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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.
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Key Giveaway For Premium Subscribers - Choose Your Game!
The World After
The World After follows a writer isolated in rural France during lockdown, drawn into a surreal mystery fueled by strange dreams and shifting realities. As Vincent explores a quiet village and an ominous castle, he gains the ability to switch between day and night—only to be hunted by the terrifying Nightwatcher. Blending classic point-and-click gameplay with full-motion video storytelling, it leans heavily into atmosphere and intrigue. Multiple endings and hidden details reward curiosity, making it a slow-burn mystery that unfolds piece by piece.
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CakeFoot
CakeFoot is a deceptively simple precision runner that quickly turns into a brutal test of reflexes. You move forward by holding a button and drift back by releasing it—easy to grasp, but punishing to master as levels throw relentless, bullet hell-style patterns your way. Each run feels like threading a needle through chaos, with instant respawns pushing you into that “one more try” loop. With multiple modes, unlockables, and escalating difficulty, it’s a tight, addictive arcade experience that doesn’t let up.
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Razed
RAZED is all about momentum, precision, and shaving seconds off your best run. You blast through neon levels using speed bursts, jumps, and tight movement tricks, constantly balancing risk since every ability drains your energy. One mistake,or too much hesitation, and you’re out. Instant restarts keep the pace relentless, while shortcuts and alternate paths reward mastery. It’s a pure speedrunner’s playground built for chasing perfect runs and climbing leaderboards
Way of The Hunter 2: Key Giveaway For Free Subscribers
Way of the Hunter 2 expands its open-world hunting sandbox with larger environments, deeper systems, and a stronger focus on realism. Set across the Canadian wilderness, you track and hunt everything from moose and bears to smaller game, using tools like decoys, blinds, and high-tech gear. The addition of a trainable hunting dog adds a new layer to tracking and exploration, making each hunt feel more dynamic. Between missions, you return to your lodge to plan expeditions and showcase trophies. It’s a slow, methodical experience built for players who enjoy patience, precision, and immersion over fast action.
If you would like to be in the running for a key, hit reply and just put 'hunter'. We will pick a winner and send over the key in 48 hours
Two Realms: Whispers from the Rift: Key Giveaway For Free Subscribers
Two Realms: Whispers from the Rift is currently in Early Access, offering a dark fantasy journey built around modernized point-and-click design. You play as Tobias, racing against time to save his brother after a mysterious encounter leaves him fading away. The game blends classic puzzle-solving with horror elements, wrapped in detailed pixel art and full voice acting. Its story leans into atmosphere and tension, with strange whispers and looming threats pushing you forward. Even in its current state, it sets up a moody, story-driven adventure with clear potential to grow.
If you would like to be in the running for a key, hit reply and just put 'whispers'. We will pick a winner and send over the key in 48 hours
Historically Low Prices
This section of Loot Happens currently tracks historical discounts on games and throughout the industry. Our tireless web crawlers scour the web daily, sniffing out the best deals across the gaming landscape.
These aren't just any games – they're titles we adore and highly respect. And right now, you can grab them at prices we've never seen before!
Dispatch [PS5]
You take charge of a team of ex-supervillains given a shot at redemption.$29.99 $23.99
FINAL FANTASY VII [Nintendo Switch]
This game is a port of the original FINAL FANTASY VII.$15.99 $6.39
Little Nightmares II [Nintendo Switch]
Will you dare to face this collection of new, little nightmares?$29.99 $9.89
Life is Strange 2 [Nintendo Switch]
If you can reach Mexico, you will be safe, but the journey will be winding.$31.99 $6.39
Featured Game Review: Screamer
Screamer doesn’t ease you in; it throws you straight into neon chaos and expects you to keep up. This is arcade racing turned up to maximum intensity, blending high-speed drifting with aggressive, almost fighting game-style mechanics. It’s loud, stylish, and unapologetically different. And while that ambition pays off in some seriously thrilling moments, it also exposes cracks that are hard to ignore the longer you stay on the track.
Speed and systems that demand attention
At the heart of Screamer is its standout twin-stick driving system. Steering with one stick while controlling drift angle with the other feels strange at first, but once it clicks, it becomes surprisingly satisfying. You’re not just turning corners—you’re actively sculpting your movement, balancing precision and chaos in real time. Add in manual gear timing to build boost, and suddenly every race becomes a constant juggling act.
That complexity extends to its combat system, where boost and attack meters are tightly linked. You’re always deciding whether to spend your resources on speed or aggression, creating a constant push and pull between offense and defense. It’s a clever system that gives races a tactical edge, especially when combined with character-specific strengths and weaknesses. The best tracks (wide, flowing circuits drenched in neon rain) let all of this shine, turning races into fast, fluid duels.
But not every track plays to those strengths. Tighter, twist-heavy layouts slow everything down, exposing how clunky the handling can feel at lower speeds. Some cars amplify that issue with overly sensitive drift physics, making them more frustrating than fun. When the flow breaks, Screamer loses a lot of its magic
Sometimes too much style
Screamer leans hard into its anime-inspired identity, and visually, it works. The cars look incredible, and the presentation feels like a racing anime brought to life. Cutscenes are slick, colorful, and clearly a major focus.
The problem is the story itself. It throws a large cast at you almost immediately, bouncing between teams without giving you time to care about any of them. Dialogue is constant, often overly dramatic, and rarely engaging. Instead of building connection, it becomes background noise you’re tempted to skip just to get back on the track.
The central tournament mode doesn’t help much either. While it acts as a structured introduction, its mission design can feel oddly restrictive or uneven. Some events rely on specific conditions that break the natural flow of racing, forcing you into awkward strategies that feel more frustrating than rewarding. Thankfully, Screamer offers plenty of alternatives—custom races, online modes, and even four-player split-screen—that let you enjoy the game on your own terms without dealing with its more questionable design choices
Bottom line
Screamer is bold, busy, and refreshingly different in a genre that rarely takes risks. When everything clicks, on the right track, with the right car, and systems firing on all cylinders, it delivers a thrilling, high-speed experience that feels unlike anything else. But that same ambition also leads to inconsistency, from uneven tracks to a forgettable story and frustrating mission design. It’s not a perfectly tuned machine, but it’s one with a clear identity, and for the right player, that might be more than enough.
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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