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GameStop's Pokémon 30th anniversary price markup is ridiculous
Despite shocking trading card prices, fans are still pre-ordering the 30th anniversary at the video game retailer
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Kotaku
· Jul 1, 2026
GameStop Is Inflating Pokémon’s 30th Anniversary Card Prices By Insane Amounts
Scalpers get scalped, I guess?
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· Jun 26, 2026
These retro Prime Day deals are all under $30 and are the perfect way to take your classic games and nostalgia to the next level
These retro Prime Day deals are all under $30 and are the perfect way to take your classic games and nostalgia to the next level
MobileSyrup
· Jun 24, 2026
Rockstar finally reveals how much GTA VI will cost
We finally have the pricing for probably the most hyped game of the year. Rockstar revealed that Grand Theft Auto VI will cost US80 (approximately C113.85) for the standard edition, and US100 (about C142) for the Ultimate Edition. Unfortunately, the company hasn’t shared Canadian pricing yet, but with the U.S. pricing out, we can make a []
IGN
· Jun 23, 2026
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Switch 2 Edition Gets Its First Major Price Cut at Amazon
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Switch 2 Edition Gets Its First Major Price Cut at Amazon
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· Jul 10, 2026
With a AU$769 price tag looming, grabbing a Switch 2 for AU$624 now is the closest thing gamers get to beating inflation
With a AU$769 price tag looming, grabbing a Switch 2 for AU$624 now is the closest thing gamers get to beating inflation
Men's Health
· Jul 8, 2026
Hoka Just Dropped the Clifton 11. Now's the Perfect Time to Score the Clifton 10 On Sale.
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Related coverage for "GameStop's Pokémon 30th anniversary price markup is ridiculous": Kotaku — GameStop Is Inflating Pokémon’s 30th Anniversary Card Prices By Insane Amounts. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QPBvCibhbSA2hnTRPtFedG.jpg — These retro Prime Day deals are all under $30 and are the perfect way to take your classic games and nostalgia to the next level . MobileSyrup — Rockstar finally reveals how much GTA VI will cost. IGN — Pokémon Legends: Z-A Switch 2 Edition Gets Its First Major Price Cut at Amazon. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/115222fd040920469c518ad0fd28d4f3.jpg — With a AU$769 price tag looming, grabbing a Switch 2 for AU$624 now is the closest thing gamers get to beating inflation . Men's Health — Hoka Just Dropped the Clifton 11. Now's the Perfect Time to Score the Clifton 10 On Sale.