AU Deals: Gaming Gold Across the Board with Criminal Mafia Old Country Deals and Massive Nintendo Steals – IGN

You and I know the drill, fellow bargain hunter. One moment you’re browsing aimlessly, the next you’re knee-deep in a checkout cart stacked with discounted greatness. Today’s lineup of deals isn’t just wallet-friendly, it’s stacked with titles that have gripped me hard over the years and refused to let go. From plumber adventures to intergalactic chaos, my sales list will bring you the goods.

This Day in Gaming 🎂

In retro news, I’m using handlebar-on-handlebar sparks to light a 24-candle cake baked for Road Rash: Jailbreak, which brought a signature blend of street racing and roadside biffo to PS One. Unlike earlier entries, Jailbreak leaned into a more structured narrative and buddy-rider system, adding a hint of chaos-coordination to the usual chain-whipping mayhem. A mate and I played the hell out of the 2P co-op mode, though we fought over who had to ride in the sidecar.

Jailbreak’s rough around the edges game these days, sure, but there’s still a certain thrill to nudging a rival into oncoming traffic at 120kph while a soundtrack of late-90s thrash blares in your ears. Truly, this was one of those Never Should Have Died game series and its loss stings me like its titular gravel-based friction.

Aussie birthdays for notable games.

– Jagged Alliance 2 (PC) 1999. Get

– Road Rash: Jailbreak (PS) 2001. eBay

– Guitar Hero: Aerosmith (PS2/3,Wii,X60) 2008. eBay

Contents

• Nintendo
• Xbox
• PlayStation
• PC
• LEGO

Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch

On Switch, Super Mario RPG isn’t just nostalgia bait, it’s a reimagining of a 1996 classic that Square Enix and Nintendo somehow made weirder and better. Broforce, meanwhile, still manages to be the most absurd tribute to 80s action films, complete with destructible everything and shouty pixel art bros.

• Super Mario RPG (-29%) – A$59 – The SNES cult classic reimagined with vibrant visuals and new mechanics. A charming, turn-based adventure that blends Mario platforming with JRPG fundamentals. No nostalgia required to enjoy.
• Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (-14%) – A$69 – Smart level design and stunning visuals make this a standout 2D platformer. Play solo or co-op with friends as you barrel through frozen banana mayhem.
• Broforce (-87%) – A$2.90 – An explosive side-scrolling homage to ‘80s action flicks. Ridiculously fun with my mates, and now at the kind of price that would make Rambo proud.
• Spelunky 2 (-60%) – A$11.90 – Precision platforming and roguelike chaos return. Danger lurks in every tunnel, but so do riches, secrets, and plenty of ways to accidentally die in hilarious ways.
• Ghostbusters: The Video Game Rem. (-75%) – A$14.90 – Features voice acting from the original cast and an authentic continuation of the classic films. I rank the tale it tells higher than anything after Ghostbusters 2.

Expiring Recent Deals

• Luigi’s Mansion 3 (-14%) – A$69
• Sonic Forces (-46%) – A$32
• FC 25 (-47%) – A$48
• Sniper Elite 4 (-18%) – A$49.20
• Everybody 1-2-Switch! (-24%) – A$37.90

Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card.

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Exciting Bargains for Xbox

Over on Xbox Series X, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl is a ridiculously fun throwdown that plays better than it has any right to, complete with powdered toast men and turtle power. Also, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor feels like Respawn’s chance to go full Uncharted Jedi, and it totally sticks the landing.

• Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (-43%) – A$45 – A more polished sequel to Fallen Order with deeper combat and richer exploration. Force-powered traversal meets satisfying lightsaber action in a galaxy of secrets.
• Monopoly 2024 (-60%) – A$20 – Classic family feuds, now with modern graphics and faster matches. A digital roll of the dice that’s great for party nights or revisiting childhood grudges.
• Battlefield 6 (-19%) – A$89 – Large-scale warfare, destruction tech, and (hopefully) a return to form for DICE’s flagship FPS. Squad up and dominate with vehicles, gadgets, and game-changing map events.
• PGA Tour 2K25 (-51%) – A$59 – 2025’s golf sim teed off with fresh courses and pros. Customise your golfer, fine-tune your swing, and hit the fairway without leaving the couch.
• Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl (-90%) – A$6.90 – Smash-style chaos with your favourite Nick characters. Whether it’s SpongeBob, Aang, or Reptar, everyone has beef and absurd moves to settle it.

Xbox One

• The Crew Motorfest (-58%) – A$42.10 – Open-world racing with a festival vibe. Race cars, boats, and bikes through Hawaii’s island paradise with arcade handling and events galore.
• Worms W.M.D (-85%) – A$5.90 – Turn-based tactical chaos with sheep, banana bombs, and plenty of backstabbing. Classic Worms energy now with vehicles and crafting options.
• Kingdom Come Deliverance: Royal Ed. (-85%) – A$8.20 – A brutally realistic medieval RPG. No dragons, just gritty swordplay, authentic armour, and quests steeped in a Bohemian history rhapsody.

Expiring Recent Deals

• Dragon Age: The Veilguard Del. (-73%) – A$38.10
• Warhammer 40K: Darktide (-28%) – A$43.30
• Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Gold (-28%) – A$104.80
• Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy (-60%) – A$15.90
• One Piece Odyssey Del. (-55%) – A$38.20
• Metro Saga Bndl. (-85%) – A$13.40
• WWE 2K25 (-51%) – A$59
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (-20%) – A$88.10
• Enter the Gungeon (-85%) – A$3.30

Or just invest in an Xbox Card.

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Pure Scores for PlayStation

PS5-wise, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora may not have rocked the sales charts, but exploring its lush, Na’vi-friendly world in first person is a visual treat. And Sonic Frontiers may be a mess on paper but in practice it’s one of the fastest, weirdest and most experimental 3D Sonics I’ve played in years.

• Battlefield 6 (-19%) – A$89 – Massive maps, wingsuits, and tactical carnage. This one is aimed at fans of big, explosive multiplayer set pieces with plenty of firepower and fury.
• Mafia: The Old Country (-12%) – A$79 – Old-school mob drama and trenchcoat action. Tense driving, shootouts, and a fresh family saga in 4K noir style.
• PGA Tour 2K25 (-51%) – A$59 – Refined physics, detailed clubhouses, and a solid swing mechanic. Grab your digital driver and chase the green in 2K’s top-tier golf sim.
• Samsung 990 2TB SSD (-32%) – A$223 – Blazing-fast PCIe 4.0 speeds, PS5-compatible out of the box, and includes a built-in heatsink. Great for expansions or future-proofing your storage.
• Sonic Frontiers (-70%) – A$29.90 – Sonic finally goes open-world(ish). Speed, puzzles, and boss fights across giant zones. A bold experiment IMO with satisfying momentum and platforming.
• Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora (-70%) – A$32.90 – Explore a lush alien world in first-person. Climb banshees, shoot humans, and try 2P co-op (with another copy) that I quite enjoyed.

PS4

• Ghost of Tsushima Dir. Cut (-18%) – A$89.90 – I adored this samurai’s tale with stunning Kurosawa-style visuals, sharp combat, and a new island expansion. Honour, stealth, and a cinematic revenge? Hai!
• GTA The Trilogy Def. (-71%) – A$29 – Three iconic crime sagas, reworked with updated controls and questionable visuals. Still good for chaos, nostalgia, and hearing “Hey, I know that song!”
• Slay the Spire (-66%) – A$10.50 – Deckbuilding meets roguelike in one of the genre’s finest. Every run offers new combos, risks, and decisions. Hugely replayable and surprisingly strategic.

Expiring Recent Deals

• Elden Ring (-34%) – A$55.90
• Star Wars Outlaws (-64%) – A$40
• Ghost of Yōtei (-21%) – A$99
• Lost Soul Aside (-19%) – A$89
• NBA 2K25 (-80%) – A$24
• GT7 (-30%) – A$86.80
• Dark Souls Trilogy (-32%) – A$54
• WWE 2K25 (-70%) – A$59
• One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 (-40%) – A$41.90

PS+ Monthly Freebies
Yours to keep from Aug 1 with this subscription

• Lies of P | PS5, PS4
• DayZ | PS4
• My Hero One’s Justice 2 | PS4

Or purchase a PS Store Card.

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Purchase Cheap for PC

PC-wise, Cyberpunk 2077 feels like it finally achieved what it set out to do five years ago, and The Witcher 3 Comp. is still a masterclass in quest writing and world-building. It’s the CD Projekt double feature I keep coming back to.

• Humble 8 Game Aug Bndl (-90%) – A$20.90 – A rotating roster of indie and AAA gems. This month includes heavy hitters and hidden delights worth the subscription price alone.
• Humble 4P Co-Op 8 Game Bndl (-90%) – A$17 – Eight solid co-op experiences in one wallet-friendly pack. Couch or online, these games are better with mates.
• Doom Dark Ages (-35%) – A$77.90 – Rip and tear goes medieval. Doomguy swaps guns for flails in this prequel packed with blood, demons, and retro-metal mayhem.
• QuakeCon 2025 Sale (-78%) – A$Varies – Big Bethesda discounts on everything from Skyrim to Prey. Celebrate QuakeCon with a full-on library binge.
• One Piece Pirate Warriors 3 (-91%) – A$5.60 – Musou mayhem meets anime absurdity. Play as Luffy and punch thousands of pirates in a single mission. Brain-off brawler fun.
• Cyberpunk 2077 (-65%) – A$31.40 – Night City now runs better, looks sharper, and plays smoother. An immersive dystopia packed with story, action, and Keanu.
• Cyberpunk 2077 Ult. (-53%) – A$57.90 – Includes Phantom Liberty, the excellent Idris Elba-led expansion. A full-blown redemption arc for CDPR’s cyber opus.
• The Witcher 3 Compl. (-80%) – A$15.70 – One of the best RPGs ever made. Hundreds of hours of monster-slaying, moral choices, and fawning over the sheer bad-assery of Ciri.

Expiring Recent Deals

• Oblivion Remastered (-33%) – A$56.90
• Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Col. (-50%) – A$34.90
• Age of Mythology Retold Prem. (-43%) – A$37
• SteelSeries Apex 3 (-43%) – A$84.70
• Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater Del. (-25%) – A$98.90

Or just get a Steam Wallet Card

Legit LEGO Deals

• Mandalorian Paz Vizsla (-35%) – A$39 – Armoured up and ready for battle. This brick-built brute is a must-have for Mandalorian collectors and LEGO Star Wars fans alike.
• Ducati Panigale V4 S (-34%) – A$199 – A detailed, Technic-powered tribute to Italian speed. Looks slick on a shelf, or ride it with your imagination.
• The Mandalorian Ambush (-34%) – A$23 – Compact but packed with action. Includes Grogu, Mando, and enemies. A solid starter set for a galaxy far, far away.
• JP: Stegosaurus Discovery (-31%) – A$69 – Dino DNA meets clever LEGO engineering. Features a buildable Stegosaurus, vehicle, and iconic park scenery. Clever girl.

Expiring Recent Deals

• Moana 2 Kakamora Barge (-34%) – A$99
• Mario Kart 7 (-19%) – A$65
• Sonic Knuckles vs. Dr. Eggman (-18%) – A$49
• Super Mario: Mario Kart (-17%) – A$25

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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’s worth playing (but also cheap). He plays practically everything, sometimes on YouTube.