If You’re Staying In This Weekend, These Banger Game Bargains I Found Are a Must
The physical and digital shelves are looking McChockers today, and I’ve done the digging to find the stuff that’s genuinely worth your coin. From cult favourites to fresh spins on old classics, these deals deliver more than just savings. Being something of a gaming almanac myself, I’ve spent time with most of what I'm presenting (so you know you’re getting real picks, not just a price list).
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In retro news, I’m lighting an 18-candle cake for Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword with the fiery blast of a nuclear missile strike. This 2007 expansion supercharged Civ IV’s solid strategy base with fresh scenarios, deep espionage mechanics, and corporations that turned empire-building into a full-on business war.
I was blown away by how Beyond the Sword injected new life into the late game. While earlier Civ entries often slowed after the Renaissance, this expansion kept tension high with random events and colonisation options that demanded constant attention. The "Final Frontier" scenario was a clever nod to Alpha Centauri fans craving more sci-fi strategy. For many veterans, it was the perfect finishing touch on what some consider Mr Meier’s finest creation.
Aussie birthdays for notable games.
- Civ IV: Beyond the Sword (PC) 2007. Get
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Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch
Over on Nintendo, Echoes of Wisdom finally lets Zelda step up as the hero. Her new copy-and-create powers make it feel like a clever remix of the puzzle solving I loved in earlier entries. Street Fighter 6 Switch 2 also deserves a look, especially with all the characters included and the fact it runs surprisingly smooth on the handheld.- Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (-20%) - A$64
- Street Fighter 6 Switch 2 (-26%) - A$69
- Pokémon Legends: Arceus (-20%) - A$64
- God Eater 3 (-35%) - A$55.30
- Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled (-33%) - A$47.10
- Sonic Colors: Ult. (-35%) - A$39
Expiring Recent Deals
- Super Mario RPG (-29%) – A$57
- Donkey Kong Bananza [Target] - $89
- EA Sports FC 25 (-62%) – A$34
- Sonic Frontiers (-35%) – A$65
- Bioshock: The Col. (-80%) – A$17.90
- Dead Cells (-50%) – A$18.70
- Red Dead Redemption (-40%) – A$41.90
Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card.
Exciting Bargains for Xbox
Xbox has Resident Evil 4 looking and feeling sharper than ever. It still has the suplex, the bingo line, and the best version of Leon’s jacket. Metaphor: ReFantazio is also out and already feels like a new favourite, made by the same crew who worked on Persona 5.- Resident Evil 4 (-49%) - A$30.40
- Metaphor: ReFantazio (-40%) - A$68.90
- Lords of the Fallen (-71%) - A$29.90
- MotoGP 23 (-39%) - A$33.30
- Lego Harry Potter Col. (-75%) - A$14.90
Xbox One
- Witcher 3 Comp. (-80%) - A$15.90
- Sonic Frontiers (-70%) - A$29.90
- Gris (-80%) - A$5
Expiring Recent Deals
- EA Sports FC 25 (-62%) – A$34
- Red Dead Redemption (-40%) – A$41.90
- Undisputed (-45%) – A$47
- Cyberpunk 2077 (-65%) – A$31.40
- Alan Wake 2 (-60%) – A$36.30
- Little Nightmares II (-90%) – A$4.40
- Octopath Traveler II (-60%) – A$33.90
- Ori and the Blind Forest: Def. Ed. (-75%) – A$7.40
Or just invest in an Xbox Card.
Pure Scores for PlayStation
For PlayStation 5, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle blends whip cracking and puzzle solving in a way that properly respects the films. Tekken 8 is also a go to pick, especially if you love slick fighters with real weight behind the hits.- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (-17%) - A$99
- Tekken 8 (-33%) - A$57
- Monopoly 2024 (-47%) - A$26.30
- WWE 2K25 (-47%) - A$64
- Dead Space (-80%) - A$21.90
- Silent Hill 2 (-50%) - A$49.90
PS4
- Sleeping Dogs Def. Ed. (-37%) - A$25.20
- Gris (-80%) - A$3.50
- Stardew Valley (-50%) - A$10.40
Expiring Recent Deals
- Silent Hill F (-16%) – A$109
- Sonic Frontiers (-40%) – A$59
- Stranger of Paradise FF Origin (-61%) – A$38.60
- Epic Mickey: Rebrushed (-61%) – A$39
- Gran Turismo 7 (-29%) – A$88.80
- Streets of Rage 4 (-65%) – A$13.20
- God of War Ragnarök (-58%) – A$46.10
- Metaphor: ReFantazio (-40%) – A$68.90
- Ghost of Tsushima Dir. Cut (-58%) – A$46.10
PS+ Monthly Freebies
Yours to keep from Jul 1 with this subscription
- Diablo 4 (PS5/PS4)
- The King of Fighers XV (PS5/PS4)
- Jusant (PS5)
Or purchase a PS Store Card.
Purchase Cheap for PC
And on PC, Persona 5 Royal still stands tall, but RoboCop: Rogue City is the one I keep thinking about. Gritty, funny and faithful in all the best ways.
- Persona 5 Royal (-60%) - A$37.90
- Persona 3 Reload (-55%) - A$48.50
- RoboCop: Rogue City (-90%) - A$7.30
- Scott Pilgrim Comp. Ed. (-67%) - A$7.50
- Dead Cells (-60%) - A$14.30
Expiring Recent Deals
- Pacific Drive (-50%) – A$21.90
- Moonlighter (-88%) – A$3.30
- Control: Ult. Ed. (-85%) – A$7.40
- The Ascent (-76%) – A$10.70
- Lego DC Super-Villains (-85%) – A$8.50
- Hotshot Racing (-84%) – A$4.60
Or just get a Steam Wallet Card
Laptop Deals
- Apple 2024 MacBook Air 15-inch (-12%) – A$2,197
- HP Laptop 15.6" 15-fd0233TU (-20%) – A$799
- Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (-36%) – A$849
- Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 14", Gen 9 (-41%) – A$1,229
Desktop Deals
- Lenovo neo 50a G5 27" AIO (-47%) – A$1,379
- Lenovo neo 50q G4 Tiny (-35%) – A$639
- Lenovo neo 50t G5 Tower (-20%) – A$871.20
- Legion Tower 5i G8 (-29%) – A$1,899
Monitor Deals
- Samsung QE50T 50" (-31%) – A$596
- ARZOPA 16.1" 144Hz (-55%) – A$159.99
- Z-Edge 27" 240Hz (-15%) – A$237.99
- Gawfolk 34" WQHD (-28%) – A$359
- LG 27" Ultragear (-42%) – A$349
Component Deals
- MSI PRO B650M-A WiFi Motherboard (-41%) – A$229
- AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (-7%) – A$876
- Corsair Vengeance 32GB (-35%) – A$82
- Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (-30%) – A$48
Storage Deals
- Seagate One Touch Portable HDD (-24%) – A$228
- Kingston 1TB USB 3.2 SSD (-17%) – A$115
- SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO (-63%) – A$29
- SanDisk 32GB Ultra SDHC (-53%) – A$9.90
Legit LEGO Deals
- Batman and Bat-Pod (-42%) - A$69
- City Fire Station (-36%) - A$96
- Fortnite Battle Bus (-31%) - A$117.90
- Hagrid & Harry’s Motorcycle Ride (-31%) - A$55
Expiring Recent Deals
- Da Vinci’s Flying Machine (-40%) – A$59.90
- Star Wars Millenium Falcon (-33%) – A$99.90
- Jango Fett Helmet (-32%) – A$87.90
- Red Maple Bonsai Tree (-31%) – A$69
Hot Headphones Deals
Audiophilia for less
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless (-38%) – A$399.95
- Soundcore by Anker Q20i (-43%) – A$68.79
- Sony MDR7506 Professional (-30%) – A$169
- Technics Premium (-46%) – A$299
- Bose SoundLink Flex (-31%) – A$171
- JBL Charge 5 - Portable Speaker (-28%) – A$144
- JBL Flip Essential 2 Waterproof Speaker (-26%) – A$96
- Sony SRS-XB100 Travel Speaker (-41%) – A$84.15
- Ultimate Ears Boom 3 Portable Speaker (-41%) – A$134.95
- Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro (-26%) – A$259.29
- Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless (-46%) – A$275
Terrific TV Deals
Do right by your console, upgrade your telly
- LG 43" UT80 4K (-24%) – A$635
- Kogan 65" QLED 4K (-50%) – A$699
- Kogan 55" QLED 4K (-45%) – A$549
- LG 55" UT80 4K (-28%) – A$866
- Prism+ Q75 Ultra 75" 4K QLED (-47%) – A$1,229
- Gaimoo Mini Projector 1080p w/ 4K (-33%) – A$119.99
- GooDee 4K Projector (-58%) – A$169.99
- VOPLLS Mini Projector 4K (-19%) – A$168.99
- XuanPad Mini Projector (-36%) – A$128.99
- LG S70TY Q Series Sound Barn*-22%) – A$546
- Sony HTG700 Atmos Soundbar (-15%) – A$594
- Yamaha NS-SW050 Subwoofer (-13%) – A$270
Smart Home Deals
- Arlo Video Doorbell 2K (-53%) – A$107.76
- Google Nest Doorbell (-44%) – A$183
- Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus (-40%) – A$149
- TP-Link Tapo Smart Doorbell (-20%) – A$183
- XTU Doorbell Camera Doorbell (-40%) – A$59.99
- D-Link DCS-8302LH Wi-Fi Cam (-62%) – A$75
- Google Nest Cam (-25%) – A$247
- Ring Spotlight Cam Pro Battery (-43%) – A$187
- Swann 4 Channel DVR with 4 x 4K Cams (-34%) – A$399
- WUUK 2K Outdoor Cam (-32%) – A$249.99
- PS VR2 PC adapter - $94.95
- TP Link Bluetooth 5.0 adapter - $12
- UGREEN Display Port 1.4 2m (-17%) - $19.94
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