The Pokémon CompanyAlice 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 latest expansion for Pokémon TCG Scarlet & Violet, called Stellar Crown, has just launched, and it’s currently available from a variety of online retailers, in addition to your local games store. Based on the Indigo Disk DLC for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, this new set shakes up the existing Pokémon TCG library with Stellar Tera Ex Pokémon, along with plenty of adorable Terastallized Pokémon, too. If you’d like to add these new cards to your personal collection, the new set is available in three formats, which we’ve listed below, along with their contents, and finally, where you can…

EquinoxAlice 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.Altered, the new trading card game initially funded through an uncharacteristically successful Kickstarter campaign, is now available to the general public. Altered is introducing some fairly radical ideas into the TCG space with its truly one-of-a-kind cards and a print-on-demand system that works in tandem with its free app. However, its rapid-fire gameplay will feel familiar to anyone who’s played Star Wars: Unlimited, while its vibrant color palette will resonate with fans of Disney Lorcana.Currently, the Altered TCG is exclusively available through the Asmodee storefront, with just two products primarily inte…

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…