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$78
- Unicorn Overlord (-43%) - A$54.50
- Borderlands 3 Ult. (-41%) - A$47
- Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled (-29%) - A$49.90
- Capcom Fighting Col. 2 (-11%) - A$49
- Street Fighter 30th Col. (-67%) - A$13.10
Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card.
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$99
- Monster Hunter Wilds (-35%) - A$74.90
- Gotham Knights (-83%) - A$19
- Witcher 3 Comp. (-70%) - A$24.80
- Sonic X Shadow Generations (-39%) - A$49
Xbox One
- Persona 5 Tactica (-78%) - A$22
- Park Beyond (-54%) - A$16
- Metaphor: ReFantazio (-55%) - A$49
Or just invest in an Xbox Card.
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$32.20
- Horizon Forbidden West (-35%) - A$81.30
- PAC-MAN WORLD Re-PAC (-25%) - A$41.10
- DualSense Midnight Black (-9%) - A$109
- Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 (-18%) - A$74
- Cyberpunk 2077: Ult. (-35%) - A$69
PS4
- The Last Of Us Rem. (-60%) - A$10
- New Super Lucky's Tale (-37%) - A$25.10
- Crash N.Sane Trilogy (-34%) - A$46
- Secret of Mana (-58%) - A$25
PS+ Monthly Freebies
Yours to keep from Aug 1 with this subscription
- Lies of P | PS5, PS4
- DayZ | PS4
- My Hero One’s Justice 2 | PS4
Or purchase a PS Store Card.
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$20.50
- Death Stranding Dir.'s Cut (-50%) - A$27.40
- Darksiders Triple Pack (-85%) - A$17
- Tomb Raider GOTY (-85%) - A$4.40
- Resident Evil 3 (-79%) - A$12.80
Or just get a Steam Wallet Card
Legit LEGO Deals
- Moana’s Adventure Canoe (-46%) – A$49
- Avatar Floating Mountains: Site 26 (-36%) – A$92
- Jurassic World Dinosaur Missions (-31%) – A$69
- Star Wars: Ahsoka Chopper C1-10P (-28%) – A$129
Expiring Recent Deals
- Minecraft TNT Jungle House (-22%) - A$39
- Minecraft Illager Desert Patrol (-15%) - A$17
- R2-D2 Model Kit (-30%) - A$139
- Ahsoka’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.
