If you've ever laid your hands on a video game controller, chances are you've entertained the idea of creating your own video games. However, many of us quickly abandon the idea, as the thought of learning coding, animation, and a host of development tools sends us running for the hills.

But, the truth is that game development isn't as complicated as it seems - provided you have the right training.

Everyone loves knocking some enemies around a bit, but do you really want to do that at full price? Course you don't. So to help out with God of War's release tomorrow, here's where you can get the game for cheap.

Back when everyone was trying to make ends meet through Kickstarter, Satellite Reign was one of the few Aussie games that had massive success. It also happened to be a lot of fun, and its smarter take on the Syndicate formula is available today for the sweet price of nothing.

Video games used to be full to the brim with hard as nails, fist-through-monitor rage inducing puzzle games. That happens a lot less these days, but if you'd like an experience that makes you feel really dumb, there's a big discount on The Witness right now.

From digital assistants that recognize our voices to music apps that learn what tunes we like, today's tech innovations are straddling the lines between science and fiction, and we have artificial intelligence (AI) to thank for that.

Of course, these breakthroughs are only the beginning, and it's not too late to get in on the ground floor of this emerging field.

It's safe to say the new God of War is going to hit it out of the park. The bat being a bloodied, serrated axe and the ball the decapitated head of some unfortunate, mythical sod. And if you want to slice and dice with the most bearded of troubled gods, you're going to want to grab the game for cheap. How does $65 sound?

If you're looking to upgrade to a 4K HDR screen, and gaming is a priority, then JB has a decent deal on a 55" Samsung for $1000.

If you've ever traveled overseas, you've likely discovered that accessing sites like Netflix and Hulu isn't always possible. With geo-restrictions imposed in many countries outside the U.S., it's difficult to keep up with your favorite shows abroad--unless you're sporting the right software. Getflix lets you sidestep these restrictions while surfing at peak speeds, and lifetime plans are available for over 90 percent off.

If Sea of Thieves wasn't a visceral enough rendition of the pirate life for you, then the Aussie-made Blackwake might be your cup of tea.

It's not an Xbox One X, or even an Xbox One S. But for $199 today, you can get Rise of the Tomb Raider and a 1TB stock Xbox One for - I shit you not - $199.

If you haven't given the '30s styled run-and-gun action of Cuphead a go yet, you have just under a day to do so for a very decent price.

If you'd prefer something more portable than a fixed desktop for your gaming needs, here's a solid deal on an ASUS ROG laptop.

Is it video game deals season or what? Hot on the heels of EB Games throwing 20% off everything at their eBay store, Amazon have unleashed deals on the Nintendo 2DS XL and 3DS XL. You can grab any edition of the former for $149 and the two editions of the latter for $179. Great!

Hey! EB are running a sale! It's not a sale with all the red and white sale tape everywhere! In fact, you don't even have to go into the store to get these awesome deals. Consoles, games, accessories! We've got all the best deals here.

Been holding out on the Switch until it gets cheaper? Then here's the best deal you'll see in a while: a neon-coloured Switch for just over $380, shipping included.

The deals start comin' and they don't stop comin', fed to the deals, now ya get the deals runnin'! We've got gaming deals all over the place today, so if you're a computer-type boffin like me, you'll be pleased!

Do you want to save this very good boy? Of course you do. But if you'd like to do it as cheaply as possible, then here are the best deals around the country for Far Cry 5.

Every now and again a decent indie package comes along. Some of them are alright, others are quite decent. Today's is much better.

Tdevelopment space is amazingly accessible for new indie developers. However, finding their games isn't always as easy as a simple search on Steam. Dropleaf is a subscription-based service that supports indie developers and lets you play their games for a single, low price, and today six-month plans are on sale for more than 60% off their usual price.