Maybe each game should be priced individually taking their demand and quality into consideration. This would be better than some fixed price point. That way you can predict your sales and costs better.
" People have to realise that if they want more and more out of graphics, AI, game length, etc etc, development costs are going to get bigger and bigger, and they have been for many years, to the point most games don't even profit, the only games pulling any serious profit are the small ones that cost little to produce (DS games, indie games, XBLA games, Wii games) or the big blockbuster titles like Guitar Hero, or Call of Duty. A price rise has been inevitable for a while now, I keep calling it and people keep calling me a 'fucking moron' and god knows what else, but unless consumers are willing to put up with lower graphical quality, and less advancements in AI and other technology, then prices are going to rise whether they like it or not. I'll continue exactly the same as I am now, buying only the games I really can't live without brand new day one, and waiting for reductions on the rest. It's gonna happen people, get used to it. "
I think you're only half right. Many things affect pricing and there are different pricing strategies. Your explanation is talking about cost pricing. You also have to look at supply and demand and what the customer is willing to pay. Usually what the customer is willing to pay wins and therefore you will have to cut other costs so that you can provide them with a price they are comfortable with or you will lose sales.
We are not simply to get used to it. If the price increases to $100 then demand will fall eventually lowering the price until an equilibrium can be reached.
Also i see many games retail for 59.99 US with poor graphics, AI, short length, no replayability even as we demand better quality games. The games are also plagued by bugs. So your point of us wanting better games means we must pay more money doesn't make sense to me because in my opinion games are already expensive at US59.99.
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