Quote from: Rob27shred on Fri, 09 May 2025, 16:54:48

Quote from: Leslieann on Tue, 06 May 2025, 05:43:04

Quote from: Rob27shred on Sat, 03 May 2025, 21:24:31

It was gonna happen sooner or later, I mean think back to the 80s. NES games were like $50 to $60 when brand new iirc. That said I agree with Leslieann, Steams sales ftw. Combine them with a decent backlog & you have very little reason to pay full price for any game. Also Xbox PC game pass is well worth the $12 a month IMO, huge value with how many big games they put out on it the day of the games release. Like 90% of the games that I would've been tempted to grab for full price in the last year, year & half have come out on game pass. I'm really hoping whatever MS & Steam are working on together right now includes integration of PC game pass into Steam!I recently discovered the value of $80 games and how they can offer enjoyable experiences without breaking the bank. Many players are surprised by the quality and entertainment these options provide, especially when combined with deals like https://casinosanalyzer.com/free-spins-no-deposit/for-existing-players which enhance play time and reward opportunities. These games strike a balance between cost and excitement, making them perfect for casual gamers or those exploring new titles. In my opinion, $80 games deliver fun, variety, and satisfaction, proving that great gaming doesn’t always require huge spending and consistently keep players engaged longer.

agree with you
In the 80's games were expensive because the memory chips in cartridges were insanely expensive, today they don't even really pay for hardware at all. And yes I get it, was going to happen at some point but also look at movies, these companies/studios continue to bet the company on each and every game/movie. Do they need to? Why does a video game need a longer lead time and budget than an operating system or movie? And why bet the company on it? it's just ridiculous.

Yeah I completely agree with that sentiment. It is crazy how they continue to bet the farm on these huge games/movies when they've not only been burned how many times by doing so, but also have the proof that games/movies smaller in scope can easily make as much money as the big boys if done right & good. I've been saying for years now AAA games are dead, like 99% of the most memorable games I've played in the last 5 years have been either AA or indie titles. I really think the video game industry needs another crash to reset it, I know it sounds drastic but I don't see these big publishers pulling their heads out of their asses for any other reason.

How much money did Angry Birds make?
The farming sim? Euro truck? Goat simulator? Kerbal Space Program? Flappy Bird? None of these were major studio endeavors that cost close to a $Bil.

If you can do 95% with 10%, why not.
Kevin Smith was once asked why the studios keep hiring him since his movies never make a lot of money, his response was something to the effect of "they always make money". If he gets a 5x return on investment it doesn't matter if it's $5 mil or $500 mil, it's still a solid return on investment.

Why bother ....  getting married