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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is finally (almost) here. The PS5-exclusive sequel to Kojima Productions' 2019 hit officially releases June 26, but early access starts tonight for the Digital Deluxe Edition. Fans who already preordered the Collector's Edition also get 48-hour early access starting June 24. If the glowing Death Stranding 2 reviews have you considering upgrading from the standard $70 physical edition to the PlayStation Direct-exclusive edition with collectibles, you're in luck: Death Stranding 2's Collector's Edition is in stock as of June 23. And if you don't want to drop $230 on the Collector's Edition, there's a more affordable PlayStation collectible up for grabs that also commemorates the game's launch: the Death Stranding 2 Limited Edition DualSense Controller. Also exclusive to PS Direct, the limited-edition DualSense is in stock for $85 and releases alongside the standard edition. Meanwhile, Amazon is offering a 20% discount on The Art of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, a 256-page hardcover book with concept art that releases November 11. PlayStation Direct offers free shipping on all orders and both the Collector's Edition and DualSense are currently listed as "launch window delivery," which means they will arrive within one to three business days after launch. Death Stranding 2 Preorder Bonuses Death Stranding 2 Preorder BonusesPick up any version of Death Stranding before its release date to get the following in-game bonuses: Quokka Hologram Battle Skeleton: Silver (LV1, LV2, LV3) Boost Skeleton: Silver (LV1, LV2, LV3) Bokka Skeleton: Silver (LV1, LV2, LV3) Death Stranding 2 Collector's EditionView the full article

EA has revealed some of the major changes coming to College Football 26, and a clear theme has emerged. The company is significantly expanding in-game representations of college traditions, such as mascots, rivalry trophies, marching band formations, and other elements of school spirit. Included among a huge list of additions is one of the few mascots that everyone, regardless of allegiance, seems to be able to root for: a Pop-Tart. Yes, one of the internet's favorite mascots is coming to CFB 26, EA announced in a blog post.. The anthropomorphic toaster pastry has become beloved among college football fans for its role in the Pop-Tarts Bowl, arguably the most eccentric bowl game among the dozens of bowls in college football's postseason. To put it simply: At the end of the game, the giant Pop-Tart gets put into a toaster, and then an edible version emerges, to be promptly ripped apart and consumed by the winning team. The tasty (but somewhat macabre) mascot aside, EA is also expanding the school mascots that'll appear in the game. Over 30 new mascots are being added, bringing more realistic school spirit for universities like Army, Navy, Kansas, Colorado State, and others. Other aspects of school traditions are also being enhanced. EA is recreating band formations, light shows, drone shows, and different types of run-outs for some universities, adding additional showmanship and pageantry to games. More of college football's large array of rivalry trophies will be represented in CFB 26, too. CFB 26 launches on July 10, but people who preorder special editions of the game can get access three days early. Check out our preorder guide for more on the different versions of the game. EA is likely hoping that CFB 26 can replicate its predecessor's success; CFB 25 was wildly popular and produced over $1 billion in revenue for the company. View the full article