I have played all of these, argued about half of them with friends, and bought at least three of them twice (think: multi-platform). This is not theoretical value I’m showcasing to you today. This is me saving you from a bad weekend purchase and nudging you towards a good one (or several).
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This Day in Gaming 🎂
In retro news, it’s been 17 years since we (repeatedly and hilariously) flung ourselves down hills and into the Hall of Meat in Skate 2. This second entry in the series was a pretty phenomenal upgrade over the OG and cemented the franchise as a proper threat to the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater empire. Needless to say, I’m still jonesing mighty hard for the ‘Skate 4’ spiritual successor/F2P reimagining.
Aussie birthdays for notable games.
– Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX (GB) 1999. eBay
– Skate 2 (PS3,X360) 2009. eBay
– Trauma Center: New Blood (Wii) 2009. eBay
Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch
Borderlands 3 Ult. Ed. (-51%) – A$43.60 Still messy, still loud, but the gunplay sings. All the DLC helps smooth the pacing, and co op remains the best way to enjoy Gearbox at full throttle.Immortals Fenyx Rising (-33%) – A$39.90 Breath of the Wild energy with Ubisoft structure. Funny narration, sharp combat, and way better puzzles than it ever got credit for.Worms W.M.D (-80%) – A$9 A perfect party weapon. Holy hand grenades, destructible maps, and arguments that outlast the match itself.Nobody Saves The World Bndl. (-70%) – A$12.60 Drinkbox doing what it does best. Smart progression, constant form swapping, and a loop that never overstays its welcome.Blasphemous + Blasphemous 2 Bndl. (-75%) – A$17.20 Brutal, beautiful, and unapologetically grim. Two of the best modern Metroidvanias back to back.
Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card.
Switch Console Prices
How much to Switch it up?
Exciting Bargains for Xbox
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (-39%) – A$43.90 Mechanically peerless stealth. Even unfinished, it lets you solve problems in ways no other series dares.Maneater (-50%) – A$30.10 A shark RPG that commits to the bit. Dumb in the right ways, and oddly satisfying once it clicks.Mortal Kombat 1 (-62%) – A$29 A confident reset with excellent single player content. The combat still slaps, literally and figuratively.Back 4 Blood (-61%) – A$39.40 Messy at launch, much better now. Best enjoyed with friends and low expectations of mercy.NBA 2K26 (-59%) – A$49 Still the slickest basketball sim around, even if the monetisation tries your patience.
Xbox One
Forza Horizon 5 (-50%) – A$49.90 Pure driving joy. Mexico is a playground, and the handling is approachable without being shallow.Yoku’s Island Express (-80%) – A$5.30 A pinball Metroidvania that somehow works. Gentle, clever, and perfect for a quiet night.State Of Decay 2: Juggernaut Ed. (-80%) – A$9.80 Systems driven survival with real tension. Best moments come from plans going very wrong.
Or just invest in an Xbox Card.
Xbox Console Prices
How many bucks for a ‘Box?
Pure Scores for PlayStation
Gran Turismo 7 (-38%) – A$76.80 A love letter to cars that sometimes lectures you. When it clicks, nothing else feels this good.Street Fighter 6 (-43%) – A$56.90 One of the best onboarding systems in fighting games. Deep, flashy, and welcoming without losing edge.Kingdoms Of Amalur: Re Reckoning (-80%) – A$13.90 Old school RPG comfort food. Huge world, crunchy combat, and endlessly earnest vibes.A Plague Tale: Requiem (-50%) – A$49.50 Bleak, beautiful, and emotionally heavy. Commits fully to its tone, for better and worse.Cult Of The Lamb (-60%) – A$15.10 Cute presentation, dark humour, and surprisingly sticky management loops.
PS4
Red Dead Redemption 2 (-68%) – A$29 A slow burn masterpiece. Gorgeous, deliberate, and unmatched in environmental storytelling.Octopath Traveler II (-44%) – A$47.70 Refines everything from the first game. Incredible music, smart writing, and gorgeous HD 2D visuals.Far Cry 5 (-59%) – A$40.80 Open world chaos at its most confident. Memorable villains and a map built for mischief.
Or purchase a PS Store Card.
What you’ll pay to ‘Station.
Purchase Cheap for PC
Hogwarts Legacy (-86%) – A$12.50 A theme park done right. Exploration is the real star, and the castle never stops impressing.Children Of Morta (-89%) – A$4.10 A roguelike with heart. Tight combat and a family story that actually lands.LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (-80%) – A$13.90 Silly, sprawling, and packed with fan service. The best modern LEGO game by a mile.Monster Hunter Rise (-83%) – A$10.40 Fast, fluid hunts and brilliant weapon design. A perfect entry point or a fresh obsession.Braid, Ann. Ed. (-81%) – A$5.60 Still a landmark puzzle game. Commentary adds fascinating context to its creation.
Or just get a Steam Wallet Card
PC Hardware Prices
Slay your pile of shame.
Legit LEGO Deals
Mando & Grogu’s Speeder Bike (-33%) – A$10 A fun little build with instant desk appeal.2 Fast 2 Furious Nissan Skyline (-28%) – A$179 Pricey, but an incredible display piece for car fans.Harry’s Privet Drive Escape (-27%) – A$22 Compact, clever, and great for younger builders.Architecture Himeji Castle (-24%) – A$198.60 A slow, satisfying build that rewards patience and shelf space.
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.
