I've spent more hours than I'd like to admit bouncing between wishlists, review builds, and half-baked save files, so when a sale listing actually stops me mid-scrolling, I pay attention. This batch does just that, mixing true classics with a few nice surprises that seem deliberately underpriced. I played most of them after release or close to it, and some of them still live in my head for free.
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This day in games 🎂
In retro news, I use a Bob-omb to light a 26-candle cake baked for Super Smash Brothers.The N64 brawler that stole my heart at launch. I have vivid memories of introducing this multi-festival to my rotating crew of a dozen or so buddies who were already heavily addicted to the chaos of 4P Mario Kart, Golden EyeAnd WCW vs nWo row. Needless to say, this hooked us faster than Link's point-blank chain shot.
How could you not do this? It had a simple concept: have iconic Ninty characters beat the absolute snot out of each other through an easy-to-learn but deceptively deep combat system. This OG laid a strong foundation for the franchise with percentage damage, targeted attacks, shields, grabs, and awesome sub-weapons. Damn, I'm still thinking kicking idiots into orbit with Homerun, Bat remains one of the most satisfying experiences in all of video games.
Australian birthdays of outstanding games.
– X-Men: Children of the Atom (ARK) 1995. Redux
– Super Smash Brothers. (N64) 2000. eBay
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Good Savings for Nintendo Switch
- Sound boundaries (-40%) AUD 59.90 Sonic has finally figured out what to do with all that speed, wide open spaces, intense combat, and a soundtrack that sounds oddly heavy at 2 a.m.
- Persona 5 Royal (-70%) AUD 29.90 The turn-based combat, high school drama, and jazz menus are so stylish they could be banned. Say goodbye to your free time and most of your sleep.
- Principle of Talos Del. (-87%) AUD 5.90 A puzzle game that traps you in a garden of robots and, between laser puzzles, starts asking awkward questions about consciousness.
- Doom Eternal (-75%) AUD 13.70 Doom is like a cardio workout. You shoot, rush, juggle ammo, and constantly panic while heavy metal screams encouragement.
- Burnout Paradise Rem. (-83%) AUD 6.70 Still the best game about driving very fast and instantly being destroyed by a spectacular crash.
Or give it as a gift Nintendo Online Store Map.
Exciting Xbox Deals
- Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (-63%) AUD 40.30 Bigger, tougher and more confident than Fallen Order, with lightsaber combat that will finally make you feel unstoppable.
- Seagate 1TB expansion (-28%) AUD 223.70 It's not a game, but it's absolutely essential unless you like deleting things every other week like a digital minimalist.
- Middle-earth: Shadow of War (-71%) AUD 15.80 The orcs remember you, hate you, and come back stronger to ruin your day. Still one of the coolest systems in modern gaming.
- Darkers III (-67%) AUD 18.10 Less slashing, more careful footwork, boss fights that absolutely won't let you break through the buttons.
- Immortals of Aveum (-71%) AUD 31.50 A magical shooter in which spells replace weapons, and cunning politely shows the door.
Xbox One
- Shovel Knight: Treasury (-53%) AUD 27.00 A perfect Pixel platformer with more charm, polish, and post-launch support than most modern releases.
- Wild Hearts (-77%) AUD 25.20 Monster hunting, allowing you to create nonsense in the middle of battle. Sometimes brilliant, sometimes chaotic, but always interesting.
- Like a dragon: They were! (-58%) AUD 41.90 Samurai drama one minute, deeply stupid side quests the next. Somehow everything works as usual.
Or just invest in Xbox card.
Net results for PlayStation
- The Last of Us Part I (-36%) AUD 79 Still devastating, still great, now prettier and smoother, just don't play it if you need a pick-me-up.
- Elden Ring (-49%) 43 Australian dollars A game that explains almost nothing constantly kills, and for some reason it becomes impossible to put down. Essential.
- Headset SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P (-48%) AUD 205 Comfortable, clear sounding, and wireless enough that after a few hours you'll forget you're still wearing them.
- NFS Unbound Ultimate Colonel (-85%) AUD 19.40 There are bright colors, loud music and arcade racing that finally reminds us how fun this series can be.
- Final Fantasy XVI (-47%) AU$45 Big swords, strong emotions and boss fights reminiscent of a playable anime ending.
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (-57%) AUD 49 A high-energy simulation of medieval life where reading matters, armor is heavy, and every fight feels personal.
PS4
- Metro Saga Bndl (-90%) 9 Australian dollars Dark, intense shooters where every bullet feels precious and every tunnel feels extremely unpleasant.
- Mafia: Trilogy (-40%) AUD 59.90 Three crime stories, lots of cool costumes and a reminder that a gangster's job rarely ends well.
- Untitled game “Goose” (-50%) AUD 14.90 You're a goose. Your job is to destroy lives. Honk accordingly.
Or purchase PS store map.
Buy cheap for PC
- Indiana Jones and the Big Circle (-38%) AUD 74.30 True adventure energy as you travel the world, full of puzzles, archaeological mayhem and punching fascists right in their stupid faces.
- Cleared Hot (-10%) AUD 19.70 Simple dogfights that skip the homework and put you straight into the Desert Strike atmosphere.
- Crisis Rem. Trilogy (-59%) AUD 29.90 Still flexible, still melts the hardware a bit, and still lets you solve problems the way you want.
- Pavlov (-40%) AUD 21.50 A virtual reality chaos based on mods, memes, and people taking things far less seriously than they should.
- It takes two (-80%) AUD $9.90 Cooperative excellence, constantly changing the rules and never letting a good idea fall through the cracks. This could probably save your relationship. Or doom him.
Or just get Steam Wallet Card
Legitimate LEGO Deals
- Super Mario Yoshis Egg Forest (-63%) AUD 29.80 Bright, playful and pure serotonin, it looks great on the shelf without requiring your sanity.
- Mario Kart – Bowser's Castle (-47%) AUD 79 Lava, bending, and Bowser's energy are everywhere. Big build, big presence, big nostalgic hit.
- Star Wars AT-ST Walker (-34%) AUD 199 Awkward, menacing and unmistakably Star Wars. Somehow it still seems like he might fall.
- Book “Harry Potter, Chomping Monsters” (-29%) AUD 77 Equal parts creepy and smart, he looks like he could bite you if left unattended.
Adam Matthew is a passionate connoisseur, lifelong gaming critic, and Australian deal maker who truly wants to bring you things worth playing (but also cheap). He plays almost everything, sometimes on YouTube.
