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<blockquote data-quote="Admin" data-source="post: 69637" data-attributes="member: 1"><p><img src="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2025/12/22/dec-23-neo-geo-cd-1766446692327.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p>I went in intending to grab one thing and came out mentally justifying half a library refresh. That is usually how these weeks go. If you have ever told yourself you are absolutely done buying games this month, you are among friends here.</p><p></p><p><strong>Contents</strong></p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/#retro" target="_blank">Retro</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/#1" target="_blank">Nintendo</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/#2" target="_blank">Xbox</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/#3" target="_blank">PlayStation</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/#4" target="_blank">PC</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/#5" target="_blank">PC Gear</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/#6" target="_blank">LEGO</a></li> </ul><h2><strong>This Day in Gaming 🎂</strong></h2><p></p><p>In retro news, I'm celebrating the Aussie birthday of a rare and expensive bird, the <strong>SNK Neo Geo CD</strong>. Released in limited numbers in Oz around the $600 ballpark ($1,299 in '25 bux), this bad boy delivered near-perfect arcade-quality games, though it was a "budget" alternative to the hilari-expensive, cartridge-based Neo Geo AES. Being CD-based marred this unit with lonnng load times, though the gruelling wait for <strong>Metal Slug</strong>, <strong>Samurai Shodown</strong>, and <strong>Fatal Fury</strong> was always worth it. Here's a shot of the beast I sold a kidney and a lung for. Laser: still going strong.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2024/12/22/dec-23-neo-geo-cd-1734898678831.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2024/12/22/dec-23-neo-geo-cd-1734898678831.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></a></p><p>Aussie birthdays for notable games.</p><p></p><p>- <strong>Neo Geo CD</strong> launch, 1994. <a href="https://zdcs.link/aN4pjX" target="_blank">eBay</a></p><p></p><p>- <strong>Kirby & the Amazing Mirror</strong> (GBA) 2004. <a href="https://zdcs.link/9lXP5O" target="_blank">eBay</a></p><p></p><p>- <strong>WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007 </strong>(PSP) 2006. <a href="https://zdcs.link/Qd7n3Z" target="_blank">eBay</a></p><p></p><p>- <strong>Harvest Moon DS: Sunshine Islands</strong> (DS) 2010. <a href="https://zdcs.link/aBprAJ" target="_blank">eBay</a></p><p></p><p></p><h2>Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch</h2><p></p><p></p><p><a href="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2024/10/30/mariokart8deluxe-1730299452525.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2024/10/30/mariokart8deluxe-1730299452525.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></a></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Nintendo-Mario-Kart-8-Deluxe/dp/B076P3GRGM?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Mario Kart 8 Del.</a> (-25%) <strong>A$59</strong> Still the gold standard for pick up and play multiplayer, with immaculate track design and endless replay value thanks to its absurdly polished handling.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Minecraft/dp/B07D2XKQJH?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Minecraft</a> (-27%) <strong>A$29</strong> A creative sandbox that somehow keeps reinventing itself, whether you are building dream houses or falling into lava five minutes in.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Shin-Megami-Tensei-V-Vengeance/dp/B0CWLJYSSR?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance</a> (-60%) <strong>A$40.30</strong> A far stronger version of an already excellent JRPG, with smarter pacing, added story paths, and punishing combat that demands respect.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/FINAL-FANTASY-XII-THE-ZODIAC-AGE/dp/B07HCT37ZV?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age</a> (-48%) <strong>A$41.30</strong> Political fantasy with MMO inspired systems that still feel fresh, especially if you enjoy tinkering with party roles and gambits.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://ec.nintendo.com/AU/en/titles/70010000044643" target="_blank">No Man's Sky</a> (-60%) <strong>A$31.90</strong> A redemption story turned content monster, now packed with systems, expeditions, and space weirdness worth getting lost in.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Apollo-Justice-Ace-Attorney-Trilogy/dp/B0CKZZ5BTR?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy</a> (-37%) <strong>A$47</strong> Courtroom melodrama at its finest, with absurd cases, great character arcs, and that unbeatable feeling of yelling objection.</li> </ul><p></p><p><em><strong>Banger Must-owns</strong></em></p><p>Bucketlist stuff</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://zdcs.link/ao6pVY" target="_blank">Zelda: Breath of the Wild</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://zdcs.link/QWEZN7" target="_blank">Super Mario Odyssey</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://zdcs.link/QrAjLG" target="_blank">Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom</a></li> </ul><p></p><p>Or gift a <a href="https://zdcs.link/V0MbJ" target="_blank"><strong>Nintendo eShop Card</strong></a>.</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Switch Console Prices</strong></p><p></p><p>How much to Switch it up?</p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/#0" target="_blank">Back to top</a></p><p></p><h2>Exciting Bargains for Xbox</h2><p></p><p></p><p><a href="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2025/11/19/ea-fc-26-deal-1763593521138.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2025/11/19/ea-fc-26-deal-1763593521138.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></a></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/EA-SPORTS-FC-26/dp/B0FHSYXZX4?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">EA Sports FC 26</a> (-55%) <strong>A$44.90</strong> A slick presentation and refined match flow make this an easy recommendation if you play even semi regularly.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Assassins-Creed-Shadows/dp/B0D44YCQZT?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Assassin's Creed Shadows</a> (-57%) <strong>A$47</strong> Stealth focused Assassin's Creed with a strong sense of place and some genuinely smart systemic design.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Mafia-The-Old-Country/dp/B0F81PBL6H?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Mafia: The Old Country</a> (-48%) <strong>A$47</strong> A moody crime story that leans into atmosphere over open world bloat, which I appreciate more every year.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/STAR-WARS-Jedi-Survivor/dp/B0BP5L9VLH?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Star Wars Jedi: Survivor</a> (-61%) <strong>A$42.70</strong> Bigger, bolder, and more confident than Fallen Order, with excellent level design and proper Star Wars swagger.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/The-Callisto-Protocol/dp/B0BLZQ1GVC?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">The Callisto Protocol</a> (-69%) <strong>A$31.20</strong> Visceral sci fi horror that looks incredible, even if it occasionally prioritises vibes over mechanical depth.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Diablo-IV/dp/B0BPW7VF2C?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Diablo IV</a> (-73%) <strong>A$30</strong> The best the series has felt in years, especially now that seasonal updates have smoothed its rough edges.</li> </ul><p></p><p><strong>Xbox One</strong></p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/p/like-a-dragon-infinite-wealth/9P00SVGWDJCP/0010" target="_blank">Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth</a> (-70%) <strong>A$34.40</strong> A joyful, heartfelt RPG that balances absurd humour with surprising emotional weight.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/p/unravel-two/C4VKLMG1HLZW/0001" target="_blank">Unravel Two</a> (-85%) <strong>A$4.40</strong> A beautiful co op puzzle platformer that communicates warmth without saying a word.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/p/dave-the-diver/9PC1ZMD65L0T/0010" target="_blank">Dave The Diver</a> (-45%) <strong>A$16.40</strong> Part restaurant sim, part deep sea adventure, and entirely impossible to stop playing once it hooks you.</li> </ul><p></p><p><em><strong>Must Plays to Own</strong></em></p><p>Timeless crown jewels</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-AU/games/store/baldurs-gate-3/9ND58LQTG09T" target="_blank">Baldur's Gate 3</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://zdcs.link/aADXm0" target="_blank">Elden Ring</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://zdcs.link/a01pWw" target="_blank">Persona 5 Royal</a></li> </ul><p></p><p>Or just invest in an <a href="https://zdcs.link/glwRb" target="_blank"><strong>Xbox Card</strong></a>.</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Xbox Console Prices</strong></p><p></p><p>How many bucks for a 'Box?</p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/#0" target="_blank">Back to top</a></p><p></p><h2><strong>Pure Scores for PlayStation</strong></h2><p></p><p></p><p><a href="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2024/10/24/thelakehouse-blogroll-1729739103142.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2024/10/24/thelakehouse-blogroll-1729739103142.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></a></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://store.playstation.com/en-au/product/EP1464-PPSA02572_00-ALANWAKE20000000" target="_blank">Alan Wake 2</a> (-70%) <strong>A$27.20</strong> A fearless, experimental horror sequel that constantly messes with expectations and absolutely nails its tone.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Returnal/dp/B08QFPS48J?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Returnal</a> (-43%) <strong>A$71.70</strong> Brutal, beautiful, and mechanically sublime, especially if you enjoy roguelikes with AAA polish.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/OCTOPATH-TRAVELER-II/dp/B0BF61VZPM?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Octopath Traveler II</a> (-52%) <strong>A$40.90</strong> Gorgeous pixel art and refined turn based systems make this a huge step up from the original.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Hogwarts-Legacy/dp/B0BRN3NM8X?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Hogwarts Legacy</a> (-45%) <strong>A$59.90</strong> A love letter to the wizarding world that nails atmosphere, even if you are only casually invested.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/FINAL-FANTASY-XVI/dp/B0BPMPX7H4?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Final Fantasy XVI</a> (-35%) <strong>A$54.90</strong> A bold tonal shift for the series, with spectacular boss fights and a confident narrative voice.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/HITMAN-World-of-Assassination/dp/B0CBVX15N5?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Hitman World Of Assassination</a> (-48%) <strong>A$55</strong> One of the best stealth sandboxes ever made, offering near infinite replayability through player creativity.</li> </ul><p></p><p><strong>PS4</strong></p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://store.playstation.com/en-au/product/EP9000-CUSA34386_00-GOWRAGNAROK00000" target="_blank">God Of War Ragnarok</a> (-72%) <strong>A$30.70</strong> A blockbuster sequel that somehow balances bombast with genuine emotional payoff.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Mafia-Trilogy/dp/B088X7PJWF?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Mafia: Trilogy</a> (-56%) <strong>A$44</strong> Three classic crime stories bundled together, rough edges and all.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Far-Cry-6/dp/B09GVXXXPV?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Far Cry 6</a> (-57%) <strong>A$43.10</strong> Familiar open world chaos elevated by a fantastic villain and a stunning tropical setting.</li> </ul><p></p><p><em><strong>All-Timers Worth Tracking</strong></em></p><p>Not current, but amazing</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://zdcs.link/aRMby7" target="_blank">Elden Ring</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://zdcs.link/z6D7L2" target="_blank">Baldur's Gate 3</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://zdcs.link/Q4DxND" target="_blank">Astro Bot</a></li> </ul><p></p><p>Or purchase a <a href="https://zdcs.link/kn6Ww" target="_blank"><strong>PS Store Card.</strong></a></p><p></p><p></p><p>What you'll pay to 'Station.</p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/#0" target="_blank">Back to top</a></p><p></p><h2>Purchase Cheap for PC</h2><p></p><p></p><p><a href="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2024/06/28/metaphor-re-fantazio-key-art-1719595744252.png" target="_blank"><img src="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2024/06/28/metaphor-re-fantazio-key-art-1719595744252.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></a></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://zdcs.link/QOg872" target="_blank">Metaphor: ReFantazio</a> (-55%) <strong>A$51.70</strong> Stylish, confident, and packed with personality, this feels like Atlus firing on all cylinders.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1426210/It_Takes_Two" target="_blank">It Takes Two</a> (-80%) <strong>A$9.90</strong> One of the smartest cooperative games ever made, designed around communication and shared discovery.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1222140/Detroit_Become_Human" target="_blank">Detroit: Become Human</a> (-90%) <strong>A$5.90</strong> A branching narrative showcase that is still fascinating to dissect, especially with friends watching.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/921570/Octopath_Traveler" target="_blank">Octopath Traveler</a> (-60%) <strong>A$35.90</strong> A beautiful modern take on classic JRPG structure, with a stunning soundtrack to match.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/silent-hill-2?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Silent Hill 2</a> (-62%) <strong>A$38.90</strong> Psychological horror royalty, still unmatched in how deeply uncomfortable it is willing to be.</li> </ul><p></p><p>Or just get a <a href="https://zdcs.link/vdlm8" target="_blank"><strong>Steam Wallet Card</strong></a></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>PC Hardware Prices</strong></p><p></p><p>Slay your pile of shame.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><h2><strong>Legit LEGO Deals</strong></h2><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Just like I <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/au-deals-a-slew-of-stocking-filler-cheapies-prime-gaming-freebies-and-2024-aaas-for-less-au-deals#advent" target="_blank">did last holiday season</a>, I'm getting festive with the LEGO section. In Mathew Manor, my sons and I are again racing / rating 2025's batch of <strong>LEGO Advent Calendars</strong>. Basically, we open the City, Harry Potter, Minecraft, and Star Wars ones 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.</p><p></p><p>Here are the cheapest prices for the four calendars we're using. Score them yourself or just live vicariously through our unboxings.</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://zdcs.link/QWEkrW" target="_blank">LEGO CIty Advent 2025</a> - <s>A$59.95</s> $45</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://zdcs.link/QmOoKy" target="_blank">LEGO Harry Potter Advent 2025</a> - <s>A$59.95</s> $45</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.bigw.com.au/product/lego-minecraft-advent-calendar-2025-21280/p/6009339?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_id=20321145107&utm_campaign=BIG+W+%7C+Brand+%26+Seasonal+%7C+PMax+%7C+Local+%7C+AU&utm_term=&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20575895240&gbraid=0AAAAADkZkLg54iAbDZuH7evOxEu1Idkwc&gclid=CjwKCAiA86_JBhAIEiwA4i9Ju2BKoBgdri9rMEMc71mikb2u3UNPa09r1qX3g8Z9bdMIRSMVJJ8CTBoC39wQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">LEGO Minecraft Advent 2025</a> - <s>A$59.95</s> $45</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://zdcs.link/a01Drl" target="_blank">LEGO Star Wars Advent 2025</a> - <s>A$59.95</s> $45</li> </ul><p></p><p><em>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 </em><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/GrizGaming" target="_blank"><u><em>YouTube</em></u></a><em>.</em></p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/au-deals-a-tonne-of-wishlist-worthy-games-are-finally-hitting-sensible-prices" target="_blank">Continue reading...</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Admin, post: 69637, member: 1"] [IMG]https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2025/12/22/dec-23-neo-geo-cd-1766446692327.jpg[/IMG] I went in intending to grab one thing and came out mentally justifying half a library refresh. That is usually how these weeks go. If you have ever told yourself you are absolutely done buying games this month, you are among friends here. [B]Contents[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/#retro']Retro[/URL] [*][URL='http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/#1']Nintendo[/URL] [*][URL='http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/#2']Xbox[/URL] [*][URL='http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/#3']PlayStation[/URL] [*][URL='http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/#4']PC[/URL] [*][URL='http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/#5']PC Gear[/URL] [*][URL='http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/#6']LEGO[/URL] [/LIST] [HEADING=1][B]This Day in Gaming 🎂[/B][/HEADING] In retro news, I'm celebrating the Aussie birthday of a rare and expensive bird, the [B]SNK Neo Geo CD[/B]. Released in limited numbers in Oz around the $600 ballpark ($1,299 in '25 bux), this bad boy delivered near-perfect arcade-quality games, though it was a "budget" alternative to the hilari-expensive, cartridge-based Neo Geo AES. Being CD-based marred this unit with lonnng load times, though the gruelling wait for [B]Metal Slug[/B], [B]Samurai Shodown[/B], and [B]Fatal Fury[/B] was always worth it. Here's a shot of the beast I sold a kidney and a lung for. Laser: still going strong. [URL='https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2024/12/22/dec-23-neo-geo-cd-1734898678831.jpg'][IMG]https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2024/12/22/dec-23-neo-geo-cd-1734898678831.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Aussie birthdays for notable games. - [B]Neo Geo CD[/B] launch, 1994. [URL='https://zdcs.link/aN4pjX']eBay[/URL] - [B]Kirby & the Amazing Mirror[/B] (GBA) 2004. [URL='https://zdcs.link/9lXP5O']eBay[/URL] - [B]WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007 [/B](PSP) 2006. [URL='https://zdcs.link/Qd7n3Z']eBay[/URL] - [B]Harvest Moon DS: Sunshine Islands[/B] (DS) 2010. [URL='https://zdcs.link/aBprAJ']eBay[/URL] [HEADING=1]Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch[/HEADING] [URL='https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2024/10/30/mariokart8deluxe-1730299452525.jpg'][IMG]https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2024/10/30/mariokart8deluxe-1730299452525.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/Nintendo-Mario-Kart-8-Deluxe/dp/B076P3GRGM?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Mario Kart 8 Del.[/URL] (-25%) [B]A$59[/B] Still the gold standard for pick up and play multiplayer, with immaculate track design and endless replay value thanks to its absurdly polished handling. [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/Minecraft/dp/B07D2XKQJH?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Minecraft[/URL] (-27%) [B]A$29[/B] A creative sandbox that somehow keeps reinventing itself, whether you are building dream houses or falling into lava five minutes in. [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/Shin-Megami-Tensei-V-Vengeance/dp/B0CWLJYSSR?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance[/URL] (-60%) [B]A$40.30[/B] A far stronger version of an already excellent JRPG, with smarter pacing, added story paths, and punishing combat that demands respect. [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/FINAL-FANTASY-XII-THE-ZODIAC-AGE/dp/B07HCT37ZV?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age[/URL] (-48%) [B]A$41.30[/B] Political fantasy with MMO inspired systems that still feel fresh, especially if you enjoy tinkering with party roles and gambits. [*][URL='https://ec.nintendo.com/AU/en/titles/70010000044643']No Man's Sky[/URL] (-60%) [B]A$31.90[/B] A redemption story turned content monster, now packed with systems, expeditions, and space weirdness worth getting lost in. [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/Apollo-Justice-Ace-Attorney-Trilogy/dp/B0CKZZ5BTR?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy[/URL] (-37%) [B]A$47[/B] Courtroom melodrama at its finest, with absurd cases, great character arcs, and that unbeatable feeling of yelling objection. [/LIST] [I][B]Banger Must-owns[/B][/I] Bucketlist stuff [LIST] [*][URL='https://zdcs.link/ao6pVY']Zelda: Breath of the Wild[/URL] [*][URL='https://zdcs.link/QWEZN7']Super Mario Odyssey[/URL] [*][URL='https://zdcs.link/QrAjLG']Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom[/URL] [/LIST] Or gift a [URL='https://zdcs.link/V0MbJ'][B]Nintendo eShop Card[/B][/URL]. [B]Switch Console Prices[/B] How much to Switch it up? [URL='http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/#0']Back to top[/URL] [HEADING=1]Exciting Bargains for Xbox[/HEADING] [URL='https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2025/11/19/ea-fc-26-deal-1763593521138.jpg'][IMG]https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2025/11/19/ea-fc-26-deal-1763593521138.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/EA-SPORTS-FC-26/dp/B0FHSYXZX4?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']EA Sports FC 26[/URL] (-55%) [B]A$44.90[/B] A slick presentation and refined match flow make this an easy recommendation if you play even semi regularly. [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/Assassins-Creed-Shadows/dp/B0D44YCQZT?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Assassin's Creed Shadows[/URL] (-57%) [B]A$47[/B] Stealth focused Assassin's Creed with a strong sense of place and some genuinely smart systemic design. [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/Mafia-The-Old-Country/dp/B0F81PBL6H?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Mafia: The Old Country[/URL] (-48%) [B]A$47[/B] A moody crime story that leans into atmosphere over open world bloat, which I appreciate more every year. [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/STAR-WARS-Jedi-Survivor/dp/B0BP5L9VLH?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Star Wars Jedi: Survivor[/URL] (-61%) [B]A$42.70[/B] Bigger, bolder, and more confident than Fallen Order, with excellent level design and proper Star Wars swagger. [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/The-Callisto-Protocol/dp/B0BLZQ1GVC?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']The Callisto Protocol[/URL] (-69%) [B]A$31.20[/B] Visceral sci fi horror that looks incredible, even if it occasionally prioritises vibes over mechanical depth. [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/Diablo-IV/dp/B0BPW7VF2C?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Diablo IV[/URL] (-73%) [B]A$30[/B] The best the series has felt in years, especially now that seasonal updates have smoothed its rough edges. [/LIST] [B]Xbox One[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/p/like-a-dragon-infinite-wealth/9P00SVGWDJCP/0010']Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth[/URL] (-70%) [B]A$34.40[/B] A joyful, heartfelt RPG that balances absurd humour with surprising emotional weight. [*][URL='https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/p/unravel-two/C4VKLMG1HLZW/0001']Unravel Two[/URL] (-85%) [B]A$4.40[/B] A beautiful co op puzzle platformer that communicates warmth without saying a word. [*][URL='https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/p/dave-the-diver/9PC1ZMD65L0T/0010']Dave The Diver[/URL] (-45%) [B]A$16.40[/B] Part restaurant sim, part deep sea adventure, and entirely impossible to stop playing once it hooks you. [/LIST] [I][B]Must Plays to Own[/B][/I] Timeless crown jewels [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.xbox.com/en-AU/games/store/baldurs-gate-3/9ND58LQTG09T']Baldur's Gate 3[/URL] [*][URL='https://zdcs.link/aADXm0']Elden Ring[/URL] [*][URL='https://zdcs.link/a01pWw']Persona 5 Royal[/URL] [/LIST] Or just invest in an [URL='https://zdcs.link/glwRb'][B]Xbox Card[/B][/URL]. [B]Xbox Console Prices[/B] How many bucks for a 'Box? [URL='http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/#0']Back to top[/URL] [HEADING=1][B]Pure Scores for PlayStation[/B][/HEADING] [URL='https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2024/10/24/thelakehouse-blogroll-1729739103142.jpg'][IMG]https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2024/10/24/thelakehouse-blogroll-1729739103142.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://store.playstation.com/en-au/product/EP1464-PPSA02572_00-ALANWAKE20000000']Alan Wake 2[/URL] (-70%) [B]A$27.20[/B] A fearless, experimental horror sequel that constantly messes with expectations and absolutely nails its tone. [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/Returnal/dp/B08QFPS48J?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Returnal[/URL] (-43%) [B]A$71.70[/B] Brutal, beautiful, and mechanically sublime, especially if you enjoy roguelikes with AAA polish. [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/OCTOPATH-TRAVELER-II/dp/B0BF61VZPM?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Octopath Traveler II[/URL] (-52%) [B]A$40.90[/B] Gorgeous pixel art and refined turn based systems make this a huge step up from the original. [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/Hogwarts-Legacy/dp/B0BRN3NM8X?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Hogwarts Legacy[/URL] (-45%) [B]A$59.90[/B] A love letter to the wizarding world that nails atmosphere, even if you are only casually invested. [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/FINAL-FANTASY-XVI/dp/B0BPMPX7H4?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Final Fantasy XVI[/URL] (-35%) [B]A$54.90[/B] A bold tonal shift for the series, with spectacular boss fights and a confident narrative voice. [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/HITMAN-World-of-Assassination/dp/B0CBVX15N5?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Hitman World Of Assassination[/URL] (-48%) [B]A$55[/B] One of the best stealth sandboxes ever made, offering near infinite replayability through player creativity. [/LIST] [B]PS4[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://store.playstation.com/en-au/product/EP9000-CUSA34386_00-GOWRAGNAROK00000']God Of War Ragnarok[/URL] (-72%) [B]A$30.70[/B] A blockbuster sequel that somehow balances bombast with genuine emotional payoff. [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/Mafia-Trilogy/dp/B088X7PJWF?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Mafia: Trilogy[/URL] (-56%) [B]A$44[/B] Three classic crime stories bundled together, rough edges and all. [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/Far-Cry-6/dp/B09GVXXXPV?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Far Cry 6[/URL] (-57%) [B]A$43.10[/B] Familiar open world chaos elevated by a fantastic villain and a stunning tropical setting. [/LIST] [I][B]All-Timers Worth Tracking[/B][/I] Not current, but amazing [LIST] [*][URL='https://zdcs.link/aRMby7']Elden Ring[/URL] [*][URL='https://zdcs.link/z6D7L2']Baldur's Gate 3[/URL] [*][URL='https://zdcs.link/Q4DxND']Astro Bot[/URL] [/LIST] Or purchase a [URL='https://zdcs.link/kn6Ww'][B]PS Store Card.[/B][/URL] What you'll pay to 'Station. [URL='http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/#0']Back to top[/URL] [HEADING=1]Purchase Cheap for PC[/HEADING] [URL='https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2024/06/28/metaphor-re-fantazio-key-art-1719595744252.png'][IMG]https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2024/06/28/metaphor-re-fantazio-key-art-1719595744252.png[/IMG][/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://zdcs.link/QOg872']Metaphor: ReFantazio[/URL] (-55%) [B]A$51.70[/B] Stylish, confident, and packed with personality, this feels like Atlus firing on all cylinders. [*][URL='https://store.steampowered.com/app/1426210/It_Takes_Two']It Takes Two[/URL] (-80%) [B]A$9.90[/B] One of the smartest cooperative games ever made, designed around communication and shared discovery. [*][URL='https://store.steampowered.com/app/1222140/Detroit_Become_Human']Detroit: Become Human[/URL] (-90%) [B]A$5.90[/B] A branching narrative showcase that is still fascinating to dissect, especially with friends watching. [*][URL='https://store.steampowered.com/app/921570/Octopath_Traveler']Octopath Traveler[/URL] (-60%) [B]A$35.90[/B] A beautiful modern take on classic JRPG structure, with a stunning soundtrack to match. [*][URL='https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/silent-hill-2?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Silent Hill 2[/URL] (-62%) [B]A$38.90[/B] Psychological horror royalty, still unmatched in how deeply uncomfortable it is willing to be. [/LIST] Or just get a [URL='https://zdcs.link/vdlm8'][B]Steam Wallet Card[/B][/URL] [B]PC Hardware Prices[/B] Slay your pile of shame. [HEADING=1][B]Legit LEGO Deals[/B][/HEADING] Just like I [URL='https://www.ign.com/articles/au-deals-a-slew-of-stocking-filler-cheapies-prime-gaming-freebies-and-2024-aaas-for-less-au-deals#advent']did last holiday season[/URL], I'm getting festive with the LEGO section. In Mathew Manor, my sons and I are again racing / rating 2025's batch of [B]LEGO Advent Calendars[/B]. Basically, we open the City, Harry Potter, Minecraft, and Star Wars ones 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. [LIST] [*][URL='https://zdcs.link/QWEkrW']LEGO CIty Advent 2025[/URL] - [S]A$59.95[/S] $45 [*][URL='https://zdcs.link/QmOoKy']LEGO Harry Potter Advent 2025[/URL] - [S]A$59.95[/S] $45 [*][URL='https://www.bigw.com.au/product/lego-minecraft-advent-calendar-2025-21280/p/6009339?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_id=20321145107&utm_campaign=BIG+W+%7C+Brand+%26+Seasonal+%7C+PMax+%7C+Local+%7C+AU&utm_term=&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20575895240&gbraid=0AAAAADkZkLg54iAbDZuH7evOxEu1Idkwc&gclid=CjwKCAiA86_JBhAIEiwA4i9Ju2BKoBgdri9rMEMc71mikb2u3UNPa09r1qX3g8Z9bdMIRSMVJJ8CTBoC39wQAvD_BwE']LEGO Minecraft Advent 2025[/URL] - [S]A$59.95[/S] $45 [*][URL='https://zdcs.link/a01Drl']LEGO Star Wars Advent 2025[/URL] - [S]A$59.95[/S] $45 [/LIST] [I]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 [/I][URL='https://www.youtube.com/c/GrizGaming'][U][I]YouTube[/I][/U][/URL][I].[/I] [url="https://www.ign.com/articles/au-deals-a-tonne-of-wishlist-worthy-games-are-finally-hitting-sensible-prices"]Continue reading...[/url] [/QUOTE]
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