If your game library is looking a little sparse, now’s the perfect time to grab some absolute bangers at heavily discounted prices! Whether you’re after high-speed action, epic RPG adventures, or deep strategy experiences, this week’s deals have something for every kind of gamer.
This Day in Gaming 🎂
In retro news, I’m celebrating the 21st birthday of a series black sheep that still sold many a GameCube, Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes. As a remake of the ’98 PS classic, this was a pretty surreal (and, in parts, misguided) love letter. It was as if Snake had emerged from a time machine, equipped with the control scheme and acrobatics of MGS 2: Sons of Liberty. Helmed by Silicon Knights and injected with the “cinematic flair” of Hollywood action director Ryuhei Kitamura, the end result divided fans quicker than a cyber-ninja disarming Ocelot.
Upgrades like first-person aiming and being able to hang/drop from ledges were a double-edged sword. While they made Snake more powerful and adaptable, they also turned sections of his Shadow Moses op into a cakewalk. The level design, originally built for the PS1’s limitations, just wasn’t fully rebalanced to accommodate these new mechanics, and some re-recorded voice performances weren’t ideal. Be that as it Mei [Ling], I still recall loving this at launch and adore the copy I own.
Aussie bdays for notable games
– Far Cry (PC) 2004. Get
– R-Type Final (PS2) 2004. Sequel
– MGS: The Twin Snakes (GC) 2004. eBay
– Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow (XB) 2004. eBay
– MX Unleashed (PS2,XB) 2004. Get
– MadWorld (Wii) 2009. eBay
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Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch
Starting with the Nintendo Switch, Sonic Frontiers ($50, down 51%) brings the Blue Blur into open-world gameplay for the first time, and fun fact. Meanwhile, Octopath Traveler ($39, down 56%) dazzles with its HD-2D aesthetic, a visual style so beloved that Square Enix adopted it for other games like Triangle Strategy and the Live A Live remake.
Octopath Traveler
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Octopath Traveler is a JRPG dream come true. Both its battle system and aesthetic pay loving tribute to the Super NES era while moving the formula forward in exciting and novel ways. 9.3/10, amazing.
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Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card.
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Exciting Bargains for Xbox
Over on Xbox Series X, magic and monsters await in Hogwarts Legacy ($59, down 40%). Originally, the developers planned to let players go full Dark Wizard, but this was pared back to keep things (somewhat) aligned with the Wizarding World’s tone. Alternatively, Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age ($40, down 50%) delivers the first game in the series where you could completely automate battles with the now-iconic Gambit system.
Lords of the Fallen
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Lords of the Fallen is a great soulslike, and its killer new idea of swapping between two versions of the world to solve puzzles and slay enemies is an excellent twist to set it apart from the pack. 8/10, great.
Xbox One
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Or just invest in an Xbox Card.
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Pure Scores for PlayStation
PlayStation 5 players have plenty to sink their teeth into, with Persona 5 Royal ($59, down 39%) standing out as a must-play RPG. The game’s stylish menus were actually a personal project by an animator who wanted to push UI design to its limits. If you’d rather hit the courts, TopSpin 2K25 ($24, down 77%) makes a racket with its hyper-realistic tennis mechanics—pro players even consulted on how the ball should behave in different conditions.
Monster Hunter Wilds
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Monster Hunter Wilds continues to smooth off the rougher corners of the series in smart ways, making for some extremely fun fights but also lacking any real challenge. 8/10, great.
PS4
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PS+ Monthly Freebies
Yours to keep from Mar 4 with this subscription
- Dragon Age: Veilguard (PS5)
- Sonic Colours: Ultimate (PS4)
- TMNT: Cowabunga Col. (PS5/PS4)
Or purchase a PS Store Card.
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Purchase Cheap for PC
PC gamers have some stellar choices today. Cyberpunk 2077 ($36, down 60%) is the comeback king of gaming, having gone from a rocky launch to one of the most critically praised RPGs of recent years. And if you prefer grand strategy, Stellaris ($16, down 77%) is a steal. Paradox originally pitched this as “Crusader Kings in space”, and true to that vision, you can create everything from benevolent galactic federations to nightmarish cybernetic hiveminds.
Harry Potter Sale
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Up to 75% off here. My litter picks include Hogwarts Legacy ($24.98 / 75% off), Quidditch Champions ($16.48 / 67% off), and Lego Harry Potter Years 1-4 or 5-7 ($5.99 / 80% off).
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Or just get a Steam Wallet Card
Laptop Deals
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Legit LEGO Deals
Research Submarine
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Pay a lot less for an…immersive experience.
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Hot Headphones Deals
Audiophilia for less
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Terrific TV Deals
Do right by your console, upgrade your telly
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Adam Mathew is our Aussie deals wrangler. He plays practically everything, often on YouTube.
