I hardly buy games on release. I don’t preorder games. That’s also r.etarded

$80 games are just now getting rolled out

You don’t know what that word means

well it depends on the game tbh

there are still more linear games even in the major space - and then that isnt factoring in how a lot of major games end up to be broken or hallf assed nowadays. i would kill myself if i bought skull and bones for $80, or i wouldn't feel as good if i bought a slop game for $80 and then its trying to shove cosmetics and dlc down my throat all the time etc.

but im of the mind i only buy games really new and at full price if its a company i genuinely enjoy - like fromsoftware, the monster hunter people etc.

everything else i wait for a sale - which since im on PC now, PC actually has many sales way more frequent than console

and then theres always piracy if you really need too

i do think the general increase is stupid tho, especially since gamnes have way more ways to monetize than games in the past. which is why the inflation argument is stupid to me, because games have already made up that cost and then some 10 years ago in many ways and are still doing it. the $80 increase will not stop all those extra monetized lanes.

but most importantly, the main consumer of any entertainement, pre teens to actual teens, will be barred off heavily since their parents wont be able to afford any of it besides like 1 or 2 titles a year - which can lead to a big hit in gaming in general, like how mobile gaming did - its just going to push teens and young adults into casino hall gacha "free" games and hurt the "traditional" game even more

I can quote Ludwig von Mises if you want me to dab on you but this whole thread is embarrassing enough

Cuphead
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Red Dead Redemption II
Elden Ring
Super Mario Odyssey
Overcooked 2
Alan Wake II
Forza Horizon 5
Celeste
God of War
Persona 5 Royal
Tekken 8
Resident Evil Village
Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
Baldur’s Gate III
Gravity Rush 2
Devil May Cry 5
Oxenfree
Control
Final Fantasy XVI
Sonic Mania
Marvel Rivals
Balatro
The Last of Us Part II
Spider-Man
Disco Elysium
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Street Fighter 6
Lies of P
Guardians of the Galaxy
Sifu
Forza Horizon 5
Guilty Gear Strive
Psychonauts 2
Astro Bot
It Takes Two
Black Myth Wukong

These are mostly from my Steam library, and there’s tons of other games I’m missing and stuff I haven’t played yet, on top of me not even mentioning Remakes. There’s plenty of great games, yall just not playing fr

Nintendo's biggest demographic is young adults

Op, do you know that Nintendo games in the 90s were $70-$80 bucks?

Nah, people just like to think they're more important than a person's opinion. There's 5 games on this list I'd consider great

Glad you're having fun but idc bout none of that

Video games are a deal compared to the 90s. PS1/Saturn games were $60 at launch tbh

If you think it’s worth it, buy it. If not, don’t buy or wait for a sale

But b****ing about people who think MKW is worth it’s value is still b****ing lmao

you not a gamer wrap it up king go build a family

Sorry for you

KTT be real white sometimes

Are you f***ing braindead? It’s white to like a lot of different games? dumbass nigga Lemme guess you love 2K and cod?

It’s okay to b****

Games were 50 bucks in 05

Didn’t hit 60 until the 360/PS3 dropped

I’m going to need you to elaborate in a discrete but informative fashion

Back in my day we only had the Oregon Trail. And you died of dysentery.

Personally i wouldn’t pay 80 for anything if it’s not great but with inflation and the rising cost of games i get why it’s up. Games used to be 60 for smaller experiences when 60 had more buying power. I just won’t do it for unfinished games or games that try to bleed you for more money
For any game though there’s ways to save money. Gamepass or straight up just waiting a few months for a sale. Very few games i need to play on release day, they’re usually better after a few months anyway since they patch out some s***

That game was so boring no wonder the schools had us play it

op is right

I don’t need a game on day 1 or even month 1 or 2, yall can get robbed blind and pat yourself on the back about muh inflation and muh spoilers while I wait for a fine tuned version down the line

Black Friday, summer sales, Christmas, watch it and read reviews to see if it’s worth it, then make a purchase

Stop crying about how i spend my money