AU Deals: A Freebie Arkane Studios Definitive, 90% off Some FPS Greats, Dragged Down Dogma 2, and More!

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AU Deals: A Freebie Arkane Studios Definitive, 90% off Some FPS Greats, Dragged Down Dogma 2, and More!

Original RRP gets Dishonored by discount.

Thank your own personal deity—possibly Morninglord—it’s Friday. I’ll be honest with you, it’s been a bloody awful week for me, but I know I can find quick respite in a big stash of games to play (and the deep satisfaction of finding discounts for you). In case I don’t see you, stay safe, save often, and catch you Monday.

In retro news, I’m celebrating the 28th birthday of what was once called “The Sonic’s Ass Game,” Crash Bandicoot. I have crystal clear memories of chasing its white “100% gems” at a mate’s place as we swore our way through especially fiendish levels like Sunset Vista and Slippery Climb. Visually, this was also seen as a stunner for ’96 with its “Tazmanian Devil cartoon come to life” chic. If you want to get your butt handed to you, old school style, the platforming here is timeless and got spit-shined well in 2017’s N. Sane Trilogy.

This Day in Gaming 🎂

– Sonic the Hedgehog (MS) 1991. eBay

– Crash Bandicoot (PS) 1996. Redux

– Spyro: Year of the Dragon (PS) 2000. Redux

– Sega GT (XB) 2002. eBay

– GTA: Vice City (PS2) 2002. Redux

– Blinx: The Time Sweeper (XB) 2002. eBay

– LOTR: The Two Towers (PS2) 2002. eBay

– Metroid Prime 3: Corruption (Wii) 2007. eBay

Sunset Vista. It’ll kill you. Repeatedly.

Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch

Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Wonder looks and plays like the true next step for 2D Mario platformers. Wonder effects change each stage in both surprising and delightful ways, the Flower Kingdom makes for a vibrant and refreshing change of pace, and Elephant Mario rocks. 9/10.

Lego Skywalker Saga Galactic (-75%) – A$28.73
Mario & Luigi: Brothership (-21%) – A$62.95
Detective Pikachu Returns (-23%) – A$53.95
West of Loathing (-64%) – A$5.76
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl (-90%) – A$6.99
No More Heroes (-70%) – A$8.98

Expiring Recent Deals

Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card.

Purchase Cheap for PC

Baldur’s Gate 3

The ideal mix of crunchy, tactical, old-school RPG combat, an epic and well-written story with complex characters and lots of meaningful choices, and a level of polish and cinematic presentation. A 10/10 masterpiece.

Disney-Pixar Cars (-100%) – FREE w/Prime
Dishonored: Definitive Ed. (-100%) – FREE w/Prime
BioShock: The Collection (-80%) – A$15.99
Metro 2033 Redux (-90%) – A$2.99
Metro Last Light (-90%) – A$2.99
Metro Exodus (-90%) – A$4.49
Battlefield 2042 (-92%) – A$7.19

Expiring Recent Deals

Trine: Ult. Col. (-77%) – A$16.09
Gris (-80%) – A$4.45
Talos Principle Gold (-85%) – A$9.29
Limbo (-75%) – A$3.79
Persona 5 Tactica (-54%) – A$43.67
Humankind (-86%) – A$9.79

Or just get a Steam Wallet Card.

Exciting Bargains for Xbox

1TB SSD

Typically going for $300 and beyond, this bad boy (along with an Xbox Game Pass subscription) will be your gateway to a ridiculous amount of entertainment, sitting right at your fingertips.

Expiring Recent Deals

Or just invest in an Xbox Card.

Pure Scores for PlayStation

PS5 Slim

Well, because the new kid is in town (the PS5 Pro) this older model has been reduced to clear. Forty bucks off a damn fine and more diminutive console? Yes, please. Worth a look for a forthcoming holiday gift.

Expiring recent deals

Or purchase a PS Store Card.

PS5 Pro Enhanced Bargain

Need a cheap Pro showcase title?

EA Sports F1 24 – $109.95 / $59.95

Sadly, I’m not rich or connected enough to have the TV needed to test out the biggest addition here: 8K at 60 fps. Mind you, it was hard to feel miffed with the results of an upgraded “Quality” mode with on-track, PSSR-based ray tracing running at 4K/60Hz, plus a Performance mode at double the pixel count of base PS5 at 4K/120Hz. This entry in the list is a true jewel in the PS5 Pro, best seen in wowfactor improvements like new on-track shader response with superior rain VFX, pit lanes lined with reflective glass (not to mention impact reflections from glass and puddles, too). Currently, this is in the pole position for most impressive Pro Enhancements.