Where you can play Spycraft, the game so wild we made a documentary about it
Alice 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 watch one movie this year that features both former CIA director William Colby and Polygon co-founder Justin McElroy, make sure it’s Polygon’s documentary on Spycraft: The Great Game.A relic of the 1990s, Spycraft: The Great Game is an FMV point-and-click adventure that places you in the shoes of a CIA recruit thrust into a plot of international intrigue in the shadow of the Cold War. Activision spent millions of dollars on the development of Spycraft, which received critical acclaim upon its launch in 1996, but is now largely forgotten. However, if you’d like to experience this game for yourself, it’s techni…
Read moreLast call to save 90% on CRPG classics from Humble
BeamdogAlice 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.Looking to dig into some of the best computer RPGs ever made? You won’t find a better opportunity than the RPG Masters Humble Bundle. Right now, you can pick up a collection of eight classic and contemporary CRPGs, along with a fat stack of add-ons, for just $35 at Humble — a savings of 90% for a collection of games that normally costs $346. But you’ll have to act soon, as this deal ends Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 9 p.m. EDT/6 p.m. PDT.This bundle features some true legends from the genre, including Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition, Baldur’s Gate: Deluxe Edition, Baldur’s Gate 2: Enhanced Edition, and Neve…
Read moreGod of War Ragnarök is coming to PC on Sept. 19, and you can already get $10 off
SIE Santa Monica Studio/Sony Interactive Entertainment 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.God of War Ragnarök, the latest of Sony’s exclusive PlayStation games to migrate to PC storefronts, launches Sept. 19. If you didn’t play this title when it came to PlayStation consoles, and want to see what happens next in the rebooted series, you can currently save 17% on the standard and deluxe versions of the game. Just head over to Fanatical and use the offer code FANATICAL17 on the cart page before you checkout. The standard $59.99 version of the game is discounted to $49.79, while pre-orders for the $69.99 deluxe edition are on sale for $58.09God…
Read moreThe Ghostbusters and other spooky additions are coming to Magic: The Gathering
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…
Read moreGovee’s smart backlights are just what your TV’s missing, and they’re over 30% off
Cameron Faulkner/PolygonCameron 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 can make any home theater instantly better with a new TV and a booming sound system. I mean, of course you can — heaps of money are great at solving problems like these. But here’s a savvy recommendation that’ll cost you less than $100: Give Govee’s smart TV lights a try, which add a reactive splash of ambient light behind your TV, matching the action that’s happening onscreen. Some of its models are discounted for October Prime Day, so you can get a set at a cheaper-than-usual price ahead of the colder months when it’s most fun to snuggle in front of the TV.Related:Best lighting kits for gamingBoth models I�…
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