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GTA 6 Limited Edition PS5 Controller Pre-Orders Crash PlayStation Direct - and Scalpers Are Already Cashing In on eBay
At 7:00am PT on September 10, 2026, PlayStation Direct opened pre-orders for the GTA 6 limited-edition DualSense controller. Within minutes, buyers were staring at hour-long queues, watching the page...
Wizards of the Coast Calls Its Own Secret Lair Drop 'a Disaster' - and Players Are Done With Scalpers Winning
When the company that prints Magic: The Gathering can't manage its own product launch, something is deeply broken. On September 3, 2026, Wizards of the Coast issued a rare public apology after The...
Target’s Pokémon TCG Price Hikes: Fighting Scalpers by Becoming One?
This analysis is based on market developments as of early 2026. In late June 2026, Target quietly updated its pricing on several high-demand Pokémon Trading Card Game products. The Prismatic...
Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration: First All-Foil Set With 30 Unique Pikachu Cards Launches Globally in September 2026
On June 1, 2026, The Pokémon Company announced its biggest anniversary set ever: every card foil, every pack containing one of 30 unique Pikachu cards, and a simultaneous global launch. For...
Valve Launches Steam Controller Reservation Queue After Frantic Sellout: How to Secure One in 2026
The Chaotic Launch That Forced a Change The May 4 restock was supposed to be a triumphant return for the Steam Controller, a device that had developed a cult following since its original 2015...