Another weekday, another excuse to pretend my backlog does not exist. I have sunk hours into most of these, paid for more than a few at full price, and none of them are here by accident. When discounts line up like this, it is less about hype and more about timing. Acquire before they expire.
In retro news, I'm celebrating the 17th birthday of House of the Dead: Overkill which (at 189 f-bombs dropped) is one of the sweariest video games ever made. Hilariously, it was released first on the more family-friendly Nintendo Wii console and eventually morphed into a kick arseedutainment game that taught you typing... via profanity! Bravo, Sega. Bra-#$%ing-vo.
Super Mario RPG (-38%) - A$49.90 A confident remake of a 90s oddity that still feels playful. Timing based combat keeps it active, but it is short and light. Perfect if you want charm without a 100 hour commitment.
Star Wars Outlaws Gold Ed. (-34%) - A$59 A scrappy open world Star Wars tale built around scoundrel energy instead of Jedi heroics. Side jobs are the real hook. Some stealth drags, but this is a fair entry point.
Street Fighter 6 Years 1-2 Fighters Ed. (-24%) - A$70.60 Still the cleanest modern fighter around. Welcoming controls, outrageous depth. Online can humble you quickly, but you are buying years of competitive longevity here.
Streets of Rage 4 (-70%) - A$11.20 Lean, crunchy brawling that understands why the 90s worked. Combat feels weighty and deliberate. It is short, but replaying for ranks is where the value lives.
Diablo III Eternal Col. (-67%) - A$29.60 The most comfortable loot grind on Switch. Combat is simple but satisfying, seasons keep it relevant. Story fades fast, yet the build loop still quietly rules.
Prince of Persia The Lost Crown (-62%) - A$19 Tight platforming, smart combat, and genuinely clever map design. It respects your skill without being cruel. Story is serviceable, movement is the real star.
Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War (-70%) - A$32.90 A glossy, punchy campaign with classic Treyarch pacing. Multiplayer still hums. Not revolutionary, but at this discount it is dependable comfort food.
Resident Evil 4 (-42%) - A$35 A masterclass remake that trims fat and sharpens tension. Combat is heavier, horror leans meaner. Still action forward, but now properly unnerving.
Assassin's Creed Valhalla (-56%) - A$44.30 Vast Viking tourism with moments of brilliance. It runs long, sometimes too long, but the world building and combat weight justify this level of discount.
Halo 5 Guardians (-75%) - A$7.40 A divisive campaign, mechanically sharp shooting. Multiplayer remains fast and skill driven. For this price, it is hard to argue with more Halo.
Xbox One
Dying Light 2 Stay Human (-70%) - A$29.60 Parkour remains the star, especially at night when tension spikes. Story choices wobble, but free running across rooftops rarely gets old.
Middle-earth Shadow of War (-70%) - A$16.50 The Nemesis system is still magic. Orc rivalries feel personal and absurd. It bloats later, yet for this price the sandbox stories alone carry it.
Sifu (-75%) - A$14.90 A disciplined, demanding brawler built on repetition and mastery. You will lose often. Improvement feels earned, and the combat is beautifully clean.
Borderlands 4 (-59%) - A$49 Loud, loot driven chaos with tighter gun feel than before. Writing still leans try hard, but co op carnage at this price is easy to justify.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Heart of Chornobyl (-31%) - A$59 Oppressive, systemic survival shooting with real atmosphere. Rough around the edges, yet the world feels alive in ways few shooters manage.
Dead Space (-73%) - A$29.90 Clinical sci fi horror rebuilt with restraint. Sound design does half the work. Not for the squeamish, but an absolute steal here.
LEGO Star Wars The Skywalker Saga (-60%) - A$35.70 A massive, playful retelling of nine films with gentle puzzles and endless collectibles. Comfort gaming, especially in co-op.
Shin Megami Tensei V Vengeance (-30%) - A$69.90 Brutal, stylish turn based combat with deep demon fusion systems. Story runs cool, but the strategic depth makes this tempting.
PS4
Sonic Superstars (-47%) - A$50.20 Classic 2D speed with a modern sheen. Momentum feels right, though some levels overcomplicate things. Best enjoyed in short, fast bursts.
Super Bomberman R 2 (-57%) - A$30.40 Chaotic party energy built on simple rules. Solo content is thin, but with friends it becomes wonderfully petty.
Rogue Legacy (-90%) - A$2.50 A foundational roguelite built on generational quirks and steady upgrades. It shows its age, yet at this price it is essential history.
Stellar Blade (-45%) - A$76.90 Slick, demanding action combat with boss fights that test timing. Story is uneven, but mechanically it is sharper than many expected.
God of War Ragnarok (-40%) - A$57.40 Expansive, emotional spectacle with weighty combat. It runs beautifully on PC. Some pacing dips, yet the craft earns the discount.
Hades II (-20%) - A$35.10 How does it compare to the GOTY original? Combat feels faster and more flexible. Not finished, yet the foundation is seriously promising.
Hades (-65%) - A$12.70 The rare roguelike that marries narrative and repetition. Every run feeds the story. If you somehow skipped it, this price fixes that.
Detroit Become Human (-82%) - A$10.70 Branching narrative spectacle with strong performances. Choices matter, even when the writing leans heavy handed. For this price, it is an easy curiosity.
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.
Magic: The Gathering packs come in a few shapes and sizes (we covered the excellent Jumpstart Boosters for the Avatar: The Last Airbender set recently), but Collector Boosters are the most expensive.
Now, though, Amazon not only has Avatar Collector Boosters in stock, but it’s selling a box of 12 at a discount with a 16% saving off the list price.
Avatar Collector Boosters Are On Sale At Amazon
That brings a Collector Booster box down to $384.62 from $455.88. It’s still super expensive, but it’s admittedly slightly easier to swallow.
It drops the price per pack from $37.99 to $32.05, which is a steep enough drop to almost pay for a whole Play Booster with the money you save - imagine that.
So, what’s the deal with Collector Boosters? Why does a box of 12 command a fee of over $450 when Play Boosters can be had much cheaper?
In truth, it’s because the most valuable cards from the Avatar: The Last Airbender set are much, much more likely to be found in Collector Boosters. They contain all manner of special art treatments, including those controversial ‘Source Material’ full-art cards (no, we still can’t love them either).
The cards remain functionally the same as buying Play Boosters, but as the name suggests, these ones are aimed at collectors of Avatar superfans. We don't often give advice, but if you do buy them, please try and put them in a sleeve to keep them in the best condition possible!
Lloyd Coombes is an experienced freelancer in tech, gaming and fitness seen at Polygon, Eurogamer, Macworld, TechRadar and many more. He's a big fan of Magic: The Gathering and other collectible card games, much to his wife's dismay.
Highguard developer Wildlight Entertainment has confirmed a new patch is in the works after issues related to its official website sparked fears that a full shutdown was imminent.
The already troubled multiplayer shooter’s first month in players’ hands took a turn for the worse earlier this week when fans noticed access to its official website had been closed off without warning. With all that remained of playhighguard.com being a “site unavailable” message and social media links, many believed the full experience, which launched for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S just weeks ago, would soon be taken offline for good.
As concerns that Highguard could soon go the way of Concord boiled, Wildlight finally stepped in (via CharlieIntel). Discord server admin and moderator WL_Coronach replied to one fan’s question about the website’s status earlier today, assuring them and others it would eventually come back online – even if it’s currently a “low priority” issue. Instead, the developer has put most of its focus on “updates and content.”
“Not sure on the timeframe, but basically needs to be transferred and simplified,” the full message says. “Low priority [at the moment] ( reputational damage already done ). Now we just need to focus on delivering updates and content to improve.”
Now we just need to focus on delivering updates and content to improve.
Wildlight had teased its first full year of content was already “deep in development” when Highguard launched January 26. While an early February content update proved that work on post-launch features was indeed underway, layoffs affecting much of the studio’s staff immediately called both its future, as well as the future of its new game, into question.
With Wildlight facing drastic changes in the last week alone, it’s unclear what a new Highguard update would look like. Still, those who have stuck by the free-to-play game seem to be satisfied with any additional content at all.
“Once we lock in the patch date I’ll see if we can get a patch preview up for you guys a bit beforehand,” WL_Coronach added in a follow-up reply.
Highguard’s woes began the moment Geoff Keighley showed it as the one-last-thing announcement at The Game Awards 2025. Confusion about its place at the show turned into concern in the weeks that followed, as players took Wildlight’s silence as a sign the game could be in trouble. Although it eventually launched to high player counts on Steam, a wave of negative user reviews quickly helped tank its reputation online.
Highguard reached more than 97,000 concurrent players on the PC platform on its release date but is struggling to crack more than 1,000 today (according to SteamDB). A Game File report recently suggested that Chinese megacorporation Tencent quietly funded its development, though the extent of its potential involvement remains unclear.
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The Elder Scrolls 6 is going to be a return to Bethesda's "classic style" of games, according to Bethesda director Todd Howard.
This comes from an interview done by Howard with KindaFunny today, in which he talked about why he can't really provide too much of an update on The Elder Scrolls 6, and admits he would have preferred not to have announced it so early (in 2018).
However, he says players can expect it to be a return to Bethesda's classic form, after the studio took "creative detour[s]" with both Starfield and Fallout 76. Here's the full quote from Howard:
"We do have a certain style that we like and that our fans like that we want to get better and better at. I think in some ways Fallout 76 and Starfield are a little bit of a creative detour from that classic Elder Scrolls, Fallout, a Skyrim or a Fallout 3 or a Fallout 4, Oblivion, where you're exploring a world in a certain way. And as we come back to Elder Scrolls 6 that we're doing now, we're coming back to that classic style that we've missed, that we know really really well."
Howard goes on, confirming that the studio has spent the last several years improving on Creation Engine 2, which is the game engine behind Starfield, and bringing it up to Creation Engine 3, which will power "Elder Scrolls 6 and beyond."
Later in the interview, he adds that "the majority of people who made Skyrim are still here," while new faces have also joined the studio, bringing experiences from other studios to lend to The Elder Scrolls 6.
It's been a long, agonizing wait for The Elder Scrolls 6 since it was first announced – wow, okay, almost eight years ago. It has in fact been longer between the announcement and now than it was between The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and the announcement of The Elder Scrolls 6. Howard has warned eager fans as recently as last November that the game is "still a long way off" and has even teased that he may just shadow drop it, something he alluded to again today with KindaFunny. He reiterated today that "it's gonna be a while yet," and confirmed that, "We're able to play it, we're about to pass a big milestone internally, the majority of the studio is on the game and some of our partners."
But Howard also claims all this waiting is necessary for the game to be great.
“What do fans really want?” he said in December of last year. “Do they want a game that comes out before it should and doesn’t meet their expectations? Or do they want the turkey that is in the oven for long enough to be delicious when it finally comes out of the oven, you know? That’s what I think people are going to want. So, we’re going to take our time and as long as it needs to be great.”
Rebekah Valentine is a senior reporter for IGN. Got a story tip? Send it to rvalentine@ign.com.
Every car needs both a jump starter and tire inflator as part of its emergency kit, so why not just get both in one package. Starting today, Amazon is offering the AstroAI S8 Air 3000A Cordless Jump Starter with Air Compressor (Tire Inflator) for just $34.80 after you apply coupon code "OXOVKD4Y". AstroAI is a well-known brand and its products are higher quality than other similarly priced jump starters and air compressors you'll find on Amazon. I myself use an AstroAI S8 series jump starter; I've used it more than once on my 2018 Toyota Rav 4 and it has worked perfectly every time.
AstroAI S8 Air Jump Starter and Air Compressor for $35
The AstroAI S8 Air is a 3-in-1 device. First is a 12V cordless car jump starter that can supply 3,000A of peak power. The internal lithium battery has enough juice to jump start up to a 9L gas or 6.5L diesel engine up to 20 times on a single charge. Cordless jump starters essentially make traditional jumper cables obsolete for most people, since you no longer need the assistance of someone else's car (or a tow truck) to get you back on the road.
Second is the 150PSI cordless tire inflator and air compressor, which can refill a 195/65 R15 tire from 28 to 36 PSI in just under one minute. If you're using it to fix a flat, sure you have a tire patch kit on seal the hole afterwards. Like most tire inflators, this model can also be used to inflate other things like bicycle tires, balls, inflatables, and more.
Lastly, the AstroAI S8 Air's internal 10,000mAh power bank can be used to charge up your dead iPhone or smartphone when you need it the most since it has both USB Type-A and USB Type-C ports.
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They’re pretty regularly discounted, too, which is always appreciated, but right now Amazon has some fantastic deals on Lorwyn Eclipsed’s duo of decks and a huge bundle of Tarkir Dragonstorm decks, too. Here’s why they’re worth a look.
Save Big On MTG Precons At Amazon Right Now
Kicking off with the latest set, Lorwyn Eclipsed, there are two decks available for the set.
Blight Curse is helmed by Auntie Ool, Cursewretch (or The Reaper, King No More), and leans into the -1/-1 counters archetype that we really don’t see too much of in precons. It’s a fantastic deck—possibly one of the best in recent memory—and has a few bucks knocked off the price to bring it to $45.49.
It’s joined by Dance of the Elements, which has an even better price. The five-color Elementals deck is all about making copies of big creatures and is helmed by Ashling, the Limitless (or Mass of Mysteries). It’s currently just $37.99, a 24% discount on a great precon.
Onto Tarkir: Dragonstorm, then, and while the 2025 was somewhat overshadowed by Universes Beyond: Final Fantasy dropping right after, it remains a great set.
Its Commander decks had a wide range of reprint values, but they’re all fun to use. I own three of them myself and have had a blast playing with Sultai Arisen. Can’t pick? Good news - Amazon has a discount on a bundle of all five (that’s right, five) decks.
The bundle would cost $224.95, but is now $195, bringing each deck down to $39. While some are going for around that number, Temur Roar was particularly popular at launch and shot up in value. In fact, it’s still $60 on its own.
That deck is particularly good because it essentially drops a ton of Dragons on the board for big damage, but the others are fun, too.
Jeskai Striker is all about playing rapid spells, while Sultai Arisen has a graveyard recursion theme that helps keep opponents guessing.
Mardu Surge is focused on tokens and sacrifice, while Abzan Armor is a ‘toughness matters’ deck that turns colossal defenders into terrifying attackers.
You really can’t go wrong with any of them, and if you’re new to the format, Tarkir’s decks are relatively easy to pilot, too.
Lloyd Coombes is an experienced freelancer in tech, gaming and fitness seen at Polygon, Eurogamer, Macworld, TechRadar and many more. He's a big fan of Magic: The Gathering and other collectible card games, much to his wife's dismay.
With so many exciting sporting events happening year-round, it can be tough to know where to stream each one. Thankfully, Fubo should have all your bases covered, no pun intended. Fubo is a live TV streaming service that features over 200 live channels, including 35 regional sports channels and ESPN Unlimited—more than any other streaming service. So, you can bet that Fubo will probably have the game you're looking for.
Not ready to dive in just yet? No problem! Like many other streaming services, Fubo offers a free trial so you can test it out. Check out our full rundown below, including how to activate the free trial, what channels are included in the service, where to watch Fubo, and more.
Does Fubo Have a Free Trial?
Yes, for most new subscribers, Fubo is currently offering a 5-day free trial period that provides access to over 200 live channels, ESPN Unlimited, and potentially more, depending on your area. It's one of the overall best streaming service free trials out there for live sports.
Click the link below to sign up for the free trial. After your trial period ends, you'll be automatically charged for your subscription if it's not canceled. You can check out the pricing details below or take a look at the Hulu + Live TV free trial for our favorite Fubo alternative.
What Is Fubo?
Fubo is a live TV subscription service offering over 200 channels and unlimited Cloud DVR storage for recording your favorite content. It has the most complete catalog among live TV streaming options, though it comes at a slightly higher price. Most Fubo plans allow you to stream on up to 10 devices simultaneously and watch on up to three devices while on the go. If you're looking to replace your cable subscription, Fubo is an excellent choice. Plus, unlike cable, there are no hidden fees, no cable box charges, and you can cancel anytime.
If you're a sports fan, Fubo stands out as one of the best sports streaming services for live sports and one of the best ways to watch live NFL games this year. With access to over 55,000 sporting events each year, it covers the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, major soccer leagues, college sports, F1, NASCAR, MMA, boxing, golf, tennis, and much more. You'll catch all of the biggest events like the Super Bowl, World Series, NBA Finals, and the Stanley Cup Playoffs, just to name a few.
A Disney merger is on the horizon
Disney officially finalized a deal to merge Hulu + Live TV and Fubo toward the end of 2025. As of right now, the agreement means both services will be continue to available separately, but Fubo has access to live events from Disney networks such as ESPN and ABC. For example, Fubo has already added ESPN Unlimited to its service.
How Much Does Fubo Cost?
Fubo offers two main plans: Pro and Elite, each with a $25 or $30 discount off your first month after the free trial. The Pro plan costs $73.99 per month and includes over 205 channels, unlimited Cloud DVR storage, and the ability to watch on up to 10 screens at home and up to three on the go.
For an additional $10 per month, Fubo's Elite plan includes everything the Pro plan has to offer, but boosts the channel count to over 270 and adds 4K content, bringing the total to $83.99 per month.
Fubo Sports also offers a more limited Sports + Live TV plan for $55.99 per month, which includes 25 channels in addition to ABC, CBS, Fox, and ESPN Unlimited. NBC channels have been removed from the service since an ongoing contract dispute in November 2025.
If you'd like to expand your plan, Fubo offers a variety of add-ons, including Paramount+ with Showtime, Starz, MGM+, NFL RedZone, NBA League Pass, entertainment and news channels, Latino channels, and more.
Fubo also offers a Latino plan for $14.99 per month (with a $5 savings for the first month after the free trial) that features 50 Spanish language live channels and sporting events, unlimited Cloud DVR storage, and the option to watch on two devices simultaneously.
How to Watch Fubo - Available Platforms
Fubo is available to stream on a variety of connected devices, including Apple TV (4th generation and newer), most Roku devices, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Xbox, and select Samsung, LG, Vizio, and Hisense smart TVs. You can also watch on mobile devices like iPhone, iPad, Android phones and tablets, or stream online through your web browser.
Matthew Adler is a Commerce, Features, Guides, News, Previews, and Reviews writer for IGN. You can follow him on the site formerly known as Twitter @MatthewAdler and watch him stream on Twitch.
The Sonic the Hedgehog film franchise has finally landed on its Amy Rose, and it's a heck of a choice. Kristen Bell has been confirmed to voice the pink hedgehog pal (and possible love interest) for Sonic the Hedgehog 4, as reported by THR.
We've known that Amy Rose was coming to Sonic's world since the end of Sonic the Hedgehog 3, when a mid-credits scene revealed both Metal Sonic and Sonic's ally, Amy Rose, arriving to save him with a massive hammer in tow.
But it's been over a year since that reveal, and it's only just now that we're learning who's destined to lend their voice to arguably the last remaining super-famous Sonic companion to join the team. Ben Schwartz has been voicing the blue blur since the first movie, with Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik, and Colleen O'Shaughnessey reprising her video game role as Tails. Idris Elba joined the group in Sonic the Hedgehog 2 as Knuckles, and Keanu Reeves stepped in as Shadow the Hedgehog in the third movie. It remains unclear who will be voicing Metal Sonic (if anyone – Metal Sonic notoriously doesn't really speak in most appearances). And we also don't know if other fan-favorite Sonic characters (Blaze? Silver? Cream and Cheese? Big the Cat?) will show up.
As for Bell, you've almost certainly seen or heard her in something before. She's perhaps best known as the voice of Anna in the Frozen films, but has also starred in TV series such as The Good Place, Gossip Girl, Veronica Mars, and Nobody Wants This, as well as films including Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Couples Retreat. She's appeared in a few video games too, including as the voice and likeness of Lucy in Assassin's Creed 1, 2, and Brotherhood, and, of course, as Anna in the Disney Infinity games and Kingdom Hearts 3.
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