What Should Video Games Cost?

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Published on February 20, 2018 8:08:43 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-yDZJZ2fIE

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Uncharted 4: A Thief's End (2016)

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Throughout the history of the video game industry, the $60 price point for games has become somewhat of the norm, especially for AAA titles. But why is this, and more importantly, why does it need to change? Let's take a look at what goes into the cost of making a game and how the evolution of technology with microtransactions and in-game economies have given birth to a new potential - a system where publishers can be up front about what their game will entail and how much they plan on selling it for.

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