Every now and again, your group of friends needs a very specific type of game. Ideally, it'll be something that's easy to understand, with short round times and just enough mechanics. The first game of the night or the game you break out with drinks.

Coup: Rebellion is that game.

And to think you used to have to pay over $800 for 23" screens that supported 120Hz.

There's no traditional campaign this year, but if you're happy with zombies and you liked the battle royale beta enough to pull the trigger before launch, The Gamesmen have a nice deal this week.

Usually you'd have to fork out $90 or $100 for a new Switch Pro Controller. Not today.

Looking for a bigger monitor but don't want to break the bank?

Imagine a slightly less complicated Frozen Synapse, but you're controlling a SWAT Team. Now imagine it's a game that's quite good, and also $4.19 ($US3).

While the fan-made Ballistic NG gives PC users a very authentic, oldschool WipEout experience, it doesn't have that same cutting edge visuals. And if you happen to prefer more of a F-Zero flavour to your racing, then there's really only one option.

EB Games recently had Monolith's Ork slayer simulator up for $20, but if you missed the deal then, Fanatical is back with a similar offer.

Sometimes you just need a good run-and-gun shooter to cheer you up. Enter stage left, Vanquish.

It's just after the financial year, sadly, but if you've been holding out for some new headphones, phones, TV or a camera body, then eBay are running a neat 20% off sale on tech.

Before the next iteration of the Valkyria Chronicles franchises drops, you can get to grips with the series from the beginning (and for bugger all).

It's been a while since the Red Faction series was in vogue. But one of the best games in the series got a re-release this week, and rather conveniently, it's half price.

Assassin's Creed: Origins still costs a motza on PC: just under $90 if you're buying through Steam. Alternatively, you could pay half that price right now.

If you've been holding out on one of the best co-op games since Left 4 Dead, you can grab a 33% discount on the rat-slaying Warhammer 2: Vermintide right now.

Running around Mordor slicing up Orcs is still plenty of fun, especially when it costs less than a fancy sandwich to get stuck in.

G'day! Here are some cracking video game deals for Lifehacker readers today as we head into end of financial year sales - EB are going ham with Red Tape, Dell eBay have gaming rigs cheap, Amazon slash everything and the Mini SNES for $99!

I have read many fantasy books over the years, many of them mediocre, and few as captivating as George R.R. Martin's now-ubiquitous A Song of Ice and Fire. So it was refreshing and thrilling to discover a trilogy that's nearly as good: Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne, one of the best fantasy book series I've ever read.

You just bought a new Nintendo Switch. Now it's time to figure out what games you want to play. We've got you covered.

Click Frenzy are having another sale later this evening, and just like last year there's some good tech and gaming deals available.