GFN Thursday: Samson and Rayman Lead This Week's New Games

A Tyndalston Story key art for the GeForce NOW April 9 update.
Samson: A Tyndalston Story joins the GeForce NOW library today with cinematic intensity.

By Jon Scarr

This week's GFN Thursday is bringing one of the year's most anticipated titles to the cloud gaming platform. April's momentum continues with four new games joining GeForce NOW this week.

From the Streets of Tyndalston to 30 Years of Rayman

The big arrival this week is Samson: A Tyndalston Story. Liquid Swords created a city built on debt and muscle. Players follow Samson, a former enforcer pulled back to the streets. The gameplay mixes cinematic melee with choices that actually matter for the story. The ray-traced lighting and shadows look to create a city that feels alive in Tyndalston. Tyndalston's grit looks incredible with ray-traced reflections. The combo of DLSS 3.5 and NVIDIA Reflex ensures the combat stays tight. You can read more about how these visuals impact the story in our Samson: A Tyndalston Story review.

For a change of pace, Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition joins the library today. It celebrates three decades of the limbless hero. This version includes five console versions and over 120 extra levels. There is even a documentary included that looks at how the character started. It is a great pick for platforming fans.

 

Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition key art for GeForce NOW.
Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition celebrates three decades of platforming history on GeForce NOW.

New Games on GeForce NOW This Week

The library grows with a mix of new releases and hits from other platforms. Here is everything joining the cloud gaming platform this week:

  • Samson (New release on Steam, April 8, GeForce RTX 5080-ready)
  • Morbid Metal (New release on Steam, April 8, GeForce RTX 5080-ready)
  • DayZ (New release on Xbox, on PC Game Pass, April 9)
  • Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition (Steam and Ubisoft)

There are also more games getting GeForce RTX 5080 support this week. Along with Samson and Morbid Metal, Starfield now supports the top tier. Check out the previous Arknights: Endfield and Mega Man Star Force recap for more information.

What are you planning to play this weekend? The streets of Tyndalston are waiting. Share your picks in the comments below!

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Jon Scarr

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Jon is a veteran gaming journalist and the founder of 4ScarrsGaming. He has been covering the industry since the 80s, with a deep passion for Nintendo, Pokémon, and the future of cloud gaming. He balances his love for high-end entertainment with an active life in the Toronto area.

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