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 - Choose Your Game
Atlantic Quest 2 - New Adventure
Atlantic Quest 2 - New Adventure plunges you into a wild and wacky underwater match-3 escapade where the ocean’s fate rests in the fins of an unlikely crew. Join a feisty clownfish, a muscle-bound seahorse, a quirky squid, and a grinning crab as they battle dim-witted zombie fish threatening their home. With six thrilling missions, explosive power-ups, and frantic puzzle action, this adventure delivers nonstop fun beneath the waves.
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Sunblaze
Sunblaze is a brutally challenging precision platformer that throws you into a rogue superhero training simulator gone haywire. Playing as Josie—aka Sunblaze—you’ll dash, jump, and think fast to survive mind-bending puzzles, deadly traps, and relentless enemies, all while accompanied by your trusty cat sidekick. With hand-crafted levels full of spikes, drones, and TNT, every move counts, making success all the more rewarding. This isn't just about reflexes—it's a test of wit and perseverance, pushing your skills to the limit with every new challenge.
Urban Myth Dissolution Center: Key Giveaway For Free Subscribers
Urban Myth Dissolution Center is a mind-bending digital mystery adventure where urban legends and cursed relics are more than just stories—they're real, and it’s your job to unravel them. Playing as Azami Fukurai under the guidance of psychic director Ayumu Meguriya, you’ll investigate eerie cases, gather clues from social networks, and piece together the hidden truths behind each anomaly. With every myth dissolved, new layers of mystery emerge, revealing shocking secrets about the clients and the strange forces at play. We have a key available before the game is publicly available.
If you would like to be in the running for a key, hit reply and just put 'urban'. We will pick a winner and send over the key in 48 hours
Palworld: Key Giveaway For Free Subscribers
Palworld is an open-world survival adventure where adorable creatures called Pals are both your allies and your tools for survival. Whether you peacefully coexist, build thriving farms, or engage in high-stakes poaching, the world is yours to explore—on land, sea, and sky, with Pals as your mounts. But survival isn’t easy, and when food runs low, you may have to make some tough choices… even if that means eating your Pals. With deep crafting, automation, and base-building mechanics, you can put your Pals to work in factories, mines, and power plants, or use them to battle enemies and explore treacherous dungeons.
If you would like to be in the running for a key, hit reply and just put 'palworld'. 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!
The Stone of Madness [Steam]
This time-worn Jesuit monastery is home to a madhouse and an inquisitorial prison.$30.16 $19.08
ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree [Steam]
Embark on an epic quest with the freedom to explore and progress.$41.60 $32.20
Star Wars Outlaws [PS5]
If you’re willing to take the risk, the galaxy is full of opportunity.$69.99 $41.99
Prince of Persia The Lost Crown [Nintendo Switch]
Are you ready for an exciting career in furniture?$39.99 $19.99
Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble [Nintendo Switch]
Join AiAi and friends in Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble.$49.99 $24.99
PowerWash Simulator [Nintendo Switch]
Wash away your worries with the soothing sounds of high-pressure water.$24.99 $17.49
Featured Game Review: Ninja Gaiden 2 Black
There’s a moment near the end of Ninja Gaiden 2 Black where you retrace the original Ninja Gaiden’s opening level, but in reverse. The once-familiar battleground is now dilapidated, a ruined shell of what it used to be, reflecting the passage of time and the brutal events that shaped Ryu Hayabusa’s journey. The game never explicitly draws attention to this moment—there’s no dramatic cutscene, no dialogue to underline its significance—yet for longtime fans, it’s an undeniable gut punch. And as you slice through waves of enemies, memories of the past blend seamlessly with the fast, fluid combat that still feels as exhilarating as ever.
That moment captures the essence of Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, a remake of the legendary Ninja Gaiden 2 built in Unreal Engine 5. Team Ninja set out to create the definitive version of one of the Xbox 360 era’s most revered action games, combining stunning visuals with rebalanced mechanics. And in many ways, they succeeded. Combat is still a brutal ballet of precision and aggression, enemy encounters remain thrillingly intense, and the game’s over-the-top, campy energy is alive and well. But just like one of Ryu’s deadly weapons, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black is a double-edged sword.
Ryu Hayabusa is a walking arsenal
You’re not here for the story—you’re here for the combat, and Ninja Gaiden 2 Black delivers in brutal fashion. The game’s signature dismemberment system turns every battle into a deadly chess match. Sever a limb, and instead of retreating, enemies become even more dangerous—lunging, stabbing, or blowing themselves up to take you down. Unlike Devil May Cry or Bayonetta, Ninja Gaiden isn’t about stylish combos; it’s about survival. Enemies attack relentlessly, with no windups or mercy.
But Ryu Hayabusa is built for war. By the end of the game, you’ll wield nine melee weapons, three ranged options, and four devastating Ninpo spells, each with deep combos and techniques to master. Nothing beats the thrill of executing a Flying Swallow to decapitate an enemy mid-air, wiping out a room with the Lunar Staff’s spinning strikes, or slamming a foe into the ground with an Izuna Drop. Ryu plays like a character straight out of a fighting game, with tight dodges, parries, and counters that let you turn defense into offense in an instant. Ninja Gaiden 2 Black isn’t about waiting for the right moment—it’s about constant movement, positioning, and precision. Whether you're dodging a spellcaster’s attack, taking out a berserking foe before he explodes, or battling a towering werewolf, hesitation means death.
You are the conductor of death
At its best, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black is a symphony of destruction, and you’re the maestro. Every encounter tests reflexes and precision—chaining combos, dodging, countering, and using Essence to unleash Ultimate Techniques that clear rooms in a flurry of steel. Ryu dominates the screen, slicing through enemies like an unstoppable force. When you're in the zone, it feels like enemies are throwing themselves at you with the same futility as goons facing John Wick. But when you're not? You’ll die—fast. Adaptation is key to survival.
That said, the game isn’t as punishing as it seems. Save statues fully restore health on first use, and completing fights replenishes most of your life, aside from lingering red damage. Healing items and blue Essence drops from enemies keep you in the fight. It’s never over until it’s over.
Between battles, linear levels encourage exploration, rewarding players with health boosts, Ninpo upgrades, and Crystal Skulls (a 2008 touch) that unlock shop discounts. The visual upgrade shines here, with improved lighting and textures making environments more striking. Character models, like Sonia’s hair, look fantastic, but the level design steals the show. Despite occasional camera hiccups, platforming sections offer a breather from the carnage, proving Ninja Gaiden 2 Black is more than just relentless action.
Bottom Line
Ninja Gaiden 2 Black isn’t quite Ninja Gaiden 2, and it’s not Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 either—it’s something in between, a unique hybrid that brings together elements of both while delivering the most visually stunning version of this legendary action game yet. While purists may argue over whether it’s truly the definitive edition, it unquestionably surpasses Sigma 2 and fixes several long-standing issues, all while freeing Ninja Gaiden 2 from its Xbox 360 purgatory.
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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