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Gaming Analyst Says There's "Hope" In The Industry That Grand Theft Auto 6 Will Cost $100
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this post was submitted on 20 Jan 2025
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I largely agree, though I think $100 is a bit too high.
When I was a kid, I remember games costing about 3-4x higher than a movie ticket ($20 vs $5). That seemed pretty reasonable. An expensive game was maybe 6x higher.
Movies today are ~$10 in my area, so by the above logic, games should be $30-40, with more expensive games at $60-70. $100 is a a bit outside the range of reasonable.
I agree that DLC is the way to go. If I like a game, DLC is a great way to continue the experience. I really like Europa Universalis IV, and buying an expansion every year or two keeps the game fresh.