Where to pre-order Star Wars: Unlimited – Twilight of the Republic

Fantasy Flight GamesAlice 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 second expansion for Star Wars: Unlimited, titled Twilight of the Republic, is currently available to pre-order ahead of its Nov. 8 launch. Following a similar format to the previous expansion, Shadows of the Galaxy, Twilight of the Republic is available to reserve either as a two-player Starter Kit, or as Booster Packs. We’ve managed to track down some online retailers where you can reserve the new set, but you might consider heading to your local games store if you’re trying to secure these cards on launch day.Twilight of the Republic introduces over 250 new cards, token units, and two new key…

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This speedy, Steam Deck-ready portable battery is almost half off

Photo: Amelia Holowaty-Krales/PolygonCameron Faulkner (he/him) is Polygon’s commerce editor. He began writing about tech and gaming in 2013, and migrated from The Verge in 2023.If you’ve got some holiday travel coming up, you might need a portable battery to keep your devices charged when you’re away from an outlet. Whether you have a Steam Deck, a Nintendo Switch, a phone, or a tablet (or perhaps some combination of that lineup), you shouldn’t settle for a battery that’s low on charging speed or capacity. This blue-colored Baseus battery has both, packed with 20,000mAh with charging speeds of up to 65 W, and it’s selling for $33.59 at Amazon.Baseus 20,000mAh 65 W portable USB-C battery$34$6043% off$34It’s common for this battery to get a discount that knocks $10 or sometimes…

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Criterion’s 24-hour sale slashes 50% off every Blu-ray

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.In time for Halloween as well as the beginning of the gift-getting season, Criterion is selling every Blu-ray and DVD in its hallowed collection at 50% off their usual prices for one day only. These sales only happen a few times each year (and when they occur is pretty random), so if you or a loved one (or even a marginally liked one) enjoys adding flick after flick with Criterion’s gorgeous box art to their shelves, we recommend taking advantage of this 24-hour sale that ends 12 p.m. EDT on Oct. 23.Now, you might know your stuff when it comes to films and it’s no big deal if we cut you loose to make selections on your own. If so, great! If not, …

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Where to pre-order the 8BitDo 64 controller for the Analogue 3D

8BitdoAlice 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 anticipation of the launch of the new Analogue 3D console, 8BitDo has announced a new Bluetooth controller to be used with the modernized version of the Nintendo 64. The 8BitDo 64 controller doesn’t launch until March 19, but you can currently reserve your $39.99 controller from Amazon.The 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth controller shares a similar footprint to more modern controllers, but the face buttons and other inputs are intended to directly reflect those found on the original N64 controller with its singular analog stick. While the new controller is clearly designed with the intent to be used with N64 titles, the 64 …

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Science compels us to pick up this adorable Outer Wilds replica Hearthian Lander

FangamerAlice 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.Fangamer has just produced an incredibly detailed model of the Hearthian Lander from Outer Wilds that you can purchase for $99.99. The model itself is built to 1/58 scale, and measures about 7.9-inches tall and 10.6-inches wide when fully assembled. Just note that this detailed model arrives as a collection of decals and unpainted sprues, so you’ll need to put it all together before you decide to smash it into the campsite of some poor, unsuspecting spacefarer.Hearthian Lander Model$100$100$100 at FangamerBest described as Groundhog Day in space, Outer Wilds is a puzzle-y interstellar adventure about a universe c…

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Get Alan Wake 2 and its DLC for half off during Epic's big Halloween sale

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…

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Where to pre-order The Art of The Legend of Vox Machina

Dark Horse ComicsAlice 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 finished watching the latest season of The Legend of Vox Machina but are still thirsty for more of the antics from the Critical Role crew, Dark Horse comics has recently announced a new concept art book detailing the development of the Amazon Prime animated series, complete with character breakdowns, storyboards, and more supplemented by commentary from series writer Meredith Kecskemety and the cast of Critical Role.The Art of the Legend of Vox Machina$50$50$50 at Amazon$100 at Amazon (deluxe edition)$50 at Barnes & NobleThe 192-page hardcover book doesn’t launch until Dec. 10, but you ca…

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Where to pick up The Electric State TTRPG

Free League Publishing / Simon StålenhagAlice 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 Electric State, the Netflix film starring Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, will arrive in early 2025. In case you’re keeping count, this is the third adaptation of the strange worlds developed by visual artist Simon Stålenhag, whose illustrations have also inspired the Amazon Prime series Tales from the Loop and Things from the Flood.Following in the footsteps of Tales from the Loop, The Electric State was also recently made into a TTRPG setting by Free League Publishing, and it’s currently available as either a $44.99 hardcover text from Amazon, or as a $24.99 PDF from …

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Govee’s Sync Box 2 delivers spectacular TV lighting with fewer trade-offs

Photo: Cameron Faulkner/PolygonCameron Faulkner (he/him) is Polygon’s commerce editor. He began writing about tech and gaming in 2013, and migrated from The Verge in 2023.We’ve written previously about Govee’s smart TV lights, which mimic the colors from your screen and splash them behind the TV. They’re a great and somewhat affordable way to make watching movies or playing games more fun and immersive.If there’s a main downside to most of its models, it’s that they require you to have a camera on top of your TV, which the system uses to interpret what colors the lightstrips should be to best match the video. From a usability standpoint, the camera’s limited viewing range means that it can’t see every inch of your TV clearly, and it’s also susceptible to picking up other …

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Battletech Universe is the the ultimate MechWarrior primer

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…

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