AU Deals: Free Hogwarts Legacy and 932 Bucks Off a Mega Games Bundle Make Today’s Deals Ridiculous

I have a dangerous habit of replaying favourites instead of starting something new, so a deals list like this is usually what finally pushes me over the line. I have played the overwhelming majority of these, argued about the rest, and regretted paying full price for at least two of them in the past.

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This Day in Gaming 🎂

In retro news, I am lighting a 38-candle cake for Punch-Out!!, an absolute knockout of a NES classic. I was there in 1987, controller clenched, staring up at those towering sprites through Little Mac’s gloves, trying to read tells and rhythms like it was a real fight tape. Punch-Out did not feel like a sports sim at all. It was a puzzlefest that happened to go upside your thinkin’ machine if you got it wrong.

What made this magic was how readable and human it felt. Every opponent was a personality, not just a stat sheet, from Glass Joe’s tragic fragility to Bald Bull’s screen-shaking charge. The star punch system rewarded patience and pattern recognition, and it’s still the most satisfying uppercut in gaming this side of Mortal Kombat’s D+HP. Lastly, beating Iron Mike Tyson in the endgame made you a schoolyard legend. Can confirm.

Aussie birthdays for notable games.

– Punch-Out!! (NES) 1987. Get

– Warhawk (PS) 1995. eBay

– WWF No Mercy (N64) 2000. eBay

– Tony Hawk’s 2 (DC) 2000. eBay

– Super Mario Run (iOS) 2016. Get

Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch

These Switch deals lean heavily on first party polish and long tail value. If you are filling gaps in a Switch library, this is a strong place to start.

• Zelda Echoes of Wisdom (-26%) – A$59 A thoughtful Zelda spin that rewards curiosity over combat, packed with clever puzzle design and systems that quietly encourage experimentation.
• Epic Mickey Rebrushed (-71%) – A$29 A surprisingly dark platformer revival that still feels bold, with painterly mechanics and Disney history woven into its level design.
• Batman Arkham Trilogy (-57%) – A$39 Three landmark superhero games in one bundle, still setting the standard for licensed combat and moody open ended stealth.
• Metroid Prime 4 Beyond (-23%) – A$69 A confident return to form that nails atmosphere, exploration, and that uniquely lonely Prime pacing.
• Civilization VII (-44%) – A$49.90 The usual one more turn trap, now streamlined with smarter AI and systems that better respect your time.
• Pokemon Scarlet (-25%) – A$60 An uneven but ambitious open world Pokemon experiment that shines when you let yourself wander off the intended path.

Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card.

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Exciting Bargains for Xbox

This lineup swings between bombastic spectacle and introspective storytelling, and that contrast is exactly why it works.

• 40K Space Marine 2 (-60%) – A$43.10 Brutal, weighty combat that finally delivers the power fantasy Warhammer fans have wanted for years.
• The Messenger (-80%) – A$5.90 A razor sharp platformer that gleefully evolves into something far stranger than it first appears.
• Hellblade II (-75%) – A$17.40 A haunting audiovisual experience best played with headphones, leaning hard into psychological horror and empathy.
• Monster Hunter Wilds (-50%) – A$57.40 A more dynamic ecosystem driven entry that makes every hunt feel reactive and alive.
• Mortal Kombat 1 (-61%) – A$29.90 A slick reboot that refines the formula while still delivering gloriously over the top violence.
• Dragon’s Dogma 2 (-60%) – A$43.10 Deep systems driven fantasy that rewards experimentation, patience, and occasionally questionable life choices.

Xbox One

• Hogwarts Legacy (-72%) – A$28 A richly detailed wizarding world that nails atmosphere even when the story plays it safe.
• Bayonetta And Vanquish Bndl (-56%) – A$26.10 Two platinum action classics that still feel wildly inventive and mechanically sharp.
• Ace Combat 7 (-65%) – A$34.50 Arcade flight combat elevated by melodramatic storytelling and sublime jet handling.

Or just invest in an Xbox Card.

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Pure Scores for PlayStation

A strong mix of stylish RPGs and blockbuster action anchors this PlayStation selection.

• LEGO Skywalker Saga (-74%) – A$23 A huge, playful retelling that finally modernises LEGO game structure.
• Persona 5 Royal (-49%) – A$48.80 Stylish turn based brilliance with characters and music that stick with you long after credits roll.
• Assassin’s Creed Mirage (-70%) – A$24 A tighter, more focused Assassin’s Creed that remembers why stealth once mattered.
• Rise of the Ronin (-53%) – A$59 Ambitious open ended samurai action with flexible combat and meaningful player choice.
• Call of Duty Black Ops 7 (-46%) – A$59 Bombastic set pieces and tight shooting wrapped in the usual blockbuster excess. Solo, quite meh.

PS4

• Far Cry 5 (-66%) – A$34.10 An open world shooter that balances chaos with unsettling cult driven storytelling.
• Monster Hunter World Iceborne Master Ed. (-38%) – A$52.80 A massive content drop that refined Monster Hunter into something truly mainstream.
• LEGO Marvel Col. (-48%) – A$47.10 A generous bundle that covers a lot of Marvel ground with plastic fantastic charm.

Or purchase a PS Store Card.

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Purchase Cheap for PC

PC players get the wildest value swings, from free to absurdly cheap bundles.

• Warner Bros 16 Item Mega Bndl (-98%) – A$20.10 A ridiculous value bundle stacked with recognisable franchises and genuine time sinks.
• Hogwarts Legacy (-100%) – A$0 Free is the right price to finally see what the fuss was about.
• Kingdom Come Deliverance II (-50%) – A$44.90 A demanding RPG that doubles down on historical realism and player driven problem solving.
• Inscryption (-70%) – A$8.60 A genre bending horror card game that thrives on surprising the player.
• Clair Obscur Expedition 33 (-20%) – A$55.90 A striking debut RPG with painterly visuals and a confident narrative voice.

Or just get a Steam Wallet Card

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