Sometimes the smartest way to spend is on games that just keep giving. Today's lineup is stacked with titles that offer serious mileage for your money, whether you’re craving long-haul RPGs, roguelike reruns, or cinematic campaigns that beg for a second playthrough. From modern masterpieces to hidden-gem indies, every pick below packs hours of entertainment (and in a few cases, for the cost of a coffee).
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This Day in Gaming 🎂
In retro news, I'm using the sparks from an unexplained Canyonero fire to light a 22-candle cake for The Simpsons Hit and Run. I have vivid memories of booting this Springfield sandboxer at launch and feeling my justified scepticism fall away (because I'd already suffered through patently awful games like Simpsons Wrestling and Road Rage). Come end credits time, I had been served nothing but show authentic VO, quality quips, fan-service Easter eggs, and a perfectly cromulent, Treehouse of Horroresque quest. It's still pretty ridiculous that this hasn't been remastered yet.
Aussie birthdays for notable games.
- The Curse of Monkey Island (PC) 1997. Get
- SSX 3 (GC,PS2,XB) 2003. eBay
- Crimson Skies (XB) 2003. eBay
- Simpsons: Hit & Run (GC,PS2,XB) 2003. eBay
- F.E.A.R. (X360) 2006. Get
- C&C: Red Alert 3 (PC) 2008. Get
- Fallout 3 (PC,PS3,X360) 2008. Get
- Assassin's Creed III (PS3,X360) 2012. Get
- Battlefield 4 (PC,PS3,X360) 2013. Get
Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch
On Switch, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom still feels like witchcraft. The physics-driven creativity remains unmatched, and discovering all the contraptions people have built online is half the fun. Meanwhile, Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes packs some of the slickest hack-and-slash combat Koei Tecmo’s ever produced, plus a time-twisting story that still surprises me.
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A NS2 (-19%) - A$89
- Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (-23%) - A$69
- Dragon Ball Fighterz (-46%) - A$48.80
- Persona 5 Tactica (-71%) - A$27.80
- Sonic Frontiers (-42%) - A$57.60
- Fire Emblem Warriors: TH (-50%) - A$39.90
Expiring recent deals
- Donkey Kong Bananza (-20%) - A$88
- Hades II (-16%) - A$59
- EA Sports FC 26 (-22%) - A$69
- Civilization VII (-23%) - A$69
- Borderlands Leg. Col. (-80%) - A$17.90
- Disco Elysium - The Final Cut (-70%) - A$18
Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card.
Exciting Bargains for Xbox
Over on Xbox Series X, Assassin’s Creed Mirage takes me back to the series’ stealth roots. It’s a tighter, smarter experience that scratches that old-school itch. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is another gem, reviving 2D action with silky combat and bold art direction inspired by Persian miniatures.
- Prince of Persia The Lost Crown (-43%) - A$28
- Assassin's Creed Mirage (-51%) - A$39
- Borderlands 4 (-42%) - A$69
- Dragon Age: Veilguard Del. (-82%) - A$25.40
- Suicide Squad: KTJL Del. (-84%) - A$26.30
For Xbox One players, Dishonored 2 remains a stealth masterclass where every corridor hides a dozen possibilities. Arkane’s worldbuilding and mechanical precision make each playthrough a new puzzle. What Remains of Edith Finch is its emotional opposite, a narrative short story that’ll quietly wreck you.
- Dishonored 2 (-87%) - A$5
- NBA 2K26 (-42%) - A$69
- What Remains of Edith Finch (-75%) - A$6.70
Expiring recent deals
- Seagate 1TB Expansion (-30%) - A$215.20
- Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra (-40%) - A$198
- Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden (-61%) - A$39
- Immortals of Aveum (-83%) - A$19
- Gotham Knights (-72%) - A$31
- Armored Core VI (-65%) - A$35
- The Last Campfire (-90%) - A$2.30
- Mafia: Def. Ed. (-85%) - A$10.40
- Soulcalibur VI (-85%) - A$14.90
Or just invest in an Xbox Card.
Pure Scores for PlayStation
On PS5, Ghost of Yotei has been my obsession lately, combining snow-dusted landscapes with precision swordplay. Very obviously, it channels that same samurai melancholy Ghost of Tsushima nailed. Meanwhile, Just Dance 2021 never fails to break the ice at parties, though it often breaks my dignity too.
- Ghost of Yotei (-21%) - A$99
- Just Dance 2021 (-78%) - A$18.30
- Battlefield 6 (-23%) - A$85
- Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds (-18%) - A$89
- EA Sports FC 26 (-22%) - A$85
On PS4, DOOM Eternal remains cathartic perfection. There’s something deeply satisfying about turning demons into heavy metal confetti. Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus doubles down on chaos with a pulpy alternate history and a lead performance that deserves more credit.
- DOOM Eternal (-75%) - A$13.70
- Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus (-85%) - A$10.40
- Crash Bandicoot 4 (-67%) - A$32.90
- Children of Morta (-85%) - A$4.10
Expiring recent deals
- Rise of the Ronin (-53%) - A$59
- Sonic Frontiers (-70%) - A$29.90
- Tales of Arise (-69%) - A$31.40
- Resident Evil Village (-75%) - A$13.70
- Hitman World of Assassination (-39%) - A$64.90
- Lost Sphear (-60%) - A$28
- Batman: Arkham Col. (-59%) - A$34.90
- Spyro Reignited Trilogy (-65%) - A$24.40
Or purchase a PS Store Card.
Purchase Cheap for PC
Finally, PC players can score some serious value. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a gorgeous French RPG blending painting-inspired visuals with turn-based precision. And The Witcher 3: Complete still sets the standard for open-world storytelling. Even after hundreds of hours, I’m still finding new side quests.
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (-20%) - A$55.90
- Monster Hunter Rise (-75%) - A$14.90
- Witcher 3 Comp. (-75%) - A$19.90
- BioShock: The Col. (-82%) - A$14.30
- Unpacking (-50%) - A$14.70
- Overcooked! All You Can Eat (-66%) - A$19.30
Expiring Recent Deals
- Hogwarts Legacy Del. (-87%) - A$12.70
- Resident Evil 4 (-50%) - A$29.90
- Tomb Raider: Def. Survivor Trilogy (-86%) - A$10.40
- Control: Ult. Ed. (-90%) - A$4.90
- Dusk (-70%) - A$8.60
Or just get a Steam Wallet Card
Legit LEGO Deals
- Home One Starcruiser (-45%) - A$60
- Icons French Cafe (-38%) - A$80
- Fast and Furious Toyota Supra (-33%) - A$67
- Jango Fett Helmet (-32%) - A$87.90
Expiring Recent Deals
- Wicked Shiz University (-48%) - A$26
- Marvel Spidey and Friends (-44%) - A$50
- One Piece Windmill (-32%) - A$34
- One Piece Going Merry Ship (-25%) - A$149