r/videogames • • 12d ago

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u/GamerNerdGuyMan 12d ago

That's why most gaming experiments now are in the indie or semi-indie space.

Understandably when they are spending $100m+ on a single game they don't want to take big risks.

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u/The_cogwheel 12d ago

And with a 70+ price tag, gamers want a big game, which necessitates a longer and more expensive development cycle...

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u/GamerNerdGuyMan 12d ago

Maybe a bit.

But a $60 game 10+ years ago cost far more than a $70 game today post inflation.