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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…

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.Wizards of the Coast is publishing a revised set of the core trio of 5th-edition Dungeons & Dragons rulebooks. The 2024 version of the Player’s Handbook (PHB) is now available, while the Monster Manual (MM) and the Dungeon Master’s Guide (DMG) are also available to pre-order ahead of their launches in Feb. and Nov. resprecitvely.These revised versions of the core 5th edition D&D literature are intended to provide a more streamlined experience for new players. The new rulebooks include additional illustrations, some amended language, and a revised structure from the original 2014 publication.…

CapcomRoss 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.Street Fighter 6 is one of the best fighting games of the past many years and a top-10 game of the year for 2023 overall, and right now, you can pick up a Steam key from Fanatical for as low as $29.99 (was $59.99), a savings of 58% and the lowest price we’ve seen yet.All versions of Street Fighter 6 are similarly discounted through Sept. 26, meaning you can pick up the Deluxe Edition for $36.12 (was $84.99) or the Ultimate Edition for $42.52 (was $104.99). The Deluxe Edition includes the Year 1 Character Pass, which adds four fighters (Rashid, AKI, Ed, and Akuma), some additional character costumes, and 4,200 Drive Tickets …

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.You’ve got to hand it to Nintendo. Well into the Switch’s 7th year (and just ahead of its long-awaited debut of the Switch 2), the company is still doggedly trying to find people who somehow don’t yet own its popular handheld console. Its latest effort includes two Switch bundles, both of which include a digital copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe — by all accounts the best-selling Switch game of all time to the tune of 63 million — and a 12-month individual subscription to Nintendo Switch Online.Both the regular Switch and Switch OLED are getting the bundle treatment, each selling for their usual retail price of $299.99 and $34…

Photo: Darrington PressAlice 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 anticipated TTRPG system from Darrington Press, Daggerheart, is now available to pre-order. The new system — penned in part by Matthew Mercer of Critical Role — is finally heading to the presses following a free open beta period. Darrington Press hasn’t announced an exact release date yet, but has landed on a Spring 2025 launch window for the Daggerheart Core Set. The Core Set comes in two flavors: a $59.99 basic set, or a more comprehensive $149.99 limited edition. We’ve detailed the contents of both sets below, along with links to Darrington Press if you’d like to reserve your copy now…

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.The next Secret Lair for Magic: The Gathering arrives on Sept. 30. Just in time for the spoopiest time of the year, collectors will have the opportunity to purchase a pair of new Secret Lair drops celebrating New York’s favorite paranormal investigators and eliminators, the Ghostbusters. While the new drops feature depictions of Winston, Ray, Egon, Jeanine, and Peter as they appeared in The Real Ghostbusters animated series, collectors can also look forward to a whole drop dedicated to the infamous class five full roaming vapor, Slimer.The new cards are arriving as part of the Camp Totally Safe superd…