Photo: Charlie Hall / Catalyst Game LabsAlice 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.With a lore that spans roughly a millennium of human history, Catalyst Game Labs’ tabletop game Battletech can be very daunting to get into. Fear not, however, if you don’t have 8-plus hours to watch a deep dive into the history of the Inner Sphere. Catalyst Game Labs has published a 280-page hardcover guide to the world of Battletech, ideal for any novice MechWarrior attempting to get up to speed on the finer points of the franchise.Dubbed Battletech Universe, this comprehensive tome details the factions, equipment, and tactics from the various eras of Battletech, from the format…

RazerAlice 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 Razer Nommo V2 Pro is Razer’s flagship set of gaming speakers. We consider it one of the best gaming speaker systems out there, and it’s currently on sale for their lowest price ever. Typically $449.99, the Razer Nommo V2 Pro is currently discounted to just $294 at Amazon. We understand that investing in a speaker system for your desktop isn’t for everyone, but if you want to elicit more than a few noise complaints from your neighbors, you won’t find a better opportunity.Razer Nommo V2 Pro$294$45035% off$294$294 at AmazonThe Nommo V2 includes a pair of 3-inch speakers featuring full-range drivers and integ…

GridAlice 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.Grid, the makers of awesome, shadowbox-style pieces made from bygone gadgets and gaming accessories, is currently celebrating its fourth anniversary. To mark the occasion, Grid is offering its framed Classic Game Boy for its lowest price ever. Typically, this masterpiece costs $299, but you can currently hang one on your wall for just $179 while the deal lasts through Sept. 13.Because each framed piece from the Grid catalog is made from authentic parts that have been lovingly restored, quantities are limited, and for every 100 units sold, the price goes up by $10. But you won’t be able to find a better price on this …

Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio/SegaRoss Miller (he/him) is Polygon’s Senior Commerce Editor for the summer. He has nearly 20 years of experience in media and was a founding editor of The Verge.There’s still time to immerse yourself into the wild and whimsical world of Sega’s Yakuza at a steep discount. GOG is offering a massive deal on the mainline Yakuza series on PC, where you can pick up a seven-game collection that includes the best versions of Yakuza 0 through Yakuza 6: The Song Life for less than $34, saving 70% off the total price. This bundle includes the “Kiwami” remakes of the first two Yakuza games as well as the remastered editions of Yakuza 3, 4, and 5. But time is of the essence, as the sale expires Sept. 10 at 3 a.m. EDT/12 a.m. PDT.Yakuza Complete Series$34$11270% off$34$3…

AnalogueAlice 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.I may occasionally forget things like my own birthday or how to properly use a semicolon; but everyone who has ever owned a Game Boy Color probably remembers which color they had or wanted (Kiwi Green, personally). Analogue is introducing six new colors for its enthusiast retro gaming handheld, the Analogue Pocket. Five of the colors are inspired by the original treatments given to the Game Boy Color, while the shiny gold color is an Analogue original. Each new color will be available directly from the Analogue store for $249.99 starting Sept. 12 at 11 a.m. EST while supplies last.Analogue Pocket Color$250$250$250 …

GloriousAlice 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.Glorious, the PC peripheral manufacturer responsible for the incredibly popular GMMK Pro keyboard series, has returned with an exciting new addition to their lineup of premium keyboards, the GMMK 3. While Glorious has previously offered its keyboards like the GMMK 2 and GMMK Pro with a handful of off-the-shelf options, the GMMK 3 has launched with a truly staggering number of customization options.The GMMK 3 is available in 65%, 75%, or 100% layouts which all feature a rotary knob, magnetic badge, and RGB lighting. A Pro model for the GMMK 3 is also available, which features optional wireless connectivity and 8K Hz…

Photo: Amelia Holowaty Krales/PolygonAlice 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.In honor of its 21st birthday, Steam is offering an awesome discount on the original LCD Steam Deck. Right now through Sept. 26, the baseline, 64 GB model is on sale for $296.65 (was $349), matching its lowest price ever at 15% off. However, the 512 GB version is currently discounted to just $336.75 (was $449), the lowest price we’ve seen for the premium LCD model equipped with its anti-glare etched glass screen. Both models still include a zip-up case for the Deck, but Valve has been slowly phasing out its launch models of the Steam Deck equipped with LCD screens, so this deal will on…

The Pokémon CompanyAlice 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 latest expansion for Pokémon TCG Scarlet & Violet, called Stellar Crown, has just launched, and it’s currently available from a variety of online retailers, in addition to your local games store. Based on the Indigo Disk DLC for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, this new set shakes up the existing Pokémon TCG library with Stellar Tera Ex Pokémon, along with plenty of adorable Terastallized Pokémon, too. If you’d like to add these new cards to your personal collection, the new set is available in three formats, which we’ve listed below, along with their contents, and finally, where you can…

KeychronAlice 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.Keychron keyboards are known for matching (and sometimes exceeding) the performance and features of pricier gaming keyboards while costing a fraction of the price. Right now at Woot, a selection of excellent Keychron keyboards are an even better value, with many models discounted to their lowest prices ever.Part of what makes Keychron models a great buy is because each is hot-swappable, making them compatible with virtually any three- or five-pin aftermarket mechanical switch. In other words, go nuts with customizing it if you don’t like the default switches, or change your mind in the future. Keychron keyboards …