Some days the deals just feel like kismet. I’ve been running my 15-year-old son through Red Dead Redemption for his first time, and while watching I’ve fallen head-over-spurs for it all over again. Serendipitously, I now see it’s also gone on sale today for you! Pro tip, though: when that Mexico section opens up, stay on your bloody horse. Trust me. Don’t do what my boy did and go pick flowers. You’ll ruin one of gaming’s most magical moments. *Sigh*
This Day in Gaming 🎂
In retro news, In retro news, I’m using a Critical Finish from Nightmare’s soul-devouring blade to ignite a 16-candle cake baked for SoulCalibur IV. As a series fan since ye olde SoulBlade days, I was always going to love this, and it’s a sin that it’s no longer available to buy.
Back at launch, it felt like a final-form moment for the franchise. The visuals were blisteringly sharp, the online play was a game changer, and the Create-A-Soul feature became a dangerously deep time sink. That said it was the collision of Force powers and medieval steel that made jaws drop. Nobody expected Yoda (X360 version), Darth Vader (PS3) or Starkiller (both) to cross swords with Mitsurugi and Ivy. Yet here we were, mashing combos and dodging Force Chokes. It was absurd, brilliant and unforgettable.
Aussie birthdays for notable games.
– Kirby’s Dream Land 2 (GB) 1995. eBay
– SoulCalibur IV (PS3,X360) 2008. eBay
– Tales of Monkey Island (PC,Wii) 2009. Get
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Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch
On Switch, Zelda: Breath of the Wild still feels like Nintendo’s finest hour. It redefined open-world design, encourages absurd experimentation, and gave us the freedom to microwave bokoblins with lightning rods. Also worth calling out is Tunic, a deceptively hard isometric puzzler where a cute fox explores a world inspired by Zelda and Fez. The trick? Its in-game manual is written in a made-up language that you must decipher to unlock secrets.
Expiring Recent Deals
- Donkey Kong Bananza (-19%) – A$89
- Super Mario RPG (-29%) – A$57
- Mario Paint (New SNES NSO add) – A$29.90
- Lunar Rem. Col. (-15%) – A$68
- Disco Elysium Final Cut (-70%) – A$18
Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card.
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Exciting Bargains for Xbox
Over on Xbox Series X, the Metal Gear Solid Delta preorder is already marked down. This is a bluepoint-style remake of Snake Eater, a Kojima classic that still has one of the longest sniper boss fights in history. Also worth a look is Nightreign Seekers Ed., a co-op-centric outing with more cryptic lore to obsess over.
Xbox One
This OG system isn’t left out either. The Crew Motorfest delivers a big open world full of bite-sized racing challenges, great for pick-up-and-play sessions. And Halo Infinite finally lives up to its name with a sizeable campaign and constantly evolving multiplayer updates.
Expiring Recent Deals
- Seagate Expansion 1TB (-22%) – A$239.50
- Mafia: The Old Country (-12%) – A$79
- Lords of the Fallen Del. (-69%) – A$37.50
- 40K Darktide (-28%) – A$43.30
- FC 26 (-19%) – A$89
- Assassin’s Creed Ezio Col. (-57%) – A$30
- Doom Eternal (-75%) – A$13.70
- Doom Anthology (-65%) – A$48.90
Or just invest in an Xbox Card.
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Pure Scores for PlayStation
PS5-wise, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 is looking like a comeback miracle. You get two beloved levels remade in HD, all thanks to the Vicarious Visions team that nailed the first two. And for budget fun, NBA 2K25 is already diving to a ridiculous price (though you’ll need to grind VC to stop your baller from starting life as a snail).
PS4
The old beast has some absolute steals too. Red Dead Redemption is a wild west masterpiece from Rockstar that still packs emotional punch and cinematic clout. Meanwhile, Armored Core VI will scratch that mech-combat itch you never knew you had, and it’s FromSoftware at their most explosive.
Expiring Recent Deals
- PS5 Slim + CoD Black Ops 6 (-24%) – A$569
- Hitman WoA (-39%) – A$64.90
- Tekken 8 (-33%) – A$57
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard (-59%) – A$45.50
- Tales of Arise (-68%) – A$32.30
- Sword Art Online Last Recol. (-42%) – A$49
- Sonic Superstars (-29%) – A$67.80
- Sleeping Dogs Def. Ed. (-27%) – A$29.30
- Yakuza Rem. Col. (-30%) – A$38.30
PS+ Monthly Freebies
Yours to keep from Jul 1 with this subscription
- Diablo 4 (PS5/PS4)
- The King of Fighers XV (PS5/PS4)
- Jusant (PS5)
Or purchase a PS Store Card.
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Purchase Cheap for PC
On PC, Octopath Traveller 1 + 2 Bndl. gives you two mammoth JRPGs in one, both sporting that luscious HD-2D art. There’s a story for every taste, and the music is all-timer tier. I’m also nodding to Jedi Survivor, a combat-rich Star Wars adventure that lets you blast, slash, and Force-push your way through Order 66 trauma and beyond.
Expiring Recent Deals
Or just get a Steam Wallet Card
Legit LEGO Deals
Lastly, LEGO deals are looking strong this week. The Mercedes-AMG F1 Technic kit is a solid showpiece for motorsport fans, and Ahsoka’s Jedi Interceptor looks especially good posed next to other Clone Wars-era builds. Good excuse to start (or expand) your display shelf.
Expiring Recent Deals
- City F1 Driver w/ McLaren (-50%) – A$10
- Harry Potter Hedwig (-43%) – A$17
- Super Mario Adventures (-41%) – A$47
- Minecraft Enderman Tower (-21%) – A$119
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Adam Mathew is a lifelong gaming critic, a passionate connoisseur, 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.
