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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…

Nintendo of AmericaNintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack is the upper-tier online subscription available for the Nintendo Switch. The $49.99 yearly price tag is more than double the rate of the basic tier of Nintendo Switch Online, but it brings the service’s offering more in line with its cousins on PlayStation and Xbox. It’s all about giving players access to more games, including beloved classics from older consoles like the N64, Sega Genesis, and Game Boy Advance.Here’s a primer on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, the fine print of signing up for it, and everything you get when you sign up.Table of ContentsWhat’s included in Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack?What extra games come with Expansion Pack?Can I get Expansion Pack if I already have Nintendo Switch Onl…

SIE Santa Monica Studio/Sony Interactive Entertainment via 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.God of War Ragnarök, the latest of Sony’s exclusive PlayStation games to migrate to PC storefronts, launches Sept. 19. If you didn’t play this title when it came to PlayStation consoles, and want to see what happens next in the rebooted series, you can currently save 17% on the standard and deluxe versions of the game. Just head over to Fanatical and use the offer code FANATICAL17 on the cart page before you checkout. The standard $59.99 version of the game is discounted to $49.79, while pre-orders for the $69.99 deluxe edition are on sale for $58.09God…

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…

EquinoxAlice 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.Altered, the new trading card game initially funded through an uncharacteristically successful Kickstarter campaign, is now available to the general public. Altered is introducing some fairly radical ideas into the TCG space with its truly one-of-a-kind cards and a print-on-demand system that works in tandem with its free app. However, its rapid-fire gameplay will feel familiar to anyone who’s played Star Wars: Unlimited, while its vibrant color palette will resonate with fans of Disney Lorcana.Currently, the Altered TCG is exclusively available through the Asmodee storefront, with just two products primarily inte…

AtlusCameron Faulkner (he/him) is Polygon’s commerce editor. He began writing about tech and gaming in 2013, and migrated from The Verge in 2023.Metaphor: ReFantazio, the next RPG from the creators of Persona 3, 4, and 5, is coming out Oct. 11 on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation platforms. Building off the success of the Persona titles — each full of moody tunes, min-maxing relationships for personal gain, and a turn-based system erupting with visual pizzazz — a team of Atlus veterans is here with something new (yet familiar). If you want to see how the game looks and feels ahead of its launch, my colleague Mike McWhertor had an extended August 2024 preview that has made me more excited.If you’re just here to pre-order Metaphor: ReFantazio, you’ll find all of the relevant information b…

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…

Gif: 11Bit 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.Taking place in a post-apocalyptic world where the daily high temperature is well below the threshold for frostbite, Frostpunk is a city builder that has you constantly balancing survival with morality. If you’ve never had the chance to experience this evocative title from 11Bit Studios, or just wondered how child labor can bolster your workforce, you can currently pick up the base game from Steam and GOG for just $2.99 (was $29.99).You can also pick up the Game of the Year edition of Frostpunk for $10.65, its lowest price ever. This bundle features a comprehensive collection of post-launch DLC, in addit…

Graphic: Cameron Faulkner/Polygon | Source images: 8Bitdo, ValveCameron Faulkner (he/him) is Polygon’s commerce editor. He began writing about tech and gaming in 2013, and migrated from The Verge in 2023.Valve’s Steam Deck LCD and Steam Deck OLED are major players in the console space. While they’re technically handheld-shaped PCs that run Linux, they are accessible and affordable enough to be the preferred option for many gamers, especially those who want more power and a larger game library than the Nintendo Switch can provide.It didn’t take long after the 2022 launch of the original LCD model, followed in late 2023 by the OLED, for the Steam Deck accessory scene to blossom. Those range from all but necessary (a microSD card and glass screen protectors) to some that are just nice…