Pokémon content creator Natalie Roush faced backlash after uploading a video opening what appear to be stolen 30th Anniversary Ultimate Premium Collection boxes months before their official November release. Roush claimed she personally purchased the boxes, but this admission contradicted standard industry practice where creators receive advance products under embargo agreements, implicating her in potential receipt of stolen property that The Pokémon Company confirmed was not legitimately available for sale.
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Nintendo's Legend of Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2 sold out within hours of preorder opening, with scalpers immediately listing units on eBay for £520–£730, nearly double the £435 retail price. The special edition console features Link-green Joy-Cons and Triforce-inspired design, launching October 29th alongside an Ocarina of Time remake.
Pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto 6-themed PS5 DualSense controllers launched on September 10 and caused server crashes on PlayStation Direct due to overwhelming demand, though other retailers like Best Buy handled traffic better. The $85 controllers quickly sold out across multiple retailers, and eBay immediately filled with scalpers reselling them at markups of $130 to $195.