A big welcome back to all Loot Happens subscribers. Loot Happens is a weekly newsletter that is emailed and posted on LootHappens.com.
It's important to note that for premium subscribers, game offerings, and in-game content, every week is different. Sometimes it's in-game codes, Steam keys, and giveaways, but premium members will always get something special every mailing. We also occasionally get mind-blowing early access or premium games that pay for an entire year's subscription.
Each newsletter is generally structured as Premium Loot > Free Sub Giveaways > Game Feature > Game discounts.
Key Giveaway For Premium Subscribers: Gevaudan
Gevaudan thrusts you into the haunting French wilderness, where survival means staying one step ahead of the legendary Beast of Gévaudan. This first-person horror game revives the terror that claimed over a hundred lives in the 18th century. Alone, vulnerable, and armed only with your instincts, you must navigate dense forests and eerie shadows, each sound a possible signal that the Beast is near. Gevaudan’s immersive atmosphere and visceral tension bring the legendary monster to life. Whether a wild creature, a curse, or something darker, you’ll need sharp senses and nerves of steel to escape its grasp. Equip a headset for the full, chilling experience—if you can make it out alive.
A Space For The Unbound: Key Giveaway For Free Subscribers
A Space for the Unbound invites you into a nostalgic journey through late 90s rural Indonesia in a heartfelt, story-driven adventure. Join high school sweethearts Atma and Raya as they navigate the challenges of anxiety, depression, and a blossoming bond while facing a supernatural threat that could alter their world. With beautifully crafted pixel art, you’ll explore the town’s vibrant streets, interact with locals, and dive into minds "Inception-style" to uncover hidden secrets. As you wander through this atmospheric landscape, the soothing soundtrack by Masdito "Ittou" Bachtiar enriches an unforgettable journey of self-discovery and resilience.
If you would like to be in the running for a key, hit reply and just put 'space'. We will pick a winner and send over the key in 48 hours
Hogwarts Legacy: Key Giveaway For Free Subscribers
Hogwarts Legacy invites you to enter the wizarding world as a young student in the 1800s, long before Harry Potter’s time. In this open-world action RPG, explore iconic and new locations, discover magical creatures, and customize your character as you learn spell casting, potion making, and combat. With an ancient secret threatening the wizarding world’s future, you’ll forge alliances, face Dark wizards, and shape your legacy. Featuring an exclusive Haunted Hogsmeade Shop Quest, this journey lets you live the unwritten — your choices, your magic, your legacy
If you would like to be in the running for a key, hit reply and just put 'hogwarts'. We will pick a winner and send over the key in 48 hours
Historically Low Prices
This Loot Happens section on our website records past discounts on games and current ones available in the gaming industry. Our web crawlers work tirelessly daily to find the best deals across the gaming landscape.
These games are not just any games, but titles we truly love and highly respect. You can purchase them at prices we have never seen before!
Little Nightmares II [Steam]
Return to a world of charming horror in Little Nightmares II.$32.39 $7.84
Resident Evil 7 Biohazard [Steam]
Experience the terror directly from the first-person perspective in RE7 Biohazard.$32.39 $5.04
Fantasy Friends: Dream Worlds [Steam]
Enter this wonderful place and make lots of fantastic friends.$32.39 $22.01
Pacific Drive: Deluxe Edition [PS5]
This bundle includes the game plus an additional items pack themed around space exploration.$34.99 $20.99
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands [Xbox]
Stay frosty in the Wonderlands this holiday season with ice-cold guns, spells, and gear.$59.99 $11.99
Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville [Xbox]
Prepare to kick some grass in a plant-on-zombie conflict that will take you to the outer edges of Neighborville.$19.99 $5.99
Featured Game Review: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Since the launch of Modern Warfare and the addition of Warzone, the Call of Duty franchise has felt more iterative than ever. Complaints that CoD games are just reskins have been around since 2008, but it’s hard to deny how strikingly accurate that has become in recent years.
For the past five years, each title in the franchise has primarily catered to Warzone, transforming the series into a platform of sorts for the wildly popular battle royale. As a result, many fans have grown wary of spending $70 on what feels like an expansion for the CoD HQ ecosystem. But now, five years into the Warzone experiment—and with its player count a shadow of what it was in 2020—it seems Activision is ready to shift gears with Black Ops 6.
This installment aims to recapture the franchise’s spirit with something fresh and surprising. But there’s an open question: does the world still want these arcade-style shooters? The lukewarm reception of XDefiant suggests the genre’s best days may be behind us. Even so, it looks like Black Ops 6 might just be the welcome exception for die-hard fans.
Omni-movement is one of the most promising additions of the last years
In Black Ops 6, the gameplay offers some distinct new features, but let's cover the essentials before we dive into the big one: omni-movement. The time-to-kill (TTK) feels slightly faster than last year's entry, though it still leans toward the longer side compared to earlier CoD games. Gunplay remains smooth with barely any visual recoil, although weapons might feel a bit lighter than usual—something Treyarch games have historically leaned into. Perks and field upgrades are intelligently balanced, though a few additions might be a bit too playful for those who prefer a more grounded loadout.
Now, onto omni-movement, Black Ops 6's most ambitious addition, allowing players to sprint, dive, and pivot in any direction. This mechanic lets players dodge enemy fire, dive through windows, or launch themselves backward, adding a dynamic layer of chaos to every encounter. The freedom of movement provides a cinematic, fast-paced experience that feels deeply satisfying and incredibly visceral in the heat of battle.
For many, omni-movement might be the best innovation the CoD series has seen in years — it's the type of experimentation the franchise needed. However, impressions of the feature have been mixed. During the beta, friends were split; fans of run-and-gun or aggressive playstyles loved it, while players who prefer slower, more tactical gameplay found it less intuitive. If you’re used to taking a strategic post-up with an assault rifle, Black Ops 6’s fast-paced multiplayer might not offer the ideal experience.
Multiplayer mode feels natural
The multiplayer mode in Black Ops 6 feels remarkably natural, blending the familiarity of CoD gunplay with some refreshing elements. This review is based on the recent beta weekends, so I won’t dive into areas like skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) or progression, as we were level-capped with a limited player pool. However, from what I experienced, the maps are visually engaging, the game’s flow is smooth, and weapon balance — while destined to fall into a predictable meta — seems solid. This time, SMGs seem to be in the spotlight, adding a new twist for fans eager for a different type of playstyle.
With a slightly longer TTK and the innovative omni-movement mechanic, Black Ops 6 has plenty to offer players who enjoy a rewarding grind. The mechanics encourage players to master each weapon, though the consistently small, fast-paced maps may create an experience that feels like a "grind sim" over time. While this provides an addictive quick draw of dopamine and fast leveling, it raises questions about the game’s long-term appeal for those seeking a deeper, more varied experience.
My biggest concern lies in the map selection for competitive play. Treyarch’s dedication to competitive balance is commendable, but the lack of larger, mid-sized maps may limit the options for the ranked playlist. An SMG-dominated meta can be exciting, but it also needs maps that encourage strategic depth, not just fast reflexes. Ideally, Black Ops 6 will launch with some larger maps that go beyond the usual “break glass in case of emergency” re-releases of fan-favorite maps like Raid.
Bottom Line
Black Ops 6 feels like one of the stronger entries in recent CoD history — certainly a step above Vanguard and MWII. The gameplay changes are genuinely refreshing, and with Treyarch at the helm, we can look forward to a Zombies mode that’s sure to deliver. However, the multiplayer maps leave a bit to be desired, especially for those who want more than high-speed, close-quarters battles. I’m also keeping an eye on the progression system, one of the few aspects CoD has truly nailed recently. Here’s hoping they steer clear of the grind-heavy pitfalls of previous titles, keeping Black Ops 6 both engaging and rewarding for the long haul.
Next Week
There is a lot to look forward to in every newsletter, and we are in active communication with several developers and studios. More to come next week!
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