit companies to give stuff away, it would attract additional real companies to participate.

For the record, I love the idea of the site. I love the business model. I appreciate the free stuff. Bu it is what it is. We don't need to say "shut up whiners" and get all defensive when someone posts an honest comment like this. Until they can raise the bar, this will always have limited appeal.

Thumbs up for an okay, though not great game. I downloaded it earlier and played it for a bit, but it isn't a game I go back to time and again like some others here.

Just my opinion, however...

Game developers give their games away to reach a wider test base. All the whiners about repeats are just taking up space. They want to hear when a game works and when it doesn't. For example, if they can't get it work on Vista but we can, they want to know how, so they can improve the games. Without honest feedback about the games, there is no reason to offer a game for free.

That said, I did try to get this one to work on Vista, but I also was not able to get compatibility mode to make a difference. Too bad, too.

MUy buenos juegos...los recomiendo a mis amigos, agradezco a GAME GIVEAWAY POR MANDARME POR CORREO LAS NOVEDADES.
Tambien esta mi hermano el correo es : gomluch@gmail.com, estaria bueno qué le mandacen a el tambien.

p.s.

It would be best discussed in the forums rather than here in the comments section. :)

Hi Fluffy Bunny,

I never said it was a charity, and I realize that the owners of this site are paying a premium for each game that is given away. They are making their money via advertising and subtle links that you’ll find with most posts over in the forums. A lot of the tags have related tags which actually have nothing to do with the subject of the forum post, but do link with other commercial concerns. That’s where the giveaway owners are making their money. All of these giveaways are a loss to them, they are just carrots to make the project high profile on the internet.

Try this and you’ll see what I mean. Go to the forums and post an unusual phrase in one of the forum posts, then go to a good search engine and do a search. It’s a good bet that your phrase will be picked up very quickly because the giveaway project has got a very high standing with internet search engines. This makes the giveaway project a very good way of advertising. All of this isn’t obvious to most when you look on the surface.

Anyway, that still doesn't make it right to whine over something that we the consumer is getting for free. The game giveaway team would be giving us different games every week if they could do, but the developers are just not there any more. I happen to know for sure that Alawar will not be joining in for the foreseeable future because I asked them, (via a personal mail to one of the owners) I really do believe that the whining is partly to blame for it as well. I see where you're coming from Fluffy, but I do not agree with it; and I think if it continues, things are just going to get worse and that will probably sound the death knell for this amazing project. We need to be more positive about things. There are ways of being negative in a positive way by suggesting ways of improving the games instead of calling them rubbish etc. ….


And again I apologize for ranting, my low energy levels and feeling ill are making me short tempered, lol