Into the Breach, SteamWorld Heist 2, and other great turn-based games are on sale at Steam
Subset GamesCameron Faulkner (he/him) is Polygon’s commerce editor. He began writing about tech and gaming in 2013, and migrated from The Verge in 2023.Turn-based strategy games and RPGs of all sorts are getting their turn in the sale spotlight over at Steam. Through Oct. 7 at 1 p.m. EST, you can score discounts on a range of titles that’ll definitely keep you busy for a while on your gaming PC or Steam Deck.As is usually the case, the amount of games on discount at Steam is overwhelmingly large — a good problem, but a problem nevertheless. I recommend checking out Steam at some point during the sale, where you’ll find some automated suggestions based on your personal preferences and play history. But we’re more than happy to provide some curatorial assistance if you want a hand…
Read moreGet a T. rex-size bundle of Jurassic Park sims for just $20
Frontier DevelopmentsAlice 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.Listen, if you think you can do a better job than Richard Attenborough, be my guest, but managing a theme park full of unruly guests and insubordinate ten-ton reptiles is harder than it seems. Don’t believe me? Try your hand at managing your own Jurassic Park with Humble’s $20 bundle that includes both Jurassic World Evolution and its sequel, in addition to a comprehensive collection of DLC for each game. The sale lasts through Oct. 18.The games in the Jurassic World Evolution franchise are park management simulators in the vein of Planet Zoo or Planet Coaster, just with the obvious inclusion of di…
Read moreThe PS5’s colorful, chrome accessories are available to pre-order
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.Hot on the heels of Sony’s 30th anniversary collection of PlayStation hardware and the PS5 Pro going up for pre-order, its new, attractive color options for the DualSense and PS5 console covers are about to launch. Dubbed the Chroma collection, the lineup consists of shiny colorways with hues that shift slightly in the light. White pearl and blue indigo colorways of these accessories will ship starting on Nov. 7, with the green-meets-teal colorway arriving Jan. 23.The new controllers are available to pre-order from Amazon and PlayStation’s store for $79.99 each, while the console covers can be reserved exclusively …
Read moreHalo: Flashpoint, a skirmish tabletop game, is now available for pre-order
Mantic Games / 343 IndustriesCameron Faulkner (he/him) is Polygon’s commerce editor. He began writing about tech and gaming in 2013, and migrated from The Verge in 2023.Halo: Flashpoint, a new skirmish tabletop game from Mantic Games, is coming Oct. 25 — and the Spartan Edition is available for pre-order now from Amazon for $124.99. (It’s also available for pre-order from Mantic Games directly for £100 / around $131.) Flashpoint is the latest in the popular skirmish genre, requiring just a few miniatures to engage in fast, fluid battle on the board. This should perk up the ears of those familiar with other hits, including Star Wars: Shatterpoint, Cyberpunk: Combat Zone, and Warhammer 40:000: Kill Team. Mantic Games / 343 IndustriesHalo: Flashpoint – Spartan Edition$125$125$125 at A…
Read moreDisney Lorcana starter decks are half off at Best Buy and Amazon
Ravensburger 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.Amazon and Best Buy are both offering Disney Lorcana starter decks for their lowest prices ever. The Ruby / Sapphire starter deck for Lorcana’s second expansion, Into the Inklands, is on sale for just $6.99 at Amazon. Best Buy’s many great deals on Lorcana are active only for Oct.4, including a randomly selected Into the Inklands starter deck for $8.49. These decks were originally priced at $16.99, making this an excellent opportunity to kick off your Disney Lorcana collection.Each starter deck features a pre-made, 60-card deck with two foil cards, 11 damage counters, and a single booster pack, …
Read moreGet KOTOR, Monkey Island, and more classic LucasArts games for $2 each
LucasartsAlice 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.Fanatical is having a sale on an amazing selection of classic titles from the LucasArts catalog, with some titles discounted to less than $2, a real bargain for some of the most influential titles of the 1990s and beyond. While this sale is officially called the Disney Interactive sale, virtually all of these titles were handled by the talented minds at LucasArts before the developer folded in 2021.This sale features some of the most beloved point-and-click adventure titles ever made, including The Monkey Island franchise, Loom, Sam & Max Hit the Road, and Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis. LucasArts was …
Read moreThe cheapest Xbox console is a Fire TV Stick, now half off for Oct. Prime Day
Source: AmazonRoss 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.Now that Microsoft has launched the Xbox app for Fire TV, you can play Xbox Game Pass games without any extra hardware aside from a Bluetooth controller — no Series X, no Series S, and no very long HDMI cable from your Windows PC to your living room TV required. It’s the future Microsoft has been hinting at for years, and now that all things Fire TV are on sale for Amazon’s October Prime Day, it’s a great time to embrace the future.Amazon Fire TV stick$25$5050% off$25Access all your favorite streaming services including Netflix, Max, and even Xbox Game Pass for cloud gaming. Video outputs at 4K Ultra HD with su…
Read moreFor Warhammer Day, treat yourself to 7 great games for $15
Complex Games/Frontier FoundryAlice 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 Day isn’t technically until Oct. 14, but Humble is celebrating everyone’s favorite grimdark setting a bit early. Its “Have a Warhammer Day” bundle costs $15 and features seven titles and DLC, including one of the best Warhammer games around, Warhammer 4K: Inquisitor – Martyr. Even though other retailers like Steam and GOG are already offering discounts on a broad selection of Warhammer games, you won’t find better prices on the specific titles found in this bundle.Here’s the full list:Warhammer 40K: BattlesectorWarhammer 40K: Chaos Gate – DaemonhuntersWarhammer 40K: Inqui…
Read moreThe Binding of Isaac card game is down to its lowest price ever ahead of Oct. Prime Day
Maestro MediaRoss 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.The Binding of Isaac, the video game, remains one of the best roguelike games of all time. Even if you haven’t played the game yourself, there’s a good chance you’d recognize its distinct visuals, particularly Isaac himself. But there’s also The Binding of Isaac, the card game, which launched in 2018 to adapt much of the same experience and tone. Right now on Amazon ahead of October Prime Day, you can pick up The Binding of Isaac: Four Souls Ultimate Collection for just $44.99, more than half off its usual $102.The Binding of Isaac: Four Souls Ultimate Collection$45$12564% off$45$45 at AmazonThis is the lowest …
Read moreThe PlayStation 5 is $50 off ahead of Oct. Prime Day
SonyRoss 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.If you’ve been on the fence about which PlayStation 5 to buy and have ultimately decided against the PS5 Pro — either because of the price tag or because you couldn’t nab the extra-gorgeous 30th anniversary edition in time — the slimmed-down PS5 Digital Edition is on sale at both Amazon and Target for $399.99 (was $449.99) ahead of October Prime Day, while the standard PS5 with disc drive is available for $449.99 (was $499.99). (You’ll need an Amazon Prime or Target Circle membership, respectively, to capitalize on these deals.) While $50 is not the steepest discount, that is the lowest price of any new PS5 currently …
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