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Sometimes I look at my games library and wonder if I’ve accidentally started a museum of not-gonna-replay-that masterpieces. But here I am again, staring at some irresistible price tags to expand the haul even further. The latest round of sales spans everything from haunting detective stories to chaotic co-op mayhem, and these are the highlights worth clicking "add to cart" on. RetroNintendoXboxPlayStationPCLEGO In retro news, I'm using a ninja grenade to light a 27-candle cake baked for Tenchu: Stealth Assassins, the rooftop-skulking stealthfest where patience was paramount. I was hooked on this from day one, squinting at my CRT through the darkness, convinced I was the deadliest shadow since Batman got moody. At the turn of the millennium, Tenchu felt and played like nothing else. It asked us to not fight but rather drop from a pagoda beam, slice a throat, and vanish before angry samurai could respond. It warranted a double playthrough, too, thanks to dual protagonists (Rikimaru was super stoic, and Ayame was all sass). And the grappling hook, while ubiquitous now in our modern gaming, was an incredibly novel and useful tool in '98. Package all of that with a supremely funky soundtrack, and Tenchu was more or less a PS must-own that deserves to rise again. Aussie birthdays for notable games. - Hexen (PC) 1995. Redux - Wild Guns (SNES) 1996. Redux - Donkey Kong Land III (GB) 1997. eBay - Tenchu: Stealth Assassins (PS) 1998. eBay - Call of Juarez (PC) 2006. eBay - Pure (PC,PS3,X360) 2008. eBay - Sunset Overdrive (PC,XO) 2014. Get Donkey Kong Bananza (-20%) - A$88Hades II (-16%) - A$59EA Sports FC 26 (-22%) - A$69Civilization VII (-23%) - A$69Borderlands Leg. Col. (-80%) - A$17.90Disco Elysium - The Final Cut (-70%) - A$18 Bucketlist stuff Zelda: Breath of the WildSuper Mario OdysseyZelda: Tears of the Kingdom Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card. Seagate 1TB Expansion (-30%) - A$215.20Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra (-40%) - A$198Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden (-61%) - A$39Immortals of Aveum (-83%) - A$19Gotham Knights (-72%) - A$31 Xbox One players get an absolute steal in Mafia: Def. Ed., which modernises a mobster classic with a noir touch that still drips atmosphere. Soulcalibur VI is also swinging hard, letting you duel with both swords and hilariously over-the-top character customisation. Armored Core VI (-65%) - A$35The Last Campfire (-90%) - A$2.30Mafia: Def. Ed. (-85%) - A$10.40Soulcalibur VI (-85%) - A$14.90 Timeless crown jewels Baldur's Gate 3Elden RingPersona 5 Royal Or just invest in an Xbox Card. Rise of the Ronin (-53%) - A$59Sonic Frontiers (-70%) - A$29.90Tales of Arise (-69%) - A$31.40Resident Evil Village (-75%) - A$13.70Hitman World of Assassination (-39%) - A$64.90 PS4 owners shouldn’t skip Batman: Arkham Col., which remains the gold standard for superhero brawling. Meanwhile, Spyro Reignited Trilogy still nails that retro glow-up, and hearing Tom Kenny back as Spyro hits pure nostalgia. Lost Sphear (-60%) - A$28Batman: Arkham Col. (-59%) - A$34.90Spyro Reignited Trilogy (-65%) - A$24.40 Not current, but amazing Elden RingBaldur's Gate 3Astro Bot Or purchase a PS Store Card. Hogwarts Legacy Del. (-87%) - A$12.70Resident Evil 4 (-50%) - A$29.90Tomb Raider: Def. Survivor Trilogy (-86%) - A$10.40Control: Ult. Ed. (-90%) - A$4.90Dusk (-70%) - A$8.60 Or just get a Steam Wallet Card LEGO-wise, Wicked Shiz University is a delightful little display piece that feels like a lost Hogwarts offshoot, while One Piece Going Merry Ship is a must for Straw Hat fans chasing a challenging and detailed build. Wicked Shiz University (-48%) - A$26Marvel Spidey and Friends (-44%) - A$50One Piece Windmill (-32%) - A$34One Piece Going Merry Ship (-25%) - A$149
