I went in intending to bookmark one or two deals and came out with a full-blown identity crisis about my free time. This list is stacked with more than a few all-timers, some are deeply silly, and a few are dangerously cheap for how much of your soul they will consume. Consider yourself warned.
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This Day in Gaming 🎂
In retro news, I’m celebrating the 22nd birthday of Street Fighter Alpha 3 on GBA, a near impossibly good take of the PS One version. Though the BGMs and voice SFX weren’t always authentic, and the fighters had fewer animation frames, Crawfish Interactive otherwise shoryukened this shoehorned-down port out of the park. I got much RSI of the thumbs playing this on the go (especially using the “portable only” fighter additions of Yun, Eagle, Ingrid, and Maki). That progressed to early-onset arthritis when a mate got his own cart and a Ryu/Ken rivalry ensued via Game Link Cable.
Aussie birthdays for notable games.
– Street Fighter Alpha 3 (GBA) 2003. Redux
– Story of Seasons (3DS) 2016. Get
Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch
Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card.
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Exciting Bargains for Xbox
- Mass Effect Leg. Ed. (-67%) A$32.90 Three classics, one commander, and more galaxy-saving stress than therapy.
- Persona 5 Tactica (-77%) A$22.20 Chibi aesthetics, serious tactics, and characters who still refuse to shut up.
- Mortal Kombat 1 (-62%) A$29 Still the best feeling fighter around, even when the plot goes full soap opera.
- Dying Light 2 (-61%) A$39 Parkour first, zombies second. Night-time still terrifying, as it should be.
- Dragon Age Veilguard Del. Ed. (-84%) A$22.30 Ridiculous value for a BioWare RPG, even before the extra bells and whistles.
Xbox One
- The Evil Within 2 (-52%) A$19 One of those rare sequels that quietly fixes everything.
- Dead Island 2 (-31%) A$48 Dumb fun done well. Swinging weapons feels fantastic, brains optional.
- FIFA 22 (-72%) A$28 Still perfectly serviceable if you just want goals and couch rivalry.
Or just invest in an Xbox Card.
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Pure Scores for PlayStation
- Metaphor ReFantazio (-50%) A$57.40 Atlus going full prestige mode with politics, fantasy, and systems on systems.
- Silent Hill F (-25%) A$98 Expensive, unsettling, and absolutely not a comfort game.
- Suicide Squad KTJL Del. (-84%) A$27.10 At this price, it becomes a chaotic curiosity worth poking.
- Tales of Arise (-69%) A$31 Fast combat, melodrama dialled to eleven, and a soundtrack that slaps.
- Back 4 Blood (-74%) A$25.70 Best enjoyed with friends who forgive friendly fire incidents.
PS4
Or purchase a PS Store Card.
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Purchase Cheap for PC
- 40K Space Marine II (-60%) A$35.90 Big armour, bigger guns, zero chill. Exactly what it promises. Great co-op.
- Disco Elysium The Final Cut (-75%) A$14.20 A game that will insult you, educate you, and somehow make you thank it.
- Untitled Goose Game (-55%) A$13.40 You are the problem, and it is glorious.
- Katamari Damacy REROLL (-75%) A$7.20 Joyful chaos with a soundtrack that lives in your brain forever.
- Manor Lords (-35%) A$38.90 Slow, thoughtful city building that rewards patience and planning.
Or just get a Steam Wallet Card
Legit LEGO Deals
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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.
