In honor of the spooky season, save on Resident Evil games
CapcomCameron Faulkner (he/him) is Polygon’s commerce editor. He began writing about tech and gaming in 2013, and migrated from The Verge in 2023.For gamers who play on Steam, Fanatical’s bundles are one of the best values on the internet. As you add games to its bundles, the price you pay for each game goes down. The latest bundle is perfectly timed, given that we’re inching closer to Halloween. It includes all the major games in the Resident Evil franchise, including the modern RE2 and RE3 remakes but excluding the more recent Resident Evil 4 remake from 2023. If you buy two games, the cost is $15.99, but going up to three brings the total to $21.99, or less than $7.50 per game.Build Your Own Resident Evil Bundle – Reawakened$22$12082% off$22Through Nov. 4, you can save on Residen…
Read moreHow have I never seen this goofy Nintendo Switch keyboard?
Take a break from looking at Switch 2 renders to gaze upon this monstrosity. HyperkinCameron Faulkner (he/him) is Polygon’s commerce editor. He began writing about tech and gaming in 2013, and migrated from The Verge in 2023.After so many years into the Nintendo Switch’s existence, I thought I had seen just about every clever and essential accessory made for the handheld console. It appears that I missed one! Hyperkin may be known most for its loving recreations of Xbox controllers, but I’m enamored by the creation that is the Armor3 “NuType” keyboard that’s pictured above.This USB wired keyboard is meant to be wedged between Joy-Con controllers so you can more easily type messages in the few games that support text chat. Its real purpose, I feel, is to make it easier to type …
Read moreWizKids announces Baldur’s Gate 3 miniatures
WizKidsAlice 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.Introduce the cast of Baldur’s Gate 3 to your next tabletop campaign with WizKids’ new collection of miniatures. As part of its Icons of the Realms lineup, the new $49.99 character boxed set includes seven pre-painted minis of Astarion, Karlach, Gale, Shadowheart, Wyll, Lae’zel, and best party planner Withers. The new collection doesn’t launch until early next year, but you can reserve a box now exclusively from the WizKids storefront.While this drop, unfortunately, doesn’t include characters like Halsin, Jaheira, or Minsc, each miniature sports a remarkable level of detail and would make an awesome additi…
Read moreGet a bundle of 34 Fifth Edition Fantasy adventures for just $18
Fifth Edition FantasyAlice 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’re looking for a way to test out your new, revised Dungeons & Dragons Player’s Handbook, you’ll want to check out this collection of fifth-edition D&D adventures from Humble. This $18 bundle features a collection of 38 adventures, campaigns, sourcebooks, and virtual tabletop modules created by the authors at Goodman Games, who have been writing supplementary content for Dungeons & Dragons since 2001.D&D 5E Adventures bundle$18$40296% off$18$18 at HumbleThe majority of these campaigns are drawn from the archives of Fifth Edition Fantasy, with some entries like Dark Tower ret…
Read moreInto 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 …
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