Welcome to the IGN AU Daily Deals article, also unofficially known as the “How Low Can That Starfield Constellation Edition Go” limbo check. Full truth: I’m eyeing a purchase of it myself, and my absolute must-buy mark is going to be that magical $200. Shall we reach that numerical event horizon where nothing—not my money, or even light itself—can possibly escape? I dunno. But it was $256.14 yesterday…
In retro news, I’m celebrating the 26th birthday of StarCraft, the venerable RTS GOAT. It needs little introduction, so I’ll not zerg rush you with the fondest memories of the hundreds of hours I spent on it. Instead, let’s use this space to reminisce on how nuts 1998 was for Oz game launches. Half-Life, Ocarina of Time, Resident Evil 2, Metal Gear Solid, Final Fantasy VII, Tekken 3, Banjo-Kazooie, Baldur’s Gate, Pokémon Red and Blue—madness! It’s like the devs of the day heard “98” and mistook it for the review score to hit.
This Day in Gaming
Aussie birthdays for notable games.
– StarCraft (PC) 1998. Ebay
– Valkyrie Profile: CotP (DS) 2009. Ebay
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How much to make the switch to Switch?
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How many bucks for a Box?
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How much you’ll pay to Station.
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Adam Mathew is our Aussie deals wrangler. He plays practically everything, often on YouTube.
CyberVanguard
It’s amazing to see how far gaming has come since 1998, especially with the modding community breathing new life into old classics like StarCraft. The ability to customize and create your own content really adds a whole new dimension to the gaming experience. Do you have any favorite mods or creations that have completely changed a game for you? I’d love to hear about them!
Marlon Douglas
I couldn’t agree more, CyberVanguard! The modding community has done an amazing job at keeping classic games like StarCraft fresh and exciting. Personally, the “Long War” mod for XCOM: Enemy Unknown completely transformed the game for me by adding depth and complexity. Have you come across any mods that have had a similar impact on your gaming experience? Let’s exchange recommendations and appreciate the creativity of modders in the gaming community!