Unmissable AC Deals: Top Editions & Wishlist Games on Sale

My relationship with digital storefronts is a perilous one, and this week’s offerings did nothing to mend it. What began as a simple price check quickly spiraled into a full mental shopping list and a significantly lighter wallet. The following sales are the genuine standouts that made me pause my endless scrolling and seriously consider clicking ‘buy’.

This week marks the anniversary of a true gaming titan: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. For many, this title was a revolutionary open-world experience that set a new standard for the industry. I have a deeply personal connection to this game. It launched during a period of loss and uncertainty in my life, a time when I desperately wanted to retreat from the world. I found that escape in the breathtaking, expansive 3D realm of Hyrule. It offered solace and a sense of wonder that felt unimaginable at the time. To this day, I consider it a foundational masterpiece, a grandfather that inspired countless other classics in its legendary series. It remains, for me, the greatest of all time.

A few other notable Australian game birthdays this week include Turok 2: Seeds of Evil for the N64 and NES Remix for the Wii U.

Nintendo Switch users can find a compelling mix of family-friendly chaos and seriously deep time-sinks in the current sale. Whether you’re after couch co-op stress or a polished sports title, there’s real value on offer. Console pricing remains competitive, with the standard Switch OLED model paired with Super Mario Bros. Wonder available for a solid bundle price.

Over on Xbox, this is a standout week for lengthy RPGs and clever action games, with discounts that finally feel commensurate with the massive time investment they demand. Borderlands 4 offers billions of guns and non-stop explosions at a steep discount. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is a deeply uneven experience, but at its current rock-bottom price, it feels more like a chaotic rental than a purchase regret. The brilliant Persona 5 Royal transforms into a hundred-hour anime soap opera where your sleep schedule is the true villain. For something completely different, Slay the Spire is the quintessential “one more run” game that effortlessly consumes hours. The newer Metaphor: ReFantazio presents a stylish and confident take on fantasy politics from the masters at Atlus.

Xbox One titles are also heavily discounted. The precision platforming of Celeste is famously tight and emotionally resonant. Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch is a gorgeous Saturday morning cartoon that somehow convinces you to grind for twenty hours with a smile. Disco Elysium – The Final Cut is a detective RPG where your most formidable opponent is your own internal monologue. Xbox console deals are available, with the Series S presenting a very accessible entry point.

PlayStation’s current lineup is a powerful combination of big-budget spectacle and pure, joyful platforming. Death Stranding 2 delivers more of its uniquely meditative walking and wonderful weirdness, proving Hideo Kojima’s vision remains entirely his own. Borderlands 4 is back, as loud, shiny, and generously over-the-top as ever. Astro Bot is a masterclass in weaponized joy, a platformer filled with ingenious controller tricks that feel like delightful magic. Kingdom Come: Deliverance II doubles down on its commitment to historically accurate, unrelenting medieval misery. Meanwhile, No Man’s Sky continues its incredible redemption arc, now packed with more content than ever before.

For PS4, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 provides slick shooting and multiplayer chaos perfectly designed to devour your weekend. Trials of Mana is a colourful and earnest action-RPG with just enough jank to feel charmingly classic. Far Cry 5 offers a chaotic tour of an America overrun by cults, with a suspicious amount of fishing on the side. Current PlayStation 5 console bundles and hardware are also available at various retailers.

When it comes to sheer volume of content per dollar, the PC platform is virtually unbeatable this week. The digital storefronts are packed with legendary titles and modern hits at deep discounts. For those looking to upgrade their hardware, Valve’s Steam Deck models offer a powerful portable PC gaming solution, with the OLED variants providing stunning screens for on-the-go play.

Shifting gears from digital to physical, the annual LEGO Advent Calendar face-off is back at Mathew Manor. My sons and I are once again racing through the daily mini-builds from the City, Harry Potter, Minecraft, and Star Wars calendars, judging them on “Awesomeness” and “Actual Christmas-ness.” Last year’s surprise champion was the Lego Marvel calendar, which curiously has no direct successor for 2025, making this year’s competition truly wide open. We’ve tracked down the best current prices for the four calendars in our festive showdown.

(Source: IGN)