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<blockquote data-quote="Admin" data-source="post: 68632" data-attributes="member: 1"><p><img src="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2025/09/22/sep-22-nintendogs-thumb-1758503952406.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p>On some dreary Mondays the discount lists feel like leftovers, and other weeks they land like a banquet of bargains. Right now we're feasting, my friend. It's that perfect blend of long-awaited sequels, comeback stories, and hidden gems all fighting for attention. So let's get amongst it!</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/#6" target="_blank">LEGO</a></li> </ul><h2><strong>This Day in Gaming 🎂</strong></h2><p></p><p>In retro news, I'm throwing a big birthday biscuit to <strong>Nintendogs</strong>, Nintendo's adorable pet simulator that had me training puppies on my DS. Initially, you could get it in three different breeds: Dachshund, Chihuahua or Lab. I went with the latter, and, last I checked, 'Chewbarka' is still living his best life on my cartridge.</p><p></p><p>This one wasn't just a game, it was a cultural phenomenon. Suddenly, my school bus was full of kids whistling at their dual screens, teaching tricks, and proudly showing off their digital pooches. It made the DS feel like something magical; a gadget that blurred the line between toy and companion. I remember how its voice recognition felt like voodoo at the time, even if Chewie obeyed commands as often as my real-life cat did.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2025/09/21/sep-22-nintendogs-thumb-1758491329496.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2025/09/21/sep-22-nintendogs-thumb-1758491329496.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>Nintendogs</strong> (DS) 2005. <a href="https://zdcs.link/z31x62" target="_blank">eBay</a></p><p></p><p>- <strong>Myst V: End of Ages</strong> (PC) 2005. <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/208110/Myst_V_End_of_Ages/" target="_blank">Get</a></p><p></p><p>- <strong>Pro Evolution Soccer 2016</strong> (PS3/4,X360/O) 2015. <a href="https://zdcs.link/QKqj6B" target="_blank">eBay</a></p><p></p><p>- <strong>SteamWorld Dig 2</strong> (NS,PC) 2017. <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/571310/SteamWorld_Dig_2/" target="_blank">Get</a></p><p></p><p></p><h2>Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch</h2><p></p><p>On Switch, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is shaping into a true return for Samus after her trilogy capped off with a time-bending finale. Retro Studios once admitted they studied Ridley Scott's Alien for atmosphere, and it shows. Also, Sonic Frontiers is the closest Sega has come to finding Sonic's footing in 3D since the Dreamcast days, and the open zone design feels like the hedgehog finally stretched his legs.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2025/03/27/metroidbeyond-blog-1743085399963.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2025/03/27/metroidbeyond-blog-1743085399963.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/Metroid-Prime-4-Beyond/dp/B0FR3ZSVZD?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (-12%)</a> - <strong>A$79</strong> Samus is back in a galaxy full of nasties. Big bosses, bigger beams, and plenty of scanning for the lore nerds. I'm planning on suiting up.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Sonic-Frontiers/dp/B0BBYQSC6L?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Sonic Frontiers (-53%)</a> - <strong>A$47</strong> Blue blur goes semi-open world and sometimes faceplants. It’s weird, messy, and actually kinda fun once it clicks.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://ec.nintendo.com/AU/en/bundles/70070000013577?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">LEGO Skywalker Saga Del. (-80%)</a> - <strong>A$19.90</strong> Nine movies retold in bricks with gags galore. Perfect for couch co-op or parents desperate for peace and quiet.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Mario-Kart-8-Deluxe/dp/B076P3GRGM?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Mario Kart 8 Del. (-20%)</a> - <strong>A$64</strong> The kart champ still rules. Now with way too many tracks. Your friendships may not survive.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/LEGO-Marvel-Super-Heroes-2/dp/B0773SZM4G?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 (-56%)</a> - <strong>A$39.80</strong> Kang messes with time, heroes punch everything, and you laugh. Classic LEGO chaos, now with extra capes.</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>Over on Series X, System Shock brings back one of the most influential immersive sims, with SHODAN's menacing voice still dripping with contempt. Ken Levine credited her with inspiring BioShock's Andrew Ryan. Meanwhile, Red Dead Redemption 2 is not only the highest-grossing entertainment launch in history but still one of the most jaw-dropping technical showcases for cinematic Western storytelling.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2025/08/14/bf6-1755154255612.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2025/08/14/bf6-1755154255612.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/Battlefield-6/dp/B0FKLN96CB?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Battlefield 6 (-19%)</a> - <strong>A$89</strong> Explosions everywhere, tanks flipping, and squadmates yelling. If you like your shooters noisy and chaotic, here’s your jam.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Red-Dead-Redemption-2/dp/B079J83X2C?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Red Dead Redemption 2 (-74%)</a> - <strong>A$23</strong> Ride horses, shoot bandits, and get lost fishing for hours. One of Rockstar’s finest and a serious bargain.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/System-Shock/dp/B0CXT11Z8Q?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">System Shock (-65%)</a> - <strong>A$19</strong> Creepy corridors, evil AI, and hacking galore. The reboot nails atmosphere while reminding you that space stations are terrible holiday destinations.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Dishonored-2/dp/B076P2JK4Q?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Dishonored 2 (-77%)</a> - <strong>A$9.10</strong> Blink, stab, vanish. Arkane’s best work is dirt cheap. Stealth your way through or cause absolute chaos.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/EA-SPORTS-FC-24/dp/B0CBP5D4KV?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">EA Sports FC 24 (-88%)</a> - <strong>A$12.90</strong> Same football, new name. Career, Ultimate Team, sweaty online matches, it’s all here for pocket change.</li> </ul><p></p><p><strong>Xbox One</strong></p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Mass-Effect-Legendary-Edition/dp/B08PLH2349?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Mass Effect Leg. Ed. (-80%)</a> - <strong>A$20.30</strong> Shepard’s space soap opera polished up. Save the galaxy, romance aliens, make bad Paragon choices. Legendary price cut.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Shovel-Knight-Treasure-Trove/dp/B07NLYTDBW?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove (-53%)</a> - <strong>A$27</strong> Retro-inspired perfection. Tight jumps, great tunes, and a shovel that somehow doubles as a weapon.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Dying-Light-2-Stay-Human/dp/B07DJXSCR1?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Dying Light 2: Stay Human (-81%)</a> - <strong>A$19</strong> Parkour plus zombies equals absolute chaos. Climb everything, kick monsters off rooftops, and pray your flashlight holds.</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>On PS5, Dragon's Dogma 2 scratches that Capcom fantasy itch with pawns that bicker, strategise, and surprise me more than some human co-op partners. Its director Hideaki Itsuno once admitted he created the pawn system to mimic the way Japanese arcade gamers coached strangers. And Street Fighter 6 keeps Capcom's hot streak alive with a style as bold as its commentary on fighting game community inclusivity.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2025/09/19/ss-5250e8f715f05adfa5c0cffd262dbe78a284555c-1920x1080-1758274022473.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2025/09/19/ss-5250e8f715f05adfa5c0cffd262dbe78a284555c-1920x1080-1758274022473.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/Sonic-Racing-CrossWorlds/dp/B0FCM2P8FJ?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds (-18%)</a> - <strong>A$89</strong> It’s Sonic doing laps instead of loops. Good fun if you don’t mind blue shells being renamed Wisps.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Dragons-Dogma-2/dp/B0CW5SSMX9?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Dragon's Dogma 2 (-36%)</a> - <strong>A$69.40</strong> Hire pawns, fight griffins, and get ambushed at night constantly. It’s janky and brilliant all at once.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Samsung-Heatsink-Operation-MZ-V9P2T0G-EC/dp/B0C6XP42SC?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Samsung 990 Pro 2TB SSD (-19%)</a> - <strong>A$251</strong> A storage upgrade so quick it makes loading screens basically extinct. Slot it in and forget.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Street-Fighter-6-PlayStation-5/dp/B0BPJRGNSD?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Street Fighter 6 (-41%)</a> - <strong>A$37.10</strong> Throw hands, spam Hadoukens, or mash buttons and pray. Capcom’s best fighter in years, now half the price.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Super-Monkey-Ball-Banana-Mania/dp/B097M6W16B?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania (-47%)</a> - <strong>A$29.20</strong> Roll monkeys in balls through bonkers mazes. Equal parts fun and rage quit material.</li> </ul><p></p><p><strong>PS4</strong></p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Marvels-Guardians-of-the-Galaxy/dp/B0CQC7W9Z2?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy (-71%)</a> - <strong>A$29</strong> Space opera with a talking raccoon and a tree. Surprisingly heartfelt story, hilarious banter, and a soundtrack that slaps.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://store.playstation.com/en-au/product/EP1018-PPSA01865_00-LSWTSSBNDLEDELUX?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">LEGO Skywalker Saga Del. (-80%)</a> - <strong>A$19.90</strong> All nine films, all the jokes, and endless studs to collect. Force-choking has never been this cute.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Sonic-Colors-Ultimate/dp/B095MHFVN5?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Sonic Colors: Ult. (-51%)</a> - <strong>A$29.20</strong> A brighter, faster Sonic adventure with power-ups galore. At least the music still bangs.</li> </ul><p></p><p><strong>PS+ Monthly Freebies</strong></p><p>Yours to keep from Sep 2 with <a href="https://zdcs.link/z3RXNw" target="_blank">this subscription</a></p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Psychonauts 2 (PS4)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Stardew Valley (PS4)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Viewfinder (PS5/PS4)</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>Finally, on PC, Cyberpunk 2077 has achieved the comeback arc of a lifetime. CD Projekt openly rebuilt core systems after launch, and the Phantom Liberty expansion saw Idris Elba himself elevate the tale of espionage. Monster Hunter Rise remains one of the finest co-op slayers, and its verticality owes thanks to Capcom's experiments with grappling mechanics way back in Lost Planet.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2024/10/11/ss-dea9ff5f1572b5d4efb4d33b4d1d3decb1e8ce48-1920x1080-1728645642136.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2024/10/11/ss-dea9ff5f1572b5d4efb4d33b4d1d3decb1e8ce48-1920x1080-1728645642136.jpg" 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/z7MWZ8" target="_blank">Metaphor: ReFantazio (-50%)</a> - <strong>A$57.40</strong> Atlus takes a break from Persona to deliver a fantasy RPG full of stylish menus, wild designs, and a difficulty curve that laughs at you.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1091500/Cyberpunk_2077?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Cyberpunk 2077 (-65%)</a> - <strong>A$31.40</strong> Keanu says you’re breathtaking, Night City eats you alive. Much better now than at launch, and cheap to boot.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/866570/System_Shock_2_25th_Anniversary_Remaster?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">System Shock 2: 25th Rem. (-60%)</a> - <strong>A$17.90</strong> Old-school survival horror polished up. Still terrifying, still brilliant. Shodan hasn’t aged a day.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://zdcs.link/9wj28x" target="_blank">Remedy Games 10 Game Bndl (-88%)</a> - <strong>A$44.70</strong> Alan Wake, Control, Max Payne—basically a Remedy museum. Ten games for the price of a takeaway dinner.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://zdcs.link/921j0W" target="_blank">Monster Hunter Rise (-79%)</a> - <strong>A$12.80</strong> Stab giant lizards, carve hats from their hides, then repeat. Friends make it hilarious, solo makes it brutal.</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><h2><strong>Legit LEGO Deals</strong></h2><p></p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0C7HBX24Y?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Botanicals Lotus Flowers</a> (-41%) - A$13.60</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CWH1W3XF?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Wicked Emerald City</a> (-39%) - A$103</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0DHSDMSWQ?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Grogu with Hover Pram</a> (-37%) - A$95.20</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0DWDW8S6J?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Knuckles vs. Dr. Eggman</a> (-35%) - A$39.20</li> </ul><p></p><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/#0" target="_blank">Back to top</a></p><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-banger-discounts-that-hit-harder-than-a-blue-shell-at-the-finish-line-au-deals" target="_blank">Continue reading...</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Admin, post: 68632, member: 1"] [IMG]https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2025/09/22/sep-22-nintendogs-thumb-1758503952406.jpg[/IMG] On some dreary Mondays the discount lists feel like leftovers, and other weeks they land like a banquet of bargains. Right now we're feasting, my friend. It's that perfect blend of long-awaited sequels, comeback stories, and hidden gems all fighting for attention. So let's get amongst it! [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/#6']LEGO[/URL] [/LIST] [HEADING=1][B]This Day in Gaming 🎂[/B][/HEADING] In retro news, I'm throwing a big birthday biscuit to [B]Nintendogs[/B], Nintendo's adorable pet simulator that had me training puppies on my DS. Initially, you could get it in three different breeds: Dachshund, Chihuahua or Lab. I went with the latter, and, last I checked, 'Chewbarka' is still living his best life on my cartridge. This one wasn't just a game, it was a cultural phenomenon. Suddenly, my school bus was full of kids whistling at their dual screens, teaching tricks, and proudly showing off their digital pooches. It made the DS feel like something magical; a gadget that blurred the line between toy and companion. I remember how its voice recognition felt like voodoo at the time, even if Chewie obeyed commands as often as my real-life cat did. [URL='https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2025/09/21/sep-22-nintendogs-thumb-1758491329496.jpg'][IMG]https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2025/09/21/sep-22-nintendogs-thumb-1758491329496.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Aussie birthdays for notable games. - [B]Nintendogs[/B] (DS) 2005. [URL='https://zdcs.link/z31x62']eBay[/URL] - [B]Myst V: End of Ages[/B] (PC) 2005. [URL='https://store.steampowered.com/app/208110/Myst_V_End_of_Ages/']Get[/URL] - [B]Pro Evolution Soccer 2016[/B] (PS3/4,X360/O) 2015. [URL='https://zdcs.link/QKqj6B']eBay[/URL] - [B]SteamWorld Dig 2[/B] (NS,PC) 2017. [URL='https://store.steampowered.com/app/571310/SteamWorld_Dig_2/']Get[/URL] [HEADING=1]Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch[/HEADING] On Switch, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is shaping into a true return for Samus after her trilogy capped off with a time-bending finale. Retro Studios once admitted they studied Ridley Scott's Alien for atmosphere, and it shows. Also, Sonic Frontiers is the closest Sega has come to finding Sonic's footing in 3D since the Dreamcast days, and the open zone design feels like the hedgehog finally stretched his legs. [URL='https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2025/03/27/metroidbeyond-blog-1743085399963.jpg'][IMG]https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2025/03/27/metroidbeyond-blog-1743085399963.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/Metroid-Prime-4-Beyond/dp/B0FR3ZSVZD?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (-12%)[/URL] - [B]A$79[/B] Samus is back in a galaxy full of nasties. Big bosses, bigger beams, and plenty of scanning for the lore nerds. I'm planning on suiting up. [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/Sonic-Frontiers/dp/B0BBYQSC6L?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Sonic Frontiers (-53%)[/URL] - [B]A$47[/B] Blue blur goes semi-open world and sometimes faceplants. It’s weird, messy, and actually kinda fun once it clicks. [*][URL='https://ec.nintendo.com/AU/en/bundles/70070000013577?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']LEGO Skywalker Saga Del. (-80%)[/URL] - [B]A$19.90[/B] Nine movies retold in bricks with gags galore. Perfect for couch co-op or parents desperate for peace and quiet. [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/Mario-Kart-8-Deluxe/dp/B076P3GRGM?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Mario Kart 8 Del. (-20%)[/URL] - [B]A$64[/B] The kart champ still rules. Now with way too many tracks. Your friendships may not survive. [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/LEGO-Marvel-Super-Heroes-2/dp/B0773SZM4G?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 (-56%)[/URL] - [B]A$39.80[/B] Kang messes with time, heroes punch everything, and you laugh. Classic LEGO chaos, now with extra capes. [/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] Over on Series X, System Shock brings back one of the most influential immersive sims, with SHODAN's menacing voice still dripping with contempt. Ken Levine credited her with inspiring BioShock's Andrew Ryan. Meanwhile, Red Dead Redemption 2 is not only the highest-grossing entertainment launch in history but still one of the most jaw-dropping technical showcases for cinematic Western storytelling. [URL='https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2025/08/14/bf6-1755154255612.jpg'][IMG]https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2025/08/14/bf6-1755154255612.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/Battlefield-6/dp/B0FKLN96CB?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Battlefield 6 (-19%)[/URL] - [B]A$89[/B] Explosions everywhere, tanks flipping, and squadmates yelling. If you like your shooters noisy and chaotic, here’s your jam. [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/Red-Dead-Redemption-2/dp/B079J83X2C?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Red Dead Redemption 2 (-74%)[/URL] - [B]A$23[/B] Ride horses, shoot bandits, and get lost fishing for hours. One of Rockstar’s finest and a serious bargain. [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/System-Shock/dp/B0CXT11Z8Q?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']System Shock (-65%)[/URL] - [B]A$19[/B] Creepy corridors, evil AI, and hacking galore. The reboot nails atmosphere while reminding you that space stations are terrible holiday destinations. [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/Dishonored-2/dp/B076P2JK4Q?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Dishonored 2 (-77%)[/URL] - [B]A$9.10[/B] Blink, stab, vanish. Arkane’s best work is dirt cheap. Stealth your way through or cause absolute chaos. [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/EA-SPORTS-FC-24/dp/B0CBP5D4KV?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']EA Sports FC 24 (-88%)[/URL] - [B]A$12.90[/B] Same football, new name. Career, Ultimate Team, sweaty online matches, it’s all here for pocket change. [/LIST] [B]Xbox One[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/Mass-Effect-Legendary-Edition/dp/B08PLH2349?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Mass Effect Leg. Ed. (-80%)[/URL] - [B]A$20.30[/B] Shepard’s space soap opera polished up. Save the galaxy, romance aliens, make bad Paragon choices. Legendary price cut. [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/Shovel-Knight-Treasure-Trove/dp/B07NLYTDBW?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove (-53%)[/URL] - [B]A$27[/B] Retro-inspired perfection. Tight jumps, great tunes, and a shovel that somehow doubles as a weapon. [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/Dying-Light-2-Stay-Human/dp/B07DJXSCR1?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Dying Light 2: Stay Human (-81%)[/URL] - [B]A$19[/B] Parkour plus zombies equals absolute chaos. Climb everything, kick monsters off rooftops, and pray your flashlight holds. [/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] On PS5, Dragon's Dogma 2 scratches that Capcom fantasy itch with pawns that bicker, strategise, and surprise me more than some human co-op partners. Its director Hideaki Itsuno once admitted he created the pawn system to mimic the way Japanese arcade gamers coached strangers. And Street Fighter 6 keeps Capcom's hot streak alive with a style as bold as its commentary on fighting game community inclusivity. [URL='https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2025/09/19/ss-5250e8f715f05adfa5c0cffd262dbe78a284555c-1920x1080-1758274022473.jpg'][IMG]https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2025/09/19/ss-5250e8f715f05adfa5c0cffd262dbe78a284555c-1920x1080-1758274022473.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/Sonic-Racing-CrossWorlds/dp/B0FCM2P8FJ?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds (-18%)[/URL] - [B]A$89[/B] It’s Sonic doing laps instead of loops. Good fun if you don’t mind blue shells being renamed Wisps. [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/Dragons-Dogma-2/dp/B0CW5SSMX9?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Dragon's Dogma 2 (-36%)[/URL] - [B]A$69.40[/B] Hire pawns, fight griffins, and get ambushed at night constantly. It’s janky and brilliant all at once. [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/Samsung-Heatsink-Operation-MZ-V9P2T0G-EC/dp/B0C6XP42SC?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Samsung 990 Pro 2TB SSD (-19%)[/URL] - [B]A$251[/B] A storage upgrade so quick it makes loading screens basically extinct. Slot it in and forget. [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/Street-Fighter-6-PlayStation-5/dp/B0BPJRGNSD?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Street Fighter 6 (-41%)[/URL] - [B]A$37.10[/B] Throw hands, spam Hadoukens, or mash buttons and pray. Capcom’s best fighter in years, now half the price. [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/Super-Monkey-Ball-Banana-Mania/dp/B097M6W16B?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania (-47%)[/URL] - [B]A$29.20[/B] Roll monkeys in balls through bonkers mazes. Equal parts fun and rage quit material. [/LIST] [B]PS4[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/Marvels-Guardians-of-the-Galaxy/dp/B0CQC7W9Z2?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy (-71%)[/URL] - [B]A$29[/B] Space opera with a talking raccoon and a tree. Surprisingly heartfelt story, hilarious banter, and a soundtrack that slaps. [*][URL='https://store.playstation.com/en-au/product/EP1018-PPSA01865_00-LSWTSSBNDLEDELUX?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']LEGO Skywalker Saga Del. (-80%)[/URL] - [B]A$19.90[/B] All nine films, all the jokes, and endless studs to collect. Force-choking has never been this cute. [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/Sonic-Colors-Ultimate/dp/B095MHFVN5?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Sonic Colors: Ult. (-51%)[/URL] - [B]A$29.20[/B] A brighter, faster Sonic adventure with power-ups galore. At least the music still bangs. [/LIST] [B]PS+ Monthly Freebies[/B] Yours to keep from Sep 2 with [URL='https://zdcs.link/z3RXNw']this subscription[/URL] [LIST] [*]Psychonauts 2 (PS4) [*]Stardew Valley (PS4) [*]Viewfinder (PS5/PS4) [/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] Finally, on PC, Cyberpunk 2077 has achieved the comeback arc of a lifetime. CD Projekt openly rebuilt core systems after launch, and the Phantom Liberty expansion saw Idris Elba himself elevate the tale of espionage. Monster Hunter Rise remains one of the finest co-op slayers, and its verticality owes thanks to Capcom's experiments with grappling mechanics way back in Lost Planet. 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Shodan hasn’t aged a day. [*][URL='https://zdcs.link/9wj28x']Remedy Games 10 Game Bndl (-88%)[/URL] - [B]A$44.70[/B] Alan Wake, Control, Max Payne—basically a Remedy museum. Ten games for the price of a takeaway dinner. [*][URL='https://zdcs.link/921j0W']Monster Hunter Rise (-79%)[/URL] - [B]A$12.80[/B] Stab giant lizards, carve hats from their hides, then repeat. Friends make it hilarious, solo makes it brutal. [/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] [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0C7HBX24Y?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Botanicals Lotus Flowers[/URL] (-41%) - A$13.60 [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CWH1W3XF?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Wicked Emerald City[/URL] (-39%) - A$103 [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0DHSDMSWQ?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Grogu with Hover Pram[/URL] (-37%) - A$95.20 [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0DWDW8S6J?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Knuckles vs. Dr. Eggman[/URL] (-35%) - A$39.20 [/LIST] [URL='http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/#0']Back to top[/URL] [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-banger-discounts-that-hit-harder-than-a-blue-shell-at-the-finish-line-au-deals"]Continue reading...[/url] [/QUOTE]
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