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<blockquote data-quote="Admin" data-source="post: 66586" data-attributes="member: 1"><p><img src="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2025/03/14/thisonego-1741912956932.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p>Thank your own personal deity—possibly Kratos—it’s Friday! Even though it’s Autumn for Aussies, it’s time to spring into ludicrous Spring Sale <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/#2" target="_blank">savings on Steam</a>. If the picks of that litter don’t interest you, I’ve sniffed out console-based bargains on grand adventures, pulse-pounding action, or quirky indie gems; there’s a little something for everyone.</p><p></p><h2><strong>This Day in Gaming 🎂</strong></h2><p></p><p>In retro news, I'm (somehow) celebrating the 23rd birthday of the OG Xbox, a console that blew my mind at launch (even though I was happily married to a PS2). This was the chunky vehicle that brought Microsoft into the console gaming world. And while it didn't have the prettiest design or the greatest library of games, it gave us two important contributions to gaming: <em>Halo</em> and Xbox Live.</p><p></p><p>While some N64 enthusiasts may argue that <em>GoldenEye</em> paved the way for quality console first-person shooters, it was <em>Halo</em> that revolutionised the genre. Almost every FPS that came after Halo utilised its control scheme and a modified version of its health system. But where Halo truly succeeded was in providing console gamers with the first-of-its-kind 16-player LAN battles. This was the first shooter that made my PC gaming mates jealous, and I still own and adore my <a href="https://consolevariations.com/collectibles/microsoft-xbox-crystal-console" target="_blank">Limited Edition Crystal Xbox</a>. Even though ants once tried to take it over and turn it into a very expensive vivarium.</p><p></p><h3>Aussie bdays for notable games</h3><p></p><p>- <strong>Mortal Kombat Trilogy</strong> (N64) 1997. <a href="https://zdcs.link/LX27b" target="_blank"><u>Get</u></a></p><p></p><p>- <strong>Xbox</strong> console launch, 2002. <a href="https://zdcs.link/aX2nZO" target="_blank">eBay</a></p><p></p><p>- <strong>Jet Set Radio Future</strong> (XB) 2002. <a href="https://zdcs.link/QL5rdR" target="_blank">eBay</a></p><p></p><p>- <strong>Amped</strong> (XB) 2002. <a href="https://zdcs.link/aewWnJ" target="_blank">eBay</a></p><p></p><p>- <strong>Halo: Combat Evolved</strong> (XB) 2002. <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/976730/Halo_The_Master_Chief_Collection/" target="_blank">Redux</a></p><p></p><p>- <strong>Dead or Alive 3</strong> (XB) 2002. <a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-AU/games/store/dead-or-alive-3/9PMVZJS9ZBV0" target="_blank">Get</a></p><p></p><p>- <strong>Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee</strong> (XO) 2003. <a href="https://zdcs.link/bNJkx" target="_blank"><u>Get</u></a></p><p></p><p>- <strong>Ape Escape 2</strong> (PS2) 2003. <a href="https://zdcs.link/QbxAY6" target="_blank">eBay</a></p><p></p><p>- <strong>Journey</strong> (PS3) 2012. <a href="https://store.playstation.com/en-au/concept/202276" target="_blank">Get</a></p><p></p><p>-<strong> God of War: Ascension</strong> (PS3) 2013. <a href="https://zdcs.link/nJ7wx" target="_blank"><u>Sequel</u></a></p><p></p><p>- <strong>Dark Souls II</strong> (PS3, X360) 2014. <a href="https://zdcs.link/pl2n4" target="_blank"><u>Redux</u></a></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Contents</strong></p><p></p><ul> <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">PC</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/#3" target="_blank">Xbox</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/#4" target="_blank">PlayStation</a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/#5" target="_blank">LEGO</a></li> </ul><h2>Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch</h2><p></p><p>On the Nintendo Switch, <em>Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen</em> is a jaw-dropping $7. That’s a pittance for one of the best action RPGs in ages, with its deep pawn system that lets AI companions learn from your tactics. Meanwhile, a 36 buck <em>Octopath Traveler</em> delivers an old-school JRPG experience with a modern HD-2D glow-up that Square Enix has since turned into a signature visual style.</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Bravely-Default-II/dp/B08SN3RCNR?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Bravely Default II</a> (-34%) - A$53</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/It-Takes-Two/dp/B0BF59K8FX?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">It Takes Two</a> (-12%) - A$53</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://ec.nintendo.com/AU/en/titles/70010000001617" target="_blank">Octopath Traveler</a> (-60%) - A$36</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://ec.nintendo.com/AU/en/titles/70010000009787" target="_blank">Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen</a> (-83%) - A$7</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://ec.nintendo.com/AU/en/titles/70010000004641" target="_blank">Monster Hunter Gen. Ult.</a> (-80%) - A$16</li> </ul><p></p><p><em>Expiring Recent Deals</em></p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Crash-Team-Racing-Nitro-Fueled/dp/B07L43F2T6?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Crash Team Racing NF (-32%)</a> - A$48</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Shin-Megami-Tensei-V/dp/B097B4LWP4?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Shin Megami Tensei V (-28%)</a> - A$58</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Tatsujin-Rhythm-Festival-Nintendo-Switch/dp/B0B4KQYCKY" target="_blank">Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival (-43%)</a> - A$40</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Sonic-Superstars-Nintendo-Switch-Character/dp/B0C7RG5GLS" target="_blank">Sonic Superstars (-52%)</a> - A$46</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>Purchase Cheap for PC</h2><p></p><p>PC gamers can grab <em>Red Dead Redemption 2</em> for just 20 clams, and this sweeping Western epic comes with a staggering 500,000 lines of dialogue. For those who enjoy a bit of madness, <em>Undertale</em> ($2) will delight you with its fourth-wall-breaking humour and eerie meta twists.</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/391540/Undertale/" target="_blank">Undertale</a> (-90%) - A$2</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/mortal-shell" target="_blank">Mortal Shell</a> (-100%) - <strong>FREE</strong></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.greenmangaming.com/games/red-dead-redemption-2-pc/?" target="_blank">Red Dead II</a> (-78%) - A$20</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1086940/Baldurs_Gate_3/" target="_blank">Baldur's Gate 3</a> (-20%) - A$72</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2379780/Balatro/" target="_blank">Balatro</a> (-15%) - A$19</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1245620/ELDEN_RING/" target="_blank">Elden Ring</a> (-40%) - A$54</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/379720/DOOM/" target="_blank">Doom 2016</a> (-90%) - A$4</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1551360/Forza_Horizon_5/" target="_blank">Forza Horizon 5</a> (-50%) - A$45</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2669320/EA_SPORTS_FC_25/" target="_blank">EA Sports FC 25</a> (-70%) - A$33</li> </ul><p></p><p><em>Expiring Recent Deals</em></p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://zdcs.link/QL5ryX" target="_blank">The Last of Us Part I (-57%)</a> - A$41</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://zdcs.link/9yX15n" target="_blank">Indy and the Great Circle (-32%)</a> - A$82</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1623730/Palworld/" target="_blank">Palworld (-25%)</a> - A$33</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://zdcs.link/QbxAro" target="_blank">Bayonetta (-73%)</a> - A$7</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://zdcs.link/znX1Lj" target="_blank">Valkyria Chronicles (-77%)</a> - A$6</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><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 Xbox Series X, <em>Destroy All Humans! 2</em> lets you embrace your inner chaos-loving alien, complete with ridiculous weapons and satirical 1960s pop culture jabs. And <em>Dragon Age: Veilguard Deluxe Edition</em> is a must for Bioware fans itching to dive back into rich RPG storytelling.</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/FINAL-FANTASY-XII-THE-ZODIAC-AGE/dp/B07HCSYTHF?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">FF XII: Zodiac Age</a> (-38%) - A$50</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/EA-SPORTS-FIFA-23/dp/B0B73GXNFN?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">EA Sports FIFA 23</a> (-85%) - A$15</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Destroy-All-Humans-2-Reprobed/dp/B0C27PNCG9?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Destroy All Humans! 2</a> (-47%) - A$29</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/F1-24/dp/B0CWL5KN23?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">F1 24</a> (-37%) - A$69</li> </ul><p></p><p>Xbox One</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/SpellForce-III-Reforced/dp/B09DLFYHN2?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">SpellForce III Reforced</a> (-34%) - A$43</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/p/inside/C17GQF31D617/0001" target="_blank">Inside</a> (-90%) - A$3</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/p/limbo/BTQMHK78ZPF9/0001" target="_blank">Limbo</a> (-90%) - A$2</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/p/mark-of-the-ninja-remastered/BQ4J4CST4H41/0001" target="_blank">Mark of the Ninja: Rem</a>. (-75%) - A$7</li> </ul><p></p><p><em>Expiring Recent Deals</em></p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/The-Witcher-3-Wild-Hunt-Complete-Edition/dp/B0BQWPPR7G?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Witcher 3: Wild Hunt CE (-47%)</a> - A$43</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Assassin-s-Creed-Shadows/dp/B0D44YCQZT?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Assassin’s Creed Shadows (-19%)</a> - A$89</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Kingdom-Come-Deliverance-II/dp/B0D2CHJT4Y?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (-23%)</a> - A$89</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Seagate-Storage-Expansion-Solid-State/dp/B08K48F6QZ" target="_blank">Seagate Expansion 1TB (-28%)</a> - A$222</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 (-68%)</a> - A$29</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Hogwarts-Legacy/dp/B0BBQG7Y8J?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Hogwarts Legacy (-61%)</a> - A$39</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Armored-Core-Fires-Rubicon-Launch/dp/B0C3WG1LLL" target="_blank">Armored Core VI (-56%)</a> - A$45</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Tiny-Tinas-Wonderlands/dp/B09FPB7FVY?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Tiny Tina's Wonderlands (-65%)</a> - A$35</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>Finally, PlayStation 5 boasts <em>Star Wars Outlaws</em> at $49. It’s Ubisoft’s first open-world Star Wars game, where you can even gamble your life away in Sabacc. Lastly, a reduced <em>God of War Ragnarök</em> will deliver you a mythic Norse adventure that is one helluva great sequel.</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Star-Wars-Outlaws/dp/B0D16YJ8XY?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Star Wars Outlaws</a> (-55%) - A$49</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Call-of-Duty-Black-Ops-6/dp/B0D779M8YH?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">CoD: Black Ops 6</a> (-65%) - A$39</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/God-of-War-Ragnarok/dp/B0BJTRZC4B?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">God of War Ragnarök</a> (-21%) - A$88</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/HOT-WHEELS-UNLEASHED-2-Turbocharged/dp/B0C6WX1T1L?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Hot Wheels Unleashed 2</a> (-64%) - A$29</li> </ul><p></p><p>PS4</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/God-of-War-Ragnarok/dp/B0BJTRZC4B?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Catherine: Full Body</a> (-38%) - A$35</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Zombie-Army-4-Dead-War/dp/B07TJX9VHC?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Zombie Army 4</a> (-43%) - A$40</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://store.playstation.com/en-au/product/EP2319-CUSA26625_00-2010147637670638" target="_blank">Stardew Valley</a> (-50%) - A$11</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://store.playstation.com/en-au/product/EP0177-PPSA06455_00-ISHIN00000000000" target="_blank">Like a Dragon: Ishin!</a> (-75%) - A$25</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://store.playstation.com/en-au/product/EP0006-PPSA02199_00-RESPAWNSWBIRDDOG" target="_blank">Jedi: Fallen Order</a> (-90%) - A$7</li> </ul><p></p><p><em>Expiring Recent Deals</em></p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/NBA-2K25/dp/B0D95MQ7VC?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">NBA 2K25 (-68%)</a> - A$38</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Grand-Theft-Auto-V/dp/B09WD1FJ42?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Grand Theft Auto V (-52%)</a> - A$29</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Cyberpunk-2077-Ultimate-Edition-PS5/dp/B0CNRZ713T" target="_blank">Cyberpunk 2077: Ult. Ed. (-32%)</a> - A$72</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://store.playstation.com/en-au/product/EP2319-CUSA26625_00-2010147637670638" target="_blank">Stardew Valley (-50%)</a> - A$11</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/The-Last-of-Us-Part-II/dp/B07Y9ZSV1G?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">The Last of Us Part II (-21%)</a> - A$48</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Marvels-Spider-Man-Miles-Morales/dp/B08KFWWSPP?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Spidey: Miles Morales (-22%)</a> - A$74</li> </ul><p></p><p><strong>PS+ Monthly Freebies</strong></p><p>Yours to keep from Mar 4 with <a href="https://zdcs.link/z3RXNw" target="_blank">this subscription</a></p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Dragon Age: Veilguard (PS5)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Sonic Colours: Ultimate (PS4)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">TMNT: Cowabunga Col. (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><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/B0CFVYPKGB?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">3in1 Truck & Heli</a> (-40%) - A$18</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CWH3KWHM?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Mando Ambush</a> (-29%) - A$25</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CFVZT2HB?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Prison Island</a> (-26%) - A$149</li> </ul><p></p><p><em>Expiring Recent Deals</em></p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CFVYPKGB?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Flatbed Truck & Heli (-40%)</a> - A$18</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CFVXJY8X?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Yoshis' Forest (-33%)</a> - A$10</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CWH4B95F?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=" target="_blank">Wicked Glinda (-42%)</a> - A$29</li> </ul><p></p><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/#0" target="_blank">Back to top</a></p><p></p><p>Adam Mathew is our Aussie deals wrangler. He plays practically everything, often on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/GrizGaming" target="_blank"><u>YouTube</u></a>.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/au-deals-the-absolute-must-buys-from-the-steam-spring-sale-aaa-console-greats-reduced-and-more" target="_blank">Continue reading...</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Admin, post: 66586, member: 1"] [IMG]https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2025/03/14/thisonego-1741912956932.jpg[/IMG] Thank your own personal deity—possibly Kratos—it’s Friday! Even though it’s Autumn for Aussies, it’s time to spring into ludicrous Spring Sale [URL='http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/#2']savings on Steam[/URL]. If the picks of that litter don’t interest you, I’ve sniffed out console-based bargains on grand adventures, pulse-pounding action, or quirky indie gems; there’s a little something for everyone. [HEADING=1][B]This Day in Gaming 🎂[/B][/HEADING] In retro news, I'm (somehow) celebrating the 23rd birthday of the OG Xbox, a console that blew my mind at launch (even though I was happily married to a PS2). This was the chunky vehicle that brought Microsoft into the console gaming world. And while it didn't have the prettiest design or the greatest library of games, it gave us two important contributions to gaming: [I]Halo[/I] and Xbox Live. While some N64 enthusiasts may argue that [I]GoldenEye[/I] paved the way for quality console first-person shooters, it was [I]Halo[/I] that revolutionised the genre. Almost every FPS that came after Halo utilised its control scheme and a modified version of its health system. But where Halo truly succeeded was in providing console gamers with the first-of-its-kind 16-player LAN battles. This was the first shooter that made my PC gaming mates jealous, and I still own and adore my [URL='https://consolevariations.com/collectibles/microsoft-xbox-crystal-console']Limited Edition Crystal Xbox[/URL]. Even though ants once tried to take it over and turn it into a very expensive vivarium. [HEADING=2]Aussie bdays for notable games[/HEADING] - [B]Mortal Kombat Trilogy[/B] (N64) 1997. [URL='https://zdcs.link/LX27b'][U]Get[/U][/URL] - [B]Xbox[/B] console launch, 2002. [URL='https://zdcs.link/aX2nZO']eBay[/URL] - [B]Jet Set Radio Future[/B] (XB) 2002. [URL='https://zdcs.link/QL5rdR']eBay[/URL] - [B]Amped[/B] (XB) 2002. [URL='https://zdcs.link/aewWnJ']eBay[/URL] - [B]Halo: Combat Evolved[/B] (XB) 2002. [URL='https://store.steampowered.com/app/976730/Halo_The_Master_Chief_Collection/']Redux[/URL] - [B]Dead or Alive 3[/B] (XB) 2002. [URL='https://www.xbox.com/en-AU/games/store/dead-or-alive-3/9PMVZJS9ZBV0']Get[/URL] - [B]Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee[/B] (XO) 2003. [URL='https://zdcs.link/bNJkx'][U]Get[/U][/URL] - [B]Ape Escape 2[/B] (PS2) 2003. [URL='https://zdcs.link/QbxAY6']eBay[/URL] - [B]Journey[/B] (PS3) 2012. [URL='https://store.playstation.com/en-au/concept/202276']Get[/URL] -[B] God of War: Ascension[/B] (PS3) 2013. [URL='https://zdcs.link/nJ7wx'][U]Sequel[/U][/URL] - [B]Dark Souls II[/B] (PS3, X360) 2014. [URL='https://zdcs.link/pl2n4'][U]Redux[/U][/URL] [B]Contents[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/#1']Nintendo[/URL] [*][URL='http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/#2']PC[/URL] [*][URL='http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/#3']Xbox[/URL] [*][URL='http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/#4']PlayStation[/URL] [*][URL='http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/#5']LEGO[/URL] [/LIST] [HEADING=1]Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch[/HEADING] On the Nintendo Switch, [I]Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen[/I] is a jaw-dropping $7. That’s a pittance for one of the best action RPGs in ages, with its deep pawn system that lets AI companions learn from your tactics. Meanwhile, a 36 buck [I]Octopath Traveler[/I] delivers an old-school JRPG experience with a modern HD-2D glow-up that Square Enix has since turned into a signature visual style. [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/Bravely-Default-II/dp/B08SN3RCNR?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Bravely Default II[/URL] (-34%) - A$53 [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/It-Takes-Two/dp/B0BF59K8FX?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']It Takes Two[/URL] (-12%) - A$53 [*][URL='https://ec.nintendo.com/AU/en/titles/70010000001617']Octopath Traveler[/URL] (-60%) - A$36 [*][URL='https://ec.nintendo.com/AU/en/titles/70010000009787']Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen[/URL] (-83%) - A$7 [*][URL='https://ec.nintendo.com/AU/en/titles/70010000004641']Monster Hunter Gen. Ult.[/URL] (-80%) - A$16 [/LIST] [I]Expiring Recent Deals[/I] [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/Crash-Team-Racing-Nitro-Fueled/dp/B07L43F2T6?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Crash Team Racing NF (-32%)[/URL] - A$48 [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/Shin-Megami-Tensei-V/dp/B097B4LWP4?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Shin Megami Tensei V (-28%)[/URL] - A$58 [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/Tatsujin-Rhythm-Festival-Nintendo-Switch/dp/B0B4KQYCKY']Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival (-43%)[/URL] - A$40 [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/Sonic-Superstars-Nintendo-Switch-Character/dp/B0C7RG5GLS']Sonic Superstars (-52%)[/URL] - A$46 [/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]Purchase Cheap for PC[/HEADING] PC gamers can grab [I]Red Dead Redemption 2[/I] for just 20 clams, and this sweeping Western epic comes with a staggering 500,000 lines of dialogue. For those who enjoy a bit of madness, [I]Undertale[/I] ($2) will delight you with its fourth-wall-breaking humour and eerie meta twists. [LIST] [*][URL='https://store.steampowered.com/app/391540/Undertale/']Undertale[/URL] (-90%) - A$2 [*][URL='https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/mortal-shell']Mortal Shell[/URL] (-100%) - [B]FREE[/B] [*][URL='https://www.greenmangaming.com/games/red-dead-redemption-2-pc/?']Red Dead II[/URL] (-78%) - A$20 [*][URL='https://store.steampowered.com/app/1086940/Baldurs_Gate_3/']Baldur's Gate 3[/URL] (-20%) - A$72 [*][URL='https://store.steampowered.com/app/2379780/Balatro/']Balatro[/URL] (-15%) - A$19 [*][URL='https://store.steampowered.com/app/1245620/ELDEN_RING/']Elden Ring[/URL] (-40%) - A$54 [*][URL='https://store.steampowered.com/app/379720/DOOM/']Doom 2016[/URL] (-90%) - A$4 [*][URL='https://store.steampowered.com/app/1551360/Forza_Horizon_5/']Forza Horizon 5[/URL] (-50%) - A$45 [*][URL='https://store.steampowered.com/app/2669320/EA_SPORTS_FC_25/']EA Sports FC 25[/URL] (-70%) - A$33 [/LIST] [I]Expiring Recent Deals[/I] [LIST] [*][URL='https://zdcs.link/QL5ryX']The Last of Us Part I (-57%)[/URL] - A$41 [*][URL='https://zdcs.link/9yX15n']Indy and the Great Circle (-32%)[/URL] - A$82 [*][URL='https://store.steampowered.com/app/1623730/Palworld/']Palworld (-25%)[/URL] - A$33 [*][URL='https://zdcs.link/QbxAro']Bayonetta (-73%)[/URL] - A$7 [*][URL='https://zdcs.link/znX1Lj']Valkyria Chronicles (-77%)[/URL] - A$6 [/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. [URL='http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/#0']Back to top[/URL] [HEADING=1]Exciting Bargains for Xbox[/HEADING] Over on Xbox Series X, [I]Destroy All Humans! 2[/I] lets you embrace your inner chaos-loving alien, complete with ridiculous weapons and satirical 1960s pop culture jabs. And [I]Dragon Age: Veilguard Deluxe Edition[/I] is a must for Bioware fans itching to dive back into rich RPG storytelling. [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/FINAL-FANTASY-XII-THE-ZODIAC-AGE/dp/B07HCSYTHF?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']FF XII: Zodiac Age[/URL] (-38%) - A$50 [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/EA-SPORTS-FIFA-23/dp/B0B73GXNFN?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']EA Sports FIFA 23[/URL] (-85%) - A$15 [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/Destroy-All-Humans-2-Reprobed/dp/B0C27PNCG9?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Destroy All Humans! 2[/URL] (-47%) - A$29 [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/F1-24/dp/B0CWL5KN23?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']F1 24[/URL] (-37%) - A$69 [/LIST] Xbox One [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/SpellForce-III-Reforced/dp/B09DLFYHN2?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']SpellForce III Reforced[/URL] (-34%) - A$43 [*][URL='https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/p/inside/C17GQF31D617/0001']Inside[/URL] (-90%) - A$3 [*][URL='https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/p/limbo/BTQMHK78ZPF9/0001']Limbo[/URL] (-90%) - A$2 [*][URL='https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/p/mark-of-the-ninja-remastered/BQ4J4CST4H41/0001']Mark of the Ninja: Rem[/URL]. (-75%) - A$7 [/LIST] [I]Expiring Recent Deals[/I] [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/The-Witcher-3-Wild-Hunt-Complete-Edition/dp/B0BQWPPR7G?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Witcher 3: Wild Hunt CE (-47%)[/URL] - A$43 [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/Assassin-s-Creed-Shadows/dp/B0D44YCQZT?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Assassin’s Creed Shadows (-19%)[/URL] - A$89 [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/Kingdom-Come-Deliverance-II/dp/B0D2CHJT4Y?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (-23%)[/URL] - A$89 [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/Seagate-Storage-Expansion-Solid-State/dp/B08K48F6QZ']Seagate Expansion 1TB (-28%)[/URL] - A$222 [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/Red-Dead-Redemption-2/dp/B079J83X2C?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Red Dead Redemption 2 (-68%)[/URL] - A$29 [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/Hogwarts-Legacy/dp/B0BBQG7Y8J?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Hogwarts Legacy (-61%)[/URL] - A$39 [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/Armored-Core-Fires-Rubicon-Launch/dp/B0C3WG1LLL']Armored Core VI (-56%)[/URL] - A$45 [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/Tiny-Tinas-Wonderlands/dp/B09FPB7FVY?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Tiny Tina's Wonderlands (-65%)[/URL] - A$35 [/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] Finally, PlayStation 5 boasts [I]Star Wars Outlaws[/I] at $49. It’s Ubisoft’s first open-world Star Wars game, where you can even gamble your life away in Sabacc. Lastly, a reduced [I]God of War Ragnarök[/I] will deliver you a mythic Norse adventure that is one helluva great sequel. [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/Star-Wars-Outlaws/dp/B0D16YJ8XY?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Star Wars Outlaws[/URL] (-55%) - A$49 [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/Call-of-Duty-Black-Ops-6/dp/B0D779M8YH?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']CoD: Black Ops 6[/URL] (-65%) - A$39 [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/God-of-War-Ragnarok/dp/B0BJTRZC4B?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']God of War Ragnarök[/URL] (-21%) - A$88 [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/HOT-WHEELS-UNLEASHED-2-Turbocharged/dp/B0C6WX1T1L?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Hot Wheels Unleashed 2[/URL] (-64%) - A$29 [/LIST] PS4 [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/God-of-War-Ragnarok/dp/B0BJTRZC4B?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Catherine: Full Body[/URL] (-38%) - A$35 [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/Zombie-Army-4-Dead-War/dp/B07TJX9VHC?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Zombie Army 4[/URL] (-43%) - A$40 [*][URL='https://store.playstation.com/en-au/product/EP2319-CUSA26625_00-2010147637670638']Stardew Valley[/URL] (-50%) - A$11 [*][URL='https://store.playstation.com/en-au/product/EP0177-PPSA06455_00-ISHIN00000000000']Like a Dragon: Ishin![/URL] (-75%) - A$25 [*][URL='https://store.playstation.com/en-au/product/EP0006-PPSA02199_00-RESPAWNSWBIRDDOG']Jedi: Fallen Order[/URL] (-90%) - A$7 [/LIST] [I]Expiring Recent Deals[/I] [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/NBA-2K25/dp/B0D95MQ7VC?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']NBA 2K25 (-68%)[/URL] - A$38 [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/Grand-Theft-Auto-V/dp/B09WD1FJ42?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Grand Theft Auto V (-52%)[/URL] - A$29 [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/Cyberpunk-2077-Ultimate-Edition-PS5/dp/B0CNRZ713T']Cyberpunk 2077: Ult. Ed. (-32%)[/URL] - A$72 [*][URL='https://store.playstation.com/en-au/product/EP2319-CUSA26625_00-2010147637670638']Stardew Valley (-50%)[/URL] - A$11 [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/The-Last-of-Us-Part-II/dp/B07Y9ZSV1G?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']The Last of Us Part II (-21%)[/URL] - A$48 [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/Marvels-Spider-Man-Miles-Morales/dp/B08KFWWSPP?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Spidey: Miles Morales (-22%)[/URL] - A$74 [/LIST] [B]PS+ Monthly Freebies[/B] Yours to keep from Mar 4 with [URL='https://zdcs.link/z3RXNw']this subscription[/URL] [LIST] [*]Dragon Age: Veilguard (PS5) [*]Sonic Colours: Ultimate (PS4) [*]TMNT: Cowabunga Col. (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][B]Legit LEGO Deals[/B][/HEADING] [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CFVYPKGB?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']3in1 Truck & Heli[/URL] (-40%) - A$18 [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CWH3KWHM?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Mando Ambush[/URL] (-29%) - A$25 [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CFVZT2HB?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Prison Island[/URL] (-26%) - A$149 [/LIST] [I]Expiring Recent Deals[/I] [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CFVYPKGB?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Flatbed Truck & Heli (-40%)[/URL] - A$18 [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CFVXJY8X?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Yoshis' Forest (-33%)[/URL] - A$10 [*][URL='https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CWH4B95F?tag=ign_au-22&ascsubtag=']Wicked Glinda (-42%)[/URL] - A$29 [/LIST] [URL='http://feeds.feedburner.com/ign/#0']Back to top[/URL] Adam Mathew is our Aussie deals wrangler. He plays practically everything, often on [URL='https://www.youtube.com/c/GrizGaming'][U]YouTube[/U][/URL]. [url="https://www.ign.com/articles/au-deals-the-absolute-must-buys-from-the-steam-spring-sale-aaa-console-greats-reduced-and-more"]Continue reading...[/url] [/QUOTE]
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