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Some days (and indeed this day) it feels like the universe conspires to drain my wallet. Between Nintendo nostalgia, Xbox epics, PlayStation powerhouses, and PC throwbacks, today's round of bargains certainly has something for anyone who’s ever said, “Why the hell not? I'm worth it.” That being said, let's all go pay very little for a lot of great escapism. RetroNintendoXboxPlayStationPCPC GearLEGO In retro news, I'm using cherry bombs to light up a 19-candle cake for Bully (or Canis Cadem Edit, as we weirdly called it over here in Oz), In the pantheon of misrepresented software from the 21st century, this certainly was one of the most targeted by mainstream media. Demonised as "Grand Theft Auto in High School" by opponents who never played it, Bully became one of the most hotly-contested videogames of its time. Personally, I have nothing but (reasonably) wholesome memories of guiding juvenile delinquent Jimmy Hopkins around Bullworth Academy with a bottle rocket launcher. Aussie birthdays for notable games. - Bully (Canis Canem Edit) (PS2) 2006. eBay - Torchlight (PC) 2009. Get - Super Scribblenauts (DS) 2010. eBay - Battlefield 3 (PC,PS3,X360) 2011. eBay The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (-23%) - A$67Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (-23%) - A$69Sonic Frontiers (-41%) - A$59.10Pokémon Legends: Arceus (-20%) - A$64Mario Tennis Aces (-27%) - A$58 What's flying off shelves? LEGO Party - A$74Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - A$79EA Sports FC 26 - A$79 Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card. Red Dead Redemption 2 (-75%) - A$22.40Dishonored 2 (-87%) - A$5Monster Hunter Rise (-75%) - A$14.20Ghostrunner 2 (-36%) - A$35Dying Light 2 Del. (-46%) - A$64.50 On the Xbox One side, Fallout 4 is still a masterclass in exploration, even if Preston Garvey won’t shut up about settlements. Diablo III: Eternal Col. remains one of the best couch co-op experiences around, perfect for a lazy Sunday loot grind. Dishonored Def. Ed. (-60%) - A$10Diablo III: Eternal Col. (-67%) - A$32.90Fallout 4 (-75%) - A$6.20 A look at the top sellers EA Sports FC 26Silent Hill f - $109Borderlands 4 - $99 Or just invest in an Xbox Card. Star Wars Outlaws (-64%) - A$40Horizon Zero Dawn Rem. (-33%) - A$50Octopath Traveler (-60%) - A$36.30Epic Mickey: Rebrushed (-63%) - A$37.30Just Dance 2021 (-71%) - A$24.20PGA Tour 2K25 (-54%) - A$55 On PS4, Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Master Ed. remains the most addictive co-op loop Capcom’s ever made. Life is Strange Rem. Col. is an emotional rollercoaster that still holds up, complete with improved visuals and that iconic indie soundtrack. Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Master Ed. (-37%) - A$53.10Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (-33%) - A$59.80Life is Strange Rem. Col. (-70%) - A$17.90 What's in high demand? EA Sports FC 26 - $79Ghost of Yōtei - $99Silent Hill f - $119 Or purchase a PS Store Card. Silent Hill 2 (-51%) - A$50.20Marvel's Midnight Suns (-87%) - A$12.10Assassin's Creed Valhalla (-75%) - A$22.40Dead Cells (-50%) - A$17.90South Park: The Stick of Truth (-75%) - A$11.20 Or just get a Steam Wallet Card For the LEGO crowd, the Darth Maul Mech is a must-have for any Sith sympathiser’s shelf, while Botanicals Sunflowers are a serotonin boost for anyone whose thumbs are greener in Minecraft than real life. Darth Maul Mech (-50%) - A$22Creator 3in1 Wild Animals (-35%) - A$39Botanicals Sunflowers (-35%) - A$15Fortnite Peely & Sparkplug (-27%) - A$22
