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!
Another Lost Phone: Laura's Story
Another Lost Phone: Laura's Story delivers exactly what it sets out to: an intimate, unsettling, and deeply personal journey. With clever interface design, sharp writing, and layered, intricate puzzles, it convincingly recreates both the experience of stumbling upon a lost phone and the life of the person behind it. Though the ride is short and strictly one-way, the insights—and the soundtrack—linger long after you’ve set the device aside.
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Key Giveaway for Premium Subscribers: Fishing Adventure
Fishing Adventure is a laid-back angling sim that takes you from the lakes of the USA to the tropical waters of Hawaii and beyond. With over 30 species to reel in, seven locations inspired by real-world fisheries, and a mix of quests, tournaments, and daily records, it’s built for both casual casts and competitive streaks. Designed to run smoothly even on older PCs, it pairs authentic gear and relaxing sounds with simple, rewarding gameplay that keeps you coming back for “just one more catch.”
Silent Hill f: Key Giveaway For Free Subscribers
Silent Hill f drifts into 1960s Japan, where the quiet mountain town of Ebisugaoka is swallowed by mist and transformed into a waking nightmare. As Hinako Shimizu, you navigate twisted paths, unravel chilling mysteries, and confront grotesque creatures in a story penned by Ryukishi07, with haunting music from Akira Yamaoka. Blending psychological horror, Japanese folklore, and multiple endings, it’s a new chapter in the Silent Hill legacy, one that lingers between fragile beauty and unrelenting dread.
If you would like to be in the running for a key, hit reply and just put 'silent'. We will pick a winner and send over the key in 48 hours
WarTales: Key Giveaway For Free Subscribers
Wartales throws you into a plague-ravaged medieval world where honor has crumbled and survival means taking up mercenary work. Leading a band of cutthroats and wanderers, you’ll recruit companions, customize their skills, and carve a living through contracts, bounties, and brutal turn-based battles. Whether alone or with friends, every choice—every raid, alliance, or campfire bond—shapes your tale of survival in a land ruled by greed and steel.
If you would like to be in the running for a key, hit reply and just put 'war'. We will pick a winner and send over the key in 48 hours
Historically Low Prices
This section of Loot Happens tracks historical discounts right now 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!
Assassin’s Creed Shadows [PS5]
Assassin’s Creed Shadows creates one of the best versions of the open-world style.$69.99 $41.99
DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO [PS5]
Make the destructive power of the strongest fighters ever to appear in Dragon Ball yours.$69.99 $39.89
Batman: Arkham City [Nintendo Switch]
Step into the shadows of Batman: Arkham City’s open world.$24.99 $9.99
Hades [Nintendo Switch]
Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld.$24.99 $6.24
Final Fantasy VII [Nintendo Switch]
FINAL FANTASY VII, the timeless classic loved by a legion of fans, comes to Nintendo Switch.$15.99 $6.39
Featured Game Review: Hades 2
How do you follow up a roguelite as sharp and beloved as Hades? Supergiant Games’ answer with Hades II isn’t to reinvent the wheel, but to find the spaces where it can go bigger, lean darker, and tighten the screws without sanding off the texture. The result is a sequel that feels immediate and familiar, yet bold enough to stand on its own—an evolution built with the kind of care and flourish that have become the studio’s hallmark. From the first urgent steps of Melinoë, daughter of Hades, charged with confronting her grandfather Chronos, the game makes clear it’s not interested in simply echoing Zagreus’ journey, but in weaving a new mythology that’s every bit as compelling.
Layers of power and place
Layers define Hades II. Not just the Underworld you cut through, but the mechanics, characters, and discoveries that unfold at a steady, rewarding pace. Runs start simple, but each failure or triumph unlocks something new: a reactive line of dialogue, an upgrade from Hecate’s cauldron, a challenge from Chaos, or even a familiar that reshapes how you fight. It’s a drip-feed that excites without overwhelming, keeping discovery alive for dozens of hours.
Melinoë herself is a revelation. Where Zagreus charged like a warrior, Mel fights as a witch—relying on cunning, control, and resource management. Her arsenal is versatile: twin torches that whirl you into a frenzy, a heavy axe that rewards precision, or variations that transform weapons entirely. Her Cast trap demands forethought, making encounters more tactical than brute force. Every weapon and boon feels like exploring a new side of the myth.
The world is just as layered. Unlike the first game’s linear dive, Mel often chooses between Tartarus below or Olympus above—each with unique regions, bosses, and challenges. This smart shift doubles variety and lets you sidestep frustration when one path proves punishing. Cities with branching avenues, surface battlegrounds, and biomes teeming with danger ensure repetition rarely feels repetitive.
And then there’s the soundscape. Darren Korb’s score leans moodier, more spectral, with lofi pulses and mythic crescendos that mirror Mel’s darker journey. Ashley Barrett’s return as a vocalist lifts tracks like “Moonlight Guide Us,” while the riotous Scylla and the Sirens boss fight proves Hades II can still laugh, even as it threatens to drown you.
Bottom line
How do you even sum up something as bold and haunting as Hades II? Few studios can match Supergiant’s ability to blend sharp combat, layered storytelling, and stunning presentation into a single experience, and here they’ve raised their own bar again. The art is gorgeous, the characters unforgettable, the battles fast, varied, and tactical, and the music nothing short of spectacular. It’s the rare sequel that feels both familiar and transformative—a game that reminds you why you fell in love with games in the first place. May moonlight guide us all.
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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