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Yesterday, I had some spooky sales on games perfect for Halloween plays. Today, it seems 2K has raided its back catalog for some horrifically good discounts of their own. Not sure if I’d call the BioShock series scary. But I would call them plenty disturbing and bucket list essential. So hook them into your veins via an EVE hypo, stat!
In retro news, I’m celebrating the 21st birthday of *inhales deeply* Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3. I remember this as arguably the best version of SMB3, with a proto-QR code mechanic whose usage was as convoluted as Nintendo’s naming conventions. Using a link cable, connect a second GBA with an e-Reader plugged into it. Then, using one of 40+ specially printed cards, you unlock exclusive levels, demos, and basically “amiibo” yourself in-game power-ups, like the Cape Feather from Super Mario World (!!!). Mercifully, the Switch Online version just bundles all those goodies in, no fuss.
This Day in Gaming 🎂
Aussie birthdays for notable games and hardware
– Ace Combat 2 (PS) 1997. Sequel
– FF Tactics Advance (GBA) 2003. eBay
– Super Mario Advance 4 (GBA) 2003. Sequel
– F-Zero GX (GC) 2003. eBay
– Midnight Club: L.A. (PS3,X360) 2008. eBay
– The Unfinished Swan (PS3) 2012. eBay
– Rocksmith 2014 (PC,PS3,X360) 2014. Sequel
– Bayonetta 2 (WiiU) 2014. Sequel
– Zelda: Tri Force Heroes (3DS) 2015. Get
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No Man’s Sky
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The game that just keeps on giving and giving (and, procedurally, going and going into more or less infinity). Come and experience—alone or with online pals—the space-faring gameplay that Starfield wishes it had.
Expiring Deals
Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card.
2K Horror Bndl
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A scary good bundle that includes some absolute bangers for bugger all monies. I’m talking BioShock, BioShock 2 Remastered, The Darkness II, and The Quarry Deluxe Edition.
Expiring Deals
Or just get a Steam Wallet Card.
Space Marine 2
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It may not break the mold, but this beautiful sequel’s brutal, Gears of War-esque combat just feels awesome. Just a terrific third-person shooter with a compelling story and loads of weapons that are a blast to use. 8/10, great.
Expiring Deals
Or just invest in an Xbox Card.
Tales of Arise
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Bandai Namco has hit the mark in reinvigorating the 26-year-old Tales RPG series. Tales of Arise brings to life a beautifully realized world with a story that isn’t afraid to tackle heavy subjects. 9/10, amazing.
Expiring Recent Deals
Or purchase a PS Store Card.
Animal Crossing: Dodo Airlines
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Because nothing says “safe travels” like a bird mascot tied to a popular idiom about death.
Expiring Deals
Adam Mathew is our Aussie deals wrangler. He plays practically everything, often on YouTube.