If you’ve ever gone online for “just one quick browse” and ended up with a shopping cart that could bankrupt a small nation, we’re kindred spirits, friend. My deals haul for today is brimming with must-plays across every major platform, each one more tempting than the last. I’ve been lucky enough to spend time in most of these worlds (Mafia: The Old Country included), so trust me–and my mate Reilly–they’re worth it.
This Day in Gaming 🎂
In retro news, I’m igniting a 9-candle cake for Transformers: Fall of Cybertron using a crackling burst from an Energon grenade. Why does it still hold a place in my chest (alongside the Matrix of Leadership)? Chalk it up to a blend of tight shooting mechanics, varied character abilities, and seamless transformation between robot and vehicle forms. Also, a playable Grimlock in the campaign.
While this 2016 re-release didn’t shake up the formula, it gave us a crisp, modernised way to relive one of the tightest Transformers tales around. The solo campaign had blockbuster moments and fan-fave bots, sure, but it was Escalation mode that ate up my hours. Four player co-op against relentless waves, pooling Energon to unlock weapons and doors, backing each other up when ammo ran dry. It was peak synergy. This wasn’t just a love letter to G1 fans. Truly, one of the best cooperative shooters of its time, hiding inside a licensed game.
Aussie birthdays for notable games.
– Choplifter III (SNES) 1994. eBay
– AvP: Extinction (PS2,XB) 2003. eBay
– Tales of Xillia (PS3) 2013. eBay
– Transformers: Fall of Cybertron (PS4,XO) 2016. eBay
– Batman: The Enemy Within (NS,PC,PS4,XO) 2017. Get
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Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch
On Nintendo, Mortal Kombat 1 delivers a cinematic brawler experience that pushes Switch hardware in surprising ways, while Zelda: Link’s Awakening is a gorgeous reimagining of the Game Boy classic, complete with a dreamy tilt-shift art style.
Super Mario Party Jamboree Ns2 (-20%) – A$88 – The Switch’s ultimate party package, stacked with new boards, minigames, and mayhem. Perfect for family battles or late-night gatherings with mates.Mortal Kombat 1 (-67%) – A$19.70 – Brutal, cinematic fighter with a fresh timeline twist. Gorgeous visuals meet crunchy kombos for series veterans and newcomers alike.Zelda: Link’s Awakening (-13%) – A$69.90 – Charming remake of the Game Boy classic with stunning diorama visuals, clever dungeon puzzles, and quirky island characters.Yoshi’s Crafted World (-14%) – A$69 – Whimsical platformer with reversible levels, papercraft worlds, and a relaxed co-op mode perfect for casual players.The House of the Dead: Remake (-90%) – A$3.70 – Arcade rail-shooter reborn with updated visuals and classic B-movie zombie chaos. A bit meh, but cheap.Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom (-75%) – A$14.70 – Gorgeous hand-drawn adventure blending Metroidvania exploration with shape-shifting puzzles and nostalgic Wonder Boy charm that I adored.
Expiring Recent Deals
Pokémon Legends: Z-A (-13%) – A$78Unicorn Overlord (-43%) – A$54.50Borderlands 3 Ult. (-41%) – A$47Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled (-29%) – A$49.90Capcom Fighting Col. 2 (-11%) – A$49Street Fighter 30th Col. (-67%) – A$13.10
Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card.
Switch Console Prices
How much to Switch it up?
Exciting Bargains for Xbox
For Xbox Series X, Doom Eternal remains one of the most fluid and aggressive shooters ever made, with a soundtrack that could scare your neighbours. Watch Dogs: Legion offers a unique recruitment system where literally anyone in London can be a playable character.
Battlefield 6 (-41%) – A$89 – Large-scale warfare with destructible environments, tactical vehicles, and chaotic 128-player battles. The beta’s been amazing for me.Mafia: The Old Country (-12%) – A$79 – Story-driven crime drama set in a lovingly recreated, prohibition-era city. I’m already hooked.The House of the Dead: Remake (-90%) – A$3.70 – Classic zombie-blasting arcade shooter with a modern facelift. Cheap but not essential.Doom Eternal (-75%) – A$13.70 – Relentless FPS action where speed, aggression, and glory kills are the keys to survival. Some say the peak of the series.Watch Dogs: Legion (-85%) – A$14.90 – Open-world hack-em-up letting you recruit anyone to fight back against London’s surveillance state. I’d play it for the spy class alone.Biomutant (-75%) – A$13.70 – Post-apocalyptic kung-fu fable with mutant animals, martial arts combat, and a sprawling open world. Wasn’t a me thing, admittedly.
Xbox One
Yoku’s Island Express (-85%) – A$4 – Pinball meets platforming in this breezy island adventure with charm to spare.Lego DC Super-Villains (-90%) – A$8.90 – Play as the bad guys in a comic-inspired romp across Gotham and Metropolis. Top-notch co-op.Wreckfest (-75%) – A$12.20 – Smash-em-up racing with soft-body damage, destruction derbies, and chaotic tracks. I smash this with a FFB wheel on the reg.
Expiring Recent Deals
Borderlands 4 (-17%) – A$99Monster Hunter Wilds (-35%) – A$74.90Gotham Knights (-83%) – A$19Witcher 3 Comp. (-70%) – A$24.80Sonic X Shadow Generations (-39%) – A$49
Xbox One
Persona 5 Tactica (-78%) – A$22Park Beyond (-54%) – A$16Metaphor: ReFantazio (-55%) – A$49
Or just invest in an Xbox Card.
Xbox Console Prices
How many bucks for a ‘Box?
Pure Scores for PlayStation
On PS5, Octopath Traveler is a retro-styled RPG with a layered battle system and a distinctive “HD-2D” look. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth continues to reimagine a genre-defining story with jaw-dropping visuals and an expanded Midgar.
Mafia: The Old Country (-12%) – A$79 – Narrative-led gangster saga drenched in period detail and moody atmosphere. I’m early hours, but loving.Octopath Traveler (-60%) – A$36.30 – Gorgeous HD-2D RPG with eight interwoven stories and strategic turn-based combat.Prince of Persia The Lost Crown (-60%) – A$23.90 – Metroidvania adventure with acrobatic combat and stylish time-bending abilities. I was sceptical as an OG fan. Fears: unfounded.Sonic Frontiers (-70%) – A$29.90 – Blue blur’s first open-zone adventure with sprawling islands and high-speed exploration.Final Fantasy Vii Rebirth (-40%) – A$68.90 – Massive RPG sequel expanding the remake with new areas, party members, and cinematic battles. Goregous on my PS5 Pro.
PS4
The Outer Worlds (-75%) – A$9.90 – Satirical sci-fi RPG where corporate greed has colonised the stars.Confirmed to me that Obsidian still rule.Disco Elysium Final Cut (-70%) – A$17.90 – Groundbreaking narrative RPG with unmatched dialogue depth and strange, grimy intrigue.Diablo III: Eternal Col. (-67%) – A$32.90 – Loot-heavy action RPG where demon-slaying never stops. I co-op’d the crotch out of this via 4P single-screen. You should too.
Expiring Recent Deals
Tales of Arise (-68%) – A$32.20Horizon Forbidden West (-35%) – A$81.30PAC-MAN WORLD Re-PAC (-25%) – A$41.10DualSense Midnight Black (-9%) – A$109Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 (-18%) – A$74Cyberpunk 2077: Ult. (-35%) – A$69
PS4
The Last Of Us Rem. (-60%) – A$10New Super Lucky’s Tale (-37%) – A$25.10Crash N.Sane Trilogy (-34%) – A$46Secret of Mana (-58%) – A$25
PS+ Monthly Freebies
Yours to keep from Aug 1 with this subscription
Lies of P | PS5, PS4DayZ | PS4My Hero One’s Justice 2 | PS4
Or purchase a PS Store Card.
What you’ll pay to ‘Station.
Purchase Cheap for PC
Finally, on PC, Dragon’s Dogma 2 is Capcom’s most ambitious open-world RPG to date, while Return to Monkey Island revives Ron Gilbert’s iconic point-and-click series with charm and wit.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 (-66%) – A$36.50 – Epic fantasy RPG with towering beasts, dynamic combat, and a vast open world. Quirky with its baked-in laboriousness. Worth the slog IMO.112 Operator (-100%) – FREE – Dispatch emergency services across sprawling cities in this intense sim.Road Redemption (-100%) – FREE – Road-rage combat racer inspired by classic Road Rash.Civ III (-100%) – FREE – Genre-defining 4X strategy from the early 2000s.Thief Def. Ed. (-100%) – FREE – First-person stealth adventure set in a gothic industrial city. Milestone worth owning.Tin Hearts (-100%) – FREE – Emotional puzzle adventure guiding toy soldiers through intricate contraptions.Return to Monkey Island (-70%) – A$10.90 – Witty point-and-click adventure reviving Guybrush’s swashbuckling hijinks. Worth every non-penny.
Expiring Recent Deals
Humble WB 15 Games Bndl. (-98%) – A$20.50Death Stranding Dir.’s Cut (-50%) – A$27.40Darksiders Triple Pack (-85%) – A$17Tomb Raider GOTY (-85%) – A$4.40Resident Evil 3 (-79%) – A$12.80
Or just get a Steam Wallet Card
PC Hardware Prices
Slay your pile of shame.
Legit LEGO Deals
Moana’s Adventure Canoe (-46%) – A$49Avatar Floating Mountains: Site 26 (-36%) – A$92Jurassic World Dinosaur Missions (-31%) – A$69Star Wars: Ahsoka Chopper C1-10P (-28%) – A$129
Expiring Recent Deals
Minecraft TNT Jungle House (-22%) – A$39Minecraft Illager Desert Patrol (-15%) – A$17R2-D2 Model Kit (-30%) – A$139Ahsoka’s Jedi Interceptor (-29%) – A$49.90
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.
