[STEAM] AU Deals: Smash Hits, Dragon Hunts and Absolute Must Owns Light Up This Week’s Sales

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It's been a week where my willpower evaporated faster than dog water out in this crazy hot October heat. Between a stack of heavy hitters and cult faves going for pocket change, your cart may just fill itself before your smoko coffee can get gulped. I’ve played (and replayed) most of these gems, so trust me when I say this is a line-up worth smashing the buy button for.

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This Day in Gaming

In retro news, I'm celebrating the 22nd bday of the mouthful that is Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3. I remember this as arguably the best version of SMB3, with a proto-QR code mechanic that used a link cable to connect a second GBA with an e-Reader. Then, using one of 40+ specially printed cards, you'd unlock exclusive levels, demos, and basically "amiibo" yourself in-game power-ups, like the Cape Feather from Super Mario World (!!!). Mercifully, the

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just bundles all those cards in.

Aussie birthdays for notable games.

- Ace Combat 2 (PS) 1997.

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- FF Tactics Advance (GBA) 2003.

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- Super Mario Advance 4 (GBA) 2003.

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- F-Zero GX (GC) 2003.

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- Midnight Club: L.A. (PS3,X360) 2008.

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- The Unfinished Swan (PS3) 2012.

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- Rocksmith 2014 (PC,PS3,X360) 2014.

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- Bayonetta 2 (WiiU) 2014.

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- Zelda: Tri Force Heroes (3DS) 2015.

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Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch

On Nintendo Switch,

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remains an all-timer. The sheer depth of its roster still blows my mind, and it's an utter must-own. Meanwhile,

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scratches that satisfying Musou itch with more depth than most spin-offs dare to include, and the multiple storyline routes genuinely reward replays.

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  A$69 *Low stock* A frantic party brawler that’s still the ultimate celebration of Nintendo history, packing fighters from every corner of gaming into one endlessly replayable package.
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  A$25.50 A clever spin-off that transforms the Phantom Thieves’ stylish flair into grid-based tactics, blending humour, rebellion and flashy Persona powers with deep strategy.
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  A$39.90 Musou mayhem meets strategy as familiar Three Houses characters charge through massive battlefields in this fast, satisfying hack-and-slash adventure.
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  A$48.90 Arc System Works’ 2.5D fighter nails the anime’s explosive look and pace, offering one of the best tag-team brawlers in years.
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  A$58 A charming cardboard diorama of platforming whimsy, with Yoshi waddling through handcrafted stages that ooze creativity and cuteness.
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  A$58 A surprisingly tactical sports title that mixes power shots, trick returns, and classic Mushroom Kingdom chaos in every match.

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Switch Console Prices

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Exciting Bargains for Xbox

On Xbox Series X,

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proves that Remedy can still out-Twin Peaks itself with a terrifyingly meta narrative. Elsewhere,

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blends romance and spectral combat into something hauntingly human.

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  A$39 A soulful supernatural action-RPG from Dontnod that balances ghost-hunting combat with emotional storytelling about love, loss, and letting go.
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  A$47.10 A dream come true for Potter fans, letting you roam the castle, learn spells, and duel dark wizards in a lavish open-world Wizarding World adventure.
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  A$27.20 Remedy’s haunting sequel dives deep into psychological horror, blending detective work, metafiction, and unsettlingly stylish storytelling.
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  A$29 The open-world classic remains a chaotic playground of crime, cars, and comedy that still feels unmatched in scale and polish.
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  A$29 From the creators of Until Dawn, this cinematic teen horror story is packed with jump scares, moral choices, and movie-quality performances.

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  A$69 The latest basketball sim refines shooting and dribbling yet again, delivering slick presentation and plenty of modes for hoops heads.
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  A$44 Relive Ezio’s legendary trilogy of stealth, swordplay, and intrigue in a package that chronicles Assassin’s Creed at its storytelling peak.
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  A$29 A back-to-basics entry returning to stealth, parkour, and old-school assassination thrills set in a gorgeously realised Baghdad.

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Pure Scores for PlayStation

PS5-wise,

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is a sprawling, unapologetic RPG where your pawns chatter more than podcasters on red cordial. Then there’s

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, which finally gives Western fans the samurai saga they deserved, complete with karaoke brawls.

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  A$61 Capcom’s massive open-world sequel builds on the cult classic with richer combat, smarter pawns, and sprawling fantasy adventure.
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  A$29 Los Santos got a slick 4K makeover, with faster loading and performance options that make revisiting GTA’s crime saga worthwhile.
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  A$69 FromSoftware’s mech epic delivers punishing battles, gorgeous explosions, and customisation depth that rewards tactical precision.
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  A$69 Ichiban’s island holiday takes a wild turn in this comedic RPG full of turn-based brawls, karaoke chaos, and tropical nonsense.
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  A$51.30 A historical spin-off where samurai swagger meets Yakuza mayhem, retelling 1860s Japan with stylish swordplay and political intrigue.

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  A$34.90 Rocksteady’s trilogy remains the gold standard for superhero action, packed with tight combat, dark storytelling, and obsessive detail.
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  A$55.90 The iconic PC shooters recharged for console, showcasing nanosuits, open combat zones, and improved visuals that finally run smoothly.
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  A$38.40 A chaotic extreme-sports playground mixing bikes, boards, wingsuits and snow for thrill-seekers craving a multiplayer adrenaline rush.

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For PC players,

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remains a top-tier JRPG whose jazz soundtrack still slaps harder than most live albums.

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quietly became my 2023 obsession, pulling Lovecraftian horror into tranquil fishing. The less said about what lurks beneath those waves, the better.

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  A$30.30 The definitive version of Atlus’s stylish JRPG masterpiece, packed with new characters, confidants, and dozens more hours of turn-based brilliance.
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  A$14.60 A quietly haunting fishing adventure where Lovecraftian horror lurks beneath tranquil waters and every catch might just stare back.
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  A$3.60 The cult classic RPG that flips expectations, offering kindness or chaos in a witty, emotional journey that still hits hard years later.
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  A$7.10 BioWare’s epic sci-fi trilogy remastered for modern PCs, reuniting Commander Shepard and crew in a saga that defined a generation.
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  A$56.90 From the Persona team comes an all-new fantasy JRPG, merging turn-based strategy and surreal style in a mysterious, dreamlike kingdom.

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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

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