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 …

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…

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…

Remedy Entertainment/Epic Games PublishingCameron Faulkner (he/him) is Polygon’s commerce editor. He began writing about tech and gaming in 2013, and migrated from The Verge in 2023.While we’re rummaging through heaps of promising demos during Steam Next Fest, the Epic Games Store wants to entice PC gamers with treats of its own. Epic’s Halloween sale has just kicked off, lasting until Nov. 1 at 11 a.m. EDT, just long enough to snag some games the morning after you wake up from a sugar-induced slumber.The best deal of the bunch is easily Alan Wake 2, which is still exclusive to the Epic Games Store on PC. The base game — one of the best (and weirdest) games of 2023, mind you — is selling for $24.99, which is the lowest price we’ve seen yet. We’d also like to direct your atte…

UbisoftAlice 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’re looking for an easy way to increase your spending power, GameStop is currently offering some rare discounts on digital gift cards, subscriptions, and even in-game currencies. This blanket 10% discount is available to anyone, but GameStop Pro members will get an additional 5% discount. Deals on subscription services like Xbox Game Pass Ultimate are fairly common, but we rarely see discounts on Nintendo’s Switch Online + Expansion Pack or Gift Cards for the Nintendo eShop or Steam, making this a great opportunity to top off your Steam Wallet or sign up for Nintendo’s premium online subscription.In addi…

Focus EntertainmentAlice 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.Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 publisher Focus Entertainment is drumming up hype for the game’s impending launch with a sweepstakes that allows entrants to win a meticulously-crafted, absolutely unhinged PlayStation 5.From a hardware perspective, this is still a standard, disc-based PS5, but it sports the azure colors of the Ultramarines, the chapter of the protagonist of Space Marine 2, Sergeant Titus. The border of the console features a gilded edge with Imperial skulls and Aquilas spread along the cracked and cratered face. Placed on top, conferring extra protection, is the Iron Halo of the Emperor.R…

House House/Panic Inc.There’s a lot to love about the Nintendo Switch, not least of which is the abundance of titles with local multiplayer features, making it a great console for game night with friends or a casual play session with a roommate. We’ve collected some of our favorite titles that allow for good old-fashioned local play.It’s also my preferred play style, as the last few years have given me more excuses to stay in and try new games. Local multiplayer makes ass-kicking games much more approachable, thanks to friends respawning my character. I also love building something together in real time, like a farm in Stardew Valley, or causing communal chaos like with Untitled Goose Game’s treacherous honking. Sure, couch co-op can also mean getting revived just to get ragdolled…

Arrowhead Game Studios/Sony PlayStation PublishingCameron Faulkner (he/him) is Polygon’s commerce editor. He began writing about tech and gaming in 2013, and migrated from The Verge in 2023.Helldivers 2 is one of the best games of 2024, and there have been next to no good opportunities to get a discount on it. I mean, fair enough; it’s an amazing third-person shooter that churns out memorable, often hilarious emergent moments by the minute. But now, as part of a sale on games made or published by Sony’s PlayStation studios, you don’t have to pay full price to play it. This title is 31% off, costing $27.59 (usually $39.99) through Fanatical (redeemable on Steam).If you have both a gaming PC and a PS5 and are wondering which platform is best to buy Helldivers 2 on, getting it on Ste…

Rocksteady/Warner Bros. Interactive EntertainmentCameron Faulkner (he/him) is Polygon’s commerce editor. He began writing about tech and gaming in 2013, and migrated from The Verge in 2023.One of the best deals on Steam is back. Through Sept. 28, you can grab the three-pack of Rocksteady’s Batman: Arkham games on Steam via Fanatical for just $7.49 (normally $59.99). This trio includes the respective Game of the Year editions of Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City, plus Batman: Arkham Knight and its season pass.Batman: Arkham Collection$7$6088% off$7$9 at Steam$7 at FanaticalFans of Batman have likely already played these titles because they are each excellent in their own ways; Arkham Asylum is a relatively linear game that trudges into horror by way of the Scarecrow, City s…