The best last-minute digital deals for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s, Valloween, Gal-entines. No matter how you frame it, Feb. 14 is a great excuse to spend a little time on yourself or with your significant other, and while getting something shipped to you is a bit out of the cards at this point, the Polygon staff has rounded up a number of excellent gift suggestions that can be in your hands right now.
As easily one of the best deals in gaming, a Game Pass Ultimate subscription is rarely a bad gift idea. Right now, you can get a three-month subscription at Amazon for $41.66 or at Best Buy for $44.99. Not only do get access to a rotating library of AAA titles to peruse at your leisure, you also gain the ability to play those games on your mobile device through Xbox Cloud Gaming. Additionally, Game Pass Ultimate subscribers get access to exclusive promotions and discounts on games they want to make part of their permanent collection.
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We all know that methodically taking notes is peak gaming. Field Guide to Memory is an excellent print-and-play experience you can get on itch.io for just $30. Created by Jeeyon Shim and Shing Yin Khor, Field Guide to Memory is a narrative-driven role-playing game that combines creative writing and art. We won’t spoil anything here, but if you want to learn more, you can read our review for a more detailed breakdown.
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An excellent reference book for a niche topic, Speedrun Science by Eric Koziel breaks down the often misunderstood hobby of speedrunning. This guide not only explains speedrunning but presents a guide to running your favorite game with supporting illustrations by the talented Kari Fry. Speedrun Science is available as a digital download for $10 on Fangamer
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