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: Random Key
This week, we're adding mystery to our premium subscribers' giveaway. This time we have a group of random games, but with some major titles sprinkled in. By following the link below, you can claim one of the best free games we have in the database.
It can be anything, from an awesome indie game, an old reboot, or a fresh AAA game. Tons of variety today.
Trash Goblin: Key Giveaway For Free Subscribers
Trash Goblin is what happens when a cozy shopkeeping sim crashes into a treasure hunt in a pile of old junk, and it's glorious. You’ll dig through grime, uncover forgotten trinkets, and scrub them back to life with nothing but a sponge and some stubborn determination. Upcycle your finds into wild new creations to impress a parade of eccentric customers, each more bizarre than the last. Use your earnings to upgrade your tools, expand your cluttered little shop, and make it feel like home.
If you would like to be in the running for a key, hit reply and just put 'goblin'. We will pick a winner and send over the key in 48 hours
Abiotic Factor: Key Giveaway For Free Subscribers
Abiotic Factor drops you miles underground in a top-secret lab where science has officially gone off the rails. One minute you're filing anomaly reports, the next you're barricading doors from transdimensional horrors and arguing over who stole the last vending machine snack. Grab your lab coat, pick your PhD, and turn a disaster zone into your base of operations. Whether you're crafting laser cannons from junk or outsmarting alien wildlife with homemade traps, survival takes brains—and a little bit of chaos.
If you would like to be in the running for a key, hit reply and just put 'abiotic'. 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!
Cult of the Lamb [Steam]
Cult of the Lamb casts players in the role of a possessed lamb. $̶̶26.26 $9.20
Naruto to Boruto Shinobi Striker [Steam]
The Naruto franchise is back with a brand new experience. $̶̶91.36 $8.92
Blue Prince [Steam]
Welcome to Mt. Holly, the mysterious manor with shifting rooms. $̶̶32.26 $24.56
Star Wars Outlaws [PS5]
If you’re willing to take the risk, the galaxy is full of opportunity.$69.99 $34.99
No Man's Sky [Nintendo Switch 2]
No Man's Sky is a game about exploration and survival.$59.99 $23.99
Atelier Yumia [Nintendo Switch]
Walk the forbidden path, no matter where it leads.$59.99 $44.99
Featured Game Review: F1 25
Max Verstappen’s reign at the top may not be over, but watching someone else lead the F1 World Championship for the first time since 2022 has brought a welcome breath of fresh air to the sport, and F1 25 picks up that same energy. This year’s entry delivers the most substantial shake-up to the series in years, headlined by a reworked My Team mode that finally retires the old owner/driver fantasy in favor of a more believable and engaging team principal role. The visual upgrades are immediately noticeable, especially in lighting and trackside detail, while the AI shows a new level of confidence and aggression that makes every race weekend feel like an actual battle. Even the long-running Braking Point story mode finds a second wind, rounding off its trilogy with a sharper narrative focus and a few surprises — including the ability to step into the racing boots of Hollywood’s finest. After several years of safe, incremental changes, F1 25 breaks formation and dares to make real progress.
Your team finally get serious
After half a decade of running the same fantasy — creating an 11th F1 team with yourself behind the wheel — F1 25 finally hands over the headset and clipboard. The new My Team mode reimagines the player as a full-time team principal managing a pair of drivers, and while the shift might seem subtle at first, it changes the whole feel of the mode. Menus have been reworked, facility screens look sharp and modern, and the systems beneath them have gained much-needed complexity. Researching upgrades is now a two-step process: one that doesn’t stop when the “upgrade complete” notification pops up. Parts still need to be fabricated, and with only one production line to start, decisions about who gets new gear first become small but meaningful strategy plays. The ability to pick which driver to control each weekend adds another tactical wrinkle — focus everything on a single championship run or try to keep both drivers in the mix?
The depth is appreciated, even if some of it still feels a bit held back. Production times are sometimes inconsistent, and the driver market is strangely limited, lacking reserve or F1 Academy names despite the game’s official license. Oddly, several real-world drivers show up in story mode but remain inaccessible elsewhere. And while this mode edges closer to a proper F1 management sim, there’s still no way to watch simulated races play out in real time or issue live commands — a missed opportunity in the wake of F1 Manager’s quiet exit. But even with those limitations, F1 25 finally gives My Team the overhaul it’s been begging for: less fantasy, more finesse, and a welcome dose of motorsport reality.
AI upgrades and racing as Brad Pitt
F1 25 isn't afraid to get a little weird — and not just because it lets you race as Brad Pitt. Thanks to a clever tie-in with the upcoming F1 movie, the game includes a short but entertaining scenario mode featuring Pitt’s fictional team. It’s a small addition, but a fun one that brings some personality to a typically buttoned-up sport. Meanwhile, Braking Point returns to wrap up its trilogy, shifting focus away from the flat Aiden Jackson and onto the more chaotic Butler family. The story’s still formulaic, but it’s tighter, more dramatic, and just self-aware enough to work — and it deserves credit for beating the movie to the punch.
Off the track, things are less fresh. Driver Career Mode and F1 World return with minimal changes — the former even reuses its intro from F1 24. But once the lights go out, the upgrades come alive. F1 25's AI is smarter and feistier, defending positions, leaving racing room, and taking risks without being reckless. The only real frustration is traction: AI cars still seem to get out of corners with more grip than human players, especially on a controller in wet conditions. Still, with improved handling that makes old tires and dirty air more noticeable, F1 25 refines its feel without reinventing it.
Bottom line
F1 25 marks the series’ biggest leap forward since 2020, finally overhauling My Team and delivering a solid finish to the Braking Point storyline that’s been unfolding since F1 2019. While Driver Career Mode barely changes and F1 World still feels like filler, the overall package is noticeably stronger and more complete than last year’s effort. It doesn’t fix everything — and the focus on emotes over iconic cars remains baffling — but this is the sharpest and most satisfying the series has felt in years. For longtime fans, F1 25 is the first entry in a while that genuinely earns the upgrade.
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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