Great gaming bargain seasons don’t come around very often, so now’s the perfect time to stock up on some absolute gems. I’ve been deals trawling like a fiend and today’s list nets in the very best catches from both Amazon’s Big Smile Sale and the ongoing Steam Spring Sale promotions. Physical or digital—I’ve got the cheapest must-buys from both!
This Day in Gaming 🎂
In retro news, I’m celebrating the 15th birthday of God of War III, a mind-blowing sequel that’s still remembered as a high watermark for colossal sized bosses. Case in point: the titanic battle against a 1,600 ft tall Cronos that pushed the PS3 to its limits and still lives rent free in my head. Epic stuff.
Aussie bdays for notable games
– ActRaiser (SNES) 1993. Redux
– Resident Evil 4 (GC) 2005. Redux
– Silent Hunter III (PC) 2005. Get
– Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 (XB) 2005. Get
– God of War III (PS3) 2010. Redux
– Top Spin 4 (PS3,Wii,X360) 2011. eBay
– Tekken 7 (ARC) 2015. Get
Contents
Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch
Kicking off with the Nintendo Switch, Super Mario RPG (-32%) lets you relive the cult classic remake of Square’s 1996 hit. Alternatively, Dead Cells (-50%) blends rogue-like and Metroidvania elements with a little nod to Castlevania. So much so that it got its own crossover DLC!
Super Mario RPG
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Super Mario RPG already held up pretty well if you didn’t mind a bit of dust on its different systems, but now there’s no excuse not to see why Mario’s most unexpected adventure is still so beloved. 8/10.
Expiring Recent Deals
Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card.
Purchase Cheap for PC
PC players can’t miss Hollow Knight (-50%), an Aussie-made masterpiece from Team Cherry that almost featured a playable hornet character. Then there’s Disco Elysium – The Final Cut (-75%), a game so intricate that it boasts over a million words of dialogue, rivaling some epic novels.
Hollow Knight
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Hollow Knight’s rich world and incredible depth of content will make you want to explore its caves for dozens of hours. 9.4/10, amazing.
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Or just get a Steam Wallet Card
Exciting Bargains for Xbox
Over on Xbox Series X, Tekken 8 (-61%) continues the Mishima family’s soap-opera-level drama. Meanwhile, Grand Theft Auto V (-59%) remains a record-breaking behemoth in terms of sales and online player numbers.
Star Wars Outlaws
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Star Wars Outlaws essentially delivers a Han Solo-like experience in both good and bad ways; it has some handsome looks and a strong sense of adventure.
Xbox One
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Or just invest in an Xbox Card.
Pure Scores for PlayStation
PS5 gamers should snag Octopath Traveler II (-33%), where each character’s story unfolds like a playable Shakespearean drama. Lastly, Space Marine 2 (-45%) lets you stomp through the Warhammer 40K universe with (free trivia) the voice of Clive from Final Fantasy XVI,
Jump on these deals before they vanish like a speedrun record!
Assassin’s Creed Shadows
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In Assassin’s Creed Shadows, choose between a Shinobi or Samurai and explore the open world of Feudal Japan. Also, take a stab at improving the place too. Literally.
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.
Legit LEGO Deals
Mario: Goomba’s Shoe
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You might feel an urge to stomp on that Goomba. Given what I know of Lego and feet…maybe just don’t.
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Adam Mathew is our Aussie deals wrangler. He plays practically everything, often on YouTube.
