ImmortalHelixFossil said:
TruckOSaurus said:
Steam sales have really changed how I view 3rd party games. Why should I pay full price for the console version when the PC version will be at least 50% cheaper in a few months? That being said, I'm okay with the $60 price tag on games. I don't feel ripped off when I buy a Wii U or PS3 game at full price, I just focus on games I can only get on console. |
Why should Ubisoft, EA or Blizzard make AAA games with huge budgets. For example 900 people were working on Assassin Creed Black Flag. That's a gigantic investment and risk. Yes, the average game cost 60$, but that doesn't go directly to the developer. The shop wants to get a profit on it, tranport cost, mass production in the factory, marketing, buildings where the employees are working, huge amount of electricity and paying off the develop costs (900 employees in this case). People really under-restimate that the prices went up a lot the last 10 years (inflation) and we still pay €50/$60 for an average game. What if they adjusted inflation on the average game price.
I don't mind to pay full prices (€50) for games I want to play. If I don't agree with the price that I won't buy it.
Source about Assassin Creed:
http://www.cinemablend.com/games/Assassin-Creed-4-Had-Over-900-People-Working-Game-59948.html
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In contrast, Ubi is publishing Child of Light later this week.
Much smaller team, digital only distribution, and a $15 price point.
May just be a better game than AC4 too....
In terms of ROI, could be one of Ubi's best investments both financially and for gamers.
I'm buying it just to make a certain point...
