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Starfield is already among PS5's top three pre-orders in the UK and US PSN stores ahead of its April 7 PS5 release, with the Premium Edition outselling the Standard, signaling a notable Xbox-to-PS5 crossover that could influence future multiplatform strategies.
Gizmodo reviews Stern Pinball’s Pokémon Pinball machine unveiled for Toy Fair 2026, praising its multi-biome playfield, animatronic Pikachu and show-voice lines, while noting it’s the first real-life Pokémon pinball and comes with steep prices (Pro about $7,000; Premium around $9,700; Limited about $13,000) and limited availability, targeting major collectors and hardcore fans.
Kotaku reports that Forza Horizon 6 raises the cost for early access: Premium Edition is now $120, and even Game Pass Ultimate subscribers must pay $60 to upgrade for four days of early play (up from $50). The article argues this ‘early access tax’ is steep, especially since Horizon 6 is a $70 title and the delay is only a few days. The game launches May 19 on PC and Xbox, with Premium access on May 15 and a PS5 release planned later this year.
Rumors suggest Forza Horizon 6 could release on May 19, 2026, after an in-game FH5 pop-up circulated by Xbox Infinite; official confirmation is expected at the upcoming Xbox Developer Direct. The Premium Edition allegedly includes early access from May 15, a VIP membership, a Car Pass, two post-launch expansions, and other bonuses, with the game reportedly set in Japan. The leak isn’t confirmed, and reactions point to the timing coinciding with GTA 6’s November release window.
The Outer Worlds 2 introduces a unique flaw system that punishes or rewards player habits, including a roast for premium buyers with the Consumerism flaw and a penalty for skipping dialogue, making gameplay both strategic and humorous.
The Outer Worlds 2 offers a unique flaw for Premium Edition buyers called the Consumerism flaw, which benefits players with discounts from vendors but also criticizes their consumerist tendencies, adding an interesting twist to gameplay and character development.
Sega's game Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth appears to be locking the New Game Plus mode behind paywalls, with the standard edition costing $70 and the premium versions costing $85 and $110. This decision has sparked controversy as New Game Plus modes are typically considered a standard feature in games like this, and the information about the paywall is not prominently displayed on the game's official store pages. This move reflects a trend in the industry of locking features behind paywalls, which could potentially backfire.
The premium edition of Mortal Kombat 1, developed by NetherRealm Studios and published by Warner Bros. Games, is available for purchase ahead of its official release date. Priced at $109.99, the physical copy of the game includes fan-favorite fighters, early access to DLC characters, a Kombat Pack with six new playable characters, and additional in-game features. The standard edition will be released on September 19 and is available for pre-order.
The pricing for all editions of the highly anticipated game, Starfield, has been leaked by a renowned leaker. The standard edition will be priced at €69.99 on PC and €79.99 on Xbox Series S|X, while the Premium Edition will be priced at €109.99 on PC and €119.99 on Xbox Series S|X. The Collector's Edition, named Constellation Edition, will be available in physical format only priced at €299.99 for both PC and Xbox Series S|X. The game will be added to the Game Pass library on day one, but DLCs will still have to be purchased separately. More information is expected to be shared during the Starfield Direct broadcast on Sunday.