AU Deals: Red Dead, MGS Delta, and Other Hits Crashed to Low Prices – Up to 84% Off Modern Classics - Joystick Press | Games

I don’t know about you, fellow Bargain Hunter, but the smell of a fresh sale does funny things to my willpower. My carts are crammed again, and the math isn’t making sense against my bank account. Why? Because there’s some real magic tucked in today’s haul. I do apologise for being the voice of temptation. But this is how it’s gonna be all week with me. Fairly warned, be thee, says I.

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This Day in Gaming 🎂

In retro news, I’m letting a Shambler’s lightning spark this 29-candle Quake cake I baked. It was, of course, id Software’s grim and gothic first-person shooter that forever changed how we thought about online fragging.

Back in 1996, when very few Aussies were dialling directly to one another on screeching 28.8 modems, Quake’s fully 3D world and terrifying monster roster truly felt like “slipgating” into the future of gaming. Its murky castles, fiendish traps, and relentless pacing carved a permanent place in my heart and phone bill. I’d done the same with Doom II, but, for many, it was their first taste of online deathmatch or a LAN party that stretched long into the night. Quake wasn’t just a game; it was a proving ground, one that still echoes in the DNA of shooters today.

Aussie birthdays for notable games.

– Quake (PC) 1996. Redux

– Shank (PS3,X360) 2010.

– Deus Ex: Human Revolution (PC,PS3,X360) 2011. Get

– Gears of War: Ultimate Ed. (XO) 2015. Redux

Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch

On Nintendo Switch, Super Mario Odyssey remains one of the finest 3D platformers ever built. I still laugh when I think about Mario suddenly sprouting a moustache on a T-Rex thanks to Cappy’s strange powers. Meanwhile, Pokémon Legends: Arceus reinvented the formula by blending free-roam monster catching with a feudal twist that finally made me feel like a true surveyor of the wilds.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons (-20%) A$64 Create your island paradise, meet quirky villagers, and enjoy endless seasonal events in this relaxing life-sim that’s become a social phenomenon.
Disgaea 1 Comp. (-25%) A$56.60 Turn-based strategy meets over-the-top humour in NIS’s cult classic, now with all extra content and quality-of-life improvements.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus (-20%) A$64 Reimagine the Pokémon formula with open-world exploration, dynamic battles, and the series’ first truly expansive historical setting.
Overcooked! All You Can Eat (-66%) A$19.30 Cook, chop, and serve in chaotic kitchens with friends in this remastered bundle that fuses both original Overcooked games and all DLC
Super Mario Odyssey (-20%) A$64 Explore kingdoms far and wide in Nintendo’s charming 3D platformer, packed with secrets, creative levels, and a joyful hat-based adventure that still feels fresh years on.

Expiring Recent Deals

Street Fighter 6 Switch 2 (-20%) – A$64
Sonic Frontiers (-51%) – A$49
Hogwarts Legacy (-80%) – A$17.90
Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (-80%) – A$17.90
Lego Harry Potter Col. (-80%) – A$8.90
The Escapists 2 GOTY Ed. (-80%) – A$8.10

Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card.

Exciting Bargains for Xbox

Over on Xbox Series X, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is showing off an uncharacteristically daring campaign this time around, and I’ll admit it has me curious about where the conspiracy web unravels. On the quieter end, Subnautica: Below Zero’s mix of claustrophobic survival and icy alien oceans made me fear fish in ways I didn’t think possible.

Metal Gear Solid Delta (-16%) A$109 Kojima’s stealth-action saga returns with refined gameplay and cinematic storytelling, ideal for returning fans or newcomers.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (-41%) A$64.90 Fast-paced, tactical warfare delivers high-stakes multiplayer and campaign thrills in the latest series entry.
Kingdom Come II Gold Ed. (-29%) A$103.10 Dive into realistic medieval RPG combat with this expanded edition, featuring added content and enhanced mechanics.
Suicide Squad Del. Ed. (-84%) A$26.30 Play as DC’s infamous antiheroes in this action-packed adventure with story expansion and cosmetic extras.
Subnautica: Below Zero (-75%) A$11.20 Explore icy alien oceans in this survival adventure, crafting, and discovery-heavy sequel that builds on the original underwater hit.

Xbox One

Red Dead Redemption 2 (-72%) A$24.90 Rockstar’s epic Western saga delivers storytelling, exploration, and cinematic gunplay at an insane value.
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown (-65%) A$34.50 Pilot iconic jets in high-flying dogfights with engaging campaign missions and thrilling multiplayer modes.
Pillars of Eternity: Comp. Ed. (-75%) A$19.90 Classic RPG with deep narrative, strategic combat, and all expansions included.
Grim Fandango Rem. (-75%) A$4.80 Experience the remastered noir adventure with witty dialogue and timeless puzzles that defined a genre.

Expiring Recent Deals

Tony Hawk’s 3 + 4 Cross-Gen (-25%) – A$56.20
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora (-75%) – A$27.40
Dead Space (-80%) – A$21.90
Space Marine 2 (-45%) – A$59.30
Rise of the Triad: L.E. (-70%) – A$8.90
Subnautica (-75%) – A$11.20
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (-65%) – A$26.20
Halo Infinite (-67%) – A$32.90

Or just invest in an Xbox Card.

Pure Scores for PlayStation

The PS5 is shining with Hitman World of Assassination, a living clockwork of assassination opportunities where even a humble blueberry muffin can be a weapon of mass distraction. Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed is also a lovely comeback story, resurrecting Warren Spector’s underappreciated paintbrush experiment with a colourful coat that makes its Disney vault references pop.

One Piece Odyssey (-68%) A$32.30 Embark on a narrative-driven RPG with Luffy and crew in stunning worlds filled with exploration, combat, and series fanservice.
Hitman WoA (-43%) A$59.90 Master stealth assassinations in creative sandbox missions, with opportunities for replay and experimentation.
Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed (-56%) A$43.90 A visually remastered platforming adventure with whimsical worlds and creative paint-based mechanics.
Metal Gear Solid Delta (-16%) A$109 Kojima’s legendary stealth saga returns with enhanced gameplay, cinematic storytelling, and iconic missions.
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Del. (-60%) A$13.10 Explore narrative-driven humour and choice-driven paths in this expanded edition of the mind-bending classic.

PS4

Red Dead Redemption 2 (-72%) A$24.90 Rockstar’s Western epic blends narrative, exploration, and cinematic gunplay at an incredible price.
Tunic (-50%) A$22.40 Charming isometric adventure with clever puzzles, combat, and secrets that reward curious explorers.
Trine: Ult. Col. (-79%) A$15.90 Puzzle-platforming magic with three heroes, cooperative play, and beautifully realised fantasy worlds.

Expiring Recent Deals

Astro Bot (-24%) – A$84
Dragon’s Dogma 2 (-30%) – A$75
Wreckfest (-26%) – A$40.40
NBA 2K25 (-75%) – A$29.90
The Messenger (-80%) – A$4.90
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 (-19%) – A$89
Limbo & Inside Bndl. (-90%) – A$4
Batman: Return to Arkham (-51%) – A$34.50

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.

Purchase Cheap for PC

PC players shouldn’t miss Assassin’s Creed Mirage, a confident return to smaller, stealth-driven roots that reminded me why I fell for the series back in the Ezio years. Lastly, Stray gave me the oddest sense of empathy I’ve felt in gaming, padding silently through neon alleyways as a cat brushing up against broken robots and forgotten stories.

Assassin’s Creed Mirage (-70%) A$23.90 Return to stealth and parkour in Baghdad with a story-driven action-RPG focusing on classic series elements.
F1 25 (-20%) A$71.90 Experience high-speed racing with realistic handling, detailed tracks, and team management options.
Stray (-40%) A$26.90 Play as a stray cat exploring neon-lit alleys, solving puzzles, and uncovering a cyberpunk mystery.
Untitled Goose Game (-65%) A$10.40 Wreak hilarious havoc as a mischievous goose in this charming stealth puzzle game.
Forza Horizon 5 (-50%) A$44.90 Open-world racing with dynamic seasons, hundreds of cars, and endless exploration.
Forza Motorsport (-50%) A$59.90 Precision track racing with deep tuning options, realistic physics, and competitive multiplayer.

Expiring Recent Deals

Mortal Kombat 1 (-71%) – A$22
Humble 7 Item Gamescom Bndl. (-91%) – A$30.30
Assassin’s Creed Origins (-90%) – A$8.90
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (-63%) – A$42.50
Space Marine 2 Ultra Ed. (-41%) – A$88.80
FF XIV Online Comp. (-40%) – A$53.30

Or just get a Steam Wallet Card

Legit LEGO Deals

Moana’s Adventure Canoe (-46%) – A$49
City Emergency Ambulance (-40%) – A$18
Lord of the Rings: Balrog (-30%) – A$139
Flowers in Watering Can (-30%) – A$35

Expiring Recent Deals

Mercedes-Benz G 500 (-38%) – A$249
The Mandalorian Ambush (-37%) – A$22
Creator 3in1 T. Rex (-33%) – A$59
Minecraft The Baby Pig House (-27%) – A$22

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.