Best gaming deals: save on Game Pass, Switch games, and more

We got to know what Nintendo had planned for 2023. Nintendo’s June Nintendo Direct. Final Fantasy 16Xbox will raise the subscription prices for its Game Pass service on July 6, 2018.

We’re back for another weekend post to tell you about all of the deals, promos, and more you should know about. We’ve rounded up the best entertainment and gaming deals from the past week, in addition to showcasing a handful of the most popular products on Polygon this week.

Best gaming offers this week

Game Pass offers a great deal of value, giving you the chance to enjoy dozens of AAA games on PC and Xbox as well as early access to brand new titles like Starfield. Well, it’s going to cost a bit more for the service starting July 6, so you might want to stock up on your subscription while you can. Game Pass Ultimate’s monthly fee will increase by $2 to $16.99, while the regular Game Pass subscription will cost $10.99.

Some retailers are currently offering Game Pass subscriptions that last for one month or three months at a lower price than retail. This allows you to continue your subscription through 2023 if necessary. The best Game Pass Ultimate deal is currently at Eneba. You can get a 3-month subscription there for just $27. This represents a 40% discount on the regular price. You should also consider the fact that once July 6 comes around, you will save almost 50% on the current price of three months.

Game Pass also offers exclusive deals on titles that you would like to keep in your permanent collection. You’ll also get the ability to stream games from the cloud directly to your phone, tablet, desktop, or console.

Here’s a last-minute reminder that the Nintendo eShop’s big sale on Switch games will end in the coming days. The sale includes several Nintendo first-party games, including Metroid DreadThe following are some examples of how to get started: Super Mario PartyThere are many Switch indie titles and essential Switch games on sale. Here’s a short list of some of the games we’d recommend checking out:

The SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini is one of our favorite gaming keyboards, and it’s currently selling on Amazon for $150.99 instead of its usual $179.99. This 60 percent keyboard features analog switches that allow users to change the point of actuation and assign different functions to a single key. Apex Pro Mini is also equipped with PBT keyscaps, which have a tendency to resist wear.

The Apex Mini keyboard is a great alternative to more expensive analog keys like the Wooting60 HE.

Hero Quest is the best game ever made, and anyone else who says otherwise is wrong — at least, it is according to BardicBroadcasts. The base is currently unavailable. Hero Quest Game SystemAmazon is offering a discount on the game itself and some of its related expansions. The base game is discounted to just $104.99, a savings of $134.99. Kellar’s KeepThe following are some examples of how to get started: Return of the Witch LordQuest Packs (normally priced at $33.99) are available now for $14.98 per pack. Frozen HorrorQuest Pack for only $41,96.

Top-selling items on Polygon for this week

This week’s best deals on entertainment

This may not be his latest film. Asteroid CityBut Wes Anderson CollectionMatt Zoller Seitz remains an indispensable text for fans of contemporary directors. Amazon is currently selling the 336 page hardcover for only $27.99. Wes Anderson CollectionThe compilation includes stills, concept art, and commentary on the films directed by the title director. Bottle RocketAll the way to Moonrise Kingdom.

The book has been published since 2017. Wes Anderson CollectionThe list has been updated with new entries. The French Dispatch, Isle of DogsThen, Grand Budapest HotelAll are discounted at this time.

Lego’s online shop is currently offering two sets that are less traditional. Lego Mosaic Maker normally costs $99.99. However, it is only available at $59.99 when you sign up for a Lego VIP membership. The Pride Flag-inspired Lego set Everyone is Awesome is also available for just $24.49, (normally $35.99).

Lego Mosaic Maker comes with 4,702 Lego single-stud bricks that can be applied to a 48 x48 piece baseplate. While you’re free to produce your own personal work of art, Lego also has a handy online tool for making an easy-to-follow template out of an existing picture.

Video Game of the Years by author Jordan Minor doesn’t just highlight the best games of the past 40 years, it’s a crash course on the cultural impact of gaming and its history. The 296-page chronicle is currently available to pre-order from Amazon and Barnes & Noble for $27.99. The book will be released on 11 July.

Image: Wren McDonald / Abrams Image

More than just the author’s own commentary on the gaming industry, Video Game of the Years includes input from over two dozen influential voices of tech and games criticism, and even features contributions from Polygon’s own Samit Sarkar, and me, Alice Newcome-Beill.