{"id":12079,"date":"2026-01-29T00:36:34","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T00:36:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nextlevelnews.co.uk\/blog\/2026\/01\/29\/au-deals-discounts-on-games-worth-playing-now-not-someday\/"},"modified":"2026-01-29T00:36:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T00:36:34","slug":"au-deals-discounts-on-games-worth-playing-now-not-someday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nextlevelnews.co.uk\/blog\/2026\/01\/29\/au-deals-discounts-on-games-worth-playing-now-not-someday\/","title":{"rendered":"AU Deals: Discounts on Games Worth Playing Now, Not Someday"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"article-page\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2026\/01\/29\/jan-29-1769646981993.jpg\" \/>\n<section data-transform=\"mobile-ad-break\"><\/section>\n<p>I am less interested in how big the discount looks and more interested in whether a game earns the hours it asks for. This list is about friction, not hype, and the quiet relief of buying something that does not immediately slide into the backlog. I have played enough of these to know where the fun sticks and where the regret usually starts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/au-deals-discounts-on-games-worth-playing-now-not-someday#retro\">Retro<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/au-deals-discounts-on-games-worth-playing-now-not-someday#1\">Nintendo<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/au-deals-discounts-on-games-worth-playing-now-not-someday#2\">Xbox<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/au-deals-discounts-on-games-worth-playing-now-not-someday#3\">PlayStation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/au-deals-discounts-on-games-worth-playing-now-not-someday#4\">PC<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/au-deals-discounts-on-games-worth-playing-now-not-someday#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 placing 33 heart-hiding candles on a birthday cake baked for <strong>Super Castlevania IV<\/strong>. A bit of an oddity, SCIV technically recycles the original NES adventure&#8217;s plight of Simon Belmont as he &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=j_QLzthSkfM\">Devos<\/a>&#8221; problems that come along in Drac&#8217;s castle. However, said whip was instead being (8-way) cracked into entirely new enemies haunting new levels as we tapped our toes to an original soundtrack. I adored this at launch and have vivid memories of being wowed by its use of Mode 7 to twist levels in quasi-3D fashion. Also, chortling at the Dancing Spectre enemies named &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Paula_Abdul\"><u>Paula Abghoul<\/u><\/a>&#8221; and &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fred_Astaire\"><u>Fred Askare<\/u><\/a>.&#8221; Konami, what were you smoking? <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2026\/01\/28\/super-castlevania-iv-1769638833404.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2026\/01\/28\/super-castlevania-iv-1769638833404.jpg\" class=\"article-image-full-size\" title=\"undefined\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Aussie birthdays for notable games.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Super Castlevania IV<\/strong> (SNES) 1993.<a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1018010\/Castlevania_Anniversary_Collection\/\"> <u>Get<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Harvest Moon <\/strong>(SNES) 1998.<a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/Qbx1Wo\"> <u>eBay<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars <\/strong>(Wii) 2010.<a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/znXo2j\"> <u>eBay<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Castlevania<\/strong> [Circle of the Moon] (GBA) 2015.<a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/QpXg5g\"> <u>eBay<\/u><\/a>\n<\/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\/2023\/04\/24\/dredge-1682334374723.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2023\/04\/24\/dredge-1682334374723.jpg\" class=\"article-image-full-size\" title=\"undefined\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.nintendo.com\/AU\/en\/bundles\/70070000016693?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Dredge Del.<\/a> (-60%) <strong>A$15.10<\/strong> Quietly one of the best horror games on Switch. Relaxing fishing wrapped around creeping dread, with smart pacing and a tone that never overstays its welcome. Still eerie, still clever.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.nintendo.com\/AU\/en\/titles\/70010000016122?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Dead by Daylight<\/a> (-65%) <strong>A$15.70<\/strong> Messy, uneven, but unmatched if you like multiplayer tension. Runs rougher than other platforms, but the mind games and licensed killers still do the heavy lifting.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/Grand-Theft-Auto-The-Trilogy-The-Definitive-Edition\/dp\/B0FMCHTVQF?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy Def.<\/a> (-64%) <strong>A$29<\/strong> Three classics with rough edges sanded inconsistently. Still unbeatable for sheer nostalgia and open world mischief if you accept the compromises.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.nintendo.com\/AU\/en\/titles\/70010000013870?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Children of Morta<\/a> (-85%) <strong>A$4.90<\/strong> A generous action RPG with real heart. Co-op friendly, story focused, and surprisingly tough when it wants to be. Ridiculous value at this price.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.nintendo.com\/AU\/en\/titles\/70010000001575?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Yoku&#8217;s Island Express<\/a> (-80%) <strong>A$5.40<\/strong> Pinball platforming that somehow works. Charming, relaxed, and smartly paced. Not for score chasers, but perfect if you want something genuinely different.<\/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-discounts-on-games-worth-playing-now-not-someday#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\/2026\/01\/22\/forza-horizon-6-official-teaser-trailer-tokyo-game-show-2025-00-00-50-1769099908318.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2026\/01\/22\/forza-horizon-6-official-teaser-trailer-tokyo-game-show-2025-00-00-50-1769099908318.png\" class=\"article-image-full-size\" title=\"undefined\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/Forza-Horizon-6-Xbox-Edition\/dp\/B0GJ4BDCFB?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Forza Horizon 6<\/a> (-10%) <strong>A$99<\/strong> Could be good. Fingers crossed. Horizon games (in my humble opinion) usually deliver. My kingdom for a new-gen update of the Aussie one (FH3).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-au\/p\/fallout-76\/BS6WJ2L56B10\/0001\">Fallout 76<\/a> (-80%) <strong>A$10.90<\/strong> Quiet redemption arc. It finally plays like a Fallout game should, just shared with others. Rough launch baggage remains, but the world is worth revisiting.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-au\/p\/ori-and-the-blind-forest-definitive-edition\/BW85KQB8Q31M\/0001\">Ori and the Blind Forest Def.<\/a> (-75%) <strong>A$7.40<\/strong> Still one of the tightest platformers ever made. Gorgeous, emotional, and occasionally cruel. Demands precision, but always feels fair.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-au\/p\/ninja-gaiden-ragebound\/9PGFSLP8GWQK\/0010\">Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound<\/a> (-25%) <strong>A$28.10<\/strong> Old school difficulty with modern smoothing. Combat sings, but patience is required. Not welcoming, yet deeply satisfying if you commit.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-au\/p\/fable-anniversary\/C2Q32JM0BPZL\/0001\">Fable Ann.<\/a> (-67%) <strong>A$16.40<\/strong> Nostalgia doing most of the work here. Still charming, still odd, but age shows in combat. Worth it for the humour alone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Xbox One<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/The-Callisto-Protocol\/dp\/B0BLZQ1GVC?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">The Callisto Protocol<\/a> (-62%) <strong>A$32.30<\/strong> Gorgeous presentation carrying uneven design. Combat can frustrate, but atmosphere and sound design do heavy lifting if you like slow burn horror.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/Tony-Hawks-Pro-Skater-1-plus-2\/dp\/B08899NXR5?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Tony Hawk&#8217;s Pro Skater 1 + 2<\/a> (-55%) <strong>A$31.20<\/strong> A near perfect remake. Feels exactly right, respects muscle memory, and wastes no time. Even better if you grew up with these parks.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/LEGO-Marvel-Super-Heroes-2\/dp\/B072C96WLJ?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2<\/a> (-67%) <strong>A$29.50<\/strong> Loud, busy, and packed with fan service. The usual LEGO chaos applies, but the roster is massive and co-op friendly.<\/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-discounts-on-games-worth-playing-now-not-someday#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\/2025\/11\/19\/ghostofyoteinewgameplustrailer-ignblogroll-1763563001679.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2025\/11\/19\/ghostofyoteinewgameplustrailer-ignblogroll-1763563001679.jpg\" class=\"article-image-full-size\" title=\"undefined\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/Ghost-of-Yotei\/dp\/B0F73KKLZN?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Ghost of Yotei<\/a> (-21%) <strong>A$99<\/strong> Striking world design and deliberate pacing. Combat rewards patience, not flash. Expensive still, but memorable if you like thoughtful exploration.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/Dead-Space\/dp\/B0BHH3F42H?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Dead Space<\/a> (-59%) <strong>A$44.90<\/strong> A textbook remake. Familiar beats, sharper systems, and oppressive atmosphere intact. Still stressful, still brilliant, still not a relaxing evening.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/STRANGER-OF-PARADISE-FINAL-FANTASY-ORIGIN\/dp\/B09HFQVN75?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Stranger of Paradise: FF Origin<\/a> (-62%) <strong>A$38<\/strong> Combat carries known nonsense storytelling. Surprisingly deep systems if you push past the memes. Uneven tone, strong action.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/LEGO-Star-Wars-The-Skywalker-Saga\/dp\/B08J2HW5MK?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga<\/a> (-63%) <strong>A$33.50<\/strong> Huge, funny, and occasionally bloated. Best enjoyed in short bursts. The scope impresses even when the jokes dont land.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/ARMORED-CORE-VI-FIRES-OF-RUBICON\/dp\/B0CH22FSFG?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon<\/a> (-55%) <strong>A$44.90<\/strong> Fast, aggressive mech combat with real mechanical depth. Missions are tight, bosses hit hard, and build tinkering is half the joy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>PS4<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/Persona-5-Strikers\/dp\/B08QFB1K3S?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Persona 5 Strikers<\/a> (-58%) <strong>A$45<\/strong> Musou combat with Persona style and heart. Better written than expected, though repetition creeps in late.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/Dead-Island-2\/dp\/B0B94SHMRP?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Dead Island 2<\/a> (-63%) <strong>A$25.90<\/strong> Goofy, gory, and surprisingly polished. Story is disposable, but the combat feedback is excellent if you like splattery melee.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.playstation.com\/en-au\/product\/EP4361-CUSA10138_00-0000000000000001?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Moonlighter<\/a> (-90%) <strong>A$2.40<\/strong> Shopkeeping by day, dungeon crawling by night. Simple loop, gentle challenge, and absurd value for the hours you will sink in.<\/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-discounts-on-games-worth-playing-now-not-someday#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\/09\/24\/alyx-vr-blog-1727190989065.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2024\/09\/24\/alyx-vr-blog-1727190989065.jpg\" class=\"article-image-full-size\" title=\"undefined\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/546560\/HalfLife_Alyx?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Half-Life: Alyx<\/a> (-70%) <strong>A$26.30<\/strong> Still the VR benchmark. Thoughtful design, tactile combat, and pacing that never wastes your time. Requires headset hardware commitment, rewards it fully.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1938010\/WILD_HEARTS?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Wild Hearts<\/a> (-93%) <strong>A$6.90<\/strong> Ambitious monster hunting with rough performance. Systems are clever, but optimisation issues linger. Worth it cheap if youre curious.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1174180\/Red_Dead_Redemption_2?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Red Dead Redemption 2<\/a> (-75%) <strong>A$22.40<\/strong> Slow, deliberate, and stunning. Still unmatched world detail, but demands patience. Best enjoyed when you let it breathe.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1328670\/Mass_Effect_Legendary_Edition?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Mass Effect Leg. Ed.<\/a> (-85%) <strong>A$13.40<\/strong> Three classic RPGs, cleaned up and cohesive. Combat improves over time, writing carries throughout (but peaks in 2). Absurd value for the scope.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1222700\/A_Way_Out?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">A Way Out<\/a> (-90%) <strong>A$3.90<\/strong> Built purely for co-op storytelling. Uneven gameplay, but memorable moments land if you commit with a friend.<\/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<p><a href=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2025\/09\/23\/legodeals-1758601482708.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2025\/09\/23\/legodeals-1758601482708.jpg\" class=\"article-image-full-size\" title=\"undefined\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/dp\/B0DWDR1DBS?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">One Piece Buggy&#8217;s Tent<\/a> (-34%) <strong>A$52.90<\/strong> Colourful, character heavy build. More about display flair than complexity. Built this recently myself. Very happy I did.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/dp\/B0FPXDTL1Y?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Creator 3 in 1 Turtle<\/a> (-33%) <strong>A$10<\/strong> Simple, charming, and flexible. A quick build with decent variety for the price.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/dp\/B0FPXDQ7YP?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Minecraft The Pale Garden<\/a> (-27%) <strong>A$22<\/strong> Familiar blocks and biomes. Not adventurous, but safe and recognisable for fans.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/dp\/B0DHSDBVKV?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Pretty Pink Flower Bouquet<\/a> (-25%) <strong>A$75<\/strong> Display first, play second. Looks great on a shelf, less exciting to build. Worth it if aesthetics are the goal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/au-deals-discounts-on-games-worth-playing-now-not-someday#0\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\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 am less interested in how big the discount looks and more interested in whether a game earns the hours it asks for. This list is about friction, not hype, and the quiet relief of buying something that does not immediately slide into the backlog. 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