Your weekend gaming plan sorted.
Updated:
Jan 22, 2026 12:45 am
I have played all of these, argued about half of them with friends, and bought at least three of them twice (think: multi-platform). This is not theoretical value I’m showcasing to you today. This is me saving you from a bad weekend purchase and nudging you towards a good one (or several).
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This Day in Gaming 🎂
In retro news, it’s been 17 years since we (repeatedly and hilariously) flung ourselves down hills and into the Hall of Meat in Skate 2. This second entry in the series was a pretty phenomenal upgrade over the OG and cemented the franchise as a proper threat to the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater empire. Needless to say, I’m still jonesing mighty hard for the ‘Skate 4’ spiritual successor/F2P reimagining.
Happy Bday Skate 2
Aussie birthdays for notable games.
– Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX (GB) 1999. eBay
– Skate 2 (PS3,X360) 2009. eBay
– Trauma Center: New Blood (Wii) 2009. eBay
Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch
Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card.
Exciting Bargains for Xbox
Xbox One
- Forza Horizon 5 (-50%) – A$49.90 Pure driving joy. Mexico is a playground, and the handling is approachable without being shallow.
- Yoku’s Island Express (-80%) – A$5.30 A pinball Metroidvania that somehow works. Gentle, clever, and perfect for a quiet night.
- State Of Decay 2: Juggernaut Ed. (-80%) – A$9.80 Systems driven survival with real tension. Best moments come from plans going very wrong.
Or just invest in an Xbox Card.
Pure Scores for PlayStation
- Gran Turismo 7 (-38%) – A$76.80 A love letter to cars that sometimes lectures you. When it clicks, nothing else feels this good.
- Street Fighter 6 (-43%) – A$56.90 One of the best onboarding systems in fighting games. Deep, flashy, and welcoming without losing edge.
- Kingdoms Of Amalur: Re Reckoning (-80%) – A$13.90 Old school RPG comfort food. Huge world, crunchy combat, and endlessly earnest vibes.
- A Plague Tale: Requiem (-50%) – A$49.50 Bleak, beautiful, and emotionally heavy. Commits fully to its tone, for better and worse.
- Cult Of The Lamb (-60%) – A$15.10 Cute presentation, dark humour, and surprisingly sticky management loops.
PS4
- Red Dead Redemption 2 (-68%) – A$29 A slow burn masterpiece. Gorgeous, deliberate, and unmatched in environmental storytelling.
- Octopath Traveler II (-44%) – A$47.70 Refines everything from the first game. Incredible music, smart writing, and gorgeous HD 2D visuals.
- Far Cry 5 (-59%) – A$40.80 Open world chaos at its most confident. Memorable villains and a map built for mischief.
Or purchase a PS Store Card.
Purchase Cheap for PC
- Hogwarts Legacy (-86%) – A$12.50 A theme park done right. Exploration is the real star, and the castle never stops impressing.
- Children Of Morta (-89%) – A$4.10 A roguelike with heart. Tight combat and a family story that actually lands.
- LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (-80%) – A$13.90 Silly, sprawling, and packed with fan service. The best modern LEGO game by a mile.
- Monster Hunter Rise (-83%) – A$10.40 Fast, fluid hunts and brilliant weapon design. A perfect entry point or a fresh obsession.
- Braid, Ann. Ed. (-81%) – A$5.60 Still a landmark puzzle game. Commentary adds fascinating context to its creation.
Or just get a Steam Wallet Card
Legit LEGO Deals
- Mando & Grogu’s Speeder Bike (-33%) – A$10 A fun little build with instant desk appeal.
- 2 Fast 2 Furious Nissan Skyline (-28%) – A$179 Pricey, but an incredible display piece for car fans.
- Harry’s Privet Drive Escape (-27%) – A$22 Compact, clever, and great for younger builders.
- Architecture Himeji Castle (-24%) – A$198.60 A slow, satisfying build that rewards patience and shelf space.
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 YouTube.
Originally posted:
Jan 22, 2026 12:37 am
