A 10/10 Masterpiece Drops Under 30, $34 Hogwarts, A New Low on Outlaws, and More! – IGN
Welcome back to another wonderful week of discounts with the guy who lives and breathes gaming. And not just any games, my friend—the best ones actually worth buying / playing / storing in a shameful pile to probably never be touched again. Personally, I’m all about the surprisingly early 30%+ discounts I’m seeing on Dragon Age Veilguard and Star Wars Outlaws. So maybe start saving there.
In retro news, I’m commemorating the 19th anniversary of Resident Evil 4, a port that blew PS2 owner minds like a .223 calibre Semi-Auto Rifle round to the melon. Though I’d already dropped about 60 hours incessantly replaying this via my (better looking and sounding) GameCube version, I recall being instantly re-smitten when I booted this on ‘Station. The new big cherry on top? Separate Ways, a roughly 2.5-hour mini adventure that slipped us into the impractical heels of a TMP-packing Ada Wong. Truly, RE4 was in the top 3 games of a console flush with all-time greats. Anybody who skips the Remake is Ganados levels of loco.
This Day in Gaming 🎂
– Age of Mythology (PC) 2002. Redux
– Resident Evil 4 (PS2) 2005. Redux
– Sonic Colors (DS,Wii) 2010. Redux
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Octopath Traveler II
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If you liked Octopath Traveler (or even any of the Bravely Default games) Octopath Traveler 2 is another good ol’ fashioned 80-hour JRPG
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Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card.
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Star Wars Col.
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The Force is strong with this one! Get 14 epic games in one massive line-up with the Star Wars Collection.
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Or just get a Steam Wallet Card.
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Death Stranding Director’s
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Well, here’s a surprise release that nobody saw coming at all. Also, one of the weirdest games I’ve played in recent memory. Definitely do some investigation before you pull the trigger on this. A real “love it or hate it” proposition.
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Or just invest in an Xbox Card.
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Red Dead 2
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Combined with strong writing and direction, the result is a game that’s sincere instead of satirical, and funny while remaining capable of some supremely well-earned emotional moments, especially throughout the excellent crescendo and epilogue. 10/10.
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Or purchase a PS Store Card.
PS5 Pro Enhanced Bargain
Need a cheap Pro showcase title?
Demon’s Souls – $124.95 / $104
Even without a Pro Enhancement, the visuals of this ’24 remake of a ’09 PS3 classic already knocked my chainmail socks off. That said, there is indeed a vaguely described “PS5 Pro” toggle in the Display Adjustment menu. It seems to be a 4K-like 60fps Fidelity Mode, which, I think, looks noticeably better than the base experience thanks to additional tessellation density and a new contact shadow system that adds finer micro-detail to stonework (which is everywhere). Basically, I’m fixing to replay this all over again now. As a busy reviewer who’s always on The Next Thing, I need a bona fide reason to look backwards; PS5 Pro Enhancement feels (and looks) like a worthy one.
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Sonic: Amy’s Island
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40 bucks off a 6-character set? That’s worth every ring.
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Adam Mathew is our Aussie deals wrangler. He plays practically everything, often on YouTube.
