Barrier X: Premium Game Key For Subscribers

This week, we have an awesome arcade game available to all premium subscribers. Barrier X is a fast-paced game, but these words are not even close enough to describing the speed of this game. This game tests the limits of human reaction, increasing the gameplay speed every 15 seconds.

While playing, just follow these simple rules: harness the speed, shoot enemies, and don't stay in red areas!

All the details for premium subscribers to collect their game key are below:

Tamarak Trail: Key Giveaway For Free Subscribers

Tamarak Trail is an upcoming (releases Feb 29) deck-building roguelike in which you'll use a dice set to battle randomly generated trails. You're a member of secret society and can choose between 3 main character classes: Tracker, Magician, and Detective. Your main goal is to defeat a malevolent presence that corrupted Tamarak Trail and bring piece to the world.

If you would like to be in the running for a key, hit reply and just put 'tamarak'. We will pick a winner and send over the key in 24 hours.

Historically Low Prices

This section of VGKami 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!

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl [Steam]

Lowest price for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl even before the game's release!
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Dark Souls: Remastered [Steam]

The legendary video game is at a huge discount! Lowest price we have ever seen on this game.
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Agents of Mayhem [Xbox]

Agents of MAYHEM is an open-world, third-person action game from the creators of the Saints Row franchise!

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Helldivers 2 [Steam]

One of the best games released in Helldivers 2 is available with 25% discount. This is fire!
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Marvels Avengers [PS5]

Marvel's Avengers is an epic, third-person, action-adventure game that combines an original, cinematic story with single-player and co-operative gameplay.

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Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash [Steam]

The historically lowest price for this game. Huge W for anime fans!
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TEKKEN 8 [Steam]

Like the previous deal, this game has never been on a discount! Dive into the Tekken series with this offer.
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Featured Game Review: Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree [Steam + PS + Xbox]

Quite an obvious choice for the game of the week - Elden Ring. Elden Ring won Game of the Year at the 23rd annual Game Developer Choice Awards, but it's not the reason why we've included it here. This week, Bandai Namco Entertainment finally announced an anticipated Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. It will send the players to a completely new location - Land of Shadow, which promises to be a challenging adventure.

It's Not Your Average Elden Ring

FromSoftware invites you to walk in the footsteps of Empyrean Miquella, a shrouded figure from the base game. The upcoming DLC for Elden Ring whisks you away to the Land of Shadow, "a place obscured by the Erdtree" where the legendary goddess Marika first made her mark. But beware, you're not alone on this enigmatic journey. Other characters, driven by "ulterior motives," will shadow your path.

Miyazaki, the mastermind behind Elden Ring, compares your pursuit of Miquella to the guidance offered by Sites of Grace in the Lands Between. But will these cryptic echoes lead you to salvation or something altogether different? Only the depths of the Land of Shadow hold the answer.

Shadow of the Erdtree - What's New?

Prepare to venture beyond the familiar Golden Lands, for Elden Ring's expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, beckons with a vast new world. Brace yourselves for:

Thrilling Boss Battles: New foes of all shapes and sizes await, including 10 fearsome bosses. From towering behemoths to nimble adversaries, each encounter promises a unique test of your combat prowess.

Fresh Enemy Types: Prepare to adapt your strategies as you encounter entirely new breeds of enemies, each with its own strengths and weaknesses.

Unravelling: Expand your arsenal with an array of powerful weapons, armor, and other equipment, each imbued with the secrets of the Land of Shadow.

Master New Combat Styles: Unleash your inner Sekiro with a powerful flying kick and explore eight new weapon categories. Embrace duelling shields and even soar through the air like Crucible Knights with their iconic wings!

Bottom Line

Shadow Of The Erdtree is the strong contender for the best DLC of 2024. Elden Ring was a massive success, garnering critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase. Shadow of the Erdtree builds upon this established world, offering both familiarity and thrilling novelty. New weapons like dueling shields and flying wings, eight new weapon categories, and even hand-to-hand combat options broaden the player's combat repertoire and potentially shake up established strategies.

Shadow of the Erdtree - Pre-Order New

Shadow of the Erdtree is now available for pre-order on the following platforms:

Next Week

Lots to look forward to in every newsletter and we are in active communication with several developers and studios. More to come next week!

Free Key Giveaway For Premium Subs: Crackpet Show: Happy Tree Friends Edition +DLC Pack

The Crackpet Show, the adored chaos-filled game, is excited to reveal a special anniversary update dedicated to its Happy Tree Friends Edition. Now available, this complimentary update introduces the much-anticipated character, Flippy, along with his alter ego Fliqpy, injecting an exhilarating new element into the gameplay.

Flippy, the endearing green bear, and his infamous alter ego Fliqpy, add a distinctive flair to The Crackpet Show. Celebrating the iconic Happy Tree Friends characters and their enduring popularity, Flippy's inclusion in the game pays tribute to their unpredictable nature. Players can now revel in the mayhem and laughter of The Crackpet Show alongside these beloved personalities.

Crackpet Show: Happy Tree Friends Edition is available on Steam

Free 10K coins for premium subscribers: Jump Hero

Embark on the exhilarating journey of becoming a Jump Hero in this hyper-addictive arcade game! The objective is straightforward: endure for as long as you can, surpass your highest score, and claim the top spot on the leaderboard.

Jump Hero is available on Google Play and iOS

Featured Game Released Last Week: Railbreak

Railbreak thrusts you into the zombie-infested streets of a post-apocalyptic metropolis—a world where the undead outnumber the living, and the last remnants of humanity rely on high-powered assault rifles and projectiles. The primary objective is simple: survive these dire conditions and navigate through the masses while spouting cringe-worthy one-liners and other questionably poor monologues.

Let's be clear, Railbreak isn't a serious game. On the contrary, it pays homage to the genre's key elements, including terribly short-handed jokes and a trove of relatable memoirs voiced by the protagonist. For instance, the opening sections of the campaign resonate with our hero comparing the undead outbreak to an office Christmas party he once attended. It may not be award-winning comedy gold, but it does inject a bit of humor into an otherwise terrifying calamity, attempting to lighten the mood with occasional tongue-in-cheek remarks, reminiscent of titles like Arizona Sunshine.

There's an old saying: if you've experienced one zombie outbreak, you've essentially experienced them all. Well, to not burst anyone's bubble, Railbreak isn't all that different. It creates an identical post-apocalyptic atmosphere, instantly recognizable and akin to most ex-gen corridor shooters. And that's perfectly fine.

I won't claim that Railbreak has the power to revolutionize the on-rails gaming world. However, I will acknowledge this: amid the millions of poorly written love letters to the nineties period, Railbreak stands out as not one of them. Despite a few mechanical and audiovisual hiccups, the majority of the journey boasts genuinely impressive design and enough stages to make the price of admission seem reasonable and worthwhile.

Bottomline

While I won't recite the hero's gory endeavors, I oddly agree that Railbreak is the right setting for such remarks. It may be a bit cheesy, but that's precisely what Dead Drop Studios aimed for, and I wholeheartedly support that decision. It's like Arizona Sunshine had a baby with The House of the Dead, inheriting the love of bloodshed from the latter and humor from the former. The combination works incredibly well.

To answer the question, is Railbreak worth playing in 2023? Absolutely. Not just for the nostalgia trip, but for the additional content nestled in its gore-soaked world. If you seek a wild shoot 'em up experience with all the elements of a traditional arcade classic, you're bound to find something to love in this gore-infused carnival of apocalyptic horrors.

Game released on December 22nd on all platforms. Currently (as of today) it is $19.99 on Steam.

Historically Low Deals Right Now

This section of VGKami tracks historical discounts right now on Steam games and other gaming platforms. These are games that we respect and love. Most importantly, we have never seen them this cheap. We do not use affiliate links, and we have no incentive other than that these are insanely good deals.

Good Company

Good Company is a comprehensive management simulation that revolves around constructing a thriving tech corporation in a world influenced by the pioneering ethos of Silicon Valley.

Construct intricate production lines, oversee employee logistics, and market high-quality products to ascend as the premier company in the entire county!

Available on Steam for $̶24.9̶̶9̶̶ $11.22. View on Epic Store

Beyond Two Souls

This is an action game that follows the journey of Jodie Holmes and her unseen companion "Aiden" over fifteen years of her life. Presented from a third-person perspective, players navigate Jodie through fully interactive environments, making choices from a range of action, dialogue, and decision paths prompted on-screen. Some decisions may result in depictions of violence, such as Jodie using punches, kicks, and various objects (like tree branches and knives) to fend off attackers or impaling enemies with a pipe. As the character Aiden, players engage in solving puzzles, manipulating objects, and attacking (e.g., strangulation) Jodie's adversaries.

Available on Steam for $̶13.9̶9̶ $4.13. View on Driffle

Portal 2

Building upon the award-winning formula of innovative gameplay, story, and music that garnered the original Portal over 70 industry accolades and cultivated a devoted following, Portal 2 takes the experience to new heights.

In the single-player segment, Portal 2 introduces a vibrant cast of new characters, an array of fresh puzzle elements, and an expansive collection of cunning test chambers. Players will venture into unexplored regions of the Aperture Science Labs and encounter GLaDOS, the intermittently homicidal computer companion from the original game.

The game's two-player cooperative mode presents an entirely distinct campaign with its own narrative, test chambers, and two additional player characters. This innovative mode challenges players to reassess everything they thought they knew about portals. Success demands not just cooperation in action but cooperative thinking as well.

Available on Steam for $̶̶9.9̶9̶ $0.99. View on Steam

Isonzo

World War One now extends its reach to the treacherous mountains of the Italian Front – a landscape that is both stunning and perilous. Drawing inspiration from the two-year-long battle for dominance over the Isonzo river valley and the Alps during World War One, Isonzo raises the bar for the WW1 Games Series, both metaphorically and literally.

Available on Steam for $̶̶29̶.9̶̶9̶̶ $9.89. View on Steam

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Upcoming Game Review - The Gecko Gods

The phrase "Climb everything" is essentially my go-to requirement for a video game summary. The appeal is further enhanced by the impeccably animated gecko, with its adorable little arms tirelessly at work and its tail gracefully trailing behind. I'm convinced this gecko has boat-controlling capabilities.

Despite the glimpses of swift and dynamic combat in the trailer, The Gecko Gods' Steam page emphasizes a "combat-light" approach, positioning it as a "chill" experience focused on puzzle-solving and exploration within the remnants of a lost civilization. The game promises a guided narrative, yet it also presents an "open" island with optional secrets and collectibles for those inclined.

While the prospect of sparingly battling ancient robots is appealing, the charming dash-and-grab action during bug-eating caught my eye. I appreciate it when animals in video games exhibit their natural behaviors.

Check out Gecco Gods on Steam and Switch later this month.

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We are communicating with several studios and game developers for exclusive discounts and free game keys. More to come soon!

Free Key Giveaway For: TopSwap

Enter a realm where the lines between human and machine become indistinct, and the destiny of humanity teeters on the brink, or so it seems. Topswap is an exhilarating first-person shooter that combines the high-octane excitement of traditional shooters with a distinctive twist that will keep you on the edge of your seat. As the final beacon of hope for the world, you must wield the might of machines and transform into the very robots that pose a threat to our existence. Are you prepared to exchange your fate?

TopSwat is available on Steam

Free Subscriber Game Giveaway: Space Frontier (Early Access)

Embark on an expedition across the planet Arcadia. Confront alien creatures, endure challenging environments, and contend with other desperate survivors. Compete for precious resources to transport back to your home planet. Encounter diverse NPCs during your exploration, recruiting them to join your crew. Fulfill quests to obtain rare resources and valuable rewards.

We have 1 early access key to giveaway: Reply with the word 'key please' and we will select one subscriber.

Space Frontier is not yet released on Steam.

Featured Game Released Last Week: Cygnus Enterprises

The game combines isometric action-shooting with crafting and building, complemented by a compelling narrative to drive the overall experience. While encountering occasional hiccups, the game, for the most part, is nearing completion in its early access phase, delivering a blend of enjoyment and mild addiction. It offers a healthy dose of stop-and-go gameplay, making it easily accessible for both short sessions and extended play.

Upon creating your character, you find yourself on the planet Mytilus, facing the remnants of a former Cygnus Enterprises base. The fate of the previous occupants remains a mystery, and your task is to restore the base, explore Mytilus, and uncover the events that transpired. Gathering materials, battling alien inhabitants, and traversing diverse landscapes are essential to rebuilding the base and piecing together the puzzle of its destruction.

As the game progresses, the storyline reveals itself incrementally, adding depth to the overall experience. Although the story doesn't take center stage in gameplay design, it permeates all aspects, providing motivation for engaging with Cygnus Enterprises' crafting, RPG skills tree, and building features. The synergy between the narrative and gameplay elements creates an addictively entertaining dance.

The game unfolds in three distinct segments. The primary element features isometric action gameplay, where you embark on hunts for evidence, resources, and survival. Armed with weapons and unlimited ammo, this aspect introduces an enjoyable dynamic, alleviating potential monotony. Gathering materials and salvaging parts contribute to crafting useful items back at the base.

The secondary facet involves role-playing game elements, with a backend skills tree progressing through in-game activities. Performing tasks, manufacturing items, and achieving promotions from the company enhance your character's abilities. The depth extends to promoting and upgrading clones, adding purpose to the overall experience.

Bottom Line

One notable critique lies in the initial lack of enemy variety, a hiccup that becomes more apparent early in the game. While the evolving situations and unfolding story mitigate this issue, encountering repetitive enemies at the start is inevitable. Despite the distraction provided by weapon experimentation and upgrades, this remains a noteworthy concern, albeit one that diminishes as the game progresses.

Cygnus Enterprises offers a captivating and engaging experience, skillfully integrating purposeful gameplay elements. Team Miaozi has effectively balanced the various components, promising a game with both immediate appeal and long-term enjoyment. Keep an eye on this title, and consider giving it a try if you seek a fun and enduring gaming experience for the holiday season, with the expectation that it will only grow and improve over time.

Game released on December 19th on all platforms. Currently (as of today) it is $16.24 on Steam.

Free Key Giveaway For VGKami Premium Subscribers: Custom Artwork

Here is a fun one. EddyGames recently released a game call Hippie Skate which is fun and visually exciting skating game.

The essence of this game revolves around mastering the rhythm to conquer the advanced levels. The game mechanics enable you to achieve a significant speed boost by holding the crouch button (down arrow) while descending hills. Moreover, this mechanic facilitates a substantial speed increase when holding crouch (down arrow) while navigating through a series of consecutive small bumps. It's important to note, though, that there's a cooldown on crouching, preventing prolonged use; holding crouch for too long will bring you to a halt.

The game is free to play, so the developer has offer to take his time to turn premium subscribers into a character with some custom artwork.

Free in-game Currency for Premium Subscribers: Guildmaster

Guildmaster immerses players in a medieval fantasy realm where they assume the role of a guild's master. Your objective is to expand your guild, amass resources, and fashion equipment for your guild members, preparing them for their upcoming adventures.

Distinguished from standard idle games, Guildmaster features a variety of engaging mini-games referred to as 'professions.' Mastery of these professions is essential for procuring the resources required by your adventurers. These professions are not only automatable but also upgradeable, boasting unique skill tree systems. Outfit your adventurers with meticulously crafted potions, meals, and gear, then dispatch them on quests or into treacherous dungeons to uncover hidden treasures.

Guildmaster is available on iOS and Android as a free download.

Historically Low Deals Right Now

This section of VGKami tracks historical discounts right now on Steam games and other gaming platforms. These are games that we respect and love. Most importantly, we have never seen them this cheap. We do not use affiliate links, and we have no incentive other than that these are insanely good deals.

Two Point Hospital

Elevate a hospital from its humble beginnings to a masterpiece as you craft the most aesthetically pleasing – or efficiently functional – healthcare facility in all of Two Point County.

Fine-tune your hospital layout to enhance patient (and financial) efficiency, meticulously organizing corridors, rooms, and waiting areas according to your precise specifications. Expand your healthcare domain into multiple buildings, aiming to welcome as many patients as possible.

Strategically position both decorative and practical elements throughout your hospital to elevate its prestige, reduce patient boredom, boost overall happiness, and ensure a steady stream of end-of-year awards.

Available on Steam for $̶29.9̶̶9̶̶ $5.99. View on Steam

AI: The Somnium Files

On a rainy November night, the lifeless body of a woman is discovered within the desolation of an abandoned theme park, hauntingly perched upon a merry-go-round horse. A gruesome scene unfolds as she bears multiple stab wounds, and her left eye has been cruelly gouged out.

Kaname Date from the Metropolitan Police Department arrives promptly. Upon surveying the grim tableau, a chilling revelation strikes him—he knows the victim. As he absorbs the grim details, an unexpected sound emanates from the heart of the merry-go-round.

Driven by urgency, Date breaches the central column of the merry-go-round and unveils a startling sight: a young girl, tightly clutching a blood-stained ice pick in her hands. The sinister mystery deepens.

Available on Steam for $̶39̶.9̶9̶ $7.99. View on Steam

Islanders

Yearning to construct stunning cities without enduring endless hours of stressful resource management? Look no further! ISLANDERS is tailor-made for you.

ISLANDERS is a sleek strategy game centered around crafting cities on vibrant islands. Embark on an exploration of an infinite array of constantly evolving new lands, expanding your settlements from expansive villages to expansive cities, all while reveling in a tranquil and laid-back atmosphere.

Available on Steam for $̶̶4.9̶9̶ $1.99. View on Steam

Zanki Zero: Last Beginning

In seven days, God crafted the world. Astonishingly, it took merely one day for humanity to bring about its destruction. The life we once knew descended into the abyss of the sea, fading away... until yesterday. The shattered world and the enigmatic remnants left behind remain mysteries to us. An Earth where ruins meander, bearing the weight of collapsed buildings, homes, and lampposts. Cars, traffic lights, asphalt—all vestiges of modern civilization now reduced to debris adrift in the sea. Fresh ruins emerge incessantly before the protagonist, a resident of one of these deteriorating islands.

Available on Steam for $̶̶59̶.9̶̶9̶̶ $11.99. View on Steam

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Upcoming Game Review - Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy

The adventure game genre has seen a decline in its robustness and prevalence compared to previous years, with most current adventure games being exclusive to the PC. However, a new ray of hope has emerged for this longstanding gaming niche in the form of the Nintendo DS. Thanks to successes like the Phoenix Wright trilogy and recent critically acclaimed releases such as Professor Layton and the Curious Village, adventure gaming has found a new platform to flourish. Capcom continues this handheld tradition adeptly in their latest offering: Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney.

If the latter part of the title sounds familiar, it should. Apollo Justice is essentially the new protagonist in what amounts to the fourth installment of the Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney series. For those unfamiliar with Phoenix Wright, envision an over-the-top, anime-style lawyer who gained popularity in three Japanese-only releases on the Game Boy Advance. These games were subsequently redesigned for the DS and released again in Japan. While the courtroom trilogy debuted in the United States in 2006 and 2007, finding new copies in stores remains quite challenging.

Apollo Justice closely mirrors the gameplay of the Phoenix Wright trilogy, sharing an identical interface and some recurring characters. This resemblance raised concerns about potential redundancy, given Capcom's tendency to overuse its franchises. However, as players progress through the game's four cases, it becomes apparent that Apollo Justice is a unique and captivating experience, despite its similarities to the Phoenix Wright series. Simply put, Apollo Justice stands out as an excellent game.

If you've never played Phoenix Wright, fear not. The gameplay, nearly identical to its inspirational series, is straightforward to grasp. Players assume the role of Apollo Justice, a novice defense attorney tasked with defending seemingly guilty clients. The game consists of two primary modes: Investigation Mode and Courtroom Mode. In Investigation Mode, Apollo (accompanied by his partner Trucy) explores crime scenes, interviews witnesses and suspects, and navigates the mysterious corridors of criminal defense. In Courtroom Mode, both prosecution and defense engage in presenting evidence, examining and cross-examining witnesses, and contending for success in increasingly complex cases.

The charm of Apollo Justice, much like Phoenix Wright, lies in its gameplay. While many adventure games adopt point-and-click mechanics, Justice follows a similar premise. Although the DS's traditional controls can be used, the entire game is playable with a stylus, facilitating menu navigation and making Apollo Justice a comfortable game to pick up and play at any time. The game is not easy in terms of gameplay intricacy and difficulty, but its accessibility makes it an enjoyable experience, akin to reading a captivating novel – a choose-your-own-adventure novel with a myriad of interconnected stories in the most peculiar ways.

Check out Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney on Steam and all other platforms on January 25th.

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