Game Spark Weekly Ranking: Blades of Fire Play Report Leads May 15-21
The ranking shows that hands-on previews of new action titles and news about subscription price changes drove reader interest during that week.
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Game Spark published its weekly ranking of the five most-read articles from May 15 to May 21, 2026. The top spot went to a play report for the action adventure Blades of Fire, which lets players forge custom weapons. Other entries covered PlayStation Plus price increases in some regions, free game distributions on Epic Games Store and Fanatical, and a strategy RPG giveaway.
Game Spark's weekly roundup, dubbed Weekly Spalan, compiles the five most-read articles published on the site from May 15 to May 21, 2026. The list is intended for readers who want a quick recap of the week's top stories. The number-one article was a play report for the action adventure Blades of Fire, which emphasizes weapon crafting. Other popular stories covered a PlayStation Plus price increase in some regions, free game giveaways on the Epic Games Store and Fanatical, and a strategy RPG free distribution.
- Blades of Fire play report: Action adventure where players forge weapons in a world where steel has turned to stone
- PlayStation Plus price increase in some regions: Essential plan 1-month and 3-month fees raised from May 20; no increase announced in Japan
- Sunderfolk Standard Edition and The Telltale Batman Shadow Edition free on Epic Games Store: Free distribution ran May 15-21; current free titles are Tomb Raider I-III Remastered and Down in Bermuda
- Tower of Time free distribution on Fanatical: Long-form cRPG with Very Positive Steam reviews; free distribution ended May 23
- Tower of Time free distribution article: Same title as above, listed separately in the ranking
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