Because games are cheaper now compared to what they were 20 years ago yet game budgets have skyrocketed. Technology is way beyond what it was 20 years ago. Games were simpler back then and didn't require studios of 500 people. Now the fact you have people who never give 1 cent to publishers. They go to Gamestop and purchase a copy used to save $5, then later on trade that copy in on another used copy and so forth. Indie developers are basically making what were considered full fledged $50-$60 games 20 years ago but now they cost $15. We expect more for less now. Either the games industry crashes or we must change.







