Rejoice, my fellow penny pinchin’ patient ones! This week’s gaming deals are packed with heavy-hitters at jaw-dropping discounts and some old gold you really ought to own already, so let’s dive into the best of the best. Get scrolling to get savin’!
This Day in Gaming 🎂
In retro news, I’m using a PLAS-1 Scorcher to light 10 candles on a Helldivers bday cake. Rather different from its current-day darling of a sequel, this top-down twin-stick shooter was a white-knuckle affair that bolstered/ruined many a mateship with its uncommon inclusion of friendly fire. One core memory for me: hearing some NPC Helldivers on my bridge remark upon the ‘peacefulness’ of their skull logo in a very “Are we the baddies?” exchange. Comedy gold.
Aussie bdays for notable games
– Freelancer (PC) 2003. eBay
– Project Snowblind (PS2) 2005. eBay
– The Punisher (PC,PS2,XB) 2005. eBay
– Star Wars: Republic Commando (PC,XB) 2005.
– Battlefield: Bad Company 2 (PC,PS3,X360) 2010. eBay
– Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing (PS3,X360,Wii) 2010. Get
– Helldivers (PS3/4/V) 2015. Get
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Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch
If you’ve yet to experience Immortals Fenyx Rising on Switch, now’s the time—at just A$12, it’s an absolute steal. This mythological adventure from Ubisoft was originally pitched as an Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey expansion before evolving into a full-fledged game that I thought was criminally under-bought.
South Park: TFBW
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Another epic-length episode of the humor that’s kept fans of the show laughing for 20 years. The Marvel vs DC parody delivers regular laugh-out-loud moments.
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Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card.
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Purchase Cheap for PC
On PC, Tomb Raider: Anniversary is practically free at A$1.49! This stunning remake of Lara Croft’s 1996 debut contains a secret Bigfoot Easter egg, a callback to a long-standing rumor about the original game. And if you crave justice with a side of ‘80s nostalgia, RoboCop: Rogue City is actually way better than you think it is.
Corsair K70 Core SE
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The Corsair K70 Core is an affordable, reasonably well-specced and efficient gaming keyboard. 8.5/10, great.
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Or just get a Steam Wallet Card
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Exciting Bargains for Xbox
Over on Xbox Series X, Metro Exodus is an incredible A$9 deal. Did you know the game features a hidden tribute to Half-Life 2? Pay close attention to a certain scientist’s mug and thank me later for the excited Leo DiCaprio point you’ll do at your screen.
HyperX Cloud Alpha
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The HyperX Cloud Alpha offers a winning mix of affordability, comfort, and outstanding audio quality. 9.4/10.
Xbox One
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Or just invest in an Xbox Card.
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Pure Scores for PlayStation
Finally, PS5 players can snag Cyberpunk 2077 for A$35—an incredible turnaround for a game that went from infamous launch to redemption arc. And a cheaper Hitman: World of Assassination will let you creatively eliminate targets, including one mission that secretly mimics Knives Out’s whodunit structure.
Bastion
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Bastion’s leveling, weapon upgrades, and difficulty tweaks are just too gosh-darn addictive. The story could’ve been better, but it doesn’t matter. 9/10, amazing.
PS4
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PS+ Monthly Freebies
Yours to keep from Mar 4 with this subscription
- Dragon Age: Veilguard (PS5)
- Sonic Colours: Ultimate (PS4)
- TMNT: Cowabunga Col. (PS5/PS4)
Or purchase a PS Store Card.
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Legit LEGO Deals
Mario Kart: DK
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At this price, it should be on like…well…
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Adam Mathew is our Aussie deals wrangler. He plays practically everything, often on YouTube.
