Where to pre-order Mass Effect: The Board Game

Modiphius 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.Mass Effect: The Board Game by Modiphius isn’t the first time the sci-fi franchise has been ported to analog, but it’s by far the best adaptation of the tight, squad-based combat of Bioware’s trilogy we’ve played. While Mass Effect: The Board Game – Priority: Hagalaz is already shipping out to Kickstarter backers, a general release is planned for October — just in time for N7 Day, the annual celebration of all things Mass Effect on Nov. 7. Right now, you can reserve a copy of the board game exclusively through the Modiphius storefront for around $51.Mass Effect: The Board Game – Priority Ha…

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Last call to save 90% on CRPG classics from Humble

BeamdogAlice 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.Looking to dig into some of the best computer RPGs ever made? You won’t find a better opportunity than the RPG Masters Humble Bundle. Right now, you can pick up a collection of eight classic and contemporary CRPGs, along with a fat stack of add-ons, for just $35 at Humble — a savings of 90% for a collection of games that normally costs $346. But you’ll have to act soon, as this deal ends Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 9 p.m. EDT/6 p.m. PDT.This bundle features some true legends from the genre, including Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition, Baldur’s Gate: Deluxe Edition, Baldur’s Gate 2: Enhanced Edition, and Neve…

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Add 1 TB of extra storage to your Switch or Steam Deck for just $66

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.In case you’ve unexpectedly run out of storage for more games on your Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, or another handheld gaming PC like the ROG Ally, there’s a deal happening at Amazon on possibly the last microSD card you might ever need to buy. Lexar’s 1 TB microSD card costs $66.49, which is a nice little discount off its typical $75 price.Lexar 1 TB microSD card$66$7411% off$66$66 at Amazon1 TB of storage will go very far on the Nintendo Switch, as its games tend to have much smaller install sizes than those on other consoles. However, assuming that the Switch 2 coming in 2025 will also support this type o…

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The 9 best gaming deals from Woot’s end of summer sale

NintendoRoss 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.For many in the US, Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer and the start of the fall season. School’s back in session. Fantasy football leagues have drafted ahead of the NFL season kickoff. Sunset gets earlier and earlier as darkness creeps in by dinner time. In celebration of this shift into cooler weather, Woot has launched a “Fall in Love with Video Games” sales event.Through Sept. 13 or while supplies last, you can save big on first-party Nintendo Switch games like the new Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door remaster for $44.99 (was $59.99), controllers like the 8BitDo Arcade Stick for $74.99 (was $119.99) a…

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Where to pre-order Magic: The Gathering – Duskmourn

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.Duskmourn, the latest expansion for Magic: The Gathering, is channeling every imaginable flavor of the impending spooky season. This new horror-themed set arrives on Sept. 27, and draws inspiration from cosmic, supernatural nightmares with an eccentric art style to match. As with previous sets for Magic: The Gathering, Duskmourn will launch with numerous products, including bundles, Play Boosters, Collector Boosters, Commander Decks, and more. If you’d like to experience this new set, we’ve outlined the various formats below and where you can reserve some of these creepy cards.Duskmourn BundleWhile …

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The ninth-gen Apple iPad is on sale for its lowest price ever

Cameron Faulkner/Polygon | Source image: AppleAlice 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 extremely capable 10.2-inch, ninth-generation iPad is currently matching its lowest price ever at multiple retailers. Originally priced at $329.99, Amazon, Best Buy, and Target have discounted the 64 GB model to just $199.99. This discount makes the versatile tablet more affordable than either the Steam Deck or ROG Ally, and the same price as a Nintendo Switch Lite. Its 64 GB of storage should be more than enough to accommodate a substantial library of mobile games, comics, books, or whatever media you’d like to enjoy away from your desk.Apple iPad (ninth generation)$200$…

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LG’s 34-inch curved OLED gaming monitor is almost half off

LGCameron Faulkner (he/him) is Polygon’s commerce editor. He began writing about tech and gaming in 2013, and migrated from The Verge in 2023.OLED gaming monitors are the real deal … for those who can afford them. Just like their TV counterparts, they typically command a premium price point because they deliver the goods with unbeatable color and lighting accuracy thanks to the display tech’s per-pixel control. As for OLED gaming monitors in particular, the list of perks goes on, from wildly wide viewing angles to industry-leading refresh rates, and more.I’m not just dangling all of these qualities in front of you for no reason: Best Buy and Amazon have slashed the cost of LG’s 34-inch curved OLED gaming monitor to $699.99 (was $1,299.99).LG UltraGear 34-inch curved OLED gaming …

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This custom Warhammer 40K PS5 is a monument to the hubris of the Imperium

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…

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Where can I find that adorable Astro Bot controller?

SonyAlice 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.Astro Bot, the second full-fledged title featuring the de facto PlayStation mascot and a very good Nintendo-tier platformer, has arrived. To commemorate the occasion, PlayStation has launched a limited edition DualSense controller fashioned after the blue-eyed bot. The $79.99 controller is technically available now, but you might have a difficult time finding one. Links are currently available at Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and PlayStation Direct, but stocks for the new controller are already sold out. Regardless, we’ll keep checking retailers and updating this page if new stocks become available.Astro Bot Controller$…

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Get Baldur’s Gate 3 for its lowest price yet this weekend

Larian Studios via PolygonRoss 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.Baldur’s Gate 3 continues to reign as one of greatest RPGs of all time. Even at full price we called it gaming’s best deal — something you can easily spend hundreds of hours playing and still have more to see after multiple playthroughs. The game has further evolved since its release with a number of free, content-rich updates, including this week’s Patch 7 that added new evil endings, an in-game mod manager, and revamped split screen gameplay.This weekend, Larian Studios is offering steep discounts across its entire portfolio of games for both Steam and GOG, the latter of which has the added bonus…

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