NintendoCameron Faulkner (he/him) is Polygon’s commerce editor. He began writing about tech and gaming in 2013, and migrated from The Verge in 2023.A yearly Costco membership quickly pays for itself if you’re buying food and other home goods in bulk. In case you didn’t know, you can wring even more value from it on the upcoming Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom that’s coming out on Sept. 26 on the Nintendo Switch. Normally $59.99, you can pre-order a physical copy for $52.99 when you’re signed into your membership account.In case you’ve somehow avoided all the hype surrounding this game, it’s the first-ever Zelda game where actually get to play as Zelda herself. By wielding magical powers, she can summon Echoes of objects (and creatures) encountered along the journey to defeat evil �…

BiowareAlice 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.It’s been nearly ten years since we last got a new Dragon Age game, but the wait will finally in a matter of weeks. The latest entry in the fantasy saga from Bioware, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, launches on Oct. 31 and is available to pre-order for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation from various retailers.Set after the events of Dragon Age: Inquisition, the new entry in the Dragon Age saga places a renewed emphasis on action while retaining Bioware’s trademark character customization options and colorful cast of companions. More recently, we played through a in-depth preview build of The Veilguard and were pleasantly surp…

8BitDoCameron Faulkner (he/him) is Polygon’s commerce editor. He began writing about tech and gaming in 2013, and migrated from The Verge in 2023.Amazon’s $10 off Lightning Deal on multiple color schemes of the 8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G wireless controller is over, but you can get the black model for $5 off. Simply check the box on the product page that says “Apply 10% coupon.” It’s a stellar choice for Steam Deck, Windows PC, as well as for use wirelessly with Apple and Android products. This 8BitDo controller costs a fraction of the modern gamepads made by Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo, yet is superior in one key area: Hall effect joysticks, which means in practice that these will not suffer from drifting joysticks that many of us have experienced on various controllers.8BitDo Ultim…

KeychronAlice 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.Keychron keyboards are known for matching (and sometimes exceeding) the performance and features of pricier gaming keyboards while costing a fraction of the price. Right now at Woot, a selection of excellent Keychron keyboards are an even better value, with many models discounted to their lowest prices ever.Part of what makes Keychron models a great buy is because each is hot-swappable, making them compatible with virtually any three- or five-pin aftermarket mechanical switch. In other words, go nuts with customizing it if you don’t like the default switches, or change your mind in the future. Keychron keyboards …

VariousThere are so many ways to be a Dungeons & Dragons fan these days. The tabletop RPG mainstay has been synonymous with pen-and-paper adventuring for 50 years now, and 2024 marks a major reworking of its core rulebooks to make the game more approachable. Anyone who’s played even just a couple of sessions knows how easy it can be to covet a friend’s set of custom dice, appreciate the care a Dungeon Master has taken in setting the right ambience for a crafted campaign, or even obsess over their choice of pen and notebook — after all, it’s what you’ll be spending a large chunk of time staring into as you ponder your character’s next heroic action.But what’s amazing is that you can be a huge D&D fan without ever touching a character sheet. D&D and the Forgotten R…

Traveller’s TalesAlice 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.Regardless of how you feel about the current season of Rings of Power, if you’re looking for another way to satiate your Tolkien love you’ll definitely want to check out the current catalog of free games available to Amazon Prime members. Earlier this month, both Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor GOTY Edition, and Lego The Lord of the Rings were made available to Amazon Prime members for free through Sept. 30. However, you can now also pick up Lego The Hobbit for free through Oct. 23. Just head to the corresponding Prime Gaming page and you’ll be presented with a code that you can redeem on GOG.com fo…

Nintendo of AmericaCameron 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 unofficial October Prime Day deals has come early at Woot, where you can get a new Nintendo Switch OLED with either white or neon blue/red Joy-Con for $299.99 ($50 off). It’s not typical for this console to receive any kind of discount, so we’re usually skeptical that there’s something amiss when one pops up, like an iffy warranty, or that it isn’t the U.S. version, which includes a different power adapter. However, there are no strings attached; you’re just getting a great deal.Nintendo Switch OLED$300$35014% off$300Nintendo’s hybrid console still has plenty of staying power, especially with this year�…

PaizoAlice 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.While everyone is busy poring over their new $49.99 Dungeons & Dragons Players Handbook, I’ll be over here, sitting on a fat, figurative (it’s digital) stack of Pathfinder Second Edition content that costs $15 less. Pathfinder is our favorite alternative to D&D, and right now, you can pick up a bundle that features over 50 rulebooks, adventures, and other extra content for just $35 from Humble.Pathfinder Bundle of the Dead$35$35$35 at HumbleIn addition to boasting the basics, like the Beginner Box, Bestiary, and Gamemastery guide, this bundle includes a generous helping of content from the Lost Omens campa…

DOTS RPGAlice 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 aptly named $10 TTRPGS for Accessible Gaming Charity Bundle is a collection of over 300 eccentric tabletop RPGs from over 900 itch.io creators. All proceeds from this bundle will benefit the DOTS RPG project, a non-profit foundation that works to produce more accessible gaming aids like rulebooks, HP markers, and dice. This massive bundle is a great way to explore the work of independent creators and support a project that’s easy to feel good about.itch.io accessible TTRPG bundle$10$10$10 at itch.ioAdmittedly, we could spend the next several months rolling dice and not even touch a fraction of the titles this…