If there is one thing my download queue and shelf of shame agree on, it is that restraint has never been my strong suit. I have end creditsed most of these, sunk far too many hours into others, and still found excuses to buy them again. Basically, today’s spread is stacked with smart picks and deep cuts, so go get amongst them!
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This Day in Gaming 🎂
In retro news, we’re celebrating the birthdays of two underloved gems. It’s the big ten for Assassin’s Creed Chronicles India, a midpoint entry in a 2.5D sub-series trilogy that plays not unlike Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Capcom’s Lost Planet turns 18 today, too, and is still a blast in four-player co-op via Xbox Live. Lost Planet, I’ll remember you for your weird but awesome Frank West unlockable skin. Also for letting me lug around and unload a human-sized shotgun ripped off a mech. What’s not to love about that?!
Aussie birthdays for notable games.
– Lost Planet (X360) 2007. Get
– AC Chronicles India (PS4,XO) 2016. Get
Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch
- Crisis Core: FF7 Reunion (-45%) A$47 Zack Fair’s cult classic glow up, rebuilt with modern combat and clearer storytelling. Essential if you care about Final Fantasy VII lore or just want to cry about SOLDIERs again.
- Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (-35%) A$51.90 XCOM lite tactics wrapped in Mushroom Kingdom chaos. Smarter systems, better pacing, and proof this crossover was never a fluke.
- Diablo III Eternal Col. (-27%) A$65.80 Still one of the smoothest loot treadmills around, bundled with everything you need to lose an entire weekend.
- Hot Wheels Unleashed (-85%) A$8.20 Ridiculously good arcade racing hiding under toy branding. At this price it is basically theft.
- This War of Mine Comp. Ed. (-90%) A$6 Bleak, thoughtful, and emotionally exhausting in the best way. Not fun fun, but important game fun.
Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card.
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Exciting Bargains for Xbox
- Assassin’s Creed Mirage (-69%) A$24.90 A welcome throwback to classic Assassin’s Creed stealth, dense cities, and fewer icons yelling at you.
- Persona 5 Royal (-51%) A$49.30 Style, music, and turn based combat firing on all cylinders, with Royal content that meaningfully deepens the story.
- Star Wars Jedi Survivor (-63%) A$40.20 Bigger, bolder, and more confident than Fallen Order, with lightsaber combat that finally feels properly vicious.
- Cyberpunk 2077 Ult. (-32%) A$81.90 The version CD Projekt promised from day one, now packed with Phantom Liberty and systems that actually sing.
- Star Wars Squadrons (-38%) A$36.90 Pure cockpit Star Wars fantasy, best enjoyed with a flight stick and a tolerance for steep learning curves.
Xbox One
- Dishonored 2 (-77%) A$9.10 One of the greatest immersive stealth-leaning FPSes ever made, with level design that rewards creativity and chaos equally.
- Spyro Reignited Tril. (-37%) A$44.30 A loving triple-remake that keeps the charm intact while smoothing out everything that mattered.
- Diablo III Eternal Col. (-59%) A$40.60 Couch co op friendly chaos that still holds up brilliantly on older consoles.
Or just invest in an Xbox Card.
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Pure Scores for PlayStation
- Ghost of Yotei (-13%) A$109 A striking open world debut that leans heavily into atmosphere, myth, and slow burn exploration.
- Spidey Miles Morales (-48%) A$48.90 Short, sharp, and packed with heart, Miles’ standalone adventure is pure PS5 comfort food.
- Elden Ring (-53%) A$47 A masterpiece of environmental storytelling and player driven discovery that refuses to hold your hand.
- Returnal (-43%) A$70.60 Roguelike structure meets bullet hell intensity, wrapped in some of the best haptics on the platform.
- Tekken 8 (-45%) A$47 Slick, aggressive, and more approachable than ever without losing its competitive edge.
PS4
- BioShock Col. (-57%) A$42.90 Three all timers, infinite atmosphere, and still some of the best writing shooters have ever seen.
- Persona 5 Strikers (-58%) A$41.90 Musou combat with Persona flair, acting as a surprisingly heartfelt sequel rather than a throwaway spin off.
- Batman Arkham Col. (-90%) A$8.40 An absurdly cheap bundle of genre defining superhero games that still put most modern adaptations to shame.
Or purchase a PS Store Card.
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Purchase Cheap for PC
- Pacific Drive (-60%) A$17.50 A road trip survival game obsessed with vibes, where your car becomes your best friend and worst enemy.
- South Park The Fractured but Whole (-70%) A$14.90 Juvenile, smart, and mechanically solid, with RPG systems far better than they have any right to be.
- SteamWorld Dig 2 (-94%) A$1.70 One of the best indie platformers ever made, now priced like a packet of chips.
- A Plague Tale Innocence (-80%) A$12.90 A grim, story driven adventure that uses stealth and sound design to devastating effect.
- Little Nightmares Comp. Ed. (-75%) A$9.90 Creepy, clever, and quietly brilliant environmental storytelling without a single line of dialogue.
Or just get a Steam Wallet Card
Legit LEGO Deals
- Minecraft The Creeper (-29%) A$49.90 A clean display build that actually looks great on a shelf, even if you have never punched a tree.
- 3in1 Wild Animals Panda (-35%) A$39 A flexible build with genuine replay value thanks to its alternate animal designs.
- V-19 Torrent Starfighter (-30%) A$69.90 A deep cut Star Wars ship that finally escaped the archives and into brick form.
- Balrog Book Nook (-25%) A$149 Ridiculously extra, gloriously nerdy, and absolutely worth it if your bookshelf needs intimidation.
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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.
