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Reçu aujourd’hui — 10 décembre 2025

AU Deals: Non Black Friday, Blink and You’ll Miss 'Em Bargains

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Par :Adam Mathew
10 décembre 2025 à 00:20

Welcome back, fellow bargain hunter. From karting chaos to murderous Vikings, strategy disasters to horror that’ll haunt your sleep, this idle Wednesday's deals are here to remind you that self-control is optional and retail therapy is mandatory. Grab a seat, grab a wallet, and try not to cry when I make your “just browsing” excuse fail spectacularly.

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This Day in Gaming 🎂

In retro news, it's somehow been 26 years since I prepared for my finest hour in Medal of Honor, a pivotal PS FPS that I still snap a salute to. After reinvigorating WWII in popular culture with Saving Private Ryan, Spielberg and DreamWorks Interactive used that beachhead to conceive, produce, and write a more kid gloves companion piece game. End result: they triggered a decades-long landslide of shooters themed on virtually every major battle undertaken by The Greatest Generation (not to mention the unintended creation of a rival Call of Duty franchise).

Personally, I adored the Nazi-blasting, disguise-wearing OSS saboteur antics of MoH. Few games of the era looked, felt, and sounded this cinematic. A true classic, and its original trailer still slaps.

Aussie birthdays for notable games.

- Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse (NES) 1992. eBay

- Final Fight (SNES) 1992. Get

- Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts (SNES) 1992. Redux

- Doom (PC) 1993. Redux

- Resident Evil: Director’s Cut (PS) 1997. Redux

- Medal of Honor (PS) 1999. Get

- Stranded Kids (PS) 1999. Get

- Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks (DS) 2009. Get

Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch

  • Mario Kart World (-26%) - A$89 - *Low stock* Race your mates, spin out, and pretend those blue shells weren’t personal attacks. Fun, chaotic, and hilariously unfair.
  • Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds (-31%) - A$59 - Speed, loops, and chaos wrapped in blue hedgehog energy. Fast reflexes optional, screaming at friends likely.
  • Donkey Kong Bananza (-19%) - A$89 - Big ape stomps, barrels fly, and your thumbs hurt before the first banana is collected. Worth it for the destructo-tech alone.
  • Kirby and the Forgotten Land NS2 (-18%) - A$89.90 - Cute, squishy, and constantly inhaling everything in sight. Kirby never apologises, and neither will you.
  • Bluey: The Videogame (-27%) - A$44 - Family-friendly chaos where dogs wag, toddlers cheer, and adults pretend they’re not crying from sheer cuteness.

Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card.

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Exciting Bargains for Xbox

  • Mafia: The Old Country (-34%) - A$49 - Suits, cigars, and crime sprees. Kill your rivals in a more than decent revenge tale and speak with far too much hand waving.
  • Dishonored Def. ed. (-58%) - A$10.50 - Sneak, stab, and chaos your way through a city that absolutely hates you. Oldie but a greatie.
  • Unicorn Overlord Monarch ed. (-65%) - A$39.50 - Strategy with sparkle. Crush foes, rule kingdoms, and make magical ponies jealous.
  • XCOM 2 (-95%) - A$3.40 - Aliens, tactics, and permanent death. Your soldiers will cry, you will cry, the aliens don’t care.
  • Assassin's Creed Valhalla - Del. ed. (-80%) - A$25.90 - Pillage, raid, and grow a beard. Hours of Viking chaos packed in one epic package.

Or just invest in an Xbox Card.

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Pure Scores for PlayStation

  • Ghost of Yotei (-21%) - A$99 - Haunting, slick, and atmospheric. Perfect for when you want to swing swords and brood at the same time.
  • Mafia: The Old Country (-46%) - A$49 - A more intimate, non-sandbox approach to crim-simming. Meticulously detailed and I personally couldn't put it down.
  • Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 (-40%) - A$44.90 - Skate fast, grind rails, and remind everyone you used to be cool.
  • Gran Turismo 7 (-50%) - A$63 - Cars look better than your dreams, and driving is way more forgiving than reality. A-w-e-s-o-m-e in VR.
  • Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (-50%) - A$62.40 - Colourful, chaotic, and a bizarre gun lover’s wet dream. Warp through worlds, explode stuff, repeat.

Or purchase a PS Store Card.

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Purchase Cheap for PC

  • RoboCop: Rogue City (-90%) - A$6.30 - Justice served with a side of bullets and a cocky gunslinger twirl. I'd buy this for a dollar. Six of them, too.
  • Blasphemous 2 (-67%) - A$14.80 - Grim, gory, and absolutely gorgeous. Pixel art with pain, basically a religious experience.
  • Slay the Spire (-75%) - A$9.20 - Card-based agony that somehow feels rewarding. You will lose repeatedly and love every second.
  • No Man's Sky (-60%) - A$35.10 - Infinite planets, procedural chaos, and hours of “why is this my life now?” exploration.
  • The Medium (-70%) - A$22.70 - Haunting dual-world puzzles that make you question your life choices. Perfect for when you like fear with a side of clever.

Or just get a Steam Wallet Card

Legit LEGO Deals

Just like I did last holiday season, I'm getting festive with the LEGO section. In Mathew Manor, my sons and I are again racing this year's batch of LEGO Advent Calendars. Basically, we open the City, Harry Potter, Minecraft, and Star Wars on the daily and compare the mini-prizes for "Awesomeness" and "Actual Xmas-ness". 2024's winner was the Lego Marvel one, but, weirdly, there's no 2025 equivalent. So it's anybody's race this year.

Here are the cheapest prices for the four calendars we're using. Score them yourself or just live vicariously through our unboxings.

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.

Reçu hier — 9 décembre 2025

AU Deals: Bargain Floodgates Still Open After the Big Sales Stampede

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Par :Adam Mathew
9 décembre 2025 à 01:53

Somehow we blinked and the so called big sales period has come and gone, yet the bargain bins refuse to take the hint. While Black Friday and Cyber Monday have packed up their circus tents, the storefronts are still wobbling under the weight of tasty discounts. I'm here to help you take full advantage, so let's stop talking and start saving.

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This Day in Gaming 🎂

In retro gamer news, I'm tapping D-F-F-HK to give a Baraka-baked, 29-candle cake to Mortal Kombat Trilogy on PS One. If you used Kano's heart rip on me right now, you'd see that this compilation holds a very special place in my subcockles. My mate Craig basically had this disc glued to the spindle hub of his PlayStation drive back in '97.

His house was perched over our local beach, so when the surf was crap, it was a party house that provided a regular dozen or so surfers for "winner plays on" punchfests. And there was a lot to love about MK Trilogy, like a ridiculously huge 37-fighter roster, the Aggressor bar, Brutalities, and the cheese-tastic Motaro. He would get you (physically) beaten up if you selected him.

Aussie birthdays for notable games.

- Kirby's Adventure (NES) 1993. Get

- Mortal Kombat Trilogy (PS) 1996. eBay

- Rugby League (PC,PS2,XB) 2003. eBay

- Sonic Advance 3 (GBA) 2004. eBay

- Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse (3DS) 2016. eBay

Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch

  • Red Dead Redemption (-59%) - A$29 If you want slow burn storytelling and dusty frontier vibes, this still delivers. Perfect handheld cowboy therapy that somehow feels even more intimate on Switch.
  • Disco Elysium Final Cut (-70%) - A$18 A weird, brilliant detective RPG where your brain argues with itself. Runs surprisingly well on Switch and remains one of the smartest games ever made.
  • Dragon Quest Treasures (-58%) - A$36 A cheerful loot hunting adventure with classic charm and bright worlds. Great for younger players or anyone needing something breezy between heavy RPGs.
  • Lego City Undercover (-56%) - A$39.80 A surprisingly big and funny open world romp. Think family friendly GTA with plastic bricks. Still one of the best Lego titles thanks to its goofy humour.
  • Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory (-44%) - A$49.90 A rhythm driven nostalgia trip through the series. Great music, simple controls, and an easy recommendation for fans wanting a chill spin off.
  • Sonic Forces (-40%) - A$35.70 A brisk modern Sonic entry with mixed ideas but fun bursts of speed. Ideal for younger players or anyone filling out their blue blur collection.

Expiring recent deals

Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card.

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Exciting Bargains for Xbox

  • Borderlands 3 Ult. (-75%) - A$36.20 Massive loot piles, loud jokes, and plenty of co op mayhem. The Ult. version stacks in heaps of content and remains great value for shooter fans.
  • EA Sports FC 26 (-55%) - A$49 A strong yearly upgrade with smoother play and smarter AI. If you skipped last season, this is an easy upgrade while sales are friendly.
  • Back 4 Blood (-91%) - A$8.90 A frantic co op horde shooter perfect for weekend chaos with mates. Massive discount makes this an effortless add to the library.
  • Battlefield 6 (-37%) - A$69 Large scale firefights with plenty of toys to destroy things. Good option if you prefer spectacle and vehicles over smaller tactical shooters.
  • Red Dead Redemption (-50%) - A$37.40 A classic western story that still hits hard. Sharper resolution on Series X helps the atmosphere shine.
  • Sonic Frontiers (-70%) - A$29.90 Sonic in an open zone experiment that mostly works. Relaxing exploration meets traditional speed bursts in a surprisingly comfy package.

Xbox One

  • Hogwarts Legacy: Del. (-35%) - A$78.20 A slick magical adventure with strong atmosphere and heaps of side activities. Del. adds cosmetic extras for fans wanting the fancier robes.
  • Alien: Isolation (-75%) - A$14.90 Still the scariest Alien game. Slow, tense, and exact in its design. Essential for survival horror fans who enjoy being hunted.
  • Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Ult. (-70%) - A$53.90 A massive JRPG with heartfelt writing and wild humour. The Ult. package piles on extra scenarios for fans who want the full spread.

Expiring recent deals

Or just invest in an Xbox Card.

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Pure Scores for PlayStation

  • Star Wars Outlaws Gold Ed. (-76%) - A$39.90 A breezy open world blaster with a charismatic lead. Gold Ed. sweetens the deal with story add ons that make the universe feel richer.
  • Crisis Core Ff VII Reunion (-48%) - A$44.40 A snappy action RPG retelling with stylish combat and improved presentation. Great for anyone refreshing their FFVII lore.
  • Back 4 Blood (-77%) - A$22.80 Co op chaos at a huge discount. PS5 improvements keep the action smooth and the horde moments crisp.
  • EA Sports FC 26 (-55%) - A$49 A great entry point if you skipped last season. Clean animations and better ball physics make this a noticeable step up.
  • Battlefield 6 (-37%) - A$69 Big maps, big explosions, and plenty of squad play. Great value if you enjoy multiplayer shenanigans with vehicles.

PS4

  • Dragon Quest Xi S (-23%) - A$43.60 A charming, traditional JRPG with beautiful art and relaxing pacing. Ideal for long holiday sessions.
  • Stranger Of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin (-59%) - A$41.30 A chaotic action RPG with great combat and hilariously blunt storytelling. Surprisingly entertaining at this price.
  • Saints Row (-70%) - A$11.90 A scrappy reboot with mixed ideas but plenty of silly open world antics. Cheap enough to justify pure sandbox fun.
  • Kingdom Hearts Melody Of Memory (-49%) - A$46 A rhythmic nostalgia ride through the saga. Heartfelt tracks and breezy gameplay make it hard to dislike.

Expiring recent deals

Or purchase a PS Store Card.

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Purchase Cheap for PC

  • Inscryption (-70%) - A$8.60 A creepy, clever card based mystery that constantly surprises. One of the smartest indies in years and perfect for late night play.
  • Bioshock: The Col. (-80%) - A$15.90 Three atmospheric classics with timeless world building. An essential buy for any PC library, would you kindly.
  • Dying Light: Def. Ed. (-80%) - A$15.50 A parkour zombie playground with heaps of DLC baked in. Great value and still fun in co op.
  • Witcher 3 Comp. (-80%) - A$15.70 A massive RPG with gorgeous world design. The Comp. edition ensures you get the best modern version.
  • No Man's Sky (-60%) - A$35.10 An enormous chill explorer with years of updates. Great pick for players who love wandering strange worlds.
  • Lego Skywalker Saga (-80%) - A$13.90 A huge, joyful Star Wars adventure that is perfect for co op and completionists. One of the best Lego titles.

Expiring recent deals

Or just get a Steam Wallet Card

Legit LEGO Deals

Just like I did last holiday season, I'm getting festive with the LEGO section. In Mathew Manor, my sons and I are again racing this year's batch of LEGO Advent Calendars. Basically, we open the City, Harry Potter, Minecraft, and Star Wars on the daily and compare the mini-prizes for "Awesomeness" and "Actual Xmas-ness". 2024's winner was the Lego Marvel one, but, weirdly, there's no 2025 equivalent. So it's anybody's race this year.

Here are the cheapest prices for the four calendars we're using. Score them yourself or just live vicariously through our unboxings.

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.

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AU Deals: Fresh Price Drops On Big Series And Indies You'd Be Nuts Not to Own

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Par :Adam Mathew
8 décembre 2025 à 00:50

I woke up this morning thinking I would behave myself, then I saw how many prices had quietly slid into the sweet zone again. I tell myself I am only browsing, but that lie never survives for long. There is real temptation across every platform today and it's time to make out like a bandit before the bargains get gone.

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This Day in Gaming 🎂

In retro news, I'm using an incendiary lick from K.K. Slider's guitar to light a 20-candle cake baked for Animal Crossing: Wild World, the coziest life sim I ever smashed on Nintendo DS.

I still remember slapping that cart in and strolling into a village of friendly animals, hours of fishing, house-proud decorating, digging for fossils, and writing silly letters. The real time clock and seasons made the world feel alive, and the holiday events added small joys that made each visit feel special. Wild World also let me harass my mates online through Nintendo Wi-Fi, which was a rare thrill in mine ye olden times. As I always say with this series, only the geniuses at Nintendo could make paying off a crippling mortgage entertaining.

Aussie birthdays for notable games.

- Shane Warne Cricket '99 (PS) 1998. eBay

- Quake III Arena (DC) 2000. eBay

- Animal Crossing: Wild World (DS) 2005. eBay

- Paper Mario: Sticker Star (3DS) 2012) eBay

Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch

The Switch shelves are still buzzing with bargains, from big cosy adventures to crunchy challenge-fests. Whether you dock, go handheld, or commute like a champion, there’s discounted joy in every flavour.

Expiring recent deals

Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card.

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Exciting Bargains for Xbox

Xbox fans are eating well, with a mix of powerhouse action, deep RPG time sinks, and a few under-the-radar gems that are criminally cheap. Perfect time to pad the library before the next backlog guilt wave.

Xbox One

Expiring recent deals

Or just invest in an Xbox Card.

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Pure Scores for PlayStation

Sony’s corner of the sale pile is stacked with prestige hits, cult sleepers, and a few wallet-friendly oddballs. If you’ve been circling a sequel, reboot, or director-cut upgrade, now’s the perfect moment to swoop.

PS4

Expiring recent deals

Or purchase a PS Store Card.

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Purchase Cheap for PC

PC deals are firing on all cylinders, with everything from indie bangers to beefy triple A sandboxes going for a steal. If your launcher icons are looking sparse, this is your cue to overcommit spectacularly.

Expiring recent deals

Or just get a Steam Wallet Card

Legit LEGO Deals

Just like I did last holiday season, I'm getting festive with the LEGO section. In Mathew Manor, my sons and I are again racing this year's batch of LEGO Advent Calendars. Basically, we open the City, Harry Potter, Minecraft, and Star Wars on the daily and compare the mini-prizes for "Awesomeness" and "Actual Xmas-ness". 2024's winner was the Lego Marvel one, but, weirdly, there's no 2025 equivalent. So it's anybody's race this year.

Here are the cheapest prices for the four calendars we're using. Score them yourself or just live vicariously through our unboxings.

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.

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