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.
25 Free Entries into CheatHappens.com Game-A-Day Giveaway: Premium Subscribers
Cheathappens.com is offering our premium subscribers a chance to get 25 free entries into any game-a-day giveaway over the next 2 weeks. That means, you can use this entry once, but choose the day/game that interests you. You must have a valid account with Cheathappens.com and must be logged in.
Key Giveaway For Premium Subscribers - Choose Your Game!
Gas Guzzlers: Combat Carnage
Gas Guzzlers: Combat Carnage is a fast-paced racing game for PC that combines strategic customization with non-stop action. Starting with a humble vehicle, you'll earn cash to upgrade and unlock a diverse range of tracks, cars, and secret challenges, all while mastering 12 unique weapons and explosive on-track bonuses. With multiple race types—from classic and knockout events to deathmatch arenas—and competitive AI and multiplayer modes, this addictive title transforms every race into a thrilling showdown, earning accolades like a European Games Award nomination.
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iO is a physics platformer where you control a dynamic ball that grows and shrinks to alter speed and weight. Players can navigate through 225 challenging levels, including the extra tough Impossi-ball stages, using inventive mechanics like inversed gravity, portals, tricycles, and movable objects to solve puzzles and gain momentum. With leaderboards to race against friends and earn Bronze, Silver, and Gold medals and dual-stick controller support, every level is a thrilling test of skill and strategy.
R.E.P.O: Key Giveaway For Free Subscribers
R.E.P.O is an online co-op horror game that combines physics-based puzzles, proximity voice chat, and terrifying monsters into a uniquely immersive experience. Team up with up to five friends as you explore haunted environments, extract valuable objects using a quirky grabbing tool, and even watch as gravity affects both your cargo and the lurking monsters. Under the eerie direction of a mysterious computer intelligence, you'll need to decide when to stay silent and when to collaborate.
If you would like to be in the running for a key, hit reply and just put 'repo'. We will pick a winner and send over the key in 48 hours
Split Fiction: Key Giveaway For Free Subscribers
Split Fiction is a boundary-pushing co-op action adventure that fuses sci-fi and fantasy into a wild narrative. Trapped in their own stories after a machine steals their creative ideas, contrasting writers Mio and Zoe must rely on each other to break free—one navigating futuristic challenges and the other delving into enchanted realms. From taming adorable dragons to fighting as cyber ninjas and dodging hover cars thrown by robotic parking attendants, every level is packed with unexpected, mind-blowing moments.
If you would like to be in the running for a key, hit reply and just put 'fiction'. 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!
Assassin’s Creed Shadows [Steam]
Explore the captivating open world of Feudal Japan.$75.82 $55.24
Bleach Rebirth of Souls [Steam]
Awaken the blade within you and reverse your fate in Rebirth of Souls.$64.99 $48.97
Slime Rancher 2 [PS5]
Continue the slime ranching adventures of Beatrix LeBeau.$29.99 $19.79
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth [PS5]
New adventures await in a vibrant and vast world.$69.99 $48.99
Monster Hunter Rise [Nintendo Switch]
Explore lush ecosystems and battle fearsome monsters to become the ultimate hunter.$39.99 $9.99
Final Fantasy IX [Nintendo Switch]
To their surprise, however, the princess herself yearned to escape the castle.$20.99 $8.39
Featured Game Review: Assassin's Creed Shadows
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is a completely new chapter for the legendary franchise, a journey that, after nearly two decades and countless titles, finally ventures into the mysterious and turbulent world of feudal Japan. This instalment invites players to step into a land where honor, betrayal, and timeless legends intertwine. At its heart, the game introduces us to two compelling protagonists: Naoe, the sharp-witted and broody shinobi among the last of the Iga clan, and Yasuke. Their dynamic partnership not only balances the narrative but also breathes life into a world replete with both traditional samurai values and the intricate, morally gray undertones that have become a hallmark of the Assassin’s Creed series.
Shadows also refine the gameplay that fans have come to love. By streamlining maps and skill trees while honing the tight, challenging combat that made Assassin’s Creed Mirage so memorable, the game promises a more focused and rewarding experience. Although not without its imperfections, imbalances and missed opportunities do surface, the fusion of familiar mechanics with a revitalized setting feels like a confident stride towards reinvention. With Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the series doesn’t just revisit its roots; it redefines them, setting the stage for a compelling tale of revenge, honor, and redemption in the war-torn Sengoku period of Japan.
The story unfolds in pieces, making it easy to follow and enjoy
This game adopts a structure reminiscent of Valhalla, dividing its narrative across nine regions, each functioning as a mostly self-contained chapter. However, it improves on that formula by ensuring characters and story threads don’t just vanish when you move on. Lords and merchants you meet early on often reappear later or leave an impression that echoes throughout the broader story.
Pacing is another area where Shadows shines. Each chapter feels brisker and more purposeful than in previous entries, with less filler bogging down your progress. While there are still a few too many “go here, do that” errands between big story moments, the flow is well-organized, letting players enjoy the tale in digestible pieces—much like reading a good novel chapter by chapter. Missions typically start from an expansive objective board adapted from Mirage, which smartly lays out who needs help and who needs to disappear. This fits perfectly with the game’s espionage tone and replaces clunky quest logs with something far more intuitive and immersive.
This board also adds a touch of detective work, encouraging players to study clues and deduce where to go next. Rather than holding your hand, the game rewards map familiarity and careful observation—sometimes with the help of scouts, though their use comes at a cost. This trade-off adds tension and strategy, especially early on, even if it occasionally sacrifices the thrill of pure exploration.
Cosmetics can be unlocked just by completing tasks and looting
Your hideout, a refined evolution of Valhalla’s Ravensthorpe settlement, doubles as a practical base and a treasure trove of cosmetic rewards. By gathering resources during your adventures, you can upgrade buildings that unlock a variety of aesthetic options, making it easy to personalize your space. Even if you’re not keen on base management, you’ll naturally earn cosmetics through tasks and looting, while key structures like the dojo even grant new abilities such as summoning trusted allies.
Beyond the hideout, the world of 1500s Japan captivates with its dynamic, breathtaking landscapes. Each season transforms the scenery—from the fiery hues of autumn to the serene whites of winter—while the dynamic weather system brings thunderstorms and natural reactions to life in real-time. This immersive environment, coupled with a surprisingly bug-free experience, ensures that every journey feels both rewarding and visually stunning.
Bottom line
Assassin’s Creed Shadows cuts through the long-established norms of the series with a more refined, skill-driven approach. The combat is aggressive and demands precise parrying and tactical management, while the revamped map invites you to explore the breathtaking provinces of Sengoku-period Japan. Protagonists Naoe and Yasuke are well-realized and memorable, their unique playstyles complementing each other—even if the narrative sometimes treads familiar ground and leans more on the stealthy finesse of a master shinobi over the raw power of a samurai. For longtime fans with countless hours logged in the Animus, Shadows offers a refreshing realignment of the series’ mechanics and storytelling, making it an essential chapter that shouldn't be missed.
Next Week
Every newsletter has a lot to look forward to, and we are in active communication with several developers and studios. More to come next week!
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