Thank your own personal deity (possibly Raiden) it’s Friday! I’ve gone and found some great bargains to round out your week and make your days off amazing. Whether you’re hunting dragons, chasing ghosts, or assembling Hogwarts brick by brick, there’s something worth snagging before these bargains vanish.
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This Day in Gaming 🎂
In retro news, I’m celebrating the 22nd bday of Animal Crossing. This was it, campers, the OG concept that somehow pivoted from a failed 64DD dungeon-crawler RPG to a non-linear life sim where Nintendo warned me about the soul-crush of mortgages. Be that as it may, this game delighted almost everybody at the time (personally, I was sold by the fishing and 19 [free!!!] NES games). From this blueprint, AC spawned a 6-game empire that’s still going strong today with 81M copies sold, which must be an insane amount of bells.
Aussie birthdays for notable games.
– Sega Worldwide Soccer 97 (SAT) 1996. eBay
– Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II (PC) 1997. Get
– Animal Crossing (GC) 2003. Sequel
– Voodoo Vince (XB) 2003. Redux
– BioShock (PS3) 2008. Redux
Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch
On Switch, Cyberpunk 2077: Ult. NS2 gives Nintendo owners a taste of Night City. I played it at launch elsewhere, and it’s wild seeing how well this version runs. Metroid Prime 4, meanwhile, is the long-awaited sequel fans have been dreaming about since the GameCube days, with Samus looking sharper than ever.
- Cyberpunk 2077: Ult. NS2 (-18%) A$99 – A massive sci-fi RPG packed with DLC and next-gen polish. Runs impressively on Switch 2, bringing Night City chaos to handheld form for the first time.
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (-23%) A$69 – Samus returns in her long-awaited first-person adventure. Expect moody exploration, alien shootouts, and a cinematic continuation of the Prime saga.
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A (-23%) A$69 – Game Freak’s next big evolution of the series promises an open-world adventure in Lumiose City. Looking like huge creature variety and urban exploration.
- Dragon Ball Fighterz (-46%) A$44.90 – Arc System Works nails the anime brawl aesthetic with crisp visuals and technical 3v3 combat. Still one of the finest competitive fighters on Switch.
- Rune Factory 5 (-31%) A$51.90 – A cozy farming-sim and dungeon-crawler hybrid where romance and rune magic meet. A charming pick for Stardew Valley fans craving more RPG flavour.
Banger Must-owns
Bucketlist stuff
Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card.
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Exciting Bargains for Xbox
Over on Xbox Series X, Monster Hunter Rise remains one of Capcom’s best co-op grinds. I’ve spent way too many nights chasing rare carves with mates and a fridge full of energy drinks. And Alan Wake 2 is still the gold standard for psychological horror this generation. Remedy’s knack for weird meta storytelling makes this one unforgettable.
- Monster Hunter Rise (-75%) A$14.20 – Capcom’s monster-slaying juggernaut goes well on Xbox with silky 4K performance. Includes Sunbreak mechanics and cross-play support for the ultimate grind fest.
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown (-62%) A$19 – Ubisoft’s reboot delivers fast, fluid platforming and sharp combat. A slick mix of classic Metroidvania exploration and Persian myth flair.
- Hogwarts Legacy (-57%) A$47.10 – A spellbinding open-world RPG set in the Wizarding World’s golden age. Explore the castle, learn forbidden spells, and fly freely on broomstick patrols.
- Fatal Fury: CotW Spec. (-67%) A$30 – SNK’s fighter revival brings back classic faces with new-age flair. A strong contender for modern 2D brawler fans who love tight combos and nostalgia.
- Alan Wake 2 (-70%) A$27.20 – Remedy’s psychological thriller continues its eerie meta-narrative. Dual protagonists, moody visuals, and storytelling mastery make it unmissable for horror fans.
Xbox One
- Diablo III: Eternal Col. (-67%) A$32.90 – Blizzard’s hack-and-slash classic with all expansions included. Still absurdly fun solo or in couch co-op, even years later.
- Alien: Isolation (-75%) A$14.90 – One of gaming’s most terrifying experiences. This stealth survival gem still captures Ridley Scott’s horror with impeccable atmosphere and AI tension.
- Mortal Kombat 11 Ult. (-85%) A$13.40 – Fatalities, friendships, and time travel chaos. Packed with DLC fighters, this is the goriest, most content-rich MK yet.
Must Plays to Own
Timeless crown jewels
Or just invest in an Xbox Card.
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Pure Scores for PlayStation
PS5-wise, The Witcher 3 Comp. still reigns as the most generous RPG package on the market. CD Projekt Red’s free upgrades keep Geralt’s adventures looking fresh. And Dead Space remains one of the most atmospheric horror remakes in years. The reworked zero-g sections are simply brilliant.
- Battlefield 6 (-18%) A$89 – EA’s next-gen shooter pushes scale and spectacle. Massive maps, destructible cities, and revamped vehicles make this a big-budget adrenaline hit.
- Dragon’s Dogma 2 (-30%) A$75.40 – Capcom’s cult fantasy RPG returns with bigger monsters, better AI pawns, and breathtaking environments. A must-play for fans of masochists.
- The Witcher 3 Comp. (-80%) A$15.50 – The complete Geralt saga in stunning 4K. Includes all DLC and next-gen updates for one of the best RPGs ever made.
- This War of Mine: Comp. (-90%) A$4 – A bleak but brilliant survival sim about civilians in wartime. Emotional storytelling meets tough moral choices.
- Dead Space (-80%) A$21.90 – The 2023 remake nails the sci-fi horror atmosphere. Dismember necromorphs aboard the Ishimura with gorgeous lighting and enhanced sound design.
PS4
- Shin Megami Tensei III HD (-56%) A$31 – Atlus’ dark classic returns with modern enhancements. Expect demonic negotiations, brutal turn-based fights, and an unforgettable post-apocalyptic Tokyo.
- Super Bomberman R 2 (-54%) A$33 – A chaotic party favourite with explosive multiplayer and new castle defense modes. Great for couch sessions with friends.
- One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 (-47%) A$37 – Massive musou action meets anime flair. Sail the Grand Line and annihilate thousands of foes in this satisfying brawler.
All-Timers Worth Tracking
Not current, but amazing
Or purchase a PS Store Card.
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Purchase Cheap for PC
On PC, Lost Judgment blends noir detective work with wild Yakuza brawls. I love tailing suspects one minute and then clobbering thugs with bicycles the next. Dead Cells, on the other hand, is pixel-perfect action with roguelike replayability that never grows old.
- Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 (-55%) A$40.40 – Ultramarine carnage returns. Crisp visuals and visceral melee gunplay make this sequel one of 2025’s most anticipated shooters.
- NBA 2K26 (-30%) A$69.90 – Visual Concepts brings new ProPLAY upgrades, smoother animations, and deeper MyCareer systems. An annual staple for hoops fans.
- Metaphor: ReFantazio (-51%) A$56.90 – Atlus crafts a dreamlike RPG that fuses Persona-style combat with medieval fantasy. Stylish, surreal, and loaded with creative worldbuilding.
- Lost Judgment (-75%) A$24.90 – A gripping detective action game from RGG Studio. Mix brawling, tailing missions, and schoolyard subplots in Tokyo’s neon alleys.
- Dead Cells (-56%) A$15.80 – The roguelite that keeps on giving. Tight combat, endless runs, and DLC support make this one a permanent fixture on my SSD.
Or just get a Steam Wallet Card
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Adam Mathew is a passionate connoisseur, a lifelong game critic, and an Aussie deals wrangler who genuinely wants to hook you up with stuff that’s worth playing (but also cheap). He plays practically everything, sometimes on YouTube.
