Whos ready to sprint-slide into some ripper deals? Whether you're after demon-slaying RPGs, chaotic kitchen co-op, or open-world adventures, this week's gaming bargains have you covered. Of particular focus is the ongoing Steam Spring Sale. Its currently destroying my wallet. Allow me to help it eviscerate yours too.This Day in Gaming In retro news, I'm celebrating the 25th anniversary of Fear Effect, a four-discer I adored at launch and would kill to see revived again. The formula was basically an early Resi Evil/fixed camera affair that had more engaging stealth/gunplay, actually decent voice acting, a badass cyberpunk setting, and adult imagery galore. The latter made it reminiscent of early '90s anime for mesweary, hard-boiled characters, goretastic death cinematics, and some fan service (implied) nudity. Sadly, it doesn't hold up well today, visually, thanks to its unique fusion of 3D models with low-bitrate video backdrops.Cover art. I wish it looked this good in the flesh. Doesn't.Aussie bdays for notable games- Turok: Dinosaur Hunter (N64) 1997. Redux- Fear Effect (PS) 2000. eBay- Heroes of Might and Magic III (PC) 2000. Redux- Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (PS2) 2005. Redux- Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams (PS2) 2006. eBay- AC: Brotherhood (PS3, X360) 2010. Redux- kamiden (DS) 2011. eBay- Homefront (PC, PS3, X360) 2011. SequelContentsNice Savings for Nintendo SwitchOver on the Switch, the Pokmon-inspired Shin Megami Tensei V (A$42, down 48%) lets you fuse demons into powerful allies. Meanwhile, Overcooked! 2 (A$10, down 75%) tests friendships like no other in some of the most delicious semi-co-op you can consume.Shin Megami Tensei VIf you're looking for a meaty, demanding, endlessly deep, and overall outstanding JRPG to sink your teeth into, Shin Megami Tensei V has heaping portions of it. 8/10, great.Crash Team Racing Nitro (-49%) - A$36Epic Mickey: Rebrushed (-41%) - A$60Mortal Kombat 1 (-45%) - A$34Overcooked! 2 (-75%) - A$10Ace Attorney Trilogy (-67%) - A$14Expiring Recent DealsBravely Default II (-34%) - A$53It Takes Two (-12%) - A$53Octopath Traveler (-60%) - A$36Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen (-83%) - A$7Monster Hunter Gen. Ult. (-80%) - A$16Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card.Switch Console PricesHow much to Switch it up?Switch OLED + Mario Wonder: $539 $499 | Switch Original: $499 $448 | Switch OLED Black: $539 $448 | Switch OLED White: $539 $448 | Switch Lite: $329 $294 | Switch Lite Hyrule: $339 $335See itBack to topPurchase Cheap for PCPC gamers, you've hit the jackpot with this Steam Sale. Hades (A$15, down 60%) is an indie masterpiece with a rogue-like loop so addicting it held me in thrall for weeks. Then theres The Witcher 3: Complete Edition (A$16, down 80%). You havent lived a full gamer life until youve clocked it.Lego Skywalker Saga LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga provides some rollicking reimaginings of Star Wars' most iconic moments and seats them inside a wonderful co-op experience. 8/10, great.Spiritfarer (-90%) - A$5Enter the Gungeon (-90%) - A$3Witcher 3: Complete Ed. (-80%) - A$16Ni No Kuni: WotWW (-85%) - A$12Hades (-60%) - A$15Half-Life: Alyx (-70%) - A$27Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (-75%) - A$25Hogwarts Legacy (-73%) - A$25Expiring Recent DealsUndertale (-90%) - A$2Mortal Shell (-100%) - FREERed Dead II (-78%) - A$20Baldur's Gate 3 (-20%) - A$72Balatro (-15%) - A$19Elden Ring (-40%) - A$54Doom 2016 (-90%) - A$4Forza Horizon 5 (-50%) - A$45EA Sports FC 25 (-70%) - A$33Or just get a Steam Wallet CardPC Hardware PricesSlay your pile of shame.Official launch in NovSteam Deck 256GB LCD: $649 | Steam Deck 512GB OLED: $899 | Steam Deck 1TB OLED: $1,049See it at SteamBack to topExciting Bargains for XboxOn Xbox Series X, Gotham Knights (A$17, down 85%) offers crime-fighting action in a (mostly) Batman-less Gotham. Meanwhile, Star Wars Outlaws (A$51, down 54%) delivered me a satisfying scoundrels adventure. Its blaster duels and speeder chases aplenty.Assassins Creed ShadowsSlice your way through the captivating open world of feudal Japan, from spectacular castle towns and bustling ports to peaceful shrines and war-ravaged landscapes.Avatar: FoP Gold Ed. (-63%) - A$59Gotham Knights (-85%) - A$17Star Wars Outlaws (-54%) - A$51Lego Harry Potter Col. (-52%) - A$29Xbox OneTopSpin 2K25 (-83%) - A$21$50 Xbox Gift Card (-15%) - A$43Red Dead Redemption 2 (-77%) - A$21The Crew Motorfest (-33%) - A$67Expiring Recent DealsFF XII: Zodiac Age (-38%) - A$50EA Sports FIFA 23 (-85%) - A$15Destroy All Humans! 2 (-47%) - A$29F1 24 (-37%) - A$69SpellForce III Reforced (-34%) - A$43Inside (-90%) - A$3Limbo (-90%) - A$2Mark of the Ninja: Rem. (-75%) - A$7Or just invest in an Xbox Card.Xbox Console PricesHow many bucks for a 'Box? Series X: $799 $749 | Series S Black: $549 $545 | Series S White:$499 $498 | Series S Starter: N/ASee itBack to topPure Scores for PlayStationPS5 players arent left out either. Elden Ring (A$74, down 26%) is brutal but rewarding with its understated George R.R. Martin -crafted lore. Then theres Suicide Squad (A$17, down 86%), a not particularly mind-blowing shooter that is nonetheless totally worth a trigger pull at this dirt-cheap price.Elden RingBottom line: Elden Ring's open-world exploration is a new benchmark. It's constantly exciting, rewarding, and full of moments that made me go "woahhh" (or swear after I died while gawking).Lego Harry Potter Col. (-52%) - A$29Expeditions: A MudRunner (-51%) - A$42Skull and Bones (-80%) - A$17Suicide Squad (-86%) - A$17PS4$30 PS Store Card (-15%) - A$26Hogwarts Legacy: Del. Ed. (-72%) - A$34The Callisto Protocol (-81%) - A$17Spidey: Miles Morales (-47%) - A$50Expiring Recent DealsStar Wars Outlaws (-55%) - A$49CoD: Black Ops 6 (-65%) - A$39God of War Ragnark (-21%) - A$88Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 (-64%) - A$29Catherine: Full Body (-38%) - A$35Zombie Army 4 (-43%) - A$40Stardew Valley (-50%) - A$11Like a Dragon: Ishin! (-75%) - A$25Jedi: Fallen Order (-90%) - A$7PS+ Monthly FreebiesYours to keep from Mar 4 with this subscriptionDragon Age: Veilguard (PS5)Sonic Colours: Ultimate (PS4)TMNT: Cowabunga Col. (PS5/PS4)Or purchase a PS Store Card.What you'll pay to 'Station.PS5 Slim Disc:$799 $798 | PS5 Slim Digital:679 $678 | PS5 Pro $1,199 | PS VR2: $649.95 | PS VR2 + Horizon: $1,099 | PS Portal: $329See itBack to topLegit LEGO DealsHorizon Shell-Walker & SawtoothGoes well with a Tallneck. As an owner of both sets, can confirm.City Freight Train (-44%) - A$229Star Wars: Ahsoka Ghost (-35%) - A$1693in1 Medieval Dragon (-35%) - A$59Expiring Recent Deals3in1 Truck & Heli (-40%) - A$18Mando Ambush (-29%) - A$25Prison Island (-26%) - A$149Back to top Adam Mathew is our Aussie deals wrangler. He plays practically everything, often on YouTube.