Minimap today: Star Citizen, System Shock, holiday deals and Pokémon’s next legendary

Welcome to Polygon Minimap, a show about the most interesting gaming, entertainment and pop culture news of the day.

Here's what we're covering today in your daily audio tour through the world of video games, related technologies and pop culture like comics, movies and TV.

THE BIG STORIES

• Star Citizen Alpha 2.0 is now available
• System Shock 3 is officially happening
• Nintendo brings back $249 Wii U bundles for the holidays
• Pokemon's next legendary is a franchise first

THE BEST OF THE REST

• Is Rainbow Six Siege a free-to-play game with a $60 price tag?
• Star Wars toy collectors get mocked on Saturday Night Live
• Jar Jar Binks is not the worst thing to happen to Star Wars
• Amiibo, Disney Infinity, Skylanders, Lego Dimensions: A guide to gaming toys