Save on a bunch of Nintendo Switch titles at Woot
Image sources: VariousAlice Jovanée (she/her) is a commerce writer, and she has been writing about gaming and tech since 2005. Prior to Polygon, she worked at publications such as The Verge.New games for the Nintendo Switch usually cost $59.99, but Woot is discounting a substantial collection of must-haves through Oct. 31. Many of these titles match their lowest prices ever, which we expect to see during Black Friday, not in October. Included in this sale are discounts on essential titles like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Super Mario Bros. Wonder, plus new releases like Sonic X Shadow Generations, and Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.Woot notes that some of the Switch games on sale aren’t the U.S. versions, but since the Switch is region-free (meaning games from any region work …
Read moreThe best Asus ROG Ally accessories
Graphic: Alice Newcome-Beill/Polygon | Source images: 8Bitdo, Corsair, BaseusThe Asus ROG Ally X is currently one of the most powerful handheld PCs currently available (the standard ROG Ally is no slouch, either). Compared to the Steam Deck, Asus’ handhelds are a better fit for gamers who want Windows OS on their handheld for superb game compatibility — especially those who like using non-Steam launchers like GOG and Xbox — as well as for those who want faster specs and high refresh rate screen tech.The accessory ecosystem has blossomed since the ROG Ally’s debut, more or less equaling the selection for the Steam Deck, which is great to see. And, thanks to the ROG Ally’s port location and design similarities to the Steam Deck, some accessories work just fine with either handheld.…
Read moreSave on custom tabletop minis from Hero Forge for a limited time
Hero ForgeAlice Jovanée (she/her) is a commerce writer, and she has been writing about gaming and tech since 2005. Prior to Polygon, she worked at publications such as The Verge.If you’ve ever wanted a personalized avatar to employ in your tabletop campaign, Hero Forge is currently celebrating its 10th birthday by offering a blanket 20% discount on all of its physical custom miniatures through the month of November. However, if you’re someone who prefers to print their minis at home — or someone who runs their campaigns virtually via Roll20 or a similar Virtual Tabletop system — you can also save 50% on printable STL files and 3D digital minis.Hero Forge Miniatures$4$850% off$4$35 at Hero Forge (physical)$4 at Hero Forge (digital)Creating your own mini with Hero Forge is done via…
Read moreThe Sony Inzone Buds are on sale for their lowest price yet
Credit: Sony ElectronicsAlice Jovanée (she/her) is a commerce writer, and she has been writing about gaming and tech since 2005. Prior to Polygon, she worked at publications such as The Verge.The Sony Inzone Buds, our favorite gaming earbuds, are currently on sale for their lowest price ever. Right now the $199.99 wireless, noise-cancelling earbuds are available for just $169 from Amazon and Best Buy.Intended primarily for use with the PC and PlayStation 5, the Inzone Buds can pair with a variety of devices using their built-in Bluetooth connectivity or via a 2.4 Ghz wireless USB-C adapter (it’s otherwise seated inside the charging case). While the individual microphones built into each earbud won’t compete with a standalone mic, the buds easily match the audio quality found on most g…
Read moreThe Lord of the Rings 4K trilogy box set to rule them all is coming in December
Cameron Faulkner (he/him) is Polygon’s commerce editor. He began writing about tech and gaming in 2013, and migrated from The Verge in 2023.As if it weren’t already a massive treat to see each of the Lord of the Rings films (and their extended editions) in luscious 4K, the 9-disc trilogy is just a fraction of what’s inside the One Ring Gift Box that’s coming this December. The box set of films and a replica of the One Ring from Noble Collection are included in book-like case that has a faux leather hardcover, pages with gold foil, and a map of Middle-earth on its inside flap.The One Ring Gift Box edition will start shipping on Dec. 20, according to its Amazon listing, which is shortly after the Black Friday and Cyber Monday rush — but just in time to have it wrapped and gifted fo…
Read moreWhere to pre-order Magic: The Gathering – Innistrad Remastered
Wizards of the CoastAlice Jovanée (she/her) is a commerce writer, and she has been writing about gaming and tech since 2005. Prior to Polygon, she worked at publications such as The Verge.Wizards of the Coast recently revealed its product lineup for Magic: The Gathering in 2025. While collaborations featuring Final Fantasy and Marvel franchises are some of the biggest takeaways, Wizards also quietly announced a new, limited edition set called Innistrad Remastered, which arrives Jan. 25, 2025. Just like MTG’s recently announced Foundations set, Innistrad Remastered features relaunches of the series’ most popular cards. You’ll find favorites from several gothic horror expansions, including Shadows over Innistrad, Innistrad: Midnight Hunt, and Innistrad: Crimson Vow.Pointed more towar…
Read moreWhere to pre-order Magic: The Gathering – Foundations
Wizards of the CoastAlice Jovanée (she/her) is a commerce writer, and she has been writing about gaming and tech since 2005. Prior to Polygon, she worked at publications such as The Verge.Foundations, the next expansion for Magic: The Gathering, arrives Nov. 15 and aims at providing a fun, accessible experience for every level of play. The expansion draws from a variety of aesthetics and reintroduces some of the game’s most famous cards, which will be legal in all standard formats through 2029.While Foundations will launch with a pair of new products intended to onboard new players, veterans looking to expand their collection may find some great additions in the typical spread of Booster Boxes and Bundles. We’ve outlined all of the products available in this expansion below and where…
Read moreHumble is offering a massive $40 bundle of Vampire: The Masquerade adventures
ModiphiusAlice Jovanée (she/her) is a commerce writer, and she has been writing about gaming and tech since 2005. Prior to Polygon, she worked at publications such as The Verge.If you need some new blood for your tabletop RPG, Humble is currently featuring a discounted collection of 25 rulebooks, campaigns, and one-shots for Vampire: The Masquerade. The World of Darkness bundle allows you to add over $500 worth of supplementary material for the fifth-edition ruleset to your library for just $40.In addition to PDFs of the core rulebooks for Vampire: The Masquerade and Hunter: The Reckoning, this collection also includes over two dozen pieces of supplementary content in the form of sourcebooks and standalone adventures. Cults? Check. Blood Gods? Of course. London and Chicago? Perfect setti…
Read moreThe best nerdy Advent calendars
Graphic: Alice Newcome-Beill/Polygon | Source images: Marvel, Star Wars, Bethesda, Pokémon, [a combination of original artwork with multiple third-party assets]Alice Jovanée (she/her) is a commerce writer, and she has been writing about gaming and tech since 2005. Prior to Polygon, she worked at publications such as The Verge.December is right around the corner, which means that now is time to think about how you’re going to distract yourself in the days leading up to the holidays. There are more than enough games and movies out there to stay entertained. But there’s another way to keep the holiday spirit kicking: grab one or more of the best nerdy Advent calendars.Regardless of your preferred flavor of fandom, there’s probably an Advent calendar that’s sure to delight (or, at th…
Read moreYou can get every PC game in the Fallout series for under $50 through Oct. 29
Bethesda Game StudiosAlice Jovanée (she/her) is a commerce writer, and she has been writing about gaming and tech since 2005. Prior to Polygon, she worked at publications such as The Verge.Oct. 23 is Fallout Day, which canonically in the game’s universe is when The Great War began and ended shortly after in a blaze of nuclear attacks. It’s a bit of a weird thing to celebrate, but retailers are using the date as an excuse to drastically cut prices on the popular post-nuclear roleplaying franchise for PC. Who are we to argue?The best deals are currently available through Oct. 29 at Fanatical, where you can pick up Steam keys for The Fallout Classic Collection, Fallout 76 Skyline Valley Deluxe Edition, Fallout 4: Game of the Year Edition, and Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition together…
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