Every so often I stumble on a deals drop that makes my digital wallet flinch from across the room. This one’s particularly nasty in the best way possible. Whether you’re itching for some nostalgia, crave chaotic co-op, or feel like diving into lore-rich epics, there’s something irresistible across all four platforms today.

This Day in Gaming 🎂

In retro news, I’m celebrating the 23rd b-day of Alien Hominid, a Metal Slug-ish by the folks who would go on to craft Castle Crashers. Uploaded as a Flash browser game on the legendary multimedia website known as Newgrounds, Alien Hominid was one of the first notable indie darlings that really turned my head. It was tough as nails, great in two-player, and revitalised OG run ‘n’ gunning for a modern audience. Better yet, it sported a hilariously irreverent plot centred around a bunch of Fat Kids helping a homicidal E.T. stick it to the man/men in black, plus the KGB, to retrieve its ship. Worth a replay. Has aged remarkably well.

Aussie birthdays for notable games.

– Alien Hominid (PC) 2002. Get

– Horizon Zero Dawn (PC) 2017. Get

– Overcooked 2 (NS,PC,PS4,XO) 2018. Get

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Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch

Starting with Switch, Unicorn Overlord floored me with its dense tactical systems and impeccable Vanillaware presentation. It’s basically an all-you-can-eat buffet of class customisation and gorgeous pixel sprites. Then there’s Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection, which lets you trace the entire lineage of Ryu’s mid-air hurricane kicks. Honestly, for that price, it’s worth it just to see the evolution of Dan’s pathetic fighting style.

• Pokémon Legends: Z-A (-13%) – A$78 – A brand-new adventure set in Lumiose City, reimagined as an open-world experience. I have mid to high hopes.
• Unicorn Overlord (-43%) – A$54.50 – Lead a resistance in this lavish tactical RPG from the makers of 13 Sentinels.
• Borderlands 3 Ult. (-41%) – A$47 – All the chaos, guns, and DLC in one portable, cel-shaded package. Still slaps in co-op. Can confirm.
• Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled (-29%) – A$49.90 – Remastered kart racing action with characters and tracks from the original trilogy. Tougher than I remembered it to be.
• Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (-11%) – A$49 – Ten arcade classics return for casuals and frame-counters alike. In my house, we use quick matches to solve who does the next chore.
• Street Fighter 30th Col. (-67%) – A$13.10 – Arcade-perfect ports from SF1 to 3S – includes online and museum extras. Like above, another great compilation for ensuring I never, ever have to clean.

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Exciting Bargains for Xbox

Over on Xbox Series X, Gotham Knights is criminally underplayed and far better post-patch than some folks gave it credit for. The city traversal with Nightwing’s glider is smoother than expected. Meanwhile, Monster Hunter Wilds preorders are seeing their first notable price dip. If you’re the sort of person who gets a kick out of hitting dinosaurs with ludicrously large swords, this is your Graceland.

• Borderlands 4 (-17%) – A$99 – The chaotic looter-shooter franchise returns with new heroes and a fresh setting. Colour me keen from what I’ve seen.
• Monster Hunter Wilds (-35%) – A$74.90 – Capper’s current-gen monster hunting epic with seamless biomes and dynamic AI. Hundreds of mine hours have been invested. More are planned.
• Gotham Knights (-83%) – A$19 – Patrol Gotham solo or co-op as Nightwing, Red Hood, Batgirl, and Robin. I didn’t recommend this at launch. Acceptable at this price.
• Witcher 3 Comp. (-70%) – A$24.80 – Includes both expansions and PS5-level visual enhancements. A true must-play of the genre.
• Sonic X Shadow Generations (-39%) – A$49 – A remastered double pack with new Shadow-centric stages and story.

Xbox One

• Persona 5 Tactica (-78%) – A$22 – Stylish grid-based strategy featuring the Phantom Thieves and new rebel allies.
• Park Beyond (-54%) – A$16 – A theme park builder that lets you defy gravity and logic. Doesn’t dethrone Rollercoaster Tycoon.
• Metaphor: ReFantazio (-55%) – A$49 – From the creators of Persona. It’s an epic new RPG in a fantasy world.

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Pure Scores for PlayStation

PS5-wise, Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition finally delivers the game that was promised. With Phantom Liberty bundled in and patches galore, it’s no longer a cautionary tale. I’d also recommend Tales of Arise, which feels like playing a particularly angsty anime with real-time combat that slaps.

• Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 (-18%) – A$74 – A follow-up remake to the award-winning 1+2 remaster. Tight gameplay. But sad to say they bailed hard on the soundtrack.
• Tales of Arise (-68%) – A$32.20 – Dramatic JRPG battles, dual protagonists, and luscious anime visuals.
• Horizon Forbidden West (-35%) – A$81.30 – Stunning open-world sequel with new machines and underwater exploration. A stunning PS5 Pro showcase title.
• Pac-man World Re-PAC (-25%) – A$41.10 – A modern remake of the 3D platformer cult classic.
• DualSense Midnight Black (-9%) – A$109 – Sleek dark look for Sony’s acclaimed adaptive controller. Go goth for less.
• Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate (-35%) – A$69 – Includes Phantom Liberty expansion and all quality-of-life updates. Patched into decency after a launch horrorshow.

PS4

• The Last of Us Remastered (-60%) – A$10 – Joel and Ellie’s first journey is still a must-play on PS4.
• New Super Lucky’s Tale (-37%) – A$25.10 – Cheerful and underrated platformer with new levels and camera controls. It’s no Astro Bot, but cheap.
• Crash N.Sane Trilogy (-34%) – A$46 – Three remade classics in one nostalgic but polished package. Will kick the arse of modern, new to genre players.
• Secret of Mana (-58%) – A$25 – The classic SNES action-RPG with 3D visuals and voice acting. Pretty wonderful stuff.

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• Lies of P | PS5, PS4
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Purchase Cheap for PC

Finally, PC folks can scoop Death Stranding Director’s Cut and Darksiders Triple Pack for pocket change. One’s a walking sim about reconnecting humanity, the other is hack-n-slash heaven. Both deserve a space on your SSD.

• Humble WB 15 Games Bndl. (-98%) – A$20.50 – Phenomenal value. Gotham Knights, Suicide Squad, the Batman trilogy, Injustice duology, Middle-Earth duology, Mad Max, Mortal Kombat XL and 11, Back 4 Blood, FEAR, Watchmen duology, and more.
• Death Stranding Director’s Cut (-50%) – A$27.40 – Kojima’s mail-carrying epic expanded with new tools and missions. Original article wasn’t my bag, but this D.C. fixed a lot.
• Darksiders Triple Pack (-85%) – A$17 – Three stylish apocalyptic action games bundled for a steal.
• Tomb Raider GOTY (-85%) – A$4.40 – 2013’s gritty reboot with all Season Pass content included.
• Resident Evil 3 (-79%) – A$12.80 – Jill’s terrifying escape from Raccoon City, remade with RE Engine flair. Be warned: shorter than your average.

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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.