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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…

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.Planning to pick up Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom on launch day, Sept. 26, or any time after? How’s about a $10 discount?There are just a few hoops to jump through, but it’s worth it. If you have a Nintendo Switch Online subscription, that unlocks a members-only promotion that lets you save $10 on two full-price digital Switch games. You’ll need to purchase a two-pack of Game Vouchers here for $99.98, which can can be redeemed on two titles within Nintendo’s growing library of more than 80 eligible games — including Echoes of Wisdom.In case you want the math broken down, new Switch games typically cost $59.99 (or $69.99 in the case of Ze…

AcerCameron 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’re looking for a respectable gaming monitor that won’t break the bank, there are dozens of options out there for you. One that typically doesn’t exist in the “affordable” bucket is Acer’s Predator XB323U, a 32-inch model with 1440p resolution and a 170 Hz refresh rate. It’s currently $349.99 at Woot, while Amazon sells it new for $575.I already hit on the specs that matter the most, but there are other qualities that make this a standout monitor at this price. You’re getting an IPS panel, which rises above TN panels in terms of contrast, accurate color production, and wide viewing angles. It can reach up to 600 nits of pea…

Illustration: James Bareham/PolygonMicrosoft’s Game Pass subscription service is set for another great year in 2024, with over 450 games now available for console players and over 400 for PC players.The service has recently been bolstered with the addition of two huge Xbox Game Studios exclusives, Starfield and Forza Motorsport. Blockbuster titles are well represented with the likes of Assassin’s Creed, cult favorites like Lies of P have popped up, and Game Pass has continued its strong tradition of curating the best of the indie world with the likes of Cocoon and Jusant. That’s a lot of “free” video gaming to be done!With the sheer size and the bounty of choice it offers, Game Pass can be a bit overwhelming to digest. But we’re here to help. Here are the 25 PC and Xbox Game Pa…

Cubicle SevenAlice 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’ve ever wanted to roam the warp as a Rogue Trader, or serve alongside the likes of Demetrian Titus in the Deathwatch, you’ll want to check out this Warhammer 40K tabletop RPG bundle from Humble. This $25 bundle features a comprehensive collection of over 40 rulebooks, campaigns, and other materials for the Deathwatch and Rogue Trader TTRPGs set in the Warhammer 40K universe.Both games use a version of the d100 TTRPG system that’s used to power a myriad of Warhammer 40K games, but explore very distinct occupations in the grim darkness of the far future. Rogue Traders, popularized by the CRPG from O…

Cyan Worlds via PolygonSusana Polo is a senior entertainment writer at Polygon, specializing in pop culture and genre fare, with a primary expertise in comic books. Previously, she founded The Mary Sue.In honor of the 31st anniversary of seminal puzzle adventure game Myst, Cyan Worlds has a new Humble Bundle sale, “Enter the Mysterium.” Through Oct. 2, players can pay $20 and pick up 13 games, which run the gamut from Myst’s earliest 1989 predecessor, to its modern progeny, and every mainline Myst game in the franchise, with part of the proceeds going to Active Minds, a nonprofit dedicated to equipping teens and young adults with the tools to advocate for mental health advocacy and suicide prevention.Enter the Mysterium$20$19290% off$20$20 at HumbleOr, you could pick up any of four …

The Op 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.For fans of One Piece — whether that be the manga, anime, live action series, or all of the above — here’s a fun gift idea. The Op Games has created a Yahtzee One Piece edition that offers a touch more fan service than I would have expected. The image above might have already given it away for you: Instead of only slapping key character headshots of the Straw Hat crew on dice and calling it a day, the game also includes Monkey D. Luffy’s iconic, trusty hat as the cup for juggling the dice. If you know of a One Piece fan in your life — or, perhaps, that fan is you — this title is available now at Amazon, costing $23.99.The sim…

4A 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 recent announcement of a new entry in the Metro franchise, the VR game Metro Awakening, means there’s never been a better reason to revisit the lively environs of the Russian mass transit system. Right now, you can pick up the Metro franchise bundle — which features Metro 2033 Redux, Metro: Last Light Redux, Metro Exodus, and all of their corresponding DLC — for just $9.51 at GOG (was $59.47). If you missed your chance to pick up any of these titles inspired by Dmitry Glukhovsky’s grim, post-apocalyptic novels when they were briefly made available for free, you won’t want to sleep on this deal.The Met…

Cameron Faulkner/PolygonRoss 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.At this week’s Meta Connect event, Meta announced a new entry-level headset, the Meta Quest 3S, which starts at $299.99 for the 128 GB model but also has 256 GB version for $100 more. But the company also dropped the price of its premium Meta Quest 3 headset, with the 512 GB version now costing $499.99 (was $649.99). If you don’t want to wait on the Quest 3S’s Oct. 15 launch, you can still benefit from the lineup refreshments by picking up the top-tier model today at $150 cheaper than it used to cost.Meta Quest 3$430$50014% off$430Meta’s new Quest 3 mixed-reality headset boasts double the graphical p…