With Halloween just around the corner, gamers have a special treat in store. Various gaming platforms are offering terrifyingly good discounts on horror games to get players in the spooky spirit. From Nintendo’s digital Bethesda titles to Amazon Prime’s freebie, Doom 3, and Microsoft’s Shocktober sale, there are plenty of ghoulish gaming deals to sink your teeth into.
Nintendo’s frighteningly good deals
Nintendo is getting in on the Halloween action by slashing prices on digital Bethesda titles. Until October 31st, players can enjoy discounts of up to 85 percent off on selected games. Among the spine-chilling options are the remastered Quake 2, now available for just $3.99, and the action-packed Doom Eternal, which can be yours for only $15.99.
Meanwhile, Amazon Prime subscribers can get their hands on a free copy of Doom 3, a classic from the Xbox 360 era, until November 18th. It’s the perfect way to relive the terror of this iconic game without spending a dime.
For those gaming on Xbox consoles, Microsoft has a monstrous deal in store. Their Shocktober sale is slashing prices on hundreds of digital horror games, with discounts of up to 75 percent. This sale extends to newer titles like Blasphemous 2, now priced at $23.99, and the highly anticipated Diablo IV, which can be yours for $52.50, a saving of about $18. Gamers looking for an even better deal can snag it for $49.99 at Amazon.
But that’s not all; Microsoft is also offering a 10-hour trial of Diablo IV for Xbox owners who dive in before October 22nd. It’s a fantastic opportunity to test the waters of this upcoming horror RPG.
A dive into the past
If newer titles don’t tickle your fancy, Microsoft’s extensive library of older games is worth exploring. There are some incredible discounts to be found, such as The Quarry, a teen-centric slasher, available for $17.49, a whopping $53 off its regular price. Fans of the acclaimed Alan Wake series can also grab Alan Wake Remastered for just $9.89, a saving of $20. It’s a fantastic way to revisit the origins of the series before the arrival of Alan Wake 2.
eBay is hosting a “Holiday Head Start Sale,” offering a 20 percent discount on select items when you use the offer code HEADSTART at checkout. This sale covers a wide range of tech products, making it the perfect opportunity to grab some high-quality gadgets at a bargain price.
One standout deal is Samsung’s latest 32-inch Frame TV, available for $478.39 after a discount of about $120 with the promo code HEADSTART. This 4K TV is not just a TV; it’s a work of art. It displays artwork when idle, boasts a 120Hz refresh rate, HDMI 2.1 support, and various other impressive features. Plus, it now comes with a nifty feature that can detect when the room is empty and turn itself off to save power.
But that’s not all; eBay’s tech sale has more to offer. You can grab a refurbished pair of Bose’s QuietComfort 45 headphones or QuietComfort II earbuds for just $159.20. These headphones are renowned for their exceptional noise-cancelling capabilities and audio quality, making them a fantastic addition to your audio setup.
