{"id":11763,"date":"2025-12-22T23:39:13","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T23:39:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nextlevelnews.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/12\/22\/au-deals-a-tonne-of-wishlist-worthy-games-are-finally-hitting-sensible-prices\/"},"modified":"2025-12-22T23:39:13","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T23:39:13","slug":"au-deals-a-tonne-of-wishlist-worthy-games-are-finally-hitting-sensible-prices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nextlevelnews.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/12\/22\/au-deals-a-tonne-of-wishlist-worthy-games-are-finally-hitting-sensible-prices\/","title":{"rendered":"AU Deals: A Tonne of Wishlist Worthy Games Are Finally Hitting Sensible Prices"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"article-page\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2025\/12\/22\/dec-23-neo-geo-cd-1766446692327.jpg\" \/>\n<section data-transform=\"mobile-ad-break\"><\/section>\n<p>I went in intending to grab one thing and came out mentally justifying half a library refresh. That is usually how these weeks go. If you have ever told yourself you are absolutely done buying games this month, you are among friends here.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/au-deals-a-tonne-of-wishlist-worthy-games-are-finally-hitting-sensible-prices#retro\">Retro<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/au-deals-a-tonne-of-wishlist-worthy-games-are-finally-hitting-sensible-prices#1\">Nintendo<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/au-deals-a-tonne-of-wishlist-worthy-games-are-finally-hitting-sensible-prices#2\">Xbox<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/au-deals-a-tonne-of-wishlist-worthy-games-are-finally-hitting-sensible-prices#3\">PlayStation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/au-deals-a-tonne-of-wishlist-worthy-games-are-finally-hitting-sensible-prices#4\">PC<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/au-deals-a-tonne-of-wishlist-worthy-games-are-finally-hitting-sensible-prices#5\">PC Gear<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/au-deals-a-tonne-of-wishlist-worthy-games-are-finally-hitting-sensible-prices#6\">LEGO<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-toc-title=\"Retro\"><strong>This Day in Gaming &#x1f382;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In retro news, I&#8217;m celebrating the Aussie birthday of a rare and expensive bird, the <strong>SNK Neo Geo CD<\/strong>. Released in limited numbers in Oz around the $600 ballpark ($1,299 in &#8217;25 bux), this bad boy delivered near-perfect arcade-quality games, though it was a &#8220;budget&#8221; alternative to the hilari-expensive, cartridge-based Neo Geo AES. Being CD-based marred this unit with lonnng load times, though the gruelling wait for <strong>Metal Slug<\/strong>, <strong>Samurai Shodown<\/strong>, and <strong>Fatal Fury<\/strong> was always worth it. Here&#8217;s a shot of the beast I sold a kidney and a lung for. Laser: still going strong.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2024\/12\/22\/dec-23-neo-geo-cd-1734898678831.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2024\/12\/22\/dec-23-neo-geo-cd-1734898678831.jpg\" class=\"article-image-full-size\" title=\"undefined\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Aussie birthdays for notable games.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Neo Geo CD<\/strong> launch, 1994. <a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/aN4pjX\">eBay<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Kirby &amp; the Amazing Mirror<\/strong> (GBA) 2004. <a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/9lXP5O\">eBay<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <strong>WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007 <\/strong>(PSP) 2006. <a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/Qd7n3Z\">eBay<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Harvest Moon DS: Sunshine Islands<\/strong> (DS) 2010. <a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/aBprAJ\">eBay<\/a><\/p>\n<p><section data-transform=\"divider\"><\/section>\n<\/p>\n<h2 data-toc-title=\"Nintendo\">Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch<\/h2>\n<p><section data-transform=\"commerce-deal\" data-slug=\"au-daily-deals-apr-14-25-ns-h\" data-type=\"grid\"><\/section>\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2024\/10\/30\/mariokart8deluxe-1730299452525.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2024\/10\/30\/mariokart8deluxe-1730299452525.jpg\" class=\"article-image-full-size\" title=\"undefined\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/Nintendo-Mario-Kart-8-Deluxe\/dp\/B076P3GRGM?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Mario Kart 8 Del.<\/a> (-25%) <strong>A$59<\/strong> Still the gold standard for pick up and play multiplayer, with immaculate track design and endless replay value thanks to its absurdly polished handling.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/Minecraft\/dp\/B07D2XKQJH?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Minecraft<\/a> (-27%) <strong>A$29<\/strong> A creative sandbox that somehow keeps reinventing itself, whether you are building dream houses or falling into lava five minutes in.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/Shin-Megami-Tensei-V-Vengeance\/dp\/B0CWLJYSSR?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance<\/a> (-60%) <strong>A$40.30<\/strong> A far stronger version of an already excellent JRPG, with smarter pacing, added story paths, and punishing combat that demands respect.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/FINAL-FANTASY-XII-THE-ZODIAC-AGE\/dp\/B07HCT37ZV?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age<\/a> (-48%) <strong>A$41.30<\/strong> Political fantasy with MMO inspired systems that still feel fresh, especially if you enjoy tinkering with party roles and gambits.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.nintendo.com\/AU\/en\/titles\/70010000044643\">No Man&#8217;s Sky<\/a> (-60%) <strong>A$31.90<\/strong> A redemption story turned content monster, now packed with systems, expeditions, and space weirdness worth getting lost in.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/Apollo-Justice-Ace-Attorney-Trilogy\/dp\/B0CKZZ5BTR?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy<\/a> (-37%) <strong>A$47<\/strong> Courtroom melodrama at its finest, with absurd cases, great character arcs, and that unbeatable feeling of yelling objection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>Banger Must-owns<\/strong><\/em><br \/>Bucketlist stuff<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/ao6pVY\">Zelda: Breath of the Wild<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/QWEZN7\">Super Mario Odyssey<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/QrAjLG\">Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Or gift a <a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/V0MbJ\"><strong>Nintendo eShop Card<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<p><strong>Switch Console Prices<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>How much to Switch it up?<\/p>\n<section data-transform=\"commerce-deal\" data-slug=\"au-daily-deals-switch-console-watch\" data-type=\"grid\"><\/section>\n<\/aside>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/au-deals-a-tonne-of-wishlist-worthy-games-are-finally-hitting-sensible-prices#0\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-toc-title=\"Xbox\">Exciting Bargains for Xbox<\/h2>\n<p><section data-transform=\"commerce-deal\" data-slug=\"au-daily-deals-apr-14-25-xo-h\" data-type=\"grid\"><\/section>\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2025\/11\/19\/ea-fc-26-deal-1763593521138.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2025\/11\/19\/ea-fc-26-deal-1763593521138.jpg\" class=\"article-image-full-size\" title=\"undefined\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/EA-SPORTS-FC-26\/dp\/B0FHSYXZX4?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">EA Sports FC 26<\/a> (-55%) <strong>A$44.90<\/strong> A slick presentation and refined match flow make this an easy recommendation if you play even semi regularly.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/Assassins-Creed-Shadows\/dp\/B0D44YCQZT?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Assassin&#8217;s Creed Shadows<\/a> (-57%) <strong>A$47<\/strong> Stealth focused Assassin&#8217;s Creed with a strong sense of place and some genuinely smart systemic design.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/Mafia-The-Old-Country\/dp\/B0F81PBL6H?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Mafia: The Old Country<\/a> (-48%) <strong>A$47<\/strong> A moody crime story that leans into atmosphere over open world bloat, which I appreciate more every year.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/STAR-WARS-Jedi-Survivor\/dp\/B0BP5L9VLH?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Star Wars Jedi: Survivor<\/a> (-61%) <strong>A$42.70<\/strong> Bigger, bolder, and more confident than Fallen Order, with excellent level design and proper Star Wars swagger.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/The-Callisto-Protocol\/dp\/B0BLZQ1GVC?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">The Callisto Protocol<\/a> (-69%) <strong>A$31.20<\/strong> Visceral sci fi horror that looks incredible, even if it occasionally prioritises vibes over mechanical depth.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/Diablo-IV\/dp\/B0BPW7VF2C?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Diablo IV<\/a> (-73%) <strong>A$30<\/strong> The best the series has felt in years, especially now that seasonal updates have smoothed its rough edges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Xbox One<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-au\/p\/like-a-dragon-infinite-wealth\/9P00SVGWDJCP\/0010\">Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth<\/a> (-70%) <strong>A$34.40<\/strong> A joyful, heartfelt RPG that balances absurd humour with surprising emotional weight.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-au\/p\/unravel-two\/C4VKLMG1HLZW\/0001\">Unravel Two<\/a> (-85%) <strong>A$4.40<\/strong> A beautiful co op puzzle platformer that communicates warmth without saying a word.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-au\/p\/dave-the-diver\/9PC1ZMD65L0T\/0010\">Dave The Diver<\/a> (-45%) <strong>A$16.40<\/strong> Part restaurant sim, part deep sea adventure, and entirely impossible to stop playing once it hooks you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>Must Plays to Own<\/strong><\/em><br \/>Timeless crown jewels<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-AU\/games\/store\/baldurs-gate-3\/9ND58LQTG09T\">Baldur&#8217;s Gate 3<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/aADXm0\">Elden Ring<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/a01pWw\">Persona 5 Royal<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Or just invest in an <a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/glwRb\"><strong>Xbox Card<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<p><strong>Xbox Console Prices<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>How many bucks for a &#8216;Box?<\/p>\n<section data-transform=\"commerce-deal\" data-slug=\"au-daily-deals-xbox-console-watch\" data-type=\"grid\"><\/section>\n<\/aside>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/au-deals-a-tonne-of-wishlist-worthy-games-are-finally-hitting-sensible-prices#0\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-toc-title=\"PlayStation\"><strong>Pure Scores for PlayStation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><section data-transform=\"commerce-deal\" data-slug=\"au-daily-deals-apr-14-25-ps-h\" data-type=\"grid\"><\/section>\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2024\/10\/24\/thelakehouse-blogroll-1729739103142.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2024\/10\/24\/thelakehouse-blogroll-1729739103142.jpg\" class=\"article-image-full-size\" title=\"undefined\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.playstation.com\/en-au\/product\/EP1464-PPSA02572_00-ALANWAKE20000000\">Alan Wake 2<\/a> (-70%) <strong>A$27.20<\/strong> A fearless, experimental horror sequel that constantly messes with expectations and absolutely nails its tone.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/Returnal\/dp\/B08QFPS48J?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Returnal<\/a> (-43%) <strong>A$71.70<\/strong> Brutal, beautiful, and mechanically sublime, especially if you enjoy roguelikes with AAA polish.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/OCTOPATH-TRAVELER-II\/dp\/B0BF61VZPM?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Octopath Traveler II<\/a> (-52%) <strong>A$40.90<\/strong> Gorgeous pixel art and refined turn based systems make this a huge step up from the original.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/Hogwarts-Legacy\/dp\/B0BRN3NM8X?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Hogwarts Legacy<\/a> (-45%) <strong>A$59.90<\/strong> A love letter to the wizarding world that nails atmosphere, even if you are only casually invested.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/FINAL-FANTASY-XVI\/dp\/B0BPMPX7H4?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Final Fantasy XVI<\/a> (-35%) <strong>A$54.90<\/strong> A bold tonal shift for the series, with spectacular boss fights and a confident narrative voice.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/HITMAN-World-of-Assassination\/dp\/B0CBVX15N5?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Hitman World Of Assassination<\/a> (-48%) <strong>A$55<\/strong> One of the best stealth sandboxes ever made, offering near infinite replayability through player creativity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>PS4<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.playstation.com\/en-au\/product\/EP9000-CUSA34386_00-GOWRAGNAROK00000\">God Of War Ragnarok<\/a> (-72%) <strong>A$30.70<\/strong> A blockbuster sequel that somehow balances bombast with genuine emotional payoff.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/Mafia-Trilogy\/dp\/B088X7PJWF?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Mafia: Trilogy<\/a> (-56%) <strong>A$44<\/strong> Three classic crime stories bundled together, rough edges and all.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/Far-Cry-6\/dp\/B09GVXXXPV?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Far Cry 6<\/a> (-57%) <strong>A$43.10<\/strong> Familiar open world chaos elevated by a fantastic villain and a stunning tropical setting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>All-Timers Worth Tracking<\/strong><\/em><br \/>Not current, but amazing<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/aRMby7\">Elden Ring<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/z6D7L2\">Baldur&#8217;s Gate 3<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/Q4DxND\">Astro Bot<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Or purchase a <a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/kn6Ww\"><strong>PS Store Card.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<aside>\n<p>What you&#8217;ll pay to &#8216;Station.<\/p>\n<section data-transform=\"commerce-deal\" data-slug=\"au-daily-deals-playstation-console-watch\" data-type=\"grid\"><\/section>\n<\/aside>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/au-deals-a-tonne-of-wishlist-worthy-games-are-finally-hitting-sensible-prices#0\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-toc-title=\"PC\">Purchase Cheap for PC<\/h2>\n<p><section data-transform=\"commerce-deal\" data-slug=\"au-daily-deals-apr-14-25-pc-h\" data-type=\"grid\"><\/section>\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2024\/06\/28\/metaphor-re-fantazio-key-art-1719595744252.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2024\/06\/28\/metaphor-re-fantazio-key-art-1719595744252.png\" class=\"article-image-full-size\" title=\"&lt;b&gt;Winner: Metaphor: ReFantazio&lt;\/b&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;For years, Atlus\u2019 cult-RPG Persona went from being a cool underground RPG series from Japan to one of the biggest franchises in modern gaming. But with Metaphor: ReFantazio, it\u2019s clear the developers behind Persona were seeking to push themselves to new heights. Trading in the modern-day Japanese high school setting for a pure fantasy world full of long-eared knights and bat-like ninjas, Atlus\u2019 Studio Zero has created an incredible and timely meditation on political strife and demagoguery. &lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt; &lt;br \/&gt;After the death of the King, the United Kingdom of Euchronia, divided by racial prejudice among its citizens, begins the process of holding its very first popular election that kickstarts a grand, cross-continental adventure. For anyone familiar with the Persona series, you\u2019ll find familiar hallmarks here. Players split their time crawling through difficult dungeons full of horrifying monsters, while spending free moments building up relationships with various party members and inhabitants around the country.&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;But while the Persona games took these quiet moments to reaffirm the virtues of youthful friendships, Metaphor uses these times to tackle headier questions. What defines a knight\u2019s duty, or the responsibilities of those born into wealth? Can one ever heal from the pains of racism, and is religious tolerance a foolhardy endeavor? These aren\u2019t easy questions to address but are asked plainly throughout Metaphor\u2019s 70-hour playtime.&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;While Studio Zero refrains from giving clear-cut answers to these questions, it instead acknowledges the virtues of empathy, kindness, and strength in the face of overwhelming fear and hatred that can take root in an uncertain world where leaders promise salvation in exchange for unwavering loyalty. Wrap these philosophical musings in a stylish, turn-based RPG that looks and feels stupendous \u2014 complete with beautiful character designs from artist Shigenori Soejima and music from Shoji Meguro \u2013 and you\u2019ll quickly understand why Metaphor: ReFantazio is IGN\u2019s pick for Best Game of 2024.&lt;br \/&gt;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/QOg872\">Metaphor: ReFantazio<\/a> (-55%) <strong>A$51.70<\/strong> Stylish, confident, and packed with personality, this feels like Atlus firing on all cylinders.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1426210\/It_Takes_Two\">It Takes Two<\/a> (-80%) <strong>A$9.90<\/strong> One of the smartest cooperative games ever made, designed around communication and shared discovery.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1222140\/Detroit_Become_Human\">Detroit: Become Human<\/a> (-90%) <strong>A$5.90<\/strong> A branching narrative showcase that is still fascinating to dissect, especially with friends watching.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/921570\/Octopath_Traveler\">Octopath Traveler<\/a> (-60%) <strong>A$35.90<\/strong> A beautiful modern take on classic JRPG structure, with a stunning soundtrack to match.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fanatical.com\/en\/game\/silent-hill-2?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Silent Hill 2<\/a> (-62%) <strong>A$38.90<\/strong> Psychological horror royalty, still unmatched in how deeply uncomfortable it is willing to be.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Or just get a <a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/vdlm8\"><strong>Steam Wallet Card<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<aside>\n<p><strong>PC Hardware Prices<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Slay your pile of shame.<\/p>\n<section data-transform=\"commerce-deal\" data-slug=\"au-daily-deals-pc-console-watch\" data-type=\"grid\"><\/section>\n<\/aside>\n<h2 data-toc-title=\"LEGO\"><strong>Legit LEGO Deals<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><section data-transform=\"commerce-deal\" data-slug=\"au-daily-deals-apr-14-25-lg-h\" data-type=\"grid\"><\/section>\n<\/p>\n<section data-transform=\"slideshow\" data-slug=\"lego-advent-calendar-face-off-2025\" data-value=\"lego-advent-calendar-face-off-2025\" data-type=\"slug\" data-caption=\"\"><\/section>\n<p>Just like I <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/au-deals-a-slew-of-stocking-filler-cheapies-prime-gaming-freebies-and-2024-aaas-for-less-au-deals#advent\">did last holiday season<\/a>, I&#8217;m getting festive with the LEGO section. In Mathew Manor, my sons and I are again racing \/ rating 2025&#8217;s batch of <strong>LEGO Advent Calendars<\/strong>. Basically, we open the City, Harry Potter, Minecraft, and Star Wars ones daily and compare the mini-prizes for &#8220;Awesomeness&#8221; and &#8220;Actual Xmas-ness&#8221;. 2024&#8217;s winner was the Lego Marvel one, but, weirdly, there&#8217;s no 2025 equivalent. So it&#8217;s anybody&#8217;s race this year.\n<\/p>\n<p>Here are the cheapest prices for the four calendars we&#8217;re using. Score them yourself or just live vicariously through our unboxings.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/QWEkrW\">LEGO CIty Advent 2025<\/a> &#8211; <s>A$59.95<\/s> $45<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/QmOoKy\">LEGO Harry Potter Advent 2025<\/a> &#8211; <s>A$59.95<\/s> $45<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigw.com.au\/product\/lego-minecraft-advent-calendar-2025-21280\/p\/6009339?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_id=20321145107&amp;utm_campaign=BIG+W+%7C+Brand+%26+Seasonal+%7C+PMax+%7C+Local+%7C+AU&amp;utm_term=&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=20575895240&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADkZkLg54iAbDZuH7evOxEu1Idkwc&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiA86_JBhAIEiwA4i9Ju2BKoBgdri9rMEMc71mikb2u3UNPa09r1qX3g8Z9bdMIRSMVJJ8CTBoC39wQAvD_BwE\">LEGO Minecraft Advent 2025<\/a> &#8211; <s>A$59.95<\/s> $45<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/a01Drl\">LEGO Star Wars Advent 2025<\/a> &#8211; <s>A$59.95<\/s> $45<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><section data-transform=\"divider\"><\/section>\n<\/p><p> <em>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&#8217;s worth playing (but also cheap). He plays practically everything, sometimes on <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/GrizGaming\"><u><em>YouTube<\/em><\/u><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I went in intending to grab one thing and came out mentally justifying half a library refresh. That is usually how these weeks go. If you have ever told yourself you are absolutely done buying games this month, you are among friends here. 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