UK devs are giving free games to NHS staff Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. UK devs are giving free games to NHS staff As part of the Games for Carers initiative. News by Emma Kent Contributor Updated on 29 Apr 2020 9 comments It's a particularly tough time for frontline NHS workers right now, with services stretched and many overwhelmed with work due to the coronavirus outbreak. To help alleviate some of the stress, games companies in the UK have now launched an initiative called Games for Carers, which will distribute free games to NHS workers for use in their downtime. More than 85,000 free games from a variety of genres and platforms will be available for NHS staff to download, in a campaign backed by companies such as EA, Codemasters, Konami, Jagex, Media Molecule, Xbox, Team 17 and more. The initiative was organised by UK games industry body Ukie, along with marketing firm Keymailer. "The UK games industry has been proud to play its part in conveying these vital public health messages during this national emergency," said Ukie CEO Jo Twist. "Now our community has united again to say thank you to the truly extraordinary people who make up the NHS frontline team. "Games companies of all sizes and players everywhere recognise their exceptional dedication and hope this initiative goes some way to help them to understand how respected and valued they are." NHS staff who want to claim their free game or subscription need only visit the giveaway site and enter their NHS email address. It's a lovely idea, and hopefully the games will help keep staff upbeat, or at least keep family members entertained while they work. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store