The Epic Games Store continues to give away a free game each week, and this week is another nice find with a price that can't be beaten. Every Thursday at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET, Epic offers at least one free PC game (and sometimes even as many as two or three). All you need to do to claim the free games is create a free Epic account and enable two-factor authentication. You have a week to add the freebies to your library before the new one(s) take their place. At this point, Epic has given away hundreds of free games, and there's no sign that the program will stop any time soon. We keep this article up to date weekly to highlight both the current free games and next week's offerings.

Current free game at EpicUndying

This week you can pick up Undying, a zombie apocalypse game with a focus on storytelling and hard decisions. Starring the characters Anling and Cody, it's up to you to navigate through a harsh world and deal with unique challenges that'll have tangible repercussions on the people around you.

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Next week you can pick up Beyond Blue, a single-player adventure where you'll get to explore the vast oceans of our world. As a member of a newly formed research team, you'll get to use advanced technology in your ocean journey, and there are even several mini-documentaries to watch so that you can gain a greater understanding of the deep blue sea.

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PlayStation celebrated its 30th anniversary last December and released several PS5 themes commemorating the occasion. Now, the themes are leaving tomorrow, January 31, but won't be gone for good.

"Thank you for the fantastic response to the classic PlayStation, PS2, PS3, and PS4 limited-time console themes, which will be leaving tomorrow," PlayStation said on Twitter. "Due to the positive response on these 4 themes, we’re doing some work behind the scenes to bring these special designs back in the months ahead."

Thank you for the fantastic response to the classic PlayStation, PS2, PS3, and PS4 limited-time console themes, which will be leaving tomorrow.
Due to the positive response on these 4 themes, we’re doing some work behind the scenes to bring these special designs back in the… pic.twitter.com/KYk5DHQ3wO

— PlayStation (@PlayStation) January 30, 2025

However, PlayStation also clarified that there aren't any plans to create additional themes in the future. While these anniversary themes were initially only available for a limited time, many players have been calling for PlayStation to make them permanent.

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Tomb Raider fans have been eagerly awaiting a new game in the series since 2018's Shadow of the Tomb Raider. But since it's anyone's guess when Lara Croft's next adventure will arrive, players may have to be satisfied by the return of one of her spin-off games. Feral Interactive has announced that Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light is coming to iOS and Android platforms on February 27.

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light was originally released on Xbox Live and PSN in 2010, and it dropped the Tomb Raider branding and the series' traditional gameplay model. Instead, it adapted a fixed-camera viewpoint and embraced co-op gameplay as Lara teamed up with an ancient Mayan warrior called Totec to defeat the evil spirit known as Xolotl. Feral Interactive previously ported The Guardian of Light and its 2014 sequel, Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris, to Nintendo Switch as part of The Lara Croft Collection in 2023.

Outside of the gaming realm, there is a live-action Tomb Raider series in development at Prime Video that may star Game of Thrones' Sophie Turner as Lara Croft. Amazon is also set to publish the next Tomb Raider game, which will not be connected to the live-action series. Additionally, Netflix renewed the animated series Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft for a second season.

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Timecop didn’t earn the best reviews when it hit theaters in 1994, but over the years it’s turned into something of a cult classic. Starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and centered around a plot involving time travel, it’s a sci-fi thriller that’s earned plenty of fans thanks to its over-the-top action. Now, more than 30 years after its debut, Timecop is getting a 4K Blu-ray release. The Timecop 4K Blu-ray is now up for preorder ahead of its April 29 launch.

Timecop 4K Blu-ray $40 | Releases April 29

This version of Timecop gets you both 4K UHD and standard Blu-ray copies of the film. The first disc includes a 4K transfer from the 35mm original camera negative, which should result in a faithful 4K remaster. It supports Dolby Vision and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1. The second disc offers the film in Blu-ray. No bonus features have been revealed, so it's possible this will only include the movie--you will, however, get a limited edition slipcover for storage.

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Preorders can be found at Walmart and Amazon--and both retailers offer a preorder price guarantee that makes you eligible for any discounts between the time you preorder and launch. So if the Blu-ray goes on sale before April 29, you’ll be on the hook for the lowest price. Your credit card also won’t be charged until the item ships.

Looking to round out your collection with other Jean-Claude Van Damme movies? Plenty DVDs and Blu-rays are available right now that’ll make the wait for Timecop a bit easier. In fact, you can pick up the old Timecop DVD for just $14.54 (was $16.80). There’s also a great Kickboxer 4K Steelbook for $35, which comes bundled with 4K, Blu-ray, and digital versions of the film alongside a vibrant red steelbook case.

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For the first time, Microsoft has dug up and dished out numbers for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle--one of Xbox Game Studios' biggest releases last year. Company CEO Satya Nadella revealed that the action-adventure title has seen over 4 million players so far on Xbox Series X|S and PC.

VGC reports that Nadella revealed the engagement data for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle during a Microsoft earnings call earlier this week. "We saw rave reviews of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, which has already been played by more than 4 million people," said the CEO. The game is definitely critically acclaimed, noted as one of GameSpot's best Xbox games of 2024 and nominated for Game of the Year at the upcoming 28th annual DICE Awards.

That player number should grow when Indiana Jones and the Great Circle comes to PS5 this spring. Microsoft announced the MachineGames-developed title would hit Sony's console at Gamescom last year. Currently, the game is available on Game Pass for PC and Xbox Series X|S, so it's hard to decipher what the actual sales numbers are for it.

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Earlier this month, WWE Raw--the weekly flagship show for the largest professional wrestling company in the world--made the switch from traditional TV to weekly streaming on Netflix. Today, the two companies announced the next chapter in their partnership, which will see the WWE 2K video game franchise come to mobile devices via the Netflix Games service later this year.

The announcement came via a brief teaser video featuring WWE Superstar CM Punk. No footage or additional details on the mobile version were provided--only that “WWE 2K games” would be coming to the service in “Fall 2025.”

CM Punk in WWE 2K25

This has been a busy week for the WWE 2K franchise, which also revealed Roman Reigns as the cover athlete for WWE 2K25 on consoles and PC. This latest iteration of the annual wrestling simulation will offer over 300 wrestlers and add new features like intergender matches, a new hub world called The Island, and more.

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Several GameCube variants were released throughout the lifespan of the console, but for anyone looking to add a piece of sought-after Nintendo hardware to their collection, you now have a chance to do so. One of the ultra-rare "Space World" GameCubes has been listed on eBay, and all it'll cost you is a mere $100,000.

Put up for sale by ConsoleVariations founder Donny Fillerup (via IGN), this is the indigo model that was shown off all the way back in 2000 at Nintendo Space World, alongside several other color variants. It's worth noting that this GameCube prototype isn't a functional model, as it's merely a shell with some LEDs stuck inside of it so that it could wow audiences at the event back then, and it doesn't come with a controller.

What is interesting here is to see how many tweaks Nintendo made to the GameCube between this Space World reveal and its official launch in 2001. These are mostly cosmetic in nature, but this is still an interesting piece of gaming history. According to Fillerup--who previously sold off the Queen's Golden Wii--selling the GameCube prototype will generate funds to build a gaming hangout for people to visit.

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Developer BetaDwarf has announced its newest game, Vaultbreakers. Previously known under the codename "Project F4E," Vaultbreakers is described by its developer as a "hardcore top-down PvPvE ARPG," and select players will be able to access a closed playtest at the end of the week.

"The game is set in an evolving world that challenges players to think tactically, adapt dynamically, and battle fiercely," game director and BetaDwarf CEO Steffen Kabbelgaard said in a press release announcing the game. "With unpredictable events triggered by Changelings or other players, and with a focus on player skill and knowledge, I believe we are offering a fresh new multiplayer ARPG experience."

BetaDwarf also shared a reveal trailer, which shows Vaultbreakers' gameplay along with a cinematic animation. In it, two players are shown battling a pair of enemies. One player falls, while the other escapes through a portal, which serves as the game's extraction point.

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You've probably seen a hundred Dracula movies by now, but back in 2023, there was a neat twist on that iconic character with the release of Renfield. Dracula's hapless minion got to shine for once, and with Nicolas Cage playing the infamous pain in the neck, the movie was a sleeper hit with critics and fans. A new 4K steelbook edition of it is set to be released on April, and you can preorder it through Walmart for $33.

Renfield (4K) $33

Starring Nicholas Hoult (Mad Max: Fury Road and X-Men: First Class) as Dracula's long-suffering servant Renfield, the film follows the lackey as he attempts to break free from the shadow of his master and start living for himself. The only problem? Dracula is having none of that and he's out for blood--quite literally.

Special features for this version haven't been confirmed yet, but if it does inherit the extras from the previous Blu-ray releases, you can expect deleted and extended scenes, a short documentary on how Cage brought his version of Dracula to life, and the usual assortment of trailers.

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While fans only have to wait until April for the new Renfield 4K steelbook edition to launch, but those who want to pick up the film now--and don't mind foregoing the new steelbook case--can pick up the standard Blu-ray edition fro just $10, or the 4K Collector's Edition for $40 at Amazon.

More Renfield Blu-rays

• Renfield -- $10
• Renfield (4K Collector's Edition) -- $40

If you're looking for a more traditional take on Dracula, there's also the recent Nosferatu remake that stars Nicholas Hoult alongside Bill Skarsgård as Count Orlok, aka the nefarious vampire Nosferatu. Directed by Robert Eggers, critics have praised the film as a faithful reimagining of the 1922 movie of the same name--which, in fact, was created as a legally-distinct rip-off of the classic Dracula tale. Preorders for the 4K Blu-ray release are available now, including a Limited Edition Steelbook version. A standard 4K Blu-ray edition is also available to preorder.

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There's an ongoing debate as to whether Microsoft's Game Pass hurts or helps sales of titles that are available on the service. But as far as id Software co-founder and Doom co-creator John Romero is concerned, Game Pass is beneficial to the video game industry.

Via True Achievements, Romero was recently interviewed by Xbox Expansion Pass, and he was effusive with his praise for Game Pass.

"I love it," said Romero. "I mean, who doesn't love Game Pass? It's Netflix for games; who doesn't want that? It's great because it's try before you buy... one thing after another thing. Really the barrier for people to play games is just access to those games. Even free-to-play games, it's like, knowing that those games exist, and Game Pass is like 'Here they are!'"

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The Art of Destiny Volume 3

$50 | Releases April 15

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Destiny fans will soon have a new art book to add to their collection, as The Art of Destiny Volume 3 is slated to release on April 15. The long-awaited third entry in the popular series was originally scheduled to hit stores on November 19, but it was delayed by several months. Volume 2 released way back in 2017, so nearly eight years have passed since Insight Editions' last collection of art and commentary. As such, Volume 3 has a lot of ground to cover, and it will begin right where Volume 2 ended. This means fans who own all three volumes will have cohesive collection of artwork chronicling the development of Destiny 2 over the past decade.

You can preorder The Art of Destiny Volume 3 for $50 at Amazon. Additionally, you can pick up the first two books at a discount.

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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 will be getting multiple substantial updates through the first half of 2025 and beyond. The year's first big patch will release in February, adding a new map, a new Tyranid enemy, and Absolute difficulty.

Focus Entertainment revealed its roadmap for the game via a community update on its official forum. The post opens by addressing community complaints about a lack of updates, it then clarifies that updates can be expected every two months. The post adds, "We’d love to do more, but we’re committed to delivering polished updates, which takes time and care!" Take a look at the official "year one" roadmap below.

A Year One Battle Plan for Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine 2, showing what elements will arrive in future updates.

The roadmap indicates that players can expect a few substantial updates in the coming months. Releasing sometime during the Space Marine 2's third season, Patch 7 will add a new PvP mission, custom PvP lobbies, PvE Prestige ranks, and a new weapon. Updates in spring will bring a Horde Mode, a new enemy, a new PvP arena, a new PvP mode, and new weapons. The post also promises that the game will continue to receive support after 2025.

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Ahead of the release of Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, I spoke to developer Gareth Damian Martin about what it's been like to come back to the world of the dice-driven RPG in a post-Baldur's Gate 3 world and how this sequel ensures the action remains interesting even during failure. Citizen Sleeper 2 uses a very aggressive auto-save feature, preventing players from recovering from their mistakes or circumnavigating difficult rolls through save-scumming. As Damian Martin puts it, they're "trying to be a game master for a million people," and that means honoring player's choices and incentivizing them to keep going even when it might feel like the deck is stacked against them.

In Citizen Sleeper 2, you once again play as a sleeper, sentient android that's an emulation of a human mind that's then housed in an artificial body. The story begins with your body on the fritz and a bounty placed on your head, and no immediate means to repair yourself or escape the asteroid belt-located settlement you find yourself on. You pick a class to curate your ideal playstyle and then set out, using dice rolls to determine the outcome of the choices you make and shape the relationships with the crew you begin to recruit. Each class now also has its own unique push ability, allowing you to potentially reroll the dice in certain circumstances to transform a failure into success.

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector launches on Xbox Series X|S, Game Pass, PS5, Switch, and PC on January 31.

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With its release coming in just one day, Insomniac Games and Nixxes have revealed the PC requirements for Marvel's Spider-Man 2. The specs do not require for a ray-tracing-compatible GPU, as has been the case with some recent and upcoming games such as Doom: The Dark Ages and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

Insomniac provided six different preset levels, three without ray tracing and three without. Those with beefier PCs can enable ray tracing for more realistic reflections. A slider allows you to adjust the range at which objects are considered for ray tracing reflections. If you're hoping to play on more modest hardware, the low end--which is for Very Low graphics settings and 720p resolution at 30fps--only calls for a GTX 1650 or RX 5500 XT. There's no word on Steam Deck compatibility as of yet.

The game supports Nvidia DLSS 3 and AMD FSR 3.1 upscaling and frame generation. Intel XeSS upscaling is supported too. Ultra-wide monitor support includes 21:9 and 32:9 aspect ratios. With a triple monitor, the aspect ratio can even go up to 48:9.

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Mass Effect: Priority Hagalaz Board Game

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BioWare's next Mass Effect was announced back in 2020, but the latest reports indicate the game is still a long way off. To make the wait for the next entry in the sci-fi space opera RPG series a bit easier, there's the Mass Effect: Priority Hagalaz board game, which launched late last year and is available now for $50 at Amazon.

Mass Effect: Priority Hagalaz Board Game $50

Mass Effect: Priority Hagalaz is a co-op board game designed for 1-4 players. Players control iconic Mass Effect characters like Commander Shepard, Liara, Wrex, Tali, and Garrus on a mission to infiltrate a Cerberus cruiser on the planet Hagalaz, while fighting off enemy soldiers and attempting to complete objectives before a deadly storm bombards the ship.

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Just like the video games, Priority Hagalaz mixes tactical squad-based combat with branching narrative choices and multiple possible endings. The box comes with everything you need to play, including the rulebook, plastic minis of each playable squad member, character sheets, cards, tokens, dice, and more.

If you're looking for more ways to pass the time before Mass Effect 4, you might also want to check out this deal the Mass Effect: The Complete Comics. The 800-page paperback omnibus collects every issue of the Mass Effect comic book run into a single volume, and you can grab it for just $27 (was $40) at Amazon.

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The video game industry has plenty of titles that look like they were gently lifted from some other game that came before them. But few are quite as blatant about it as Mariostro Strikers Soccer League, a recent arrival on Xbox Marketplace. It could charitably be called an "homage" to Mario Strikers: Battle League, but it's unlikely that Nintendo will let that go without a response.

Via Nintendo Life, LightGamess--with an extra "s"--is the publisher of Mariostro Strikers Soccer League, which was released January 10 on Xbox Marketplace. The description of the game adds some unexpected humor to the listing because someone seemingly forgot to put the actual name of the game in the opening paragraph and never bothered to fix the mistake.

"Dive into the thrilling world of arcade-style soccer with [Your Game Name Here]! Experience the excitement of 4v4 matches, where every player counts. With 10 unique and fun teams to choose from, you’ll dribble, pass, and shoot your way to victory while defending your goal with a skilled goalkeeper," reads a line from the game's official description.

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It's been over a decade since the last main Grand Theft Auto installment, and fans have been keeping busy passing the time before GTA 6's release. Players have been modding previous games for years and putting out community challenges, but recently a YouTuber decided to put the little bit of what we know from GTA 6 into GTA 5.

A YouTuber that goes by the handle Dark Space has been working on a mod that adds some of GTA 6's Vice Beach map area into the game. Dark Space is planning on releasing the mod in two weeks on the GTA mod community server FiveM but has been showing off their work on their channel and Twitter.

Gta 6 Community map made in GTA 5 - progress update: Vice Beach is nearly done. Adding trees, props, and custom vice city themed models. After which I'll probably make the venetian islands too. pic.twitter.com/KDCsUq06rT

— Dark Space (@Dark_SpaceYT) January 27, 2025

Even though Rockstar has only released a single trailer for GTA 6, fans have been able to map out the playable area they expect to see in the game. Talking to IGN, Dark Space spoke about their work and the constant fear of Take-Two taking it down.

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Quantic Dream's story-driven video games including Detroit: Become Human and Heavy Rain seem like ideal titles to be adapted in Hollywood. However, Quantic Dream's 2013 title, Beyond: Two Souls, will apparently be the company's first game to be developed as a TV series.

According to Deadline, the proposed Beyond: Two Souls television show will be executive produced by Elliot Page through his Pageboy Productions. Prior to transitioning to a man, Page starred in Beyond as a girl named Jodie Holmes who was inexplicably linked to Aiden, a non-corporeal entity that lacked a body of its own. Jodie and Aiden's connection was explored in the game as it gave them access to supernatural powers. Aiden's presence also made it very difficult for Jodie to bond with other people.

"Filming the game was one of the most challenging and fulfilling acting experiences of my career," said Page in a statement. "The story's rich narrative and emotional depth offer us a fantastic foundation. We want to create a unique vision of the characters and their journeys that resonates with fans and newcomers."

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Overwatch 2 will be receiving "groundbreaking changes" that are "unlike anything you've seen before" later this year, according to developer Blizzard.

What, exactly, those changes will be is still a mystery, but Blizzard has announced a livestream titled Overwatch 2 Spotlight for February 12 to dive into all the updates. The stream will also be dedicated to showing off new heroes and maps coming this year.

Various Overwatch 2 content creators will be going hands-on with the changes and new content, and those who watch partnered streams will be able to score the Lucio Cyber DJ Legendary skin as a Twitch Drop.

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Microsoft's website recently listed a $15 price cut for the Xbox Series S, but don't expect the price drop to last (in fact, it's already gone back up by $5).

Earlier this week, Microsoft was advertising a $15 price cut on the 512GB all-digital robot white Xbox Series S console, bringing the price down to $285. Later in the week, Microsoft bumped the price up to $290, where it stands currently. That's $10 off the normal $300 price point for the system, purchased directly from Microsoft.

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This price cut isn't permanent, though. A Microsoft spokesperson told GameSpot, "Any pricing variations are part of temporary promotional offers."

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