Where to pre-order Magic: The Gathering – Foundations
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.Foundations, the next expansion for Magic: The Gathering, arrives Nov. 15 and aims at providing a fun, accessible experience for every level of play. The expansion draws from a variety of aesthetics and reintroduces some of the game’s most famous cards, which will be legal in all standard formats through 2029.While Foundations will launch with a pair of new products intended to onboard new players, veterans looking to expand their collection may find some great additions in the typical spread of Booster Boxes and Bundles. We’ve outlined all of the products available in this expansion below and where…
Read moreHumble is offering a massive $40 bundle of Vampire: The Masquerade adventures
ModiphiusAlice 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 need some new blood for your tabletop RPG, Humble is currently featuring a discounted collection of 25 rulebooks, campaigns, and one-shots for Vampire: The Masquerade. The World of Darkness bundle allows you to add over $500 worth of supplementary material for the fifth-edition ruleset to your library for just $40.In addition to PDFs of the core rulebooks for Vampire: The Masquerade and Hunter: The Reckoning, this collection also includes over two dozen pieces of supplementary content in the form of sourcebooks and standalone adventures. Cults? Check. Blood Gods? Of course. London and Chicago? Perfect setti…
Read moreThe best nerdy Advent calendars
Graphic: Alice Newcome-Beill/Polygon | Source images: Marvel, Star Wars, Bethesda, Pokémon, [a combination of original artwork with multiple third-party assets]Alice 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.December is right around the corner, which means that now is time to think about how you’re going to distract yourself in the days leading up to the holidays. There are more than enough games and movies out there to stay entertained. But there’s another way to keep the holiday spirit kicking: grab one or more of the best nerdy Advent calendars.Regardless of your preferred flavor of fandom, there’s probably an Advent calendar that’s sure to delight (or, at th…
Read moreYou can get every PC game in the Fallout series for under $50 through Oct. 29
Bethesda Game 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.Oct. 23 is Fallout Day, which canonically in the game’s universe is when The Great War began and ended shortly after in a blaze of nuclear attacks. It’s a bit of a weird thing to celebrate, but retailers are using the date as an excuse to drastically cut prices on the popular post-nuclear roleplaying franchise for PC. Who are we to argue?The best deals are currently available through Oct. 29 at Fanatical, where you can pick up Steam keys for The Fallout Classic Collection, Fallout 76 Skyline Valley Deluxe Edition, Fallout 4: Game of the Year Edition, and Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition together…
Read moreWhere 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…
Read moreThis 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…
Read moreCriterion’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, …
Read moreWhere 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 …
Read moreScience 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…
Read moreGet 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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