Former PlayStation boss says video game prices should have increased every console generation

[koblongata]

Wouldn't mind paying $100 for Cyberpunk really

 

[alexnode]

No, games should have a price according to how good they are, I don't see my wage inflating. Even though technology improves I think artist tools are not optimisised for artists but for programmers. You can save millions by improving art pipelines...

 

[bviktor]

Absolutely right.

The cost of gaming rises whether you want it or not. All they did just moved most of the price increases into microtransactions and DLC'ing everything.

Please explain how that's better.

If adjusted for inflation, game prices are actually DOWN compared to the old days.

But gaming companies are no fools, they need to make their profits, so they just add hidden costs.

The fools are the gamers who whine about $10 price bumps every 5 years or so. So companies go like alright then, you'll get unfinished, lootboxed games up your @sses.

Enjoy the show.

I'd much prefer finished, complete games with a higher price tag but without "in-game purchases", pay to win, and all that cr@p.

 

[gamerk2]

Mario kart 8 made over $4 billion in revenue for Nintendo. GTA V has made in excess of $13 billion in revenue from sales alone.

No, prices do not need to increase. Development houses and publishers need to get their out of control spending wrangled and stop wasting tens of millions on "consultants" who hate games, gamers, and fun in general.

Clair expedition 33 proved all these hacks wrong.

Thing is, those stories are the exceptions to the rule. Gaming history is littered with great (and even legendary) games that did not sell enough to make much profit (even if all).

Simple example: Within the JRPG community, the Trails series buy Falcom is considered the greatest series of all time. Across all it's titles (I think we're at 13 which have been internationally released) they've sold a combined 7-8 Million units, or about one half of one Final Fantasy.

The Baldur Gate 3's and Expedition 33's of the world are exceptions.

 

[CMadi]

PC gamer here. I don’t buy a game till it’s on sale at least 50% off so this guy can kiss my grits.