Thank your own personal deity—possibly Morninglord—it's Friday. I'll be honest with you, it's been a bloody awful week for me, but I know I can find quick respite in a big stash of games to play (and the deep satisfaction of finding discounts for you). In case I don't see you, stay safe, save often, and catch you Monday.

In retro news, I'm celebrating the 28th birthday of what was once called "The Sonic's Ass Game," Crash Bandicoot. I have crystal clear memories of chasing its white "100% gems" at a mate's place as we swore our way through especially fiendish levels like Sunset Vista and Slippery Climb. Visually, this was also seen as a stunner for '96 with its "Tazmanian Devil cartoon come to life" chic. If you want to get your butt handed to you, old school style, the platforming here is timeless and got spit-shined well in 2017's N. Sane Trilogy.

This Day in Gaming ?

- Sonic the Hedgehog (MS) 1991. eBay

- Crash Bandicoot (PS) 1996. Redux

- Spyro: Year of the Dragon (PS) 2000. Redux

- Sega GT (XB) 2002. eBay

- GTA: Vice City (PS2) 2002. Redux

- Blinx: The Time Sweeper (XB) 2002. eBay

- LOTR: The Two Towers (PS2) 2002. eBay

- Metroid Prime 3: Corruption (Wii) 2007. eBay

Table of Contents

• Nintendo Switch
• PC
• Xbox
• PlayStation
• LEGO

Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch

• Lego Skywalker Saga Galactic (-75%) - A$28.73
• Mario & Luigi: Brothership (-21%) - A$62.95
• Detective Pikachu Returns (-23%) - A$53.95
• West of Loathing (-64%) - A$5.76
• Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl (-90%) - A$6.99
• No More Heroes (-70%) - A$8.98

Expiring Recent Deals

• Persona 5 Royal (-36%) - A$64
• Shin Megami Tensei V (-50%) - A$49.98
• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (-20%) - A$64
• Borderlands 3 Ult. (-74%) - A$23
• Spyro Trilogy (-35%) - A$45.68

Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card.

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Purchase Cheap for PC

• Disney-Pixar Cars (-100%) - FREE w/Prime
• Dishonored: Definitive Ed. (-100%) - FREE w/Prime
• BioShock: The Collection (-80%) - A$15.99
• Metro 2033 Redux (-90%) - A$2.99
• Metro Last Light (-90%) - A$2.99
• Metro Exodus (-90%) - A$4.49
• Battlefield 2042 (-92%) - A$7.19

Expiring Recent Deals

• Trine: Ult. Col. (-77%) - A$16.09
• Gris (-80%) - A$4.45
• Talos Principle Gold (-85%) - A$9.29
• Limbo (-75%) - A$3.79
• Persona 5 Tactica (-54%) - A$43.67
• Humankind (-86%) - A$9.79

Or just get a Steam Wallet Card.

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Exciting Bargains for Xbox

• Metaphor: ReFantazio (-14%) - A$99
• FF XII: The Zodiac Age (-56%) - A$35.53
• Suicide Squad: KTJL (-69%) - A$36
• Jedi Survivor (-38%) - A$ 67.99
• The Quarry (-91%) - A$9
• The Outer Worlds (-67%) - A$14.95

Expiring Recent Deals

• GTA V (-53%) - A$28
• Park Beyond (-77%) - A$9
• Remnant II (-52%) - A$36
• EA Sports FC 25 (-23%) - A$85
• Assassin's Creed Mirage (-65%) - A$ 28

Or just invest in an Xbox Card.

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Pure Scores for PlayStation

• Dragon's Dogma 2 (-45%) - A$59
• Suicide Squad: KTJL (-69%) - A$36
• NBA 2K24 Kobe Ed. (-87%) - A$15
• Resi 4 Gold (-40%) - A$41.97
• Rayman Legends (-80%) - A$4.99
• Limbo/Inside Bndl (-75%) - A$10.23

Expiring recent deals

• System Shock (-50%) - A$29.98
• Hogwarts Legacy (-55%) - A$49
• Mortal Kombat 1 (-53%) - A$36
• EA Sports FC 25 (-23%) - A$85

Or purchase a PS Store Card.

PS5 Pro Enhanced Bargain

Need a cheap Pro showcase title?

EA Sports F1 24 - $109.95 / $59.95

Sadly, I'm not rich or connected enough to have the TV needed to test out the biggest addition here: 8K at 60 fps. Mind you, it was hard to feel miffed with the results of an upgraded "Quality" mode with on-track, PSSR-based ray tracing running at 4K/60Hz, plus a Performance mode at double the pixel count of base PS5 at 4K/120Hz. This entry in the list is a true jewel in the PS5 Pro, best seen in wowfactor improvements like new on-track shader response with superior rain VFX, pit lanes lined with reflective glass (not to mention impact reflections from glass and puddles, too). Currently, this is in the pole position for most impressive Pro Enhancements.

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Legit LEGO Deals

• Minecraft The Frog House (-40%) - A$59.97
• Animal Crossing: Julian’s Birthday (-40%) - A$12
• Star Wars C-3PO (-19%) - A$159

Expiring Recent Deals

• City: Truck + Sports Cars (-34%) - A$99
• City: Double-Decker (-34%) - A$33
• Star Wars: Tantive IV (-33%) - A$148

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